Urban Sketchers Auckland invaded Franklin Farms sunflower farm on a hot sunny January Sunday. What an ourstanding sketch destination! Not only for the thousands of giant bright yellow flowers in bloom, but for some nice old farm machinery to draw. I tried to capture both... I had a crack at the old Ford truck and really enjoyed capturing it's rustic red paint before starting another sketch of the restored Massey Harris 'Pony' tractor while a steady stream of children – both young ones and much, much older ones climbed on board to have their photo taken. It seems people of all ages get a kick out of sitting on this shiny red beast! I made a rushed start but ran out of time and finished it at home. I even wore a farmers hat to get in the mood...