Does it really have to be so bold? Yes.

 

A series in progress.... The top image is how it starts. A color on the whole canvas. The dark punctuation for composition. Then colors added. The bottom photo is taken on my front porch.... paintings still need "thinking" and more details in the poppy centers, but the direction so far is comfortable. Maybe these will be fabric? wall paper? prints? We shall see. And yes, it does have to be bold... I don't think my brush knows another way :-).

Swasey Parkway in Moonlight

SOLD 9.24.2013 The moon has been crazy the last few nights..... so bright... and my "Beauty Sleep" eye mask has had a hard time doing its job. :-). This image is from one of my favorite places in Exeter. My husband and I have walked this parkway so many times. Each time we walk it, we think "what a lovely town"... "how did we end up in such a nice place" and then we look for the turtle... probably the same turtle we watched 15 plus years ago with our children. The parkway is home to festivals, concerts, and farmer's markets. It is a place where people stop to have their lunch, finish their ice cream or just sit and watch the water. This painting, just off the easel, is 11x14 on a deep profile gallery wrap canvas. Now available for a preview.

Cape Elizabeth... Engine One Labor Day Art Show

Just a hint of what is drying in the studio. Tomorrow (Sunday) this fresh one will go to Cape Elizabeth. It is one in a series of paintings done with a striped tablecloth. I think I will call it "Tulip Pot with Curly Feet". Hope to see you! 10-4, Fort Williams Park, site #35. A little drizzle never hurt anyone, but bring your umbrella just in case.

Portland Sidewalk Art Festival, August 24th, 9 to 4

We are almost ready to go. The Portland Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the largest, longest running art shows in New England. Here is my latest color from the easel that's going with me this Saturday. Look for me AND Mal at N-10 (my favorite spot) which is a short walk from the monument and city center. If you haven't been to Portland in a while, this may be the time to go. Nice 70's temps, lots of art, great cafes, sea air.... love it all. See you there!

I'm taking dessert to my next art show

Join me.... There are going to be TONS of artists....you may actually find something delicious :-)