One Down

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

19" x 19"

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So many leaves, so little time! As with the previous post, A Matter of Time, this 6"x6" painting also contains some hints of gold that are not visible here.

A Matter of Time

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

19" x 19"

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A little departure from the Grand Canyon for now. I just can't ignore the New England colors this time of year! This painting has a hint of gold throughout that shimmers slightly when the light hits it just right. Unfortunately, that bit of luster doesn't show on this post. Painted on paste paper, this piece is 6"x6" in size and is matted uniquely in a large frame. I had fun with it!

Raven Haven

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

29" x 29"

(framed dimensions)

Private Collection

While at the Grand Canyon, Steve and I happened upon this raven. He sat perched on this branch for a very long time, turning its head this way and that just as a model might during a photo shoot. It allowed us to move quite close. I did so while snapping photo after photo. I'm thinking he was just begging to be painted, and I was happy to oblige.

The Wait

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

15" x 17"

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Yee-up! I'm still enjoying painting these Grand Canyon scenes. Much more inspiration still left to come. This gentleman was standing off to the side watching with great interest as the mules were readied for the trip down into the canyon. I later realized he was one of the riders. It was his attire that caught my attention. I love the well worn hat and the pop of color in the bandana (which, unfortunately, appears more orange than red in the post).

Heading Over

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

15" x 27"

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Yet another Grand Canyon inspired piece, and my first real attempt at painting a mule. A bit of a challenge, but I'm happy with the results. It's funny, though...my favorite part of this painting is the ground where all of the colors of the paste paper worked its magic (and where I didn't happen to do any painting at all, short of the paste paper itself). I'm glad I was able to stop myself from working over this section. It's that delicate balance of knowing when to quit, and the fun of painting on this surface.

Food for Thought

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

14" x 26"

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This is a painting of a guide just prior to his departure into the canyon on a daylong mule ride. When I snapped the reference photo, I was certain he was taking a pinch of chewing tobacco. It seemed like such a cowboy thing to do. Later, when I zoomed in on the photo, I discovered he was actually snacking on Oreo cookies. HA! Now that's my kind of guide!

Saddle Up

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

19" x 19"

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Steve and I spent several days at the Grand Canyon this past spring. As you can imagine, I took many, many reference photos during our stay. Some of my favorites are of a group preparing for an early morning mule ride down the Bright Angel trail on the South Rim. This series of photos will most certainly inspire more paintings.

A Good Morning Revisited

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

13" x 11"

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This is a painting I originally worked out on a piece of paste paper I had previously created. I wasn't all that taken with the painting when I finished, so I set it aside for a second look at another time. A few weeks later, I happened upon it and decided I had nothing to lose by doing a little reworking. I applied an additional coat of the paste, and worked in more textures and colors. It was fun just to play with this a bit, and I'm surprisingly pleased with the end result this time around.

Pumpkin Parade

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

16" x28"

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I know I'm in the wrong season here, but this is a painting I had been wanting to create for some time.

At Play

Mixed Media on Canson Montaval Acrylic Paper

18" x 10"

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Feathered Friend

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

13" x 13"

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Come spring, we eagerly look forward to the first sighting of the Baltimore Orioles in our backyard. We generally see them in our apple tree just as it begins to blossom.

The Kiss

Oil Pastel and Colored Pencil on Illustration Board

17" x 10.5"

SOLD

This illustration from my book Mama Love was recently purchased by the Friends of the Wells Public Library in Wells, Maine. It is the latest addition to the Bill Ryan Memorial Collection which features original illustrations on permanent display at the Wells Public Library. This collection includes the work of Maine illustrators such as Barbara Cooney, Dahlov Ipcar, Wade Zaharas, Laura Rankin, Melissa Sweet, Matt Tavares, and several others. The unveiling for this Mama Love illustration is set for May 2, 2009. To find out more about the book Mama Love, please visit my web site www.kathymallat.com

Hanging Round

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

13" x 13"

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Preparing to Soar

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

14" x 14"

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Another moment (from one of our many kayaking excursions) captured on a paste paper background. This piece has a painted silver border to match its silver frame.

