Art Show ready

The Art Show is next week....and all the Plein Air Thursday group is preparing art to hang in the show which is at the HSSC  starts on May 2nd. May 7th is our opening reception at 2pm.
Wishing Charlene a speedy recovery from her foot surgery.
Below is the art that was created today.

Michelle painted this organic bean with
pastels. Great greens and the beans are a
beautiful color. Great job Michelle.

Michelle painted the Solon Meeting House using pastels. Her method
of drawing in charcoal and then brushing off the lines and then
adding the color is unique and works very well. Beautiful sky!
Wonderful, Michelle!

Sue painted this still-life using acrylics. The challenge of this painting were the reflective objects and the folds of the
cloth.

Rita painted this beautiful, restful scene using pastels.
The Great Blue Heron adds to the interest of the composition.
Beautiful, Rita!

Priscilla painted these funky shoes using acrylics. The colorful subject is fun and interesting.
Love this one, Priscilla.

Rita used pastels to create this beautiful scene. The water colors are lovely and reflective. The contrast of the cool
water color and the warm foreground is dynamic. Beautiful Rita!

Gail painted this gnarled tree using acrylics. The dark tree against the beautiful background
makes this composition striking. The painting is in progress. Great job, Gail!

Nancy painted this background on pastel paper using oils. This will be a wonderful under painting.
Can't wait to see the finished painting. Wonderful, Nancy.

Gigi painted these Dahlias using acrylics. This colorful composition is arranged beautifully. The vines and
buds add to the interest. The warm colors of the flowers against the cool blue background is very nice.
Great Job, Gigi!

Carol painted this adorable dog with his head peeking through the barn using water color and ink. The outcome is a
lively, spirited, painting. Carols loose adaptation of the ink and watercolor transforms this painting
into an interesting and fun piece. Fabulous, Carol!

Carol painted this barnyard beauty using watercolor and ink. Her fresh approach and line quality makes this
Rooster painting successful. Beautiful Carol!

Carol used watercolor and ink to create this beautiful painting. The warm against the cool is exciting.
Love it, Carol!

Carol painted this fish in a net using ink and watercolor. Beautiful composition and colors.  This approach
of ink and watercolor makes for a very loose painting. Fabulous, Carol!

Liz painted this still-life using acrylics. Liz is working on the fabric folds and the vases. The warm background against
the cool colors of the still-life is exciting and beautiful. Fabulous Liz!

Gigi

Carol, Liz, Rita and Gigi

Priscilla, Michelle, Carol, Liz and Rita

Michelle and Carol discuss paintings in the critique

Stand Still Gail!!!

Eclectic Paintings

Our group meet this week with the eternal hope of spring and warm temps. IT is spring but the temps are not cooperating. How are we going to paint outside with 30 mile/hr winds and 50 degree temps?

We are not....but we have this great place to paint so we need to be grateful for that.

This week the paintings are very eclectic with color and creativity.

I am adding the information for our Art Show at the end of this blog post...so be sure to scroll all the

way to the bottom. Also bring in the art work this week,you want to put into the show. 

Rita painted this woodland flower, picture plant, using pastels. Beautiful
color choice as well as composition. Great job Rita!

Rita painted this scene using pastels. Her reflections are beautiful in the calm waters.
Lots of beautiful colors. Beautiful Rita!

Gail painted these Brussels Sprouts growing in the roof top garden.  Her color
choice is luscious and the interesting composition is delightful! Fabulous, Gail!

Carol painted this scene using acrylics. Her loose strokes are beautiful and the reflections
are varied and interesting. Beautiful, Carol!

Gloria painted this corn field using pastels. The perspective is very interesting as the viewer feels like they are laying
in the cornfield. Beautiful, Gloria!

Michelle painted this winter scene of melting snow on the river. The ice on the trees in the background are beautiful
and the color combinations are very interesting.  Great Job, Michelle!

Sheila painted this can of brushes using watercolor. Her composition with the brushes
off the page makes for high interest. Fabulous, Sheila!

Liz painted this still-life using acrylics. The reflections are beautiful in this very difficult painting.
 Her color choices are wonderful. Beautiful Liz!

Sheila painted this colander using acrylics. Her bright color choices are interesting and beautiful.
Fabulous job on those very difficult reflections, Sheila.

Sue has just begun this painting using acrylics. Painting is in progress.

