Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Designing Women Show in Portland

Here is a new bunch of 4" x 4" oil on birch paintings that I will bring to the Designing Women show in Portland on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9-4 at Ocean Ave. School. Stop by for a visit!

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

New Show Reception



Come on over to Yarmouth Frame & Gallery Saturday, Nov. 21, for the new show reception (4-7pm).
This is one of the paintings I have in the show. I started it on location at Gilsland Farm and finished it in my studio.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Best in Show award


So excited! I received the "Best in Show" award at the 7th Annual National Juried Show of the Pastel Society of New Hampshire. Stan Sperlak was the Juror of Awards. Marla Baggetta was the Juror of Selection. I feel honored and grateful to have one of my paintings recognized by these two fabulous artists. The show runs through Nov. 28 at the Discover Portsmouth Center.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Yarmouth Art Festival



Three of my paintings will be in the Yarmouth Art Festival this week. You are invited to come to the reception on Thursday night from 5:30 pm to 8. It will be great fun with lots of art, music, and refreshments! The show runs from October 21 - 24.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

"Mini-Series"

The painting challenge for September is over but I found that I was having fun painting mini-series of favorite places. I painted three views from a bridge that spans Pratts Brook in Yarmouth, Maine. Here is one example with the others posted in my Etsy Shop. They are all 5" x 7" acrylics.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Painting Challenge continues...


The painting challenge continues. I've done three paintings all inspired by the buildings next to the Lobster Shack  restaurant in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Here is the one called, "Rocks at Two lights". All of them are in my Etsy Shop called Diana Johnson Fine Art.
They are all 5 x 7' acrylic paintings.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Paint Out at Sandy Beach


I got out to paint at Sandy Beach in Yarmouth yesterday. I timed it so I could be there at low tide to enjoy painting the marsh grasses. This is one of my favorite places to paint.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Centre Street Gallery Show




Please join me at the reception on Friday for the Centre Street Gallery Show in Bath, Maine. Judy Segal and I are guest artists and we have displayed our works together. The reception is from 5 to 8 pm September 25th.

Monday, September 14, 2015

September Painting Challenge


The painting challenge continues...
I have done some more 5x7's. All of these were inspired by a recent visit to the causeway between Cousins Island and Littlejohn Island in Yarmouth. Here is one showing the view looking northeast from the Cousins Island side of the causeway. All the causeway paintings are now in my Etsy shop. Please visit!

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

September Painting Challenge

Along with hundreds of people I have joined Leslie Saeta's September 30-in-30 painting challenge. My first group of paintings are inspired by a recent visit to Wolfe's Neck Farm and Wolfe's Neck State Park. I am stocking my Etsy shop with these 5"x 7" acrylics. Here is one now and you can see the other three by clicking this link to my Etsy shop.

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Missed the Show Yesterday


To those who may have tried to find me at the show yesterday...
I tried to set up my tent, hurt my back, and ended up in the hospital for a bit.
Healing nicely today and thinking that I am done doing tent shows.

Friday, August 7, 2015

Art in the Park

Art in the Park is Saturday August 8th at Mill Creek Park in South Portland. Art, food, and music! If you pop over to the show be sure to visit me in booth #132. Here is a sample of some small oils on canvas that will be in my booth.

Friday, July 24, 2015

New Pastels



I took a drive this week to deliver new pastels to the gallery (Wiscasset Bay Gallery). This pastel is called "Light on the Meadow". It is a scene near Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Pastel Painters of Maine Show

The reception for this show is in Portland so I hope many of you can stop by! I have one painting in this show. This Pastel Painters of Maine's "Pastels Only" show is at the Lewis Gallery in the Portland Public Library. The reception is June 27th from 4 to 6 pm.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Pastel Show

If you happen to be on Cape Cod this weekend and want to check out a pastel show then visit the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. My painting, "Island in the Marsh", is part of the "For Pastels Only 2015" show. The reception is at 6 pm on June 20th.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Freshly Painted Pastels



My new, freshly painted pastels are on the walls at Wiscasset Bay Gallery. The "New Works" show is May 23 to July 8. Wiscasset is so pretty this time of year with all the trees in bloom. I hope you can pop into the gallery if you are in Wiscasset!

Monday, May 4, 2015

Group Art Show Reception

Please join me at Yarmouth Frame & Gallery May 9th from 4 to 7 for a group art show reception. My new paintings, inspired by apple trees, will be in the show.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Spring Cleaning!

