Lilacs

Lilacs
Pastel 8 x 8
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The only lilacs available at the moment in New England are from the store. In anticipation of these favorite blooms in my own backyard, a bouquet from the flower shop will do.

Pastel Class

Let me introduced you to the members of my new pastel class at the NOA Art Gallery and School in Groton, Mass! From left to right: Jean, Meghan, Dylan, Alice, Kate and Joni. We are missing Lois in the picture, but there will be other photo opportunities! They are a wonderful group and learn fast. They have only done 2 sessions so far and look at what they were able to produce practicing layering pastel techniques on Canson mi-teintes paper! I am impressed!

Next class, we will be practicing blending, layering and scrumbling on sanded paper. Can't wait to see what they'll do!

Need More Forthysia

Need More Forthysia
Pastel 8 x 8
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Mother Nature played a dirty trick on us this April Fool's day and dumped another 10 + inches of snow on the ground. I refuse to be defeated and I am creating my own spring!

Tajine # 2

Tajine # 2
Pastel 8 x 8
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I am on a tajine kick: Cooking it, eating it and painting it. Life is good!

This beautifully decorated tajine was a gift from my sister and I bought the two miniature ones at an outdoor market in the town of Uzes in Provence. I used the small ones for extra condiments.

Tajine

Tajine

Pastel 8 x 8

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Tajine (or tagine) is a North African dish which is named after the special pot in which it is cooked. I own several of these beautiful vessels and I love to serve this wonderful dish directly from the pot. There are many variations of this slow-cooked stew and I can't wait to try Sarah Commerford's "chicken and preserved lemons and olives" recipe. Check out Sarah's blog for fun and entertaining reading and great recipes from around the world!

Going Bananas

Going Bananas

Pastel 8 x 8 - Sold

It's March. There is still plenty of snow on the ground and it is cold... very cold. This winter is lasting too long and being cooped up in the house is enough to drive anyone bananas! Painting them is a better alternative.

New Shingled Roof

From left to right: Bobbi, me, Suzanne and Kitty at the Yarmouth Gallery

Our "Postcards from Provence" show in Yarmouth, ME was a success and a lot of fun! Thank you to all who came to enjoy the opening reception with us. Also, thank you to photographer Bob Delaney for taking pictures of the event.

New Shingled Roof
Pastel 11 x 14
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The reality is, winter is still very much with us in New England and snow is abundant! This beautiful old house in Harpswell, Maine was graced with a brand new shingled roof just before winter. After a few months, the cedar shingles, then a bright burnt orange, have already weathered into a beautiful silver gray.

Looking for Shade

Looking for Shade
Pastel 8 x 8
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With several feet of snow covering the grounds of New England and frigid temperatures, wouldn't you want to be looking for shade in a hilltop village of Provence right now? I certainly wish I were there!

Leading the Way

Leading the Way
Oil 8 x 8
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There are many intriguing and spectacular entryways lined with cypress trees in the Provencal countryside. You get curious and want to walk down the path to check out what the house hiding around the bend looks like. These entryways are usually private and you just have to leave your curiosity to your imagination. I could not go beyond the open gate of this private property in the village of Tourtour but there was no sign that said I couldn't paint it!

Pretty Way to the Cabanon

Pretty Way to the Cabanon
Oil 8 x 10
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Lavender comes in different tints of violet from the palest to the more saturated. Lavender fields can range from a light grayish violet to a pale pinkish magenta or purple as well as a pale blueish indigo. I find them all stunning.

An interesting tidbit for painters out there, a tint is the mixture of a color with white, which increases lightness while a shade is the mixture of a color with black, which reduces lightness.

Come and see this painting at our "Postcards from Provence" show in Yarmouth, Maine on February 12th. Hope to see many of you there!