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SOLD This painting is hot off the easel. It has already gone with Mandeville Canyon Designs and Morr Interiors to Sea Glass Village Resort Community in Wells, Maine. It is of Nubble Light and is a large 36 x 52 acrylic on board... more info about that installation later. The images, though, of the painting progress for this piece will be at our open house this weekend along with lots of other fun and some really nice artists and designers. So for all you students of process.... come and take a look. Snack, chat, and take in some color. Hope to see you this Mother's Day Weekend!

Swaying Grasses

SOLD   "Swaying Grasses" is a three-panel, 54x36, acrylic on canvas. It was recently picked up from the Willow in downtown Exeter by its new owner. I hope it brings years of pleasure to her... it was a fun one to work on. This may sound a little silly, but many of my paintings take on a special meaning for me.... I remember a process...how I mixed a color, how the composition was determined, or even the smell of the day. This one was created using plant materials from my garden as a guide directly on the canvas. I was outside, in the sun on a really calm day.... very happy to be able to do what I do.

And the winner is...

Thank you, all, for trying this little contest. The titles you submitted were so inspiring... I wanted to paint a little something for each of them! (Judging from the titles, it seemed that some of you may be a little hungry) The selection was a little more difficult than I anticipated, so the next time I do the "name that painting" contest, I may keep my title to a three word maximum :-)
This is how I chose the winner: A noun in common was first priority. And then I went with any articles (I think I've got the right term). The title is actually "A Day at the Shore" and the winner is Lucy with "Nestled in For the Day". Congratulations, Lucy! Please, email me your address and I will drop this little nougat in the mail.
See more "confections" at our open house May 7and 8. Have a great day and please, feel free to send my color along to a friend.

Name that Painting Give Away

Time for a little sunny-week fun. This tiny painting, 2.5x3.5 inches, already has a title on the back... the first person who comes the closest to guessing it, wins! HINT: The title is less than six words. RULES: ALL entries need to be left in the comment section of THIS blog post. Look down and click on the word "COMMENTS" to enter your title. I will post (and contact) the winner on THURSDAY. Good luck!
New adventures... One of the things I LOVE LOVE LOVE about the summer is outdoor festivities. This year, I am joining the kind people at the Newburyport Farmers Market. I have signed up for four market dates... Sunday, June 20, July 25, August 29, and September 19. Details to come, but click the link to get the skinny on the market. Lastly, if you have time today, there is a wonderful alzheimers awareness quilt show at RiverWoods. It ends today and is open 9-12. Scroll down to click on the picture with a link for directions. Have a fabulous Spring day.... don't forget to send me your entry titles via the comment section below :-)

Getting ready for "Coastal". May 7&8 Open House

This may be an abstract to some... but I look at this as representational. To me this is a landscape. I sense a marsh. I see a sky. I feel distance, but a quiet calm. I am always amazed at what a brush stroke will do... just the scruff of green makes trees. And a swash of blue makes sky.

My artist friends and I are almost ready for you to visit in May. We are so excited. New this year are the luscious handmade botanicals and soothing lotions of Rebecca Ross of White Lily Teas, plus the whimsical creations of Keith MacLeod Metalworks. Terry Braun returns with his stunning hand-hammered copper and bronze pots. There's more... join us.