We're off and running!

We're off and running with our new blog. Plein Air Thursdays (PAT) pastel group was held at the Hammond St. Senior Center because of a prediction of rain.  Even though it didn't rain it was hot and muggy. It felt really good to be at the HSSC and see everyone. Fred even dropped by to say hello...we've missed you this summer Fred. Fred has been extra busy this summer with concerts every 2.5 days.  The PAT group is going to go to Fred's last concert of the summer held at the Bangor Bandstand behind Paul Bunyon statue. Concert starts at 7pm. Bring you chair and meet at the statue at 6:45pm (Fred, I promise we won't throw our underwear on stage!)
Michelle Walker painted a wonderful painting of her Great Grandfather's homestead. I didn't get a chance to get a picture before she left for the day...it really was expressive.
Gigi did some magical paintings, her usual. She paints several paintings from black and white pics or a nothing photo and magically transforms them into a spectacular paintings.(Its called talent.)

Jean worked on a painting of the Kenduskeag River. She  captured the feeling of nature in this painting. The Kenduskeag never looked so good.

Liz finished a plein air painting of Indian Point , Ellsworth. I loved the color she used and the focus on the church was the focal point. The painting was rich with color which added to the charm of the painting. Glad it didn't get too wet last week.

Pricilla painted her painting from a very difficult perspective, looking up through the trees. She captured the hight of the trees as well as the depth. Great job on that painting.

Rita painted a barn scene. This was from her recent trip to Monhegan where she has now embarked on the shed of Monhegan series. Great use of color,Rita. This makes me want to go back to Monhegan.

Gloria painted a beautiful painting of a sunset sky. The oranges and yellows were a great contrast of the dark foreground.  Beautiful!

Carol painted several paintings. One was a  seagull on a rock, another was 2 adarondak chairs on the lawn and the last one was a home on Monhegan. I can't decide which one was my favorite because they were all teriffic.

Then there was me...I finished some paintings that were left. One was a warf in Lubec, another was the Penobscot River, and the last was a painting from Indian Point.  I was happy to finish them. Now you can help me name them!

Got any good ideas?

Next few pictures are of the group at the Senior Center and at Lunch.