We love visitors

Today our painting group had some visitors that we haven't seen for awhile. Joanne MacIntosh and Linda Packard. Joanne aka Gigi, arrived for the critique which Linda did. It was like old times again with Linda at the helm. Gigi your looking good and we were thrilled to see you today.
 After all the visiting we did get down to business and paint.

Priscilla visiting

Rita, Gigi and Linda

Linda just before critique

Priscilla painting 

Hi Sheila!

Linda Sterns working on her drawing.

Nancy was painting this adorable scene.

Charlene working on her pastel.

Charlene worked on this painting of Monhegan.
She used pastel to create this lovely scene. The
shadows are soft and interesting Beautifully done.

Nancy finished this oil painting of pre-school children on a hike with
their their teachers. The children are holding on to a rope
The painting is an interesting composition. The viewer can
just imagine what the child on the end is thinking.
Fabulous Nancy.

Terrie painted this floral painting with acrylics and
a palette knife. This photo doesn't do justice to the
beautiful stokes she used and the interest of
the colors she used.
Wonderful Terrie.

This watercolor was painted by Sheila. The composition is
interesting and this little girl is masterfully painted.
Great job Sheila.

Priscilla painted this fun pool scene using acrylics. She painted
herself along with friend Terrie swimming laps in the pool.
The colors are bright and the figures in the water
are impart the feeling of movement. Super job, Priscilla

Terrie painted this scene using acrylics. She painted it last
week and did some finishing touches this week. This painting
came alive with the deepening of the shadows on the barn.
Wonderful composition. This is a gem. Great job Terrie, 

Rita painted this scene using pastels. By having half of
the boat in the painting makes for an interesting composition.
Rita, Great job!

Rita painted this scene of laundry fluttering in the wind on
Monhegan Island. Rita used colorful clothing to
bring interest to the painting. Beautiful Rita! 

Charlene painted this Monhegan scene using pastels. The
path draws the viewers eye up to the buildings. The church is
especially nice against the stormy sky. Incredible, Charlene.

Sue painted this Monhegan using oils. The painting is in progress.

Priscilla is having fun!

Terrie, Charlene, Rita and Gigi getting ready for critique

Linda discussing the finer points of painting.

The critique line-up.

Gigi is looking over Rita's pastel painting.

Linda Sterns created this drawing of her patio. She is
planning to paint this with pastels. The composition is
interesting and welcoming. Great job Linda.

Linda during the critique

Fall Happening

Today was a fall happening. Our painting group came together to renew old friendships and

to share their love of painting. Some group members returned after a summer away while

others returned after painting (with a small group) all summer. It is such fun to see everyone again...we are still missing a few but hope they will return soon.

Below is the results of our session:

Carol

Terrie and Rita working on their paintings.

Priscilla and Liz and Terrie and Rita

Terrie painted these adorable sheep using acrylics. Terrie
painted these sheep from a picture she had taken at
 Gail's house. Love the fur! Great job Terrie.

Terrie painted her shoes on the step using acrylic paints. The colors
are vibrant and the composition is wonderful. Fabulous, Terrie

Nancy painting her Lupin

Priscilla painted this reflective scene using acrylics. The
reflection is nicely done and makes for a beautiful composition.
Great Job, Priscilla.

Gloria painted this scene using pastels. The simplicity
of the composition draws the viewer into the painting.
The shadows are wonderful and slightly angled
for more interest. Great Job, Gloria.

Maine Garden by Sue Roberts , oil 24 X 24 

Sheila painted this little girl using watercolors.
The painting is in progress. Nicely done...we will
be looking for the finished piece.

Sue painted the under painting of this scene using oils. The
painting is in progress

Sheila painted this garden using oils. The soft colors make for
 a serene feeling in this scene. Great composition
and use of light. Beautiful Nancy!

Terrie painted this mid-west scene using acrylics. The simplicity
of the scene and the fall like colors draws the viewer into the
painting. Great job Terrie.

Liz painted this scene of downtown Bangor plain air on "Paint Bangor
Day" under adverse conditions,( the wind was howling)
The colors of the buildings are wonderful and make Bangor look like
a happy place. Great job, Liz

The critique lineup.

Sheila and Terrie

Rita 

Sheila painted this beautiful watercolor scene. Her technique of the
background makes the field in the foreground appear interesting.
Great job, Sheila

Gloria painted this little seal using pastels. This painting
is in progress. Nice start Gloria

Rita painted this Eastport scene using pastels. She
added some soft pastels to enhance the colors. Beautifully done, Rita

Rita painted this painting using pastels while at a workshop
of Linda Packard. The painting is very loose and lush. Great
job Rita.

Rita painted these rocks using pastels. The colors are vibrant and
exciting....Beautiful. Rita

Rita painted this pastel at the Linda Packard Workshop in
Hancock. Rita used lush colors and loose strokes to
make this painting sing. Fabulous, Rita

Fall days great for painting

Fall has arrived. The days are warm with a cool breeze and the nights are cool. This week the group painted with vigor. Gloria returned and was welcomed with conversation. Good to see you Gloria! Gloria my apology to you. I was loading the photos on to this web site and the picture of your painting was deleted ...my mistake. I will be sure to post it next week..so please bring it to group next thursday.

Below are the painting that were produced ..

Barbara painted this Maine scene using watercolors. The Moose,
Mama and Baby Bear and the Raccoon are depicted in a
vignette composition that is inviting to the eye.
Beautiful Barbara!

Sue started a large painting this week using oils. This is
the underpainting. Work is in progress.

Carol painted this seaside scene using watercolors. The rocks are
very colorful and the seagulls show lots of action which makes
for a very interesting and beautiful painting.
Great job, Carol.

Liz painted this Bangor scene using acrylics. The colorful buildings
makes for an uplifting feeling and a great composition.
Bangor never looked so good. Great job, Liz.

Rita painted this waterfront scene of Eastport using pastels. This
is the underpainting and next she will paint with soft pastels.
Wonderful composition. Can't wait to see this finished.
Fabulous, Rita.

Charlene painted this scene using watercolor on Yupo paper.
Lovely composition with dramatic clouds.
Really great job on a difficult surface.

Carol and Gloria

Rita

Liz

Barbara

Charlene

Sue

Line-up of paintings for critique ( Gloria's painting is
on the bottom row on the end.)

The gang.