7x14, pastel on marble dust board
I knew that I would be traveling and posting would be difficult so I did some "illegal spares."
This one was done on Thursday at 5:30 am in Great Falls Park, Virginia. The sun was very low and there was a hazy atmosphere it was determined to penetrate through, on the right. It was a VERY ambitious painting to try to finish that morning. Almost complete, I brought it back to the studio for the final touches.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
July 27, 2008 River Blues
8x8 pastel and watercolor on marble dust board
The river is now incredibly blue and still in the early morning hours, another sign of summer.
I am off to Colorado for the next 5 days. I will try to post something. If not overtime when I return!
The river is now incredibly blue and still in the early morning hours, another sign of summer.
I am off to Colorado for the next 5 days. I will try to post something. If not overtime when I return!
Labels:
a painting a day,
morning light,
potomac river,
riverbend park
Thursday, June 26, 2008
June 26, 2008 Rhapsody in Blue and Green
9x11 pastel on paper
Today was a plein air double, but this by far was my favorite. Riverbend is oozing lazy summer.
I had an idea that I need to learn to row a boat so that I can have a river studio (in the river/a la Monet.) This idea came to me when, after finishing my paintings, I kayaked up the Potomac. Then I realized the one amazing view I need to have is the one from the water. Doesn't that sound good?
Today was a plein air double, but this by far was my favorite. Riverbend is oozing lazy summer.
I had an idea that I need to learn to row a boat so that I can have a river studio (in the river/a la Monet.) This idea came to me when, after finishing my paintings, I kayaked up the Potomac. Then I realized the one amazing view I need to have is the one from the water. Doesn't that sound good?
Labels:
a painting a day,
morning light,
potomac river,
riverbend park,
summer
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
June 25, 2008 Tree Halos
7x10 pastel and watercolor on board
Summer is here in all her glory. Warmth in the river colors, still water, rocks peeking through water; they are all signs of summer's river glory. This was my second painting at the river today (about 10:30am). The light is making tree halos as it rises higher in the sky.
Summer is here in all her glory. Warmth in the river colors, still water, rocks peeking through water; they are all signs of summer's river glory. This was my second painting at the river today (about 10:30am). The light is making tree halos as it rises higher in the sky.
Labels:
a painting a day,
morning light,
potomac river,
riverbend park,
summer
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
June 24, 2008 Amber-haired Goddesses on the Hill
10x10 oil on linen
I feel fortunate to have Kate and Natalie as my nieces. This weekend I got to know them through long walks and trips to Starbucks. On many of our walks I took many pictures of these young, amber-haired goddesses on the hill. They are twins so they have a special bond. I tried to portray that, along with the beauty of those summer days. It was a great weekend visiting family. Thanks everyone!
I feel fortunate to have Kate and Natalie as my nieces. This weekend I got to know them through long walks and trips to Starbucks. On many of our walks I took many pictures of these young, amber-haired goddesses on the hill. They are twins so they have a special bond. I tried to portray that, along with the beauty of those summer days. It was a great weekend visiting family. Thanks everyone!
Labels:
a painting a day,
field,
field of flowers,
summer
Friday, June 20, 2008
June 20, 2008 Clouds (still unfinished)
Thursday, June 19, 2008
June 19, 2008 Alone, but not Lonely and Clouds (unfinished)
step one, oil on board 16x20
Last night's storms were awesome. I don't know why, but I decided to to a -straight -oil. My sister said, "oh no, but your pastel are so nice."
Stretch. I guess that's why. I am having fun sliding around. It will take longer. More on this one tomorrow. I used my photos and my amazement at the show and began to work. It is wild to be able to mix colors on the palette rather than optically (which I tend to do with pastel.)
9x12 oil and pastel on board
I did this one yesterday out in the field near the merrill center. Finished it in the studio today. I am trying to give visual image to concepts and feelings.
Last night's storms were awesome. I don't know why, but I decided to to a -straight -oil. My sister said, "oh no, but your pastel are so nice."
Stretch. I guess that's why. I am having fun sliding around. It will take longer. More on this one tomorrow. I used my photos and my amazement at the show and began to work. It is wild to be able to mix colors on the palette rather than optically (which I tend to do with pastel.)
9x12 oil and pastel on board
I did this one yesterday out in the field near the merrill center. Finished it in the studio today. I am trying to give visual image to concepts and feelings.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
June 18, 2008 Contentment
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
June 17, 2008 Tickled by Violet
12x12 pastel on board
This has to be my favorite place on the canal and at my favorite time -seven a.m.. While I stood there I had many visitors, two snakes, two fawns, one turtle and a great blue heron. There is no better job in the world!
This has to be my favorite place on the canal and at my favorite time -seven a.m.. While I stood there I had many visitors, two snakes, two fawns, one turtle and a great blue heron. There is no better job in the world!
Monday, June 16, 2008
June 16, 2008 Light on the Field
Friday, June 13, 2008
June 15, 2008 Serenity
8x8, pastel on marble dust board
Dominant color how can it influence the entire painting?......How does it make the mood? With that in mind I approached a familiar scene in a different way.
Dominant color how can it influence the entire painting?......How does it make the mood? With that in mind I approached a familiar scene in a different way.
Labels:
a painting a day,
maine,
marsh,
sunset light
June 13, 2008 The Road Taken
7x14 oil and pastel on marble dust board
I have mixed up all my posting dates..ooops!
This morning I was near the Chesapeake Bay again. The grasses in this field just blow me away. They are soooooo soft. The pinkness of the grass is in the sky near the horizon and the path, therefore a natural color trail is created. The light is so intense even in at 8 in the morning. With the solstice just days away the energizer bunny in me keeps me going for all those hours of daylight..and that's a lot of daylight. More hours to paint!
