Along with painting portraits and large still lifes I have been working on a couple of new paintings. This painting is from my imagination only...no references used, just feelings and memories of what the vineyards were like when I was growing up in Napa. As a child I especially enjoyed the long summer evenings when the sky was full of color and cool breezes carried the fragrances of vegetable and flower Gardens, Orchards, Hay fields,Vineyards and Barns. Such "perfumes" fill my memories when I think of the past.
Painting Every Day
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Recent work from painting classes
In chronological order, the three photos on this post are paintings that I did in my portrait painting class with artist, Kelly Carmody. We started with value studies of plaster masks, progressed to painting a Vayum mummy, to copying a portrait by John Singer Sargent, one of my favorite American painters. I am really enjoying the challenges. I may continue to work on the Sargent during next week's class. Stay tuned.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Ipswich Marsh
Another painting for Robin's Art for the Arts fundraiser for the Ipswich school arts programs is now ready for framing. The art show will be at the Masonic Hall from 5 to 9 pm on Saturday, the 16th. Many local artists will be sharing their works.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Evening Light on Ipswich Bay
This is one of my paintings that will be on display at the upcoming fundraiser for the Ipswich Schools Arts programs. Works of many local artists will be for sale on Saturday, Mar 16 at the Masonic Hall in Ipswich from 5 to 9 pm. The theme of the art show this year is Ipswich Nature.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Late Summer in New Hampshire
This painting is of a beautiful farm in New England. It is always challenging to paint summer greens.
Sitting with a good book
As part of a group I have been painting live models one morning a week. Having a book to focus on helps the model stay still. I did not take any photographs for reference, but enjoyed the challenge of completing a painting in one session.
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