This fall the foliage has been particularly vibrant and although most of the leaves are now on the ground I can keep the vision fresh, looking at Clara’s painting, Grey Barn by Stream in Autumn. Compared to her other paintings it’s small, only 8 x 10" . In keeping with the Group of Seven’s “plein air” philosophy of painting Clara had to capture the Autumn scene quickly. With the shorter days and fading light she did a quick, interpretation on cardboard. The painting’s small