"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.