Cool Weather brings colorful fall colors

Today there were 3 of us. The group is dwindling down and I am hoping that the cool weather will  bring more to painting group.

Charlene is painting this house in Eastport using acrylics. She painted another previously and sold it during Paint Eastport Day. The man that owns the house bought it. She is painting another one and has not finished it yet. The painting is going to be really nice.The tree next to the house is beautiful! Great job, Charlene!

Hi Charlene!

This adorable bunny was painted by Gigi using watercolors. This painting is fun and
I am sure on of her grandchildren will love it! Fabulous Gigi!

Gigi painted this little girl using watercolors. The vibrant dress is nicely done. The background
is very interesting and sets off the little girl. Wonderful, Gigi!

Our Giti at work

Gigi working on yet another painting

Back in the Art Rooom

September brings the art group back together. We meet for the first time since sumer. Hopefully everyone had a terrific summer.

Sheila painted this beautiful garden scene using watercolors. The bird bath is subtly beautiful with it's long shadows. The fence offers a horizontal and vertical appeal to the painting. This painting is in progress. I can't wait to see the finished
painting. Fantastic job , Sheila!

Gigi painted this monotone painting in watercolor. The lines of  this painting is unique and
interesting.  The lamps scroll lines are in juxtaposition with the tower behind. Fantastic
Gigi!!!!

The critique lineup

Sheila painted this evening scene with the moon reflected on the water. She used watercolor to bring this painting
to its' beautiful state.
Love it, Sheila!!

Gigi painted another painting however during a senior moment I thought I had already taken a photo of it. Truth be known,
I did not. So sorry, Gigi, I will put it on this site next week.

Summer on the Waterfront

We discovered a really nice place to plain air paint. It is the Brewer Waterfront with its new paved trails and benches along the path. Sheila and I headed to the High Tide Restaurant parking lot (formerly Schooners Restaurant). If weather is not good we will be in the Senior Center.
The weather was so perfect that we decided to try it out and loved it. Next week will will paint again at the same place...so if you're interested in painting plain air meet at the High Tide
Restaurant parking lot at 1pm.
Here are the fruits of our labor (of love).

Sheila painted this waterfront scene of Bangor using watercolors. The colors in the trees are
beautiful and reflected in the water Her Buildings are a nice shade of red and the skyline
is depicted beautifully! Fabulous job, Sheila

Sue painted this Bangor Waterfront using oils. This painting is in progress.

Our subject

Sheila

Sue

COLOR EXCITEMENT

Rain kept us inside today but we had a very productive painting session.

Terrie painted this city scene using pastels. The colors are beautiful and the curved windows are fabulous!
Terrie is still working on this piece, so she will bring it next time so we can see the finished painting.
Wonderful Job, Terrie!

Sheila painted this colorful sunset painting using watercolors/ The yellow building is a beautiful soft yellow and
the shadows are evident. The composition is very interesting with only partial views of the buildings.
Excellent work, Sheila!

Sheila painted this scene using watercolors. It is the Bangor Savings Building . The red brick building in the
back is a perk of color since the other building is gray. This painting is in progress.
Great job. Sheila!

Sue painted this Downeast scene using acrylics. This painting is in progress

The Lineup for critique

Gotcha, Terrie!

From the heights' of Bangor to the Waterfront

Today we painted at the city garage on the top floor. What a view!  You could see all of the downtown area.
With all the busy schedules there was just two of us, Sheila and myself. We found it to windy on the top of the garage so we moved to the waterfront area near the Sea Dog. We had lots of fun painting because it was such a glorious day.

This is taken from the roof top of the garage.

Sheila working on her watercolor at the waterfront

Sheila is almost done

Me

Sheila captured this Brewer building using watercolor. Her composition is
interesting and the colors are vibrant.  I don't think Bennets building ever looked
this nice! Great job, Sheila!

This is my painting of the waterfront walkway. I used oils to capture the
image. The painting is in progress.

At the Center

We painted inside today because of the weather. Even though there were just a few of us the paintings are wonderful.

Sheila painted this old house  using watercolor. The blending of the colors in the foreground are beautiful. Sheila rendered a beautiful composition electing to not put in the whole roof. This is a masterpiece, Sheila!

Sheila painted this still-life of tomatoes and canning jars using watercolors. The colorful pallet makes for
a pleasing composition. Lovely job on the jars, Sheila.  I love this painting. Great job Sheila!

Sheila painted this plain-air in Belfast. The colors of the water are beautiful. Her depiction of the lobster boat and it's simple shapes is the mainstay of this painting. Wonderful job, Sheila!

Nancy worked on her painting from last week. This acrylic is wonderfully rendered. The composite is inviting and
interesting. Nancy's ability to make a scene appear serene is unique. The water is beautiful!
This painting is still under construction. Love it, Nancy!

Sue started this acrylic painting plain-air and is finishing it inside.  The Littlefield Gardens at the University of Maing
is a unique and inspiring place.

The Forgotten Post

Yes, I did it again. My memory lapse just fought up with me. Sorry for that!

We did paint at the Center and had a great time doing it.

Terrie painted this beautiful red tea still-life using acrylics. Her skill with layering the colors is excellent as is evident
in this painting The tea pot just glows. This is one fabulous painting, Terrie! 

Terrie painted her pet using acrylics. The fur is painted loose and appears soft. The subtle colors make this
painting really work. Great job, Terrie!

Sheila painted this lobster boat plen-air. The water has many colors in it and Sheila used that very effectively. The red boey
adds a punch of color. Great job, Sheila!

And then there is Nancy! Wow, this is a spot I want to visit. This painting is in progress. So far I am loving it!!!
Fabulous, Nancy!

This is the critique Lineup with Priscilla's painting leading the way. Her social statement made in her painting is a strong
commentary on how seniors are treated. Her piece is titled " The invisible woman"
This is a thoughtful and provoking painting. Love it, Priscilla!

Priscilla and Terrie

Sheila contemplates all the paintings in the critique.