Gigi painted this blue woman using acrylics. This fun and eclectic painting is very interesting. The
composition is nicely done and the folds in the clothing are dynamic.
Beautiful job Gigi!

This weeks high stepping gang!
Sheila, Michelle, Carol, Gail, Liz, Gloria 
Linda, Rita and Gigi
Thanks for joining us Linda. Come back any time.


ART SHOW AND RECEPTION INFO

Hanging date is THURSDAY, MAY 2ND AT 9AM

It takes about 2 house. If you want to help it would be great.

1. Paintings must be framed or edge painted and have wire or sawtooth hook so we can hang them.

    Depending on the size we 25-30 paintings ( my suggestion is 2 painting each artist)

2. Please have each painting tagged on the back with your name, name of painting, medium used, price or NFS(not for sale) and Code assigned. Three initials and a number. Example NAY101

List all art work on the sheet for each artist. Leave at desk with Tracy by April 25th and she will give to Necia so wall tags can be done.

3. You will need to write a bio of yourself. A little about you and how you got into painting etc. Necia will call you the week before and ask you some questions and write it up for you if you find it a problem to do. It needs to fit a 8 X 11 piece of paper.

4.Because of cost to me (Necia) for cards and ink, making copies etc. I am asking each artist to give me $2.00 to help with my cost. I do all of this at home on m computer and it is beginning to run up in cost. I hate to ask but must.

Your reception will be at 2pm on Tuesday, May 7th. 

You will need to be there by 1:45pm

Please invite anyone you would like to. Family, friends, art classmates etc. A guest book will be provided for you.

We do light refreshments usually of wine, soda, cheese and crackers. We will have a donation box to help defray cost. We ask you to bring a finger type foods such as cookies, fruit, veggies etc. if you would like to.

We are looking forward to seeing your art work.

Any questions; contact Necia Yates at 884-4514

address: 61 Willowbrook Ln. Levant, Me  04456

email: nay624@roadrunner.com

Busy as a Bee

Even though winter is trying to hang on to this State...The Plein Air Painters Thursday group is thinking spring. Art produced during this session was colorful and exciting. You be the judge.

Rita painted this scene using pastels. The composition
of this painting is very interesting. She created
a sense of depth with the rails. Great use of color that
adds darks and lights to this beautiful painting. Great job, Rita!

Terrie painted this still-life using acrylics. The composition is
interesting because of the partial view of the teapot. Her use
of color flows well. Very Nice, Terrie!

Rita painted this floral using pastels. Rita has been
working on this painting and she increased the hue as well
as the values. She now has a very successful painting. Beautiful, Rita!

Sue painted this "Melting" using oils. She painted
plein air. 

Terrie painted this floral bouquet using acrylics. Her
technique of layering colors enhances the values
and creates unity in the painting. Beautiful, Terrie!

Liz painted this Mexico scene using acrylics. Her use of color and
perspective invites the viewer into the painting. Fabulous, Liz!

Nancy painted this Maine scene using acrylics. The warm colors
in the foreground invites the viewer to enter this scene. The
values are very good and the shadows are excellent. Nancy this is
a winner. Beautiful!

Nancy is painting this nocturnal scene from
her window. The wet streets and the reflections makes
for an intriguing mood.
This painting is in progress.

Michelle painted this scene of a sculpture artist at work, using pastels.
Her application of color is unique and very successful.
The dust is flying and you can almost feel it... Fabulous, Michelle!

Gail painted these Brussels Sprouts using acrylics.
The background is beautiful against the green and
oranges of the plant. Wonderful, Gail!

Priscilla painted "Bates" using acrylics. This adorable
little dog is hiding under a towel . The texture Priscilla
used throughout the painting creates an interesting effect.
Great Job, Priscilla!

Sue painted this Olive Grove using acrylics. This painting
is in progress.

Gigi painted this abstract floral using acrylics. Her uses of color
is exciting and she carried the color throughout the painting.
Fabulous, Gigi!

Gigi and Gloria discuss a painting

Gloria painted this barn and horse using pastels. The painting is in progress.
Gloria will be adding show flakes as well as cropping the scene for a more
interesting composition. This will
be a beautiful painting when she completes it. Great job, Gloria!

Gigi painted this Mother and Child,  Her loose strokes and
backlighting make for a very interesting painting
Beautiful Gigi!

Terrie and Gail

Rita and Gigi during critique

Liz, Priscilla and Michelle

The lineup for critique.

Sue painted this still-life using acrylics.