Between Snow Storms

As the wintery weather pounds the area with snow the Plein Air Thursday group continued to a paint.
Here are the results.

Rita is in the process of painting this Italian street scene using pastels. She has a great start on this
blocking in all the main parts. The colorful buildings create a sense of depth . Can't wait to
see the finished painting! Beautifully done, Rita.

Nancy is in the process of painting this beautiful winter scene. The shadows on the snow are
rendered with color and precision. The light on the bank draws the eye to the back of the
painting and around again. Fabulous, Nancy!

Patsy is painting strawberries using acrylic. The background is colorful but does not distract from the subject.
This painting is a copy of a Renoir. Looks great, Patsy. Can't wait to see the finished paining.

Sheila did this sketch using graphite. Her perportions are good  and the next thing will be shading.
Great job, Sheila!

How to Cure Cabin Fever

And the answer is.....PAINT!
This thursday was full of beginnings....lots of new paintings in the first stages.

Nancy mapped out her painting and you can already see that it is going to a stunner!
She is using an underpainting to begin this scene. Can't wait to see the finished painting!

Charlene us painting this scene using pastels. I already love the angled roof lines.
This composition is already set up as a winner.  Can't wait to see the finished pastel!

Rita painted this scene using pastels. She began the painting last week and this
week put on the finishing touches. It looks Fabulous! Great job Rita!

Artist Expression Beating the Cold

I was not able to be at this painting session since that darn flu got me....but I will survive...I think.

Here is the paintings that Nancy sent to me...Thank You Nancy!!

Gigi painted this water lily pond using acrylics. The contrast between the light flowers
and the dark water is very effective. Beautiful as ever Gigi!

Gigi has captured my imagination again with these beautiful colors and wonderful composition. The
loose form she uses is so interesting. Fabulous, Gigi!!!

Gigi painted this scene using acrylics. Love that loose approach!
Great Job, Gigi!

Terrie painted this sweet little bird with lots of color using acrylics.  Her rendition of the soft feathers is excellent.
This is a great composition and the background  is handled very well and compliments the painting
Fabulous Terrie!!

Nancy painted this sweet side-garden using oils.  The colors are remicient of summer and we all want to be thinking about that right about now! Beautifully executed with color and composition that are interesting
and inviting. Thank you Nancy for taking the pictures for me this week and your painting is beautiful!

Patsy painted this painting using acrylics. This is her first attempt to paint people and she is doing a fine job.
The composition draws you in with the couple seated at the table and behind them is a lovely seaside view.
The color and form is great in this painting as well as the use of color. Really good job, Patsy!

So happy our Rita is back with us, I do so enjoy her paintings. This one is no exception.
Rita used pastels to paint this scene and the warm colors in the road lead the viewer right into the
painting. The trees and foliage is treated loosely and with many colors. The blue door reminds me
of Europe...could this be Italy?! Fabulous Rita!

Terrie has painted this scene using acrylics..and glazes and wonderful colors. That sky is gorgeous! I know that
this is a work in progress so I am excited how she finishes it. Exciting so far...Terrie!

Back in the Swing of Things

Yes, we are back in the swing of things....painting on Thursday afternoons. Great paintings were accomplished.

Gail painted these autumn leaves using colored pencils. The beautiful colors
make for a bright and interesting composition. Great Job Gail!

Gail

Rita painted this Italian village using pastels. The colorful rendition of this coastal town is colorful and fun.
Makes you want to go there!!! Wonderful Rita!

Patsy painted this summer scene using acrylics. The basic passage is completed and she will be adding
more layers. Great start, Patsy!

Terrie painted this scene of Toddy Pond using acrylics. Her use of color and glazes helped her achieve
this beautiful effect. Love this one Terrie!

Sheila painted this scene of the walkway on the Brewer side of the Penobscot River. She is using
watercolor to bring this scene to life. The rocks and the trees are rendered with care and show
her skills with watercolor. Great Job, Sheila!

Sheila is in the preliminary stages of this painting.  She is using watercolor  to paint this scene.
Great so far, Sheila!

Nancy painted this scene of the Carriage Path in Acadia. She is using oils to capture the beauty of this scene.
Her use of shadow and light is exceptional. Fabulous job Nancy!

Rita and Sheila

Patsy

Sheila

Terrie running from my camera!

Sue painted this scene of Lubec using oils. 

Christmas Party

Everyone was together for the Christmas Party at the Center. It was so great to see everyone. It was like old times,food,, good times, and wonderful artist friends!