Sleeping Cutie

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

23" x 19"

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This is a portrait of Luna sleeping blissfully before the arrival of Linus...an eight week old beagle mix puppy.

Moving On

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

1o" x 12"

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This piece is made up of two small paintings (3" x 2.5" each) that are matted together vertically (a bit blurry here, since I scanned them with the mat). The images were from a photo I took last summer while kayaking on Crystal Lake in New Hampshire. Steve and I spent a good part of the afternoon paddling about with a flock of geese in the marsh on the other side of Nat's Bridge. Later in the day, they flew overhead in a 'V' formation. I selected two to paint here.

Keystroke

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

17" x 17"

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Heart and Soul

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

21" x 25"

Private Collection

Erin and John...an amazing musical duo.

Jammin'

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

24" x 14"

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I decided to let the texture of the paste paper give the illusion of a mat for this piece. I chose a dark frame that has soft metalic borders around the outside and inside edges. I replicated that on the paper using iridescent acrylic paint, and then masked that area off and began painting. It was quite exciting to see it all come together once the tape was removed and the painting was fit into the frame. The flow of the lines in the textured mat area seems to add a nice bit of energy to the painting.

Soloed

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

10" x 8"

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I'm still feeling inspired by the Salmon Falls Friends of Music evening,

and the paste paper.

Salmon Falls Debut

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

15" x 18"

(framed dimensions)

SOLD

My son-in-law's dad, Steve Misek Sr., made his musical debut at the last Salmon Falls Friends of Music gathering. I was lucky enough to witness his fine performance, and attempted to capture it here.

Heart's Content

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

15" x 18"

(framed dimensions)

SOLD

Salmon Falls Friends of Music is a group of talented musicians who gather once a month for an evening of music. Their last get together was hosted by good friends of mine, and they were kind enough to invite me to share in the event (I was there strictly as an appreciator of music). I brought along my camera and snapped a few photos to use for reference back in my studio. This particular painting is of Craig Werth, an amazingly talented musician www.craigwerth.com . I have two of his music CDs. I played them both while working on this painting. What a treat...

Homespun

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

14" x 14"

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I photographed these three pears just before leaving for work one morning.

They were nestled together in a wooden bowl near our kitchen window. Rather than painting them in the bowl, I decided to let a piece of my recently textured paste paper serve as the background.

Earthbound

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

13" x 11"

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Yet another round of playing with the paste paper backgrounds. I'm having fun with these, so you can expect many more! This one started out as a full sheet of paper. It felt like too much of a good thing, though, so I used a pre-cut mat to seek out a smaller composition and cut it down to that size to frame.

Divided

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

19" x16"

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Another painting done using one of my Paste Paper experiments as a foundation.

Surrounded

Mixed Media on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

17" x 15"

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This past weekend I spent some time experimenting with a technique called Paste Paper. This is a mix of paint and paste (a variety of types can be used - I chose to use what is essentially a wall paper paste). The colored mixture is brushed on paper and then textured using any number of items from around the house. The ratio of paint to paste is one that I had to play with a bit before achieving any success, but it was fun once I got the hang of it. And, today I decided to try using one of the finished paste papers as a foundation for this painting. I let the textures of the piece and my imagination determine the direction of the painting. What a relaxing way to create...

Side View

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

11" x 13"

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Left Out

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

13" x 13"

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With most of my paintings I tend to mix and blend my colors right on the painting surface before they have a chance to dry. For this particular piece, I decided to brush each color exactly where I thought it should be...and leave it. This was a real challenge for me...but, fun!

Side by Side

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

15" x 8"

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I came across a wooden frame that I had purchased a while back. It included a mat with three individual openings. I had planned on discarding the mat and just using the frame. When I looked it over this morning, however, the idea of painting one piece that flowed from section to section intrigued me. I quickly spread out two pieces of fabric from a bin of old quilting supplies, then rolled some marbles on top...and began painting!

