Kathy Mallat

2011-12-11T20:58:00.000-05:00

*Jingle All the Way

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'Tis the season, and I'm enjoying every second of it!

2011-12-06T00:00:00.001-05:00

Gone but Not Forgotten

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10" x 10"

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2011-11-10T18:46:00.000-05:00

*Point of View

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This photo was taken during a trip to the Shelburne Museum in Vermont this past summer. Meg and I both had our cameras that day, and she was kind enough to share her photos with me when we returned home. I believe this photo may have been one of hers. Meg always has a good eye for finding an interesting point of view.

2011-11-07T18:18:00.001-05:00

*Last Light

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I've passed over this particular reference photo many times over the years while in search of a little inspiration for the easel. Then, for some reason it seemed to jump out at me over the weekend and I couldn't wait to give it a try. Strange when that happens. I had a blast with these colors, though.

2011-11-03T17:23:00.001-04:00

Bling

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It took me a long time to work up the courage to attempt this portrait of my niece, Krista. Sometimes I want to achieve a likeness so badly it can make for a paralyzing session at the easel. Consequently, this one took much longer than usual to complete, but I finally got there. Phew!

2011-10-27T21:54:00.001-04:00

*Tenderhearted

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This painting is from one of the many broad reference photos I took of the crowd at this year's Common Ground Fair. In it, I happened to capture this fleeting, yet tender moment. I love when that happens.

2011-10-23T22:09:00.001-04:00

Perfect Pairing

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13" x 11"

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This painting served as the image for the invitation to my first

Fine Art ~ Fine Wine

open house/studio

held on October 15, 2011.

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The event was held at our home in Lebanon, Maine.

I provided the art while Richard and Anita Carle, proprietors of Prospect Hill Winery in Lebanon, offered a sampling of their fine wines.

Inside, friends and family gathered for some good conversation.

Over 100 of my paintings were exhibited throughout our home and my studio.

Guests browsed about stopping to sample the wines along the way...

and enjoy the wonderful array of treats provided by my great pals!

My longtime friend and neighbor, Jane Mulligan, won the Perfect Pairing doorprize.

Everyone was anxious to see whose name would be pulled to win the bottle of Propect Hill red wine.

Congratulations, Bob!

While everyone was dog tired by the end of the evening...

we all agreed it was an event worth celebrating!

My thanks to everyone for making the night such a memorable one!

2011-08-31T23:20:00.001-04:00

* Silver Lining

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I am not a fan of thunderstorms, however I do find exceptional beauty in thunderheads.

2011-08-25T18:38:00.002-04:00

* Benched

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I've been away from the easel for a bit and have got some catching up to do. I captured this duo while visiting the Shelburne Museum in Vermont recently. If you've never been, I highly recommend it. We spent an afternoon there which, we quickly discovered, was not nearly enough time. So much to see!

2011-07-30T23:52:00.002-04:00

* Quick Fix

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These days it's pretty easy to spot someone so engrossed in some form of technology that they're unaware they're actually posing for a reference photo opportunity. That was the case with this gal. I didn't think she'd mind.

2011-07-24T21:30:00.001-04:00

* Whatever Floats Your Boat

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More often than not it is kayaks that we see on the lake these days. It was nice to watch this guy paddle quietly by our camp one morning in a good ole trusty canoe.

2011-07-21T12:55:00.001-04:00

* Row Your Boat

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The idea of water seems pretty inviting to me given today's hazy, hot and humid weather.

2011-07-17T21:12:00.002-04:00

* Full Bloom

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25" x 21"

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I lost my way with this one mid way through and came very close to adding it to my reject pile. I'm glad now that I resisted the urge, and hung it there with it.

2011-07-10T18:46:00.000-04:00

Mutual Adoration

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20" x 20"

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This is a portrait of our youngest daughter, Meg, and her beloved pup, Linus. I painted it a few months ago but have kept it under wraps (quite literally) until today since it was a gift for her birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEGHAN JOAN!

2011-07-01T20:58:00.001-04:00

* Stand By Me

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Great to put a few of my larger brushes to good use (both on and off the paper)!

As for the wine, well...there's nothing like a little celebration after a successful session at the easel.

2011-06-26T20:30:00.001-04:00

* Ready for the Plunge

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I had fun with the variety of textures here.

