Plein Air Thursday: 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!