The Blues

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

13" x 16"

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Mellowed in Yellow

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

(painted on all sides)

48" x 24"

Private Collection

Steve and I invested in kayaks last summer. We spent much of our time in them perusing the shoreline of the lake where our family camp is located. This painting captures an excursion on one of the inlets there.

End View

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

11" x 13"

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On a trip to Lake Placid, we made a stop at High Falls Gorge in Wilmington, NY. This was the view from one of the bridges near the bottom of the gorge.

Worn Out

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

23" x 13"

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I so enjoyed the color palette used in creating Sleigh Bells Ring (posted on 12/31/08), that I decided to try working with it again. My husband's boots seemed a good choice of subject. The colors in the actual painting are a bit more muted than they appear here, giving the overall piece a softer look. But, I think you can get the general idea of what I was going for...

This Sway

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

12" x 14"

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Rinsed

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

13" x 16"

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I had fun working with the reflective surfaces here.

And, yes...I ate a grape or two as I painted.

Sleigh Bells Ring

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

14" x 17"

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To paint this piece, I hung a strand of sleigh bells from the light that is clamped to the top of my easel. For lighting purposes this idea worked great. However, every time my brush pushed against the painting surface it would wiggle the easel which in turn would cause the sleigh bells to ring. I hadn't counted on this, but it sure made for a joyful painting experience, as well as an obvious title choice!

For Keeps

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

7" x7"

Private Collection

My daughter, Meg, had her car stolen in Montreal last June. Among the contents of the car was a treasured marble that once belonged to my Dad. He had passed his marble bag along to me years ago, so for Christmas I selected another marble for Meg to replace the one that went missing. For safe measure, I did a painting of it for her as well. Hopefully, this marble will be...for keeps.

Barn Board Blues

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

19" x 19"

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Many layers of light acrylic washes were used to create this painting.

Combo

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

13" X 13"

Private Collection

This painting was done as a gift for my brother, Dan. He and Jim each own their own pool tables. Unbeknownst to them, I took a series of reference photos for Combo and Soft Break (below) during a stay at Dan's house a year or so ago. Dan had a hand in the naming this painting just as Jim did for his.

Soft Break

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

24" x 8"

Private Collection

This was a Christmas gift for my brother, Jim, who spends much of his off time shooting pool. The colors and perspective made this a fun painting to work on. Jim helped me title the painting. A 'soft break' is a shot purposefully meant to keep the balls close together.

The Unveiling

Acrylic on Multimedia Arboard

14" x14"

(framed dimensions)

SOLD

I was on my way to work early one morning and pulled off to the side of the road to watch (and photograph) these two trees emerging from the mist. What a way to start the day...

In Plain View

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

15" x 18"

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This scene is just up the road from our home. Over the years, I've probably driven by this spot hundreds of times, but only recently noticed it on a snowy walk just after a storm.

Leaning In

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

7" x 9"

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Over Here

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

7" x 9"

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Over There

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

11" x 13"

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Merrymeeting Marsh

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

13" x 13"

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Rub-a-Dub-Dub

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

14" x 12"

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Ripe for the Picking

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acryic Paper

12" x 10"

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Private Collection

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Always Greener

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

20" x 8"

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Farm Seen

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

11" x 13"

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Fair Pair

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

7" x 9"

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Private Collection

White Light

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

23" x 17"

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Front and Center

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

14" x14"

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Afloat

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

13" x 13"

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An artist friend and I each purchased an unusual 13 inch square silver frame, with an opening just large enough for a 3.5 inch square painting. There is no mat...just a whole lot of decorative silver! Our challenge, as we saw it, was to individually choose a subject managable enough for the small working size, yet bold enough so as not to be swallowed up by the ornateness of the frame. This water lily was my choice. It was painted from a series of reference photo I took this past summer while kayaking on Crystal Lake in New Hampshire.

To view Wee Shell painted by Brenda Ferguson

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In Celebration

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

16" x 16"

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Here's to 30+ years, my friends!

May there be many, many more.

