Village with a View

Village with a View

Oil on paper 8 x 10

Tired of the New England cold and huge amounts of snow? Come and join us to look at lavender fields, cypress trees and sunny country scenes at our "Postcards from Provence" show in Yarmouth, Maine on February 12th. A great art show and a glass of wine will warm you right up!
Hope to see you there!

In Full Sun

In Full Sun
Oil 6 x 6
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The 0live tree is a typical element of the Provencal landscape, and has flourished by the Mediterranean since 6000 b.c. It is a symbol of peace (the olive branch), perseverance (survives in arid, sun-baked soil) and gastronomy (salade nicoise, tapenade and countless delicious recipes).

My friends Bobbi, Kitty and Suzanne and I were inspired by the beautiful shape and glimmering pale greens of this lone olive tree bathing in the high noon heat. Each painted interpretation will be gracing the walls of the Yarmouth Frame Shop and Gallery for our show "Postcards from Provence," which opens on February 12th. More details on the exhibit in my next blog.

Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice
Pastel 11 x 14
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year!
Luscious Bunch
Pastel 4 x 4

As we turn the page on 2010, I have many things to be thankful for. It has been a great year of painting and constant learning. I took wonderful instructive workshops with Carol Marine, Colin Page and Gail Browne, was in juried shows at the Concord Art Association and River Arts and exhibited my work in multiple galleries and venues. It has been great to have my own online gallery in the Artists International Gallery and to be given exposure to so many talented artists. I declare last year a successful year and I enter 2011 with great anticipation to grow as a painter and expand my horizons through more workshops, attending and giving demos and expanding my painters network.

I wish you all a very happy new year. Thanks a million to all my friends and followers for their continued support. Let 2011 be a luscious bunch of cherries!

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!