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!

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!