Spring cleaning in my Etsy shop! Out with the winter and in with new original paintings. I've also added a few favorite prints. Here is a print called, "Colorful Kayaks". Check it out at:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianajohnsonfineart

Friday, January 30, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #30


This is the last painting, #30, for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Winter Twilight". The view for this painting is in Freeport, Maine. This house is in the middle of Winslow Park. 5" x 7" acrylic on panel. Thank you for reading this post. It was fun to do the painting challenge.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #29


This painting is #29 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Red Barn". The view for this painting is in Pownal, Maine. I always enjoy seeing this barn as I am heading into Freeport from Pownal. 5" x 7" acrylic on panel. Thank you for reading this post.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #28


This painting is #28 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Marsh Reflections". The inspiration for this painting is from a place near Recompense Campground in Freeport, Maine. 5" x 7" acrylic on panel. Thank you for reading this post.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #27


This painting is #27 for the 30 IN 30 challenge. It is called "Sun on the Road". The view is in Freeport, Maine. Just off Burnett Rd. in Freeport there is a turn that takes you into  Recompense Campground. I was inspired by the sun on the road. 5" x 7" acrylic on panel. Thank you for reading this post!

Monday, January 26, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #26


This painting is #26 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Sea View". The view for this painting is in the Pemaquid region of Maine. Right on the coast and just a little ways away from the lighthouse is yet another lovely view of the ocean. 5.5"x 4" acrylic on watercolor paper. Thank you for reading this post!

Sunday, January 25, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #25


This painting is #25 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Early Light". This view is in the Pemaquid region of Maine. It is just down the road from the lighthouse and is another great place to watch the sun rise. This is a bit after sunrise but you can still see the light on the rocks. 5.5" x 4" acrylic on watercolor paper. Thank you for reading this post!

Saturday, January 24, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting # 24


This painting is # 24 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Tree by the Marsh". The view for this painting is in Freeport, Maine. This time I was inspired by the yellow-green color of the tree. The leaves were just starting to come out in early Spring. 5" x 4" acrylic on watercolor paper. Thank you for reading this post.

Friday, January 23, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #23


This painting is #23 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Early Spring Marsh". The view for this painting is in Yarmouth, Maine. I do like to paint marshes! 5" x 4" acrylic on watercolor paper. Thank you for reading this post!

Thursday, January 22, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #22


This painting is #22 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Edge of the Sea". The view for this painting is Cape Porpoise, Maine. From this vantage point you can see lots of islands. It is a beautiful place. 6"x 8" acrylic on canvas. Thank you for reading this post!

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

30 In 30 Challenge - Painting #21


This painting is #21 for the 30 In 30 Challenge. It is called "Long Pond". The view for this painting is Harpswell, Maine. I look forward to seeing this pond when I am heading towards Orrs Island.  It was fun to paint colors of Spring! 6"x 8" acrylic on canvas. Thank you for reading this post!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #20


This painting is #20 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "On the Marsh". The view for this painting is in Yarmouth, Maine.  My inspiration for this painting was a lobster shack called "Days". I liked the shape of the building but left out all the signs, cars, etc. 6" x 8" acrylic on canvas. Thank you for reading this post!

Monday, January 19, 2015

30 In 30 Challenge - Painting # 19


This painting is # 19 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. I have switched to acrylics for the duration of the challenge. This one is called "Around the Bend".  This view is in Falmouth, Maine. This is the beach on Mackworth Island. 6" x 8" acrylic on canvas. Thank you for reading this post!

Sunday, January 18, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #18

This painting is #18 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Sunrise Bench". This bench is situated near the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. It is a lovely place to watch the sunrise. 5" x 7" oil on linen. Thank you for reading this post!

Saturday, January 17, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting # 17


This painting is #17 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Sunrise Seagull". I was near the Pemaquid Point lighthouse watching the sunrise and saw this seagull sitting on a grassy area overlooking the ocean. I liked the way the sunrise colors were noticeable on the seagull. 7" x 5" oil on linen. Thank you for reading this post!

Friday, January 16, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #16


This painting is #16 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Seagulls and Seaweed". I saw these seagulls on Monhegan Island. Seagulls are an unusual subject matter for me but I just had to paint them. 5" x 7" oil on linen. Thank you for reading this post!

