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.