Lakeside View of Clayton's Store and Marina

Clayton's Store no longer exists as Clayton's, but I remember. when it was in full operation. It had a wonderful butcher shop and a great selection of heavy wool mitts. hats and boots. Today it is an Interior decorating store called "Clark"s on Main.", open seasonally. There is no access to the lakeside of the building, but I often find those out-of-the-way places the most interesting to paint. The mood of something abandoned or neglected is a painter's paradise. I was also drawn to the simplicity of the composition of the scene. All of the paintings come with a solid maple floater frame, custom-made in Dorset.