Thursday, January 15, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #15


This painting is #15 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Autumn Marsh". The view for this painting is near Biddeford, Maine.  I was especially fond of the warm light that enveloped the marsh in late afternoon. 5" x 7" oil on linen. Thank you for reading this post!

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #14



This painting is #14 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Spring Marsh". The view for this painting is in Kennebunk, Maine on Parsons Road. This area  has so many beautiful views. I like watching the water move around the marsh. 5" x 7" oil on linen. Thank you for reading this post!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

30 In 30 Challenge - Painting # 13


This painting is # 13 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Hillside in Spring". The view for this painting is in Freeport, Maine. This hill is right at the entrance to Recompense Campground. From this spot you can see a bit of the cove. 5" x 7" oil on linen. Thank you for reading this post!

Monday, January 12, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting # 12


This is painting # 12 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Incoming Tide". The view for this painting is in Yarmouth, Maine. I like to visit Old Town Landing at low tide. The rocks and seaweed are great fun to paint. 8" x 10" oil on linen. Thank you for reading this post!

Sunday, January 11, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting # 11


This painting is # 11 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Light on the Marsh". The view for this painting is in Freeport, Maine. At the end of Cove Road is a wonderful marsh which I love to paint. 8" x 8" oil on linen. Thank you for reading this post!

Saturday, January 10, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #10


This painting is #10 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. It is called "Water's Edge". The view for this painting is at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth, Maine.  This past Fall I noticed that some brush trimming had been done close to the water and I liked the view. 8" x 8" oil on linen. Thank you for reading this post!

Saved by Pipe Insulation!


My hand started hurting from all this daily painting so I cushioned my palette knife with pipe insulation. Works like a charm!

Friday, January 9, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting # 9


This painting is called " Islands by the Cove". It is painting #9 for the 30 IN 30 Challenge. The view for this painting is in Harpswell, Maine. This view is directly across the street from the Harpswell Town Hall.  8" x 8" oil on linen. Thank you for reading this post!

Thursday, January 8, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #8

This painting is called "Tide Pool and Clouds". It is painting #8 of the 30 IN 30 Challenge. The view for this painting is in Kennebunkport, Maine at Turbat's Creek. The day that I was there I noticed how the water was a soft blue-green. It was a cloudy day but there was a hint of possible clearing. Most of the paintings that I have posted lately were done on canvas. This one is oil on a linen panel that measures 8" x 8". Thank you for reading this post!

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #7


This painting is called "Sun and Shade". It is painting #7 of the 30 IN 30 Challenge. The view for this painting is on Peaks Island, Maine.  I enjoyed painting this summer scene while in my warm studio. It is so cold outside right now! One summer day my husband and I took the ferry from Portland to Peaks Island. We rented some bikes and explored the island. I took lots of reference photos for future paintings. For this painting I was inspired by the warm sunlit areas and the cool shadow areas. 8"x 8" oil on canvas. Thank you for reading this post!

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

30 IN 30 - Painting #6


This painting is called "Sunrise Before the Rain".  It is painting #6 of the 30 IN 30 Challenge. The view for the painting is Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. I was there early, before sunrise, to set-up my tent for the annual Labor Day Art Show at Fort Williams. It ended up raining for a bit after sunrise.  Then it turned out to be a pretty nice day! 8" x 8" oil on canvas. Thank you for reading this post!

Monday, January 5, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #5


This painting is called "Waiting for Sunset". It is painting #5 of the 30 IN 30 Challenge. The view for this painting is on Monhegan Island, Maine. The lawn at the Island Inn is a great place to watch the sunset. 8"x 8" oil on canvas.  Thank you for reading this post!

Sunday, January 4, 2015

30 IN 30 Challenge - Painting #4

This painting is called "Distant Trees". It is painting #4 of the 30 IN 30 Challenge. The view for this painting is in Kennebunk, Maine. It is from Parsons Beach Road. I was inspired by the trees silhouetted against the sky. It measures 8" x 10" and is painted with oils on a cradled birch panel. Thank you for reading this post!

Saturday, January 3, 2015

30 In 30 Challenge - Painting #3



This painting is called, "Spring Tide". It is painting #3 of the 30 In 30 challenge. I painted this from reference photos that I took in the Spring. The view for this painting is in Yarmouth, Maine. I was standing on the causeway between Cousins Island and Littlejohn Island. I was inspired by the green grass of Spring as it brightened in the sunlight. 8" x 8" oil on canvas. Thank you for reading this post!