Miss Florence's Brook



Miss Florence's Brook, oil on canvas, 16 x 20

 This is the latest painting that I've completed.  I began working on it en plein air but  didn't finish it before the rain came.  Started on that raw and overcast day in springtime, I've been working on it very intermitantly ever since. 

It's hard to believe that we are in the brown version of autumn here in New England.  Most of the trees that had lots of color have dropped their leaves, and we are left with brown, brown, brown. The green in this painting is so far removed from the way the landscape looks right now.

I am working on two current paintings.  One is of the sunrise I saw two weeks ago when the world was glowing pink and gold.  Breath-taking.  I'm hoping to capture that glorious moment to share with my collectors.

The other painting I'm working on is a view of the lake from a couple days ago when the wind was wildly blowing the tresses of the willow and ruffling the water into small wavelets.  Time to set up outside & get to it!

 

Messerschmidt's Pond III



Messerschmidt's Pond III, Plein air oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 20"

This lake near me is surrounded by Connecticut state land and has a small boat launching area.  Often when I drive past, I see folks fishing, kayaking, and/or canoeing here.  One of many peaceful spots in Connecticut where residents can enjoy the wonders of nature first hand, it's a favorite of locals. 

When I began this painting last Monday, the sky and trees and reflections at Messerschmidt's looked like this.  The next day, however, when I returned to this location, the reflections were considerable changed, since the sky was overcast.  Nevertheless, I stayed with what I remembered from the day before.  What with the rain and wind we've had on and off lately, the colors have changed considerably since I painted this.

Great News!

Don't you just love my new hat?!

I am so excited to announce that four of my oil paintings will soon be hanging in The Gallery at Clarke's in Tropic, Utah:  "The Dock in Winter," "Red Barns in Winter," "Waiting for Spring," and "Birdbath in Snow."   This lovely lady is Irene Schack von Brockdorff,  gallery director.  Formerly an art teacher in Tropic, Irene is an artist in her own right.  Here's a link to The Gallery at Clarke's  where you can see examples of works by other artists represented.

Our Birdbath in the Snow

Well, at long last, here is the finished painting I had previously mentioned working on. I enjoyed creating it. Right now, the birdbath is filled with rainwater, of which we have received an abundance lately. The lake has melted; all the snow is gone. Hooray! Happy spring, everyone!



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