Spirits Merge It is a humid and very breezy day in August. Everything is in motion as a steady breeze drifts over the ocean surface. It dashes throughout pockets of space within swaying foliage. An intimate perch above the shoreline beckons for company. It creates a protected space for the viewer, enabling one to nestle [...]
A Harmonic Existence Every year I gleefully anticipate the arrival of wild rose bushes. They brighten summer greens and cheerfully inhabit the surrounding space. Their nature is pleasant and easy going. Bobbling in the breeze they sway about effortlessly. Resistance is set aside as they adjust to nature’s ever-changing state. Without resistance an existence of [...]
Seasonal Journey Spring is upon us and has brought a renewal of life. Nature adorns her space with an abundance of blooms, lime greens and reddish umbers. The air is crisp as I nestle down beside a low lying tree limb. Before me is a treasure to behold. Fresh blossoms rejoice in spring’s return with [...]
Final Days It is a crisp October morning. Mist hangs in the air from last night’s moisture; while sunlight adds drama to the land and sea. I can hear a chorus of Canadian Geese announcing their arrival as they inhabit the space overhead. They arrive in formation moving quickly into the expansive space beyond. A [...]
Sold I just finished ” Marching Into Autumn”. It is the first painting in my Powell’s Point Park Series. My plein air study was used has a reference, as well as my written impressions and color notes. I began this painting by toning the canvas with cadmium yellow light. I tried to do sections at [...]
I have been so busy working on location and also finishing up a studio painting that I did not get a chance to get back to my third sketch. Well I finally finished my apple sketch! It was tricky working wet in wet as red is such a strong color! It is really easy to [...]
Prior to Thanksgiving weekend I found a treasure trove of subject matter in a park close to home. I have visited the park many years ago, but had a nudge to return. I was so delighted that I listened to that nudge. I was like a child with a new toy. There are so many [...]
Since the weather was so good today. I decided to take advantage of it and head out on location again this evening. I headed to MacLellan’s Brook where I was going this morning before I found a new location on my way. It is cloudy tonight and the sun is a bit fleeting. I decided [...]
I ventured out early in the morning with the intentions of painting a study in one of my favorite locations. However, on my way I discovered a new spot I had never painted. Usually it is shrouded by dense foliage, but with Mother Nature weeding out her foliage the spot became quite visible from the [...]
It was one of those beautiful autumn mornings where the air was fresh , but not too cold. It was a more pleasing morning today as the wind from yesterday had disappeared. Moisture filtered in the air and clung to foliage. I decided to go to MacLellan’s Brook today as I love this area and [...]