Nat's Bridge

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

13" x 23"

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Light

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

3" x 2"

Private collection

Live Shot

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

18" x 36"

Private Collection

Our youngest daughter, Meg, is a news videographer for WPTZ, an NBC affiliate in Plattsburg, New York. I had the luxury of working on this portrait of her while listening to some great live music from our neighbor, Sam. He was home recently to work on a recording with some of his band mates. Sam and my two daughters grew up together in this neighborhood. They don't get the chance to see each other often any more, so it was fun for me to connect them for a bit through his music and my paintbrush. It sure brought back a ton of good memories...

Quiet Reflection

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

13" x 11"

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Secret Passage

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

12" x 14"

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A year or so ago I took my first ride on a four wheeler. It was an experience that changed my view of such vehicles. As we bumped along deep into the woods, I was able to see first hand why many people find this pastime so appealing. I saw surrounding areas that I have never taken notice of before as we made our way along narrow, well disguised trails. As always, I had my camera on hand. I worked from a series of photos to recreate the day here.

Above and Beyond

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

10" x 14"

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Out of the Blue

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

18" x 15"

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Yonder

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

(painted on all sides/ready to hang)

48" x 24"

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Spring Unfolding

Acrylic on Montval Cansons Acrylic Paper

13" X 16"

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This first bit of spring appeared in our yard just this past week after much anticipation.

At Home

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

13" x 11"

(framed dimensions)

SOLD

Downstream

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

21" x 25"

(framed dimensions)

$475.00 plus shipping

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Last Glimpse

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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60" x 15"

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This piece was painted from a series of reference photos taken on a drive with my daughter, Meg. We were traveling up through the islands in Vermont, and were lucky enough to have tracked this beautiful sunset from its beginning. We pulled off to the side of the road for this final glimpse.

Passing By

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

13" x 11"

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Trees in Threes

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

14" x 12"

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Moored

Acrylic on Gessoed Illustration Board

10" x 18"

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Moments Away

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

18" x 9"

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In an effort to look at something other than the mountains of snow that remain in our yard, I've decided it's time to fill my easel with thoughts of warmer temperatures. This is a view of Crystal Lake in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. Our family camp is to the right on the distant shore.

Old Friends

Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard

14" x 24"

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Family Ties

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

15" x 7" Triptych

Commission

Steady Flow

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

11" x 13"

(framed dimensions)

Private Collection

Renewed

Acrylic on Gessoed Acrylic Paper

10" x 12"

(framed dimensions)

This painting was raffled off at Whole Life Health Care in support of team Think Pink - making strides against breast cancer.

Congratulations to Tracy Martel - winner of the raffle!

Crescent

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

10" X 12"

(framed dimensions)

SOLD

I was painting in my studio a few weeks back when I happened to glance over and catch this view from my window. I immediately moved from my easel to the desk just under the window in order to capture the scene. Within minutes after I finished, the moon disappeared behind the clouds, and it began to snow...again.

Morning Glory

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

14" x 24"

(framed dimensions)

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Singled Out

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

5" x 3"

framed

Private Collection

When the Wind Blows

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

13" x 23"

(framed dimensions)

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Berried

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

10" x 12"

(framed dimensions)

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A Natural

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

15" x 45"

Private Collection

Interestingly enough, this painting began as a landscape. Within several minutes of painting time, however, I knew it was not meant to be. I quickly grabbed a damp cloth and wiped it down leaving a soft blue wash. Tacked up on my studio wall was a photo I had snapped of our oldest daughter, Erin, during one of her recent performances. Using that for reference, I knew as soon as I resumed painting that I had found the subject meant for this canvas.

Dance

Mixed Medium on Illustration board

30" x 18"

(framed dimensions)

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This is a tissue paper collage I had started years ago. I came across it recently and decided to just cut loose and have fun with it. I didn't have any set plans when I began adding layers of acrylic paint and colored pencil. My intent was to just let things unfold as I went along, and to play a bit...which I did!

