Quote

The way to understand art is to go and look at it. And if out of a million visitors there is even one to whom art means something, that is enough to justify museums ( Pierre Auguste Renoir)
"Art is a lifetime matter. The best any artist can do is to
accumulate all the knowledge possible of art and its principles, study
nature and practice continually." (Edgar Payne, 1883-1947)

Friday, January 4, 2013

New Year, New Art

Starting off the new year right....by painting. Lots of new year resolutions and they do include art.
The Plein Air Painting group started off by painting some amazing art pieces.
See for yourself....
Carol captured Nancy painting in Rita's garden using
acrylics. The sun light on the umbrella and the shadows
brings contrast into the painting. The paintings
is in progress....can't wait for the finished product.
Beautiful Carol.

Gigi painted this sunset with abandonment. Her brush stokes
are lively and the colors are exciting. Fabulous Gigi!

Gigi painted the Red House on Monhegan with happy
colors and her brush stokes give it energy and life.
Another masterpiece Gigi!

"Lipstick on a Seagull " acrylic painting by Priscilla. She used
exciting colors and the background has a water washed
rocks effect. Great Job Priscilla!

Liz painted this Paris scene of fresh flowers in the window.
The colors are vibrant and the composition is interesting.
This is Liz's own composition. What a great start to
the new Year. Fabulous!

Rooster, acrylic painting by Priscilla. The feathers are painted
with bright colors and brisk brush strokes to give the feather
a vivacious effect. Wonderful Priscilla!

Nancy painted this still life using oils. The composition is fabulous.
The grapes look succulent and plump. The light on the pear is
defining and intriguing. The dark background is the
perfect backdrop for this painting. Fabulous, Nancy !

Sue painted this scene using oils. This is far from her comfort
zone but 2013 is time to stretch. The painting is in progress.

Charlene painted this pastoral scene using oils. She started
the painting with a red under painting which will be peeking
through in parts of the scene. Great beginning. Beautiful sky!
Wonderful Charlene!

Gloria painted this floral scene using pastels. Her colors
are vibrant Her strokes are fresh and the painting is a very
successful one. Great job, Gloria!

Gloria painted this Katahdin scene using pastels. The background
is wonderful and draws your eye into the painting. She chose to use
a cool blue for the water so it appears very cold. The warn colors
in the foreground invites the viewer into the painting. Fabulous Gloria!

Gloria painted this Monhegan Shed using pastels.
Her technique of painting a suggestion of cedar shingles
rather that paint each one individually is masterly.
Such a beautiful painting. Gloria, Wonderful.

Sheila started this watercolor of Stonington harbor.
The perspective is interesting being above the houses on the
hill. Great start, Sheila. Can't wait to see the finished painting.

Gail painted this scene using several mediums...Watercolor and
pastels. The effect she achieved is exciting. The contrast of the
darks and lights make this painting a keeper!   Fabulous, Gail!

Gail loves to doodle and this is a great example
of the fun and delightful doodles she produces. The
colors are bright and exciting. Looks like this could be
an illustration in a children's book. Fabulous Gail!

Gail painted this last week and this week she put some
pastels on the painting to make it more exciting. The effect
is exciting. Love it Gail!

Gail painted this watercolor last week and this week she
added some pastels to it. The purple in the trees works
well her. This painting is loose and beautiful! Great job, Gail!

Liz and Priscilla and Charlene watching Gloria zip by

Gigi looking pensive during our critique.

Liz, Priscilla and Charlene commenting during the critique.

Carol packing up her paints

Sheila during the critique.

Gail....What's up with this?

Gloria making a point during the critique.

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