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!

30 In 30 Challenge - Painting #2

This painting is called, "Sunlit Mist".  It is painting #2 of the 30 IN 30 Challenge.  I painted this in my studio from reference photos that I took in June.  The view for this painting was a marsh in Bass Harbor near Bar Harbor, Maine.  I was inspired by the sun gently tinting the mist that surrounded the mountain.

This painting will be added to my Etsy shop. Because it is an oil painting it will take a few weeks to dry. Just click this link and you can see more information about the painting. Thank you for reading this post!
http://www.Etsy.com/shop/DianaJohnsonFineArt

30 IN 30 Challenge

I've joined Leslie Saeta's Thirty Paintings in 30 Days challenge for January.  Leslie says that 810 artists from 23 countries will be painting 30 paintings in 30 days!

My goal is to complete this challenge by painting small landscapes that include some imagery of water.  Here is my painting for January 1, 2015.  It is called, "Island in the Marsh". 6"x 6" Oil on canvas.  This is one of my favorite places to paint.  It is hidden away behind a church in Harpswell, Maine.  I was inspired by the golden grasses of September.

I will be adding some of my challenge paintings to my Etsy Shop.  Because I am using oil paint the paintings will take about three weeks to dry.  If interested you can check my Etsy Shop and read the "ready to ship" info for each painting. Thank you for reading this post!
http://www.Etsy.com/shop/DianaJohnsonFineArt

Small Works Show

Here is an 8"x8" oil that I will have in the Small Works Show. It is called "Warm Afternoon Light" and I  painted it at Winslow Park in Freeport a few months ago. The show is at Yarmouth Frame and Gallery and the reception is December 6th from 4 to 7. I hope to see you there!

Saccarappa Art Collective

Come on over to Westbrook tomorrow night! 
The Saccarappa Art Collective's reception for the new show is from 5-8 pm, Oct.17.  I am a guest artist and have six paintings in this group show (ends Nov. 22)  There is always so much energy at this gallery...very fun!

Art Show Reception

Please join me at a reception for a show called, "Irresistible Light" on October 4th from 4 to 7pm.  Some of my new works will be in this show at Yarmouth Frame & Gallery.  Route One in Yarmouth, Maine!

"First Impressions" Series 15 - 20

I am still working on my series of "first impressions".  Here is one of the 6 that I have just finished and listed in my Etsy shop
This painting was started in Pemaquid during last year's June painting retreat.  I finally put the finishing touches on it after this year's June retreat!