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!!