Provencal Totes

Provencal Totes

Oil 8 x 10
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The colorful and lively markets of Provence are world famous and have been the source of many publications. All over Provence, towns and villages host markets on different days of the week and I always seek them out. As a food lover, I marvel at the produce and meat displays, the colors, the smells and the activity. Temptation is great and what better way to carry your purchases than a colorful shopping tote known as "cabas" that you can buy right there at the market?

Pomegranate

Pomegranate
Pastel 4 x 4
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Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing between five and eight meters tall. It has been cultivated since ancient times, and is widely available in many parts of the world today. This time of year, you can find them in New-England markets for the holiday season. I use their beautiful red juice to make a delicious salad dressing and sprinkle the seeds in salads. It all looks very festive and tastes great!

Cypress Sentinels

Cypress Sentinels
Oil 6 x 6
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Cypress trees are abundant in the Provence landscape. They don't provide much shade on a hot day, but they look beautiful standing tall and lined up like sentinels on duty. I previously painted this scene en plein air in the village of Tourtour and decided to try a slightly different version. Here it is!

Short Cut to the Mas

Short Cut to the Mas
Oil 6 x 6
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Wintry temperatures and early darkness are upon us in New England. There is no better time to review and paint pictures from Provence for a little warmth. I saw this traditional provencal farmhouse called "mas" as I was walking down the road near the lovely village of Tourtour. Tourtour is referred to as the "village in the sky" and I thought the angled top-down view of the mas was unusual and fitting.

Sticking Together, Concord Art Association Exhibit

Sticking Together
Pastel 4 x 4

It is the season for holiday art shows! This small work and others are on display in the Holiday Originals Exhibition at the Concord Art Association in Concord, Mass. This will be a fun show with a selection of paintings, drawings, jewelry, crafts and other fun items for purchase. A great range of perfect holiday gifts to choose from!
The show runs from 2 to 21 December, 2010. The Open House is from 2:00-4:00pm on December 5. Hope you get to go!

Making Tea

Making Tea
Pastel 6 x 6

This painting, another version of my favorite red kettle, will be on exhibit in the Small Works Holiday Gallery Show at the Yarmouth Frameshop and Gallery in Yarmouth, Maine. I'll have several pieces in this show, so please join us for the opening reception from 4 to 7 pm on Saturday 4 December. This is always a fun event with a great selection of artworks!

"Anything Goes" exhibit at River Arts

Oranges for Sale
Pastel 8 x 8

For Lemoncello
Pastel 8 x8

Selected works for "Anything Goes" exhibit at
River Arts, Damariscotta, ME

If you can, don't miss the "Anything Goes" juried exhibit at River Arts in Damariscotta, ME which opens on November 12th at 5:00pm and will run through December 31st. Dozier Bell , an amazing acrylics and charcoal artist, was the selecting juror for the show. I'm pleased and honored that my two paintings "For Lemoncello" and "Oranges for Sale" were selected for the exhibit. It will be a fun event featuring many talented artists.

White Radishes

White Radishes

Pastel 6 x 6
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Have you ever had white radishes? I bought these on impulse at the farmers' market in Brunswick, Maine just because of their magenta color inside. They turned out to be very delicious, simply served with fresh bread and butter and a pinch of salt!

Cape Gooseberries

Cape Gooseberries
Pastel 6 x 6
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Our delightful hosts Claude and Martine from "La Maison de la Treille" in Tourtour France, served this intriguing little fruit at breakfast with other delicacies. I had been served this fancy little fruit before but did not know anything about it. I found some interesting information about it here. It does not only make a beautiful garnish; it tastes great too!

Autumn Feast

Autumn Feast
Pastel
12 x 12
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Foliage is New England is at its peak, particularly in my neighborhood. The bright, almost garish colors I love have been greeting me every day for the last couple of weeks. I am painting a series of fall scenes to reflect the ephemeral beauty of season. This is the first in the series.

Freshly Picked Hazelnuts

Freshly Picked Hazelnuts

Pastel 8 x 8
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In September, the country roads of Normandy are filled with wonderful things to eat: hazelnuts, blackberries, mushrooms and chestnuts. They are right there for the picking. I found these fresh hazelnuts hanging from their tree while taking a walk near my brother's house in the small village of Montgaroult. I couldn't wait to crack them open to bring back a taste from my childhood.

Out of its Shell

Out of its Shell
Pastel 8 x 8

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When they are ripe, hazelnuts drop out of their shell. This one tried to get away but got caught!

New Little Red Kettle

New Little Red Kettle
Pastel
8 x 8

Whenever my husband purchases anything new for the house, it doesn't usually pass the test (mine) and ends up getting returned! However, this new little red kettle he bought to replace our old one is a keeper!

