The Quick Draw
The part of Plein Air-Easton! that is the most fun for the locals is the Quick Draw. Everyone who wishes can participate. There is a Quick Draw for children 5-12 and one for adults.
The Quick Draw for adults is along a 2 block section of Harrison St. in Easton, MD. Participants must have chosen their view, set up and be ready to paint at 10 AM. At the stroke of noon, all must put down their brushes, frame their work and display it on an easel for public viewing and purchase. Many paintings will be sold but not removed before the judging at 1:30. All will leave at 2 PM.
As I walked down the street about 1 PM, I saw many red tags, signifying that the painting was sold. This was truly a mark of courage, persistence and stamina because the temperature today was 103 with a heat index of 110!!!