2011-06-13T23:31:00.001-04:00

* Lost and Found

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I don't believe I'll ever tire of painting marbles!

2011-06-12T19:22:00.002-04:00

The Point

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This is a bit of the property our camp sits on as seen from the bridge. It was painted from a reference photo I took last year toward the end of summer.

2011-05-30T18:48:00.002-04:00

Small Brain Curd

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John is a long time friend, and one in a group of four talented musicians known as The Small Brain Curds.

This painting is from one of their recent performances.

2011-05-27T00:04:00.001-04:00

* Aglow

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Another view inside our town hall. The light from the stage cast a lovely, warm glow throughout the room.

2011-05-22T20:30:00.001-04:00

* The Gathering

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My previous post showed the outside of our historic town hall. This post gives a feel for what was going on inside those walls last Saturday evening as the musicians who make up the Salmon Falls River Friends of Music performed. In years past, I've always pointed my camera toward the stage. This year I chose a seat along the side which gave me an interesting view of the performers as well as the audience. I love this man's relaxed demeanor.

2011-05-19T21:49:00.004-04:00

* Meeting Place

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One of the best things about old New England towns is their meeting houses. Lebanon's town hall is no exception. It was built in 1833 and is still used on occasion for various events including the annual Salmon Falls River Friends of Music concert which was held this past weekend. The building creates the perfect ambiance for this musical event with its tall windows, old fashioned lighting, long benches, creaky floors and enthusiastic music goers.

I must credit my daughter, Meg, for this particular reference photo. She wandered with my camera for a bit and took some great shots. I love the angle of this photo. It makes our little ole town hall seem rather grand, don't you think?

2011-05-18T18:53:00.003-04:00

* Crisscross

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I didn't want to walk away from my easel on a sour note after spending days on a larger painting only to have it end up in the dud pile. sigh So, I pulled up a reference photo from my archives and let loose with my paints taking a few artistic liberties along the way. It turned out to be a fun and relaxing way to end last week's
not-so-successful session.

2011-05-08T20:20:00.002-04:00

* Don't Look Now

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These two mules seemed to have such a great connection that I felt a bit like an intruder as I painted.

2011-05-02T20:33:00.001-04:00

* Gentle Man

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I love it when I scour the backgrounds of my reference photos and discover a moment in time I hadn't intended to capture...but did. This is one such moment.

2011-04-30T23:35:00.002-04:00

* Calm

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I'm happy for these summer days to be just around the corner...at long last!

This scene is from a series of reference photos I took last summer while visiting our daughter in Vermont.

2011-04-25T21:43:00.002-04:00

* Swing Singer

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While this singer performed beautifully with the
Swingin' Vermont Big Band,
it was her swing era persona that most intrigued me. She gave me loads to work with!

2011-04-23T21:51:00.002-04:00

* Sweet

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These Jelly Beans were the perfect excuse to mix up some bright, bold colors. What fun!

2011-04-21T21:30:00.003-04:00

* Back to Back

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I passed by this back road scene on my way to an appointment. Although I was running a bit late, I just couldnt resist pulling off to the side for two quick reference photos. It's amazing that I had enough to work from since I didn't even take the time to roll down my car window!

2011-04-18T20:20:00.001-04:00

* Gearing Up

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I always get inspired to paint when I revisit my reference photos from our trip to the Grand Canyon. While the views of the canyon were spectacular, it's the images of the mules and the riders that ultimately get me to my easel.

2011-04-17T23:30:00.002-04:00

* All in Favor

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This is my attempt at the Daily Paintwork's "chicken challenge". I ran into a technical glitch so I was unable to post it on that site. I thought I'd at least give it its due here.

2011-04-16T23:39:00.001-04:00

Sure Sign

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4" x 4"

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Florals are definitely not my strong suit. However, when this tiny pitcher filled with miniature daffodils arrived on our desk at work, I couldn't resist giving them a try. Thanks, Peggy!

2011-04-11T22:13:00.001-04:00

* Introspective

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This is another face in the crowd from a photo I took at the Common Ground Fair in Unity Maine last fall. So fun to paint!

2011-04-09T18:33:00.004-04:00

* Just Ripe

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My paintings are each done in acrylic on a handmade paste paper base. This was my first attempt using the Golden Open acrylics which, I quickly discovered, have a completely different consistency than the heavy body acrylics I typically use. Since my intention is to use these open acrylics (which have a longer drying time) for some plein air painting this summer, I'm hoping I can adapt with a little practice. We shall see!

