August few

This week the Plein Air Thursday group painted inside because of the threat of thunderstorms in the area. We made good use of our time. Gigi had two paintings she wanted to mat and frame. We are all new to the mat cutter so it was a learning experience for us all.
Even though we were only 3 in numbers we painted some wonderful things.

Gigi painted this Sullivan scene using watercolors. The subtle use of color is well used in this painting. The golden
grasses in the front lead us right into the painting.. Beautiful Gigi!

Virginia ( Gigi's daughter) helps Gigi pack up her newly matted and framed paintings while
Linda packs up her things.

This is a pastel painted by Linda. This camp on a Maine lake is so inviting. The boat dock is architectural element that
adds an inviting way to access the painting.  Great job, Linda!

Sue painted this ocean view using acrylics. This is a panting of the "Lone Cypress" on the Pacific coast of California.
Sue tried a new technique to paint the rocks and the consensus is...she likes it.

This is a plein air painting by Sue. She used acrylics to capture the colorful homes in Bayside. She captured the
rhythm of the roof lines that add to the excitement of the painting.

Heres to the Hale and Hardy

We may be just a few of us this week but we were ready to paint up a storm.!

Gigi took on Monet's garden with flair and abandonment. Her loose strokes and and use of
color made for a strong watercolor painting.  Monet would be proud!

Gigi painted this Monet scene using watercolor. The water is exceptionally beautiful and
her use of color and strokes completes this fabulous painting.

Gigi painted this scene on location at Lemoine. Her composition is fresh and interesting. Her
brush strokes create a fun playful feeling in this seaside scene. Fabulous, Gigi!

Gigi painted this rushing stream using watercolor and pastels. Her ability to simplify
the shapes is exciting and makes this composition great. Its' a beauty, Gigi!

This scene was painted by Gigi using watercolor on Deer Island. Using just a few colors
to create her composition, Gigi added a bit of red to this painting which made it sing!

This is a plein air study by Sue. She painted the neighbor's dock using acrylics. The shadows and reflections were
her method to create the water in this lakeside scene.

Sue painted this Tug while standing on the Belfast dock. This acrylic painting is in progress.

Gigi and daughter Virginia pack up her mat cutter.

Gigi after a successful day of painting

Gigi and Virginia...looking good !!!

Deer Isle Invitation

Thursday was a day of sheer joy. The group was invited to a friends home on Deer Isle to
paint. The weather was fabulous...a perfect 10. After setting up our gear we began to paint the fabulous scenery. We thank our friend from the bottom of our hearts for inviting us to this very special place.
Here are the pictures...

Carol discusses the composition of her oil painting.  So far so good.

Sue's View (with Terrie out on the point)

Linda and Carol discuss the view and the wonderful surroundings

Carol and Sue set up to paint

Terrie is working hard on her acrylic painting

The view to the left..gorgeous!

Closer view on the left...wow

Carol's Oil painting is stunning. Love the colors she used. Beautiful job, Carol!

Terrie painted the view of the point using acrylics. Her soft muted colors capture the feeling of solitude . Wonderful
Terrie!

Gigi painted her view from the screen tent. Her expressive style livens this scene and
invites the viewer into the painting. Beautiful Watercolor, Gigi

Gigi painted these birch trees with a loose and flowing stroke. Fabulous watercolor, Gigi!

Gigi painted this scene of the reach and the racing sailboats using watercolor....the paper she used was not the best
but she managed to create a beauty!

This painting is in progress and yes the artist is Gigi.  She is off to a great start.

This colorful watercolor was created by Gigi. Again another beauty!!

This painting of Gigi's is a soft respective of the reach. Fabulous, Gigi

Sue painted this scene using acrylics. The painting is in progress.

Sue started this sailing painting using acrylics. This painting is in progress

Unloading the vehicle

Summer is in Full Bloom

Plein Air Thursday group met today inside....rain!  We did have some fun with color today.
Our group is partially here and we miss those who can't attend. The closeness of this group helps us
go through hard times as well as good.

Gigi painted this beautiful bouquet using acrylics. Her lovely, loose strokes are evident
and draw the viewer's eye to this painting. Fabulous Gigi!

Gigi painted this beautiful Sullivan scene using watercolors and pastels. She
used lots of color to draw the viewer into the painting. Very expressive. Beautifully done, Gigi!

Sue painted her front garden using acrylics. Painting loose is her goal. This painting is in progress.

The critique lineup

Gigi brought in this lovely bouquet of Queen Ann's lace

Brown-eyed Susans and Liatris  bouquet made by Gigi

The "Sunshine house" in Bayside painted by Sue. She used Acrylics to paint this plain-air painting.

Linda painted this garden scene using pastels. The house peeking around the garden is inviting the viewer to
enter into the painting. Beautiful, Linda!

Sue painted this bouquet using acrylics. 

Sue painted these houses in Bayside. (plain-air) She used acrylics 

Sue painted this Belfast garden using acrylics. She concentrated on the morning
light coming through the garden. (plain-air)

Sue painted her front garden using acrylics. Her painting style was to paint loose and
with no real detail.

Gigi painted this floral still-life using acrylics. Her loose strokes and color combination
makes for a fabulous painting!  Great Job,Gigi!

Gigi painted this Sullivan, Maine scene using watercolors and pastels. This painting is after she cropped
it and the one below is the original painting. Which do you like?
Lovely, Gigi!

Gigi's painting before the cropping.

Another beautiful Sullivan, Maine scene painted by Gigi using watercolors and pastels.
The water is artfully done and the painting is loose. Beautiful, Gigi!

Carol painted this seagull using charcoal and oil sticks. Her fresh approach is loose and expressive.
You can almost hear this gull screaming.   Fabulous, Carol!

Linda painted this floral still-life using pastels. Her soft touch is beautiful. The color
she used is lively and happy. Wonderful, Linda!