Thursday, October 28, 2010


 In the Moment
Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper
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This painting is from a photo I took at the Salmon Falls River Friends of Music concert last spring. Ben Werth is a talented young musician who captivated the audience with his fine performance.

Sunday, October 24, 2010


 Cool
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I chose to work from this reference photo today for the challenge of the straw hat.
Turns out a challenge is exactly what I got!
Phew!

Saturday, October 23, 2010


Fine Tuned
Mixed Media
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I paste papered over some old sheet music a while ago.  I was curious as to whether the paper would accept the paste, and, if it would hold up as a painting surface.  It seemed to work well on both counts.  Of course, the music has a copyright date of 1931, so how long it will last is anyone's guess. The musical notes added an interesting dimension, though.  It's a song titled "By My Side" with lyrics by Dorothy Dick and Bert Lown, and music by Harry Link and Chauncey Gray.

Friday, October 22, 2010


Wired
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12" x 10"
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Candy Corn sure looks innocent enough. I admit to nibbling on a few as I painted this piece, and before long it became evident that the jar wasn't the only thing in my studio that was wired!
Yikes!

Monday, October 18, 2010


Up and Away
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10" x 20"
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I had a blast painting this one. I had no idea if I could pull of the weightlessness and transparancy of those bubbles, but somehow it just...happened!  I love those easel moments.

Sunday, October 17, 2010


Green Living
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12" x 12"
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We see lots of turtles when we kayak on the lake.  Most of them slide into the water as we paddle by. This little guy stayed put, though, which made for some great photos.

Saturday, October 16, 2010


Painted Painter
Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper
8" x 8"
NFS

Earlier this week, I received the news that I've been accepted as a member of the daily painting site, Fresh Paint Daily Painters.  Needless to say, I am thrilled to be among such a talented and prolific group of artists. This latest venture prompted me to finally create an image for my profile. I've grown tired of looking like the rest of those gray silhouetted folks! Because I am a painter, it seemed appropriate to create my own portrait. So, that was how I spent my easel time on Thursday. Since I've painted both of my daughters sporting their sunglasses, I decided to make us a trio and do the same.  

Tuesday, October 12, 2010


Tootin' His Own Horn
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Another painting inspired by the Swingin' Vermont Big Band.  I liked the challenge of working with a variety of textures.  Figuring out the composition was an interesting process, too.  I'm happy with the close up view that I settled on for both this painting and the previous post, Brass Section.  It's a fun twist to have the focus on the instruments rather than the musician.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

 Brass Section
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Church Street in Burlington, Vermont has become one of my favorite places to visit.  There's always so much going on there. It's a visual feast! As my family and I strolled along there a few weeks back we happened upon a musical performance by The Swingin' Vermont Big Band.  They were awesome, as were the couples who dared to break out in dance right in the street.  Fortunately, I had my camera. I'm glad to have the photos to work from in my studio.

Friday, October 8, 2010


 Keeping On
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We have a spindly little peach tree in our side yard that we planted years ago. It's never grown beyond its almost five foot stature. The top was snapped off when our first cat attempted to climb it. Yet, somehow each year it manages to produce at least a dozen perfect peaches from its two little limbs.  Quite spectacular, actually. I decided it was time to honor it with a painting.

Thursday, October 7, 2010


Harvested
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The Common Ground Fair was held a few weeks ago, and although the weather was a bit too overcast for photos, it did inspire me to take a look back at some of my reference photos from previous years.  Of the hundreds I have to choose from, this one fit the mood today. 

Monday, October 4, 2010


 Hanging by a Thread
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While exhibiting my art at the Bangor Public Library a while back, a patron presented me with this lovely paper crane he had made from a magazine page (hopefully not one belonging to the library). 
It hangs in my studio.