2011-04-06T17:52:00.004-04:00

Bottoms Up

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21" x 21"

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These are two of our fine feathered neighbors that began frequenting our yard last summer. They are usually joined by a flock of guinea hens. Wow...are they ever noisy!

2011-04-02T23:45:00.003-04:00

* Under Lock and Key

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I'm not sure why, while at the top of a mountain with 360 degrees of beautiful views, this padlock on the door of the warden's cabin seemed to capture my attention. Odd, to say the least. I'm glad I snapped a few photos, though. It was fun to paint.

2011-03-31T00:03:00.002-04:00

* Off Season

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22" x 18"

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A few weekends ago, my husband and I took advantage of one of the first real spring like days to hike Blue Job Mountain in Strafford, NH. There's a fire tower at the top with some wonderful views including that of snowcapped Mt Washington. At the base of the fire tower sits the warden's cabin which, in spite of its padlocked door and boarded windows, still seemed inviting to me.

2011-03-28T17:48:00.001-04:00

* Spotlight

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The surprising thing about working with a paste paper background is never knowing exactly where, or even if, the texture will present itself when the painting is complete. This is a case of the latter.

2011-03-20T21:50:00.004-04:00

 Keeper of the Beat

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This is a painting of Rich Magnuson, yet another fine member of the Swingin' Vermont Big Band, and one with whom I've had the pleasure of a bit of correspondence since the debut of my SVTBB paintings. So nice when life runs full circle like that. Or, as Rich so aptly wrote...when art inspires art. Thanks for providing a bit more inspiration, Rich!

2011-03-18T19:48:00.001-04:00

* Larger than Life

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We had a large window installed in our kitchen a year or so ago. I just love the light that streams through it.

2011-03-13T19:17:00.002-04:00

* Sparkling Wine

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Allow me to explain the little specks all over this painting. It's all good...really! Toward the end of my recent, and very loooong paste paper making session, I happened upon a container of glitter and figured...eh...why not?! So, on the last sheet of paper, while the paste was still wet, I experimented by generously sprinkling the glitter over it and allowing the paste to dry. To my amazement, most of it actually stuck. Even more astounding was the discovery that most of it stayed in place, and still 'glittered' even after being painted over (though it doesn't show here, it does sparkle on the actual painting...hence the title!). Only when I stepped back from the completed painting did I realize that the glitter which had not remained in place was now stuck to everything in my studio...the floor, my easel, scanner, brushes, apron, desk top, kneaded erasers, etc., etc., etc.. You name it...it glitters. Oh, my!

2011-03-10T21:30:00.001-05:00

Maine Maple

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14" x 14"

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Come this time of year, our neighbors, Jim and Jane, tap their maple trees and boil down the sap in their sugar shack. Over the years, we've spent many an afternoon there sipping maple sugar tea over good conversation and, on occassion, a bit of live music. This painting is from a photo I took there a few years back.

Great neighbors...great times...great memories!

2011-03-09T13:20:00.001-05:00

* Great Bay

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4" x 10"

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My husband and I spent an afternoon at the Great Bay Discovery Center in Greenland, NH a few weeks back. A lovely spot...even in the cold of winter.

2011-02-21T19:02:00.008-05:00

Sights and Sounds

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11" x 35"

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These five are members of The Swingin' Vermont Big Band. We happened upon their outdoor performance on Church Steet in Burlington while visiting our daughter there last fall. Since I took many photos that day, they have been the subject of several paintings.

Some people have been curious about my painting process, so I snapped a few photos along the way while painting this piece. The photos were taken with just the light clipped to the top of my easel, so there's a bit of a glare, and the colors appear much warmer than the actual painting above. Hopefully, you can see past those issues to my thought and painting process...

I keep a stash of paste paper I've made (a process for another post!) on hand so that I have a variety suitable in both color and design for whatever idea comes to mind. I liked the long strokes of this piece and thought they'd work well in representing the flow of music from the instruments I was about to paint. Above is generally my set up...my laptop with my reference photo on the left, my limited palette of acrylics front and center, and my water and brushes to the right. After lightly penciling in my subjects, I blocked them in with a light wash.

