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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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:
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January Painting Challenge - Finished!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!
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