Cloud 9

The Plein Air Group has taken to climbing stairs to the 3rd floor to get to our beloved art room( Cloud 9). The Elevator is our of commission because of a fire in the building. We continue to meet and judiciously haul art supplies up....but we are getting fit at the same time.(big benefit). This minor setback hasn't curtailed us from turning our fabulous art....see below.

Michelle painted this Southwest scene using pastels. She used vibrant
colors to create a bright and cheery composition.Beautifully done.

Michelle painted this scene using pastels.She used an underpainting of
gold acrylic which produces a soft glow. Fabulous, Michelle

Linda painted this lady using pastels. Linda  is working on this
piece. Great Job.

Linda painted this basket of fruit using pastels. The
colorful basket is in contrast to the soft colors of the background
Lovely.

Nancy painted this scene of her neighbors house. The point of interest
of this painting is the shadow and Nancy created the mystery of the shadow
using soft colors. Fantastic Job, Nancy.

Priscilla painted this watercolor on Yupo paper.
Love the color! Great Job Priscilla.

Priscilla painted this as a quick sketch. Love
the color and her use of simple lines. Great Contemporary painting.

Charlene painted this Monhegan scene using pastels. She captured the
angry sky just before a storm. Fabulous, Charlene

Sue Painted this scene using watercolor on watercolor paper.

Sue painted this scene of her Grandson Josh at the beach.

Fred painted this girl using pastels. The painting is in progress.  Fred
is blending the skin colors to show shadows.
Great Job Fred.

Sheila painted this vibrant Poppy using pastels. The painting
is in progress and very close to being completed.

Gloria sketched this train. I love her line and movement in this
sketch. Great Job Gloria.

Gloria did this painting using charcoal. Good values and
the sky is very interesting. Wonderful Gloria.

Gloria painted this interior scene using charcoal. The
shadows are dark and prominent under the light.
Great Job.

Rita painted this scene using pastels. The painting is in
progress. The composition is great , the colors of the grasses
contrast with the foliage. The blooming pink tree makes
for an interesting painting. 

Charlene, Linda and Gloria watch
Rita getting ready for critique.

Buttercup is snuggled in and enjoying her visit

Sheila, Michelle, Priscilla and Fred in a discussion during
critique.

Gloria, yeah,
 is back!!

Spring is here

The Plein Air Thursday group was busy today feeling the effects of spring. Even though we had a small group today the productivity was kicked up a notch. Priscilla was in spring mode talking about buying a VW bus and camping all around the country. Rita has another new addition, she adopted another Poodle....Buttercup. Can't wait to see her.
Linda Sterns stopped by to visit and she plans on painting with us next week. Michelle was giving us info on the Sculpture symposium coming to the area. Sheila gave us the skinny on the fire at the Senior Center that  disabled the elevator. And I was taking it all in!
We wish our fellow artist and friend, Gigi, a speedy recovery..She can now receive visitors,( two at a time) of short periods. She is in Room 390 at EMMC. We miss you Gigi.
Here is the wonderful paintings that were produced today,

Rita has finished this painting using pastels. The photo does not not
do justice to this beautiful painting.

Rita did some adjustments on this pastel and created a
soft background with a lighter pink sky. She added some of these same
colors to the water resulting is a beautiful painting .

Michelle painted this pastel of the sun behind some dark clouds.
The painting has an organic feel with lots of movement.
Wonderful, Michelle.

Sheila tried her hand at pastels and she expressed the
feeling of age. The boat seems to have been there for some time. I think
she captured it quite nicely. Great Job Sheila.

Priscilla painted this using watercolors. The painting has an Asian feel.
I love the reflections in this painting. Kudos Priscilla.

Priscilla painted this same scene (see above) only
this time using pastels. It is a completely different look and feel.
The soft subtle tones are very effective for a peaceful feel.
Beautiful Priscilla!

Sue painted this water lilly using pastels. The watery effect
was created by using an underpainting.

Priscilla and linda

Linda up against the wall and Priscilla watching

Rita packing up her pastels

Michelle and Sheila getting ready for critique

Sheila painted this beautiful scene using pastels. She is
planning to crop this painting so to create a more effective
composition. The trees are especially beautiful. Great job, Sheila.

The Sculpture Symposium is coming to this area....Call or email Michelle for times to volunteer.

May bring some interesting Art

Its been cold and rainy...not good painting Plein Air. The Group is in the HSSC art room and the art created today was so beautiful.

Sue's painting of "Chasing the birds" is completed.

Sue is painting this picture of her Grandson Josh at the beach...Painting
is in progress.

Nancy painted this beautiful scene using acrylics. The passage under the rock is especially
beautiful. Wonderful, Nancy.

Gail painted this scene using pastels on wallis. I must say the photo does not do justice to this
painting. It is so beautiful in person...Great job, Gail

Gail painted this scene using pastels. The colors she used are especially beautiful.

Gail pained this floral using pastels. I love the softness she
created in this piece.

Barbara painted this sea scape using watercolor on Yupo paper.
This was her first attempt using this very unusual paper. Love the
watery effect.

Barbara painted this still life "Rock, Paper, Sissors" using watercolors.
This is a great composition and masterfully painted.

Carol painted this Mexican scene using oils. The blankets are colorful and she captured
the wind billowing the fabric. Love the bike! Great Job, Carol.

Rita painted this seascape using pastels. The painting is in progress.
The pink sky is unique and very beautiful.

Here is Rita and her dog Tasha. So Cute!

Priscilla painted this scene with watercolor and ink. She did this sketch
as a preliminary painting so she can paint a larger version. This
is a very successful painting.

Priscilla painted this "Best little clothes line in Bangor"
Love this one Priscilla!

Priscilla painted this sketch using watercolors. I love the Asian look and the
water. This is Beautiful.

Priscilla painted this scene using watercolors and ink. The painting
or her friend Gail is colorful and is a great composition.

The group....Liz, Barbara, Carol, an Rita

Priscilla, Gail, Fred, Liz and Barbara

Sheila during the critique