I continued to build up layers of color, keeping them fairly thin to allow the texture of the paste paper to subtly work its way through.

I tend to work in applications of similar colors...first all the skin tones, then all the hair, then all the instruments etc.. That's partially a habit from my days illustrating, and also a necessity since the acrylics on my palette dry rather quickly.

With the faces pretty much complete, it was time to attack the technical aspects of those instruments.

Yikes!

Next, it was on to the black neck straps and white shirts...which, of course, were not simply black and white!

I saved the sunglasses for the last detail to complete...kind of the icing on the cake for me! I really worked to let the paste paper act as reflective lenses in their glasses. Fun! Lastly, I added a touch of green in the background to give the painting some depth, and to 'pop' the musicians just a bit.

And, there you have it!

2011-02-10T23:42:00.003-05:00

* Piano Man

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8" x 8"

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Last month I had the privilege of sitting in on a Salmon Falls River Friends of Music monthly jam session. While I'm not musically inclined, I do love painting those who are, so I brought my camera along. This painting is from a photo of Al Porsche, a most talented piano man.

2011-02-06T20:12:00.002-05:00

* Trumpeter

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8" x 8"

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There was no striking light to work from in this photo, but I still couldn't resist giving it a try.

2011-02-02T21:36:00.004-05:00

* Wistful

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I began painting this man's skin using some leftover paint I had mixed for my previous post. It wasn't long before I realized the paint's cool tone was all wrong for this piece. I should know better than to let my frugal ways get the better of me at the easel. Lesson learned.

2011-01-30T19:12:00.004-05:00

* Winter Blues

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I created this sheet of paste paper (in the background) quite some time ago, but I just never seemed to find an image for the over painting that felt suitable...until now!

2011-01-27T23:51:00.003-05:00

* Wrapped

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This girl was standing among a crowd of people in the background of one of my reference photos. I looked at that photo many times before realizing she was even there. Fun to find such hidden treasures to paint!

2011-01-22T23:57:00.002-05:00

* Emerging

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There were a lot of firsts for me with this painting - one of them being those water droplets. It took me a bit to figure out how to make them appear as though they were rolling off the skin rather than growing from it, but I think I finally got there.

2011-01-20T23:53:00.003-05:00

* Stargazer

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Oh, I had FUN with this one! The only bit of frustration was in scanning the image for this post. No matter how much I tweaked things, I just couldn't match the deep, rich turquoise blue in the background of the original. Try to imagine it, will you?

2011-01-18T23:37:00.003-05:00

* Bright Eyed

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The real challenge in working from this reference photo was the intense bright light that washed away some of the edges and facial features. I really had to work at painting what I was seeing rather than what I know to be true, especially where the mouth and teeth were concerned. I so wanted to finish that top lip!

2011-01-16T18:37:00.007-05:00

A Feather in His Cap

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14" x 14"

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This cowboy's hat has the feel of many a hard day's work. I guess the cowboy does, too, for that matter! But the hat was the reason I chose to work from this reference photo of mine. The feather was an added bonus for painting. I must say I enjoyed every second of my time at the easel with this one.

2011-01-12T23:44:00.003-05:00

* Windblown

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I'm having such fun with this series of portraits! This gal is another from the group of musicians at the Common Ground Fair in Unity, Maine. She was actually playing a harp, but it was the challenge of her accessories and those fly away strands of hair that I chose to focus on. I knew the painting was complete when I caught myself attempting to push the hair from my own eyes as I worked!

2011-01-09T22:47:00.003-05:00

* Shine On

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I'm not going to lie. I felt very much in the weeds with this painting. I was excited by the strong light in the reference photo I had taken, but quickly realized the difficulty in tackling it and trying to capture a likeness as well. As soon as I let go of the latter, things began to take an upward turn, however. And, when all was said and done, it did end up looking a bit (kinda, sorta, maybe just a little) like Derek - nephew and twin brother to Jesse (see 1/2/11 post). Just kinda, sorta, though...

2011-01-07T00:04:00.002-05:00

* At One

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This musician was one in a group of several at the Common Ground Fair a few years back. It was his intensity that I was looking to capture in this painting.

2011-01-02T21:44:00.003-05:00

* The Sky's the Limit

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This is a painting of Jesse, one of my twin nephews. As I painted in his beard, I chuckled to think how we all still refer to both he and his brother, Derek, as "the boys". How time flies...