Remaining Two

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

12" x 14"

(framed dimensions)

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This was an early morning sky I was fortunate enough to witness and photograph on my way to work one day last week. I was traveling down West Lebanon road just about a half mile or so from our home.

Snow for Sadie

Acrylic on paper

5" x 7"

Private Collection

Recently, I was the very lucky recipient of a wonderfully handcrafted 'snow' sculpture from a young artist friend of mine. It holds a place of honor in my studio where, despite the heat, it has yet to melt! As a thank-you, I offered my snow person interpretation in return.

Openings

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

10" x 12"

(framed dimensions)

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Pals

Acrylic on wrapped canvas

13" x 11"

Private Collection

Church Street ~ Burlington, VT

A Nip in the Air

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

10" x 12"

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The Barns Below

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

(painted on all sides/ready to hang)

12" x 30"

$400.00 plus shipping

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These barns are among many nestled in on the land belonging to my brother and sister-in-law's family in Alstead, NH. The property, once known as the Vilas Estate, is beautifully maintained making it a great source for artistic inspiration. Many of the upcoming landscape paintings will be of views captured there on a recent visit.

Bridge View

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

12" x 10"

(framed dimensions)

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Break Time

Acrylic on Montval Canson Acrylic Paper

5" x 7"

unframed

$50.00 plus shipping

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Twisted

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

8" x 10"

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$90.00 plus shipping

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Long Ago

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

(painted on all sides/ready to hang)

60" x 15"

$1000.00 plus shipping

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This small abandoned building sits up the road from where we live. I've always wondered about the history of it, as well as the people who once made it their home so long ago. To me, even in its current state of disrepair, it still has a quaintness to it.

Two by Two

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

13" x 11"

(framed dimensions)

SOLD

Brothers

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

11" x14"

Private Collection

This portrait of my two brothers, Jim and Dan, was painted from a series of photos taken at our family camp this past summer. The camp was built for fishing purposes by our great-grandfather and several of his friends in 1895, and has been passed down through the generations of our family. My brothers and I are its current caretakers. As kids, we spent hours playing on and jumping off that big rock.

Christmas Wish

Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Acrylic Paper

14" x 11"

Private Collection

In the evening on the first Sunday in December, there's a small gathering in the center of our village for the annual tree lighting ceremony and caroling, followed by hot chocolate and cookies at the Academy just a short walk away. It's a tradition that was in place long before we moved into the village some 28 years ago, and with the tree just on the other side of the road from our home, we've yet to miss this event. This year, I snapped a few photos which resulted in this painting of our daughter and son-in-law whose wish did come true. On December 21, 2007 they became first time home owners.

Congratulations Erin and Steve!

Solitude

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

5" x 7"

Private Collection

For Pete's Sake

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

7" x 5"

Private Collection

The gift giving begins!

Several of the postings appearing over the next week or so, beginning with this one, will be paintings that made their way under the Christmas trees of family members and friends. In all of the pre-holiday hustle and bustle, however, I forgot to scan a few of the pieces first (sorry Meg), so not all of the gifts will be posted here.

The Guardians

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

10" x 12"

(framed dimensions)

$95.00 plus shipping

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Morning Walk (#2)

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

12" x 10"

(framed dimensions)

$85.00 plus shipping

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This painting was done from the same photo, and on the same day as the previous post, Morning Walk (#1). I lightened the background in this piece to show a bit more definition among the trees.

Morning Walk (#1)

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

7" x 5"

unframed

$50.00 plus shipping/tax

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This piece was done from a photo taken along our road in Lebanon, ME.

It was one of those quiet, snowy mornings...perfect for a morning walk.

Teamwork

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

10" x 7"

Commission

This piece of art was also commissioned by Lori Roe, Principal of the newly opened Durand-Eastman Intermediate School in Rochester, NY. After seeing Book Buddies ( previous post), Lori and her staff decided they would like a companion piece to hang along with it in their school's front office. For this second piece, Lori asked that a teacher be included. My daughter, Erin, who owns Lyrics Music Studio where she also teaches voice (located in E. Rochester, NH, ironically enough!), served as my model for the teacher. That made this piece particularly fun to work on. My challenge was to make both pieces similar in style, but not repetitive in content or composition. Using a similar color palette helped to unify the two pieces. Because both pieces are relatively small, I chose to simplify the backgrounds in order to keep the focus on the subjects in each painting.