Oranges for Sale

Oranges for Sale
Pastel
8 x 8

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Can't make Limoncello with these, but they did look good and juicy on a hot day in Paestum, Italy!

Lemon Frenzy

Lemon Frenzy
Pastel
8 x 10
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More lemons for Limoncello!

For Limoncello

For Limoncello
Pastel
8 x 8

Frances N. Roddy Competition selection at the Concord Art Association, Concord, Mass. Juried by Victoria Munroe.

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These are Sorrento lemons specifically used to make Limoncello, the delicious Italian lemon liquor. In season, you can find them for sale in all the local shops on the Amalfi coast.

Gail Browne is hosting an Italian art reception on Friday August 27 from 7:00-10:00pm at the Gail Browne Gallery in Provincetown, Mass. Come and see art works that capture the light and beauty of the Costeria Amalfatina from the following artists: Gail Browne, Robert Dente, Joelle Feldman, Judith Fulmer, Mary Giammarino, Catherine Haynes, William Papaleo, Julia Salinger... and more!

Red Bucket

Red Bucket
Pastel
10 x 10
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In Southern Italy, mainly in the region around the Gulf of Naples and the coast of Amalfi, lemon trees overlooking the Mediterranean abound. They are used to make Limoncello, a citrus-based lemon liqueur served chilled in the summer months. I am not sure what the red bucket in the scene is for (definitely not for picking!) but I loved it and found it intriguing!

Alllium and Purple Heads

Allium
Pastel
11 x 14

Purple Heads
Pastel
6 x 6

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There are hundreds of allium plants, including the onions and garlic we eat. I saw this cluster of the ornamental variety at the Montreal Botanical Gardens and loved its onion’s round ball shaped flower heads. It is surprising that the thin stems can hold such heavy looking purple heads! They are so much fun that I think everyone should grow them in their garden!

Flower Brook in Bloom 2

Flower Brook in Bloom 2
Pastel 10 x 10
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The blooming lilies continued on around the Flower Brook with a backdrop of blues and yellows. I love the combination of colors and you can't ever get enough flowers!

"Flower Brook in Bloom"

Flower Brook in Bloom
Pastel 10 x 10
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One of my favorite pastime is to visit botanical gardens wherever I travel. The Flower Brook at the Montreal Nature Museum is quite a treat in early summer. I visited this beautiful English style garden with a meandering brook over the July 4th week-end. Irises, peonies, daylilies, lilies and other perennials provided a symphony of colors and the inspiration for this painting. I am happy to share this great site with my friend Marie-Anne.

Terracotta Vases at Villa Cimbrone
Pastel
11 x 14

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When you first enter Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, you are greeted with beautiful eighteenth century terracotta "vases" that line the path to the Avenue of Immensity. It is a beautiful site! I love to paint old pots and enjoy capturing their weathered texture and age using multiple layers of similar color values; in this case purple/blue, yellows and a little bit of green. I have enjoyed doing multiple paintings of pots including the Lunafor urn "Sitting Tall at Boothbay Gardens" featured on my web site.

"Late Afternoon Glow"

Late Afternoon Glow
Pastel
12 x 14

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The Amalfi coast abounds with small villages tucked into the hill sides. One is more picturesque than the next. On the way back from a long walk up hill, this cluster of buildings from Ravello came into view in the glowing late afternoon light.

"Morning Grove at Villa Cimbrone"

Morning Grove at Villa Cimbrone
Pastel
11 x 13
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I first did the quick watercolor and value study of this grove at Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, Italy, during a workshop with Gail Browne. A short morning shower had just passed through and the scene was fresh and filled with soft morning light. I wanted to recapture this great scene using a limited color palette that would evoke the beauty and sense of place of this magnificent grove.
Gail Browne organizes wonderful and instructive painting trips on the Amalfi coast. If interested in future Italy workshop information, contact Gail here.

"Early spring bouquet"

Early spring bouquet
8 x 8 Pastel
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I have several of these metal containers begging to be filled with spring flowers. Forsythia now, lilacs next... I enjoy painting flower subjects on black sanded pastel paper. I have done several paintings in this style such as the Little Red Vase and other paintings for this year's Valentine Day's series. I like the the texture and the hint of black peeking through.

"Early spring in Harpswell, Maine"

Early spring in Harpswell, Maine
12 x 14 Pastel
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Spring came in a couple of weeks early this year in New England. Forsythia is usually the first burst of color announcing spring. I saw this cluster while taking a walk close to my house and needed to capture this lovely spring day.

"Strawberries in green colander"

Strawberries in green colander
6 x 6 Oil
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This is the oil version of the strawberries and colander chosen for our painters group April subject.

"Ice Cream or Pie?"