I have mixed up all my posting dates..ooops!
This morning I was near the Chesapeake Bay again. The grasses in this field just blow me away. They are soooooo soft. The pinkness of the grass is in the sky near the horizon and the path, therefore a natural color trail is created. The light is so intense even in at 8 in the morning. With the solstice just days away the energizer bunny in me keeps me going for all those hours of daylight..and that's a lot of daylight. More hours to paint!
Labels:
a painting a day,
Chesapeake Bay,
field,
morning light
Thursday, June 12, 2008
June 12, 2008 Golden Afternoon Light Bath
9x12 pastel and oil on marble dust board
Merrill Center again..the golden light on these beautiful grasses and wild flowers blows me away. The creek is just beyond the trees and around the bend is the bay. The light was so warm, I felt like I should be rolling around in the field.
Merrill Center again..the golden light on these beautiful grasses and wild flowers blows me away. The creek is just beyond the trees and around the bend is the bay. The light was so warm, I felt like I should be rolling around in the field.
June 14, 2008 Morning Light on the Hill by the Bay
9x12 pastel and oil on marble dust board
My focus today was keep no more than 3 large shapes (sort of check) and find patterns in color (check).
Today I was out at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation discussing a possible exhibit. Their grounds are gorgeous and the inspiration for both paintings today. I think I will try to go back for sunrise tomorrow. Their building is one of the greenest in the world. So cool.
My focus today was keep no more than 3 large shapes (sort of check) and find patterns in color (check).
Today I was out at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation discussing a possible exhibit. Their grounds are gorgeous and the inspiration for both paintings today. I think I will try to go back for sunrise tomorrow. Their building is one of the greenest in the world. So cool.
Labels:
a painting a day,
Chesapeake Bay,
field,
field of flowers
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
June 11, 2008 Aubrey's Gorge
about 9x10, pastel and oil on mounted paper
Aubrey, this one is for you. One of my favorite people at school is leaving. A beautiful, warm person who absolutely loves animals. She always has a nice word for everyone and has been very supportive of my art. I tried to give this painting the same light that shines through her.
Aubrey, this one is for you. One of my favorite people at school is leaving. A beautiful, warm person who absolutely loves animals. She always has a nice word for everyone and has been very supportive of my art. I tried to give this painting the same light that shines through her.
June 10/11 2008 The Gorge
6x8 (i think) oil and pastel on mounted paper
Once again I was asked, "Is it really that color?" I guess the answer is yes and no. If I were to walk/swim all the way across the gorge and examine the colors up close the answer would be no. But I don't need to do that, nor do I want to. The purpose of my painting is to record an emotional response that is fused with the impression. Pink/gray rocks do appear this color in the late afternoon sun. The feel of the hot gorge and blazing light shows the feeling of optimistic summer is in the air. That is my gorge. What is yours?
Once again I was asked, "Is it really that color?" I guess the answer is yes and no. If I were to walk/swim all the way across the gorge and examine the colors up close the answer would be no. But I don't need to do that, nor do I want to. The purpose of my painting is to record an emotional response that is fused with the impression. Pink/gray rocks do appear this color in the late afternoon sun. The feel of the hot gorge and blazing light shows the feeling of optimistic summer is in the air. That is my gorge. What is yours?
Sunday, June 8, 2008
June 8, 2008 The Color of White
9x12 oil and pastel on marble dust board
This one was done yesterday during the Riverbend Paint-out. Someone walked by and said, "What are you painting? It's all white." .....Well I guess it is, but in that "white" are many amazing subtle neutral grays. Very exciting. What do you think?
This one was done yesterday during the Riverbend Paint-out. Someone walked by and said, "What are you painting? It's all white." .....Well I guess it is, but in that "white" are many amazing subtle neutral grays. Very exciting. What do you think?
Labels:
a painting a day,
fog,
potomac river,
riverbend park
Saturday, June 7, 2008
June 7, 2008 The Way Home
11x14, pastel and oil on marble dust board
Today was the Riverbend Paint-out. I must admit I was nervous just thinking about painting "on demand." Rather than just going out and to be alone with the river and feel her mood, I was now amongst many fabulous painters and my painting was to be judged. Yipes! I set the bar low-just don't embarrass myself.
The river and surrounding forest was covered in a thick cloak of fog. The river had no islands or opposite banks.; so I found a field where the fog sat inside and the light fought to come through. There is a sense of mystery with fog.
Today was the Riverbend Paint-out. I must admit I was nervous just thinking about painting "on demand." Rather than just going out and to be alone with the river and feel her mood, I was now amongst many fabulous painters and my painting was to be judged. Yipes! I set the bar low-just don't embarrass myself.
The river and surrounding forest was covered in a thick cloak of fog. The river had no islands or opposite banks.; so I found a field where the fog sat inside and the light fought to come through. There is a sense of mystery with fog.
Labels:
a painting a day,
fog,
morning light,
potomac river,
riverbend park
Thursday, June 5, 2008
June 5, 2008 Pause for a Moment
8x10 pastel and watercolor on marble dust board
This is another "illegal spare." I did this on Sunday at Riverbend. I wanted to try using a foreground that was warm yet neutral and without detail. I am sick with a sinus infection. Yuck! I will not post tomorrow.
This is another "illegal spare." I did this on Sunday at Riverbend. I wanted to try using a foreground that was warm yet neutral and without detail. I am sick with a sinus infection. Yuck! I will not post tomorrow.
Labels:
a painting a day,
morning light,
potomac river,
riverbend park
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
June 3, 2008 Cat Feet are Back
8x10 pastel and watercolor on marble dust board
I love when the river has it cat feet fog. It is one of her best moments.
I love when the river has it cat feet fog. It is one of her best moments.
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