Book Buddies

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

10" x 7"

Commission

This piece of art was commissioned by Lori Roe, Principal of the newly opened Durand-Eastman Intermediate School in Rochester, NY. Her request was for a small piece of art to hang in the front office that would represent students working or playing together in some way. Since reading is both pleasurable, and a means of accomplishing school work, it seemed to be the perfect choice...hence, Book Buddies.

Frozen in Time

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

24" x 8"

(framed dimensions)

$225.00 plus shipping

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I was intrigued with the colors in a photo taken from the deck of our house after our first big snowstorm on December 3, 2007. Although this painting doesn't match the treeline in our yard, the colors were what I was interested in working with. I loved the deep greens set against the pinks and purples of the bare trees in the background.

Night Light

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

11" X 13"

(framed dimensions)

SOLD

The Day's End
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
12" x 9"
(framed dimensions)
$90.00 plus shipping
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I happened across this sunset as I was driving home from work on route 202 one evening in early November. Thankfully, I had my camera with me. It gave me a good reason to pull off into a vacant lot and enjoy the show.

The Forecast

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

16" x 14"

(framed dimensions)

$150.00 plus shipping

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This October sky cast some wonderful light over a farm just off Center Road in Lebanon, Maine. The clouds were very fast moving and seemed to change with each click of the camera. It was all fascinating to watch, and even more so to paint.

Radiance

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

11" x 9"

(framed dimensions)

$80.00 plus shipping

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At The Edge

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

13" x 11"

(framed dimensions)

$90.00 plus shipping

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Neighbors

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

11" x 13"

(framed dimensions)

SOLD

Rocky Landing

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

12" x 10"

(framed dimensions)

SOLD

Vermont Island Barns

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

(painted on all four sides)

45" x 15"

$575.00 plus shipping

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While visiting my daughter in upstate New York, we took a day trip into Vermont

and made our way up through the islands on Lake Champlain just in time for that long, late afternoon light. Fortunately, I had my camera, and a very patient daughter who was willing to make many stops along the way for photo ops. All of the flat planes and angles of this grouping of barns made for a fun painting to work on. Unfortunately, I couldn't quite get the pink reflected glow of the finished painting to translate as well as I wanted for this posting.

Jim's Jar

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

5" x 7"

Private Collection

The End

Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper

11" x 9"

(framed dimensions)

$75.00 plus shipping

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Flame

Acrylic on Stretched Canvas

8" x 6"

unframed

$45.00 plus shipping

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Flinching Finch

Acrylic on Stretched Canvas

6" x 8"

unframed

$50.00 plus shipping

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Out Back
Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
5" x 7"
unframed
$45.00 plus shipping

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Halls Hill

Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
12" x 16"

unframed
$75.00 plus shipping

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Camp Walk

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
(painted on all sides)
15" x 60"
Private Collection

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Let the Game Begin
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
(painted on all four sides)
60" x 15"
$1000.00 plus shipping

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This leather marble bag belonged to my father.
Some of the marbles painted here were his as well.
Others belonged to my brother, Jim, and to me.
The sentimental value of the subject matter,
as well as all of the bright, bold colors
made painting this piece great fun!

Trio
Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
9" x 12"
SOLD

Susans

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
(painted on all four sides)
15" x 45"
$400.00 plus shipping

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Saranac River

Acrylic on Stretched Canvas

36" x 18"

framed

SOLD

This view is from a bridge on the river walk in Plattsburg, NY.

It was taken the summer of 2007.

Mist

Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
24" x 12"
unframed
$200.00 plus shipping
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This piece was created using the new Interactive Acrylics.
These paints are designed to allow for a longer drying time
with the option to rehydrate desired areas for additional work by spraying with water.
Interesting.