Ice Cream or Pie?
8 x 8 Pastel

This subject was chosen by Kitty Clark for our painters' group April exercise. I like the subject a lot (who doesn't like strawberries?And the green colander is wonderful!). So, I did both a pastel and an oil version of it. The oil needs a couple of little adjustments and will be posted shortly. Now, what to do with the strawberries? Make ice cream or a pie?

"Open House and Sunshine Award"

Invitation to Open House

I am having an Open House on Thursday April 22nd, graciously hosted by Dr John Pappas from Masterpiece Dentistry at Copley in Boston. The event is from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Please stop by to enjoy art, refreshments and great company. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

Sunshine Award

Thank you to my friend Bobbi Heath for granting me the Sunshine Award. I would like to pass it on to these 12 artists whom I enjoy following on the DPIAG (Daily Painters International Art Gallery) site.

Karen Elizabeth Margulis
Jinghua Gao Dalia
Gerald Schwartz
Ramesh Jhawar
Alisha K. Ard
David Edwards
Christall Harper
Gerard Boersma
Carol Engels
Coral Barclay
Olga Wagner
Dianna Poindexter

"Quiet September in Vinalhaven"

Quiet September in Vinalhaven
Oil 6 x 6
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In September, most of the tourists are gone from Vinalhaven and the fishermen are still out to sea. The town is delightfully quiet and there are only a few lobster traps in sight. A great time of year to walk around on the waterfront and enjoy the scenery.

"Storage Sheds in Vinalhaven"

Storage Sheds in Vinalhaven

8 x 10 Oil

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Vinalhaven is a beautiful working fishing town located in the Fox Islands in Knox County, Maine. It is well known to the artist community as inspiration abounds all over the island. I particularly like the old fishing storage buildings in town. These buildings are a common landscape along the coast of Maine. This painting is the first in a series of Maine fishing buildings.

"Poppies and Vines"

Poppies and Vines
8 x 8 Pastel
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I chose this scene from southern France as this month subject for a group of artists who is working on a new painting challenge blog. We are doing a few paintings and taking turns managing the blog for practice before it becomes public. This is my rendition of the scene. Check out my friend Bobbi Heath's version on her blog.

"Happy Cyclamen"

Happy Cyclamen

8 x 8 Oil on paper
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For several years, this cyclamen has looked like it had died forever after spring. I have resisted the temptation to get rid of it "just in case" and for the last five years, it has rewarded me with its beautiful blooms every February.
I started the painting as a pastel on sanded paper. I was not happy with the pastel results and decided to experiment using oil paint on the same paper. I liked the way the paint "glided" over the paper.

"A Cold Winter Day"

A Cold Winter Day
8 x 6 Oil

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Another winter scene from New England before I switch back to painting spring and warmer weather subjects. The tail end of winter always seems to last forever and I can't wait for the first colorful signs and inspiration of the new season.

"Winter at Thomas Point Beach"

Winter at Thomas Point Beach
6 x 6 Oil

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The days are getting longer but winter is still here in New England. Scenes like this one are an inspiration this time of year. I did this scene in a painting and blogging class taught by Bobbi Heath at River Arts , the Art Center in Damariscotta, Maine. The focus was on creating a quick, effective composition for daily paintings.

Look for future offerings of Bobbi's class, which was excellent.

Potts Point Harbor Sunset

"Potts Point Harbor Sunset"
8 x 10 Pastel
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I am fortunate to call the coast of Maine my second home and one of my favorite places to live. In the summer, you can enjoy fiery and glorious sunsets like this one at Potts Point Harbor in South Harpswell.

"After a Good Day's Work"

"After a Good Day's Work"
8 x 10 Pastel
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When you live in New England, you get your garden “ready for the winter”. You dig up dahlias to store in the basement, you move and re-arrange plants in anticipation of spring and cover what you can in the hope that the deer won’t feast on your favorite bushes during the colder months.

After a good day’s work in the garden, I hosed down the dirt from my rubber boots and shovel and let them dry against the garage wall. I felt a sense of accomplishment and liked the scene.

This 8 x 10 painting is done on Sennelier sanded pastel paper.

Currently on exhibit, Copley Square, Boston Mass.

"Valentine's Day Show"

"The little red vase"

8 x 8 pastel - Matted and framed
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"Two is the limit"

6 x 6 pastel - Matted and framed
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"The gift is small, but love is all..."

8 x 8 pastel - Matted and framed
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These 3 paintings are done on black Sennelier sanded pastel paper and are my contributions to the Yarmouth Frameshop and Gallery Valentine's Day Show in Yarmouth, Maine. The opening reception is from 4 to 6pm on Saturday 13 February, 2010. It will be a fun event full of delightful paintings such as the ones posted on Bobbi Heath's blog and 10 other artists.