Sunday, November 21, 2010

Sky - Painting Challenge - 3



My current painting challenge is to include more sky in my works. Usually I focus on the land. I saw this marsh in Yarmouth on the first day of November. Just a few days later all the leaves had fallen off the trees. I liked the red leaves against the blue-violet clouds.



Quote for this post...by Albert Camus - 1913 - 1960



"Autumn is a second Spring when every leaf is a flower."

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Sky - Painting Challenge - 2



My current painting challenge is to include more sky in my works. Usually I focus on the land. In August I was re-introduced to Scarborough Marsh while at a PPOM paint-out. Since then I've returned to see the marsh in the Fall months. This painting was inspired by the leaning tree. It was late afternoon in October.

Quote for this post….by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow – 1807 - 1882

“I hear the wind among the trees
Playing the celestial symphonies;
I see the branches downward bent,
Like keys of some great instrument.”

Monday, November 8, 2010

Sky - Painting Challenge - 1



My current painting challenge is to include more sky in my landscapes. Usually I focus on the land. A few months ago I learned about a great place to paint. It is called Parsons Beach in Kennebunk. This painting was inspired by the driftwood at the edge of the beach. It was late afternoon in October.

Quote for this post….by Joan Didion – Born in 1934

“The wind shows us how close to the edge we are.”

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Majesty of Trees Exhibit


This pastel painting is in a show called "Majesty of Trees". The exhibit opens in Yarmouth on October 12 with an opening reception on October 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Merrill Memorial Library. Another Yarmouth tree celebration is the "Herbie Project". Herbie was a 217 year old elm tree that lived in Yarmouth until recently. Read about Herbie at: www.yarmouthcommunityservices.org/herbie

Quote for this post….by John Muir – 1838 - 1914

“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.”

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Black Frame Art Sale


This painting is available at the Black Frame Art Sale on Friday, October 8th. For one evening 10"x 10" framed paintings, from lots of Maine painters, sell for just $200. The proceeds benefit Portland's Bayside community activities, events, and children's programs. www.blackframeartsale.com

Quote for this post….by Henry David Thoreau 1817 – 1862

“October is the month of painted leaves.”

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Homegrown Exhibit



This painting is on exhibit at Skyline Farm from September 25 – December 4. Skyline Farm is having a benefit sale of fine art and crafts “inspired by Maine’s natural state”. The show is complemented by carriages and sleighs from Skyline Farm Carriage Museum’s collection. The farm is in North Yarmouth and is well worth visiting. www.skylinefarm.org

Quote for this post….by Alfred Sisley 1839 - 1899

“Every picture shows a spot with which the artist himself has fallen in love.”

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

September on Monhegan Island


We returned today from a fun trip to Monhegan Island. I want to share this photo of the Monhegan School. Notice the dog sitting patiently by the door. I am quite sure the dog sat there the whole time that school was in session. There is a dog house to the right of the school. I hope to post some September paintings of Monhegan soon.

Quote for this post….by E.B. White 1899 - 1985

“I can still see my first dog. For six years he met me at the same place after school and convoyed me home – a service he thought up himself.”