Big Changes for 2014

Thursday was the first day back from our holiday break and it was great to see everyone!
   The new year brings big changes for our painting group. Kathy Bernier came in to talk to our group.
She has scheduled another class at our time in the art room. Since we are not an actually class we had the option of:
 A…. moving our day to Tuesday afternoon at the same time
    or
B….. move to Friday afternoon at the open art room time 1-4pm and others people would be able
         to come in and paint. (could become very crowded)

We voted and the consensus was that we would meet on Tuesday at the Center at 1pm-4pm.
This would allow us to save Thursday's to paint outside when the weather is good.

If you would like to weigh in on this issue please email me.

As to our painting this week… we had a good group that produced some fabulous results.

Gloria looking glamorous.

Gloria's drawing of a rock wall that she will paint. The drawing is rich in line and texture giving the rocks a
solid presence. Great job, Gloria!

Carol getting started.

Liz stopped by for a quick visit. 

Sheila and Terrie discuss paintings

Michelle and Sheila get ready for critique.

Liz, Terrie and Priscilla discuss the paintings in the critique 

The line up for critique

Priscilla, Charlene and Carol make comments during the critique.

Charlene painted this Italian city scene using watercolors. The people in
the scene make an interesting contrast to the tall buildings. Charlene,
will be adding the sidewalk cafe on the right . This is going to
be a gem, Charlene. Fabulous job.

This beautiful Orchid was painted by our very own Georgia O'Keef….Sheila. The colors are such beautiful mixtures
and the values are strong. You've got a winner her, Sheila. Beautiful!

Sheila painted this geranium using watercolor. The value structure is so great in this painting. The many greens of
the foliage and the red flowers are wonderful. The pot itself is really beautiful.
Sheila, this is fabulous work!

Nancy painted this landscape using acrylics. She layers many colors to get this beautiful glow in her paintings. The blue in the hills are inviting but keep in the background because of their cool undertones. The warm color
grasses welcome the viewer into the painting. Kudos to you Nancy for creating such a lovely paining!

Carol painted this Monhegan garden scene using watercolors. The colors are warm and inviting and
the rock wall adds definition to this lovely painting. Great job, Carol!

Michelle sketched this farm scene using charcoal. The stark shape of the silos are in direct
contrast to the lines in the barn. The mystery of the dark door invites the viewer into this
beautifully rendered drawing. Fabulous, Michelle!

Sue painted this scene of the view on Beach Hill Pond. This was a request and to make the paining more interesting she added the clouds and reflections

Sue painted this Sandy Point scene during the holidays. She used extra heavy body acrylics to paint
the snow for a more 3 dimensional effect.

Terrie painted this Newfoundland scene of the boat house on the water. The colors are beautiful and the rocks in the foreground add weight to this painting. She will be changing the rock structure on the back right side to a lighter
version so to have them recede .Great Job, Terrie!

Sue painted this Maine coast scene using acrylics…this is just the first pass.

Priscilla painted this square to make a background for her painting. This green is a cool color and
will recede when  she paints the foreground. So far, so good, Priscilla.