2010-12-31T18:02:00.003-05:00

Man in Black

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"14 x 14"

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I was reliving our Grand Canyon trip via photos recently and happened upon a shot that included this fellow. There's something about a cowboy's true grittiness that I find appealing to paint.

2010-12-28T12:40:00.000-05:00

Minnie

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22" x 18"

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This was commissioned as a Christmas gift by a friend who jokes that her parents treat their adorable little dog, Minnie, better than they ever did her. I've heard competition between 'sisters' can be fierce! ;)

2010-12-17T17:27:00.002-05:00

*Oh, Christmas Tree

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10" x 8"

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We had plenty of snow for last year's tree excursion. With the exception of a flurry or two this year, we've had no snow to speak of here in southern Maine...yet!

2010-12-05T20:27:00.001-05:00

Nature's Own

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5" x 3"

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We've had snow flurries here on and off the past few days which put me in the mood for painting some winter landscapes. A quick look back through my reference photos revealed this little gem - a favorite that I have painted several times before.

2010-11-20T14:00:00.002-05:00

* Bowl Full

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15" x 18"

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My intension for the studio today was to start in on a piece I've been commissioned to paint. I got distracted by the light streaming in through our kitchen window and onto the fruit bowl, however, and had a sudden urge to paint that instead. The commissioned painting will be next, though. Really.

2010-11-17T19:03:00.002-05:00

* Around the Bend

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10" x 8"
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$65.00 plus $10.00 shipping
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One last fall scene. This view was on a walk back to our camp from Nat's bridge. I'm missing summer already.

2010-11-15T07:48:00.001-05:00

* The Finale

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

16" x 13"

(framed dimensions)

$150.00 plus $20.00 shipping
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I took the reference photo for this painting on our last camp visit a few weeks back. I zoomed in on this cluster of trees along the shoreline just to the right of Uncle Charlie's camp. It was the strong light that caught my eye...even from such a distance.

2010-11-14T13:04:00.004-05:00

Hat's Off to You

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

4" x 4.5"

(framed dimensions)

SOLD

We helped to close up our family's camp a few weeks back. While there I had planned to collect a pocketful of acorns to bring home. It seems the squirrels and chipmunks beat me to it, however, since these two acorns were all I found. They were still worthy of a painting, though...no matter how small.

2010-11-06T18:47:00.040-04:00

* Memories Unleashed

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

18" x 18"

(framed dimensions - painting size is 6"x6")

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My grandmother was a concert pianist and music teacher. She also loved to sew. She taught my brothers and me a bit of each. We all took piano lessons from her (some of us persevering more than others!). And, often when we spent time at her house she would pull out her button box and we'd hang out at her dining room table learning how to sew buttons onto scrap pieces of fabric. I'm not sure my brothers really cherished those sewing sessions, but I remember them fondly. That old tin cigar box held a vast assortment of buttons...all sizes, shapes, textures and colors...and all for the taking! I came across that box recently (still filled to the brim with buttons) which sparked the idea for this painting. Given my grandmother's musical side, this particular paste paper background seemed a logical choice.

This one's for you, Gran!

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2010-09-20T19:21:00.006-04:00

Still Smiling

Mixed Median on Arches Cover Paper

26" x14"

(framed dimensions)

Private Collection

It's always a bit daunting when attempting portraits of people I feel passionate about. When I painted our daughters, Meg (All Smiles posted 2/28/10) and Erin (pictured here), I so wanted to capture not only their likenesses, but their personalities as well. I am extraordinarily proud of the bright, thoughtful, determined young women they have become.

Can you tell?

2010-09-16T17:20:00.002-04:00

* Great Escape

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

21" x 21"

(framed dimensions)

$375.00 plus $30.00 shipping
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I had fun working with a limited palette for this painting. The obvious challenge was the abundance of colors in the marbles. I'm amazed by what can be created when starting out with just eight colors. It's so much more interesting to work this way rather than just squeezing pre-mixed colors from the tube.

The marbles in the painting are mine from childhood. My mom sewed the marble bag for me and, though it's not visible, she even hand embroidered my name on the front.

2010-09-12T22:32:00.004-04:00

Downtime

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

(painted on all four sides - ready to hang)

15" x 60"

$1200.00 plus shipping

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I've been itching to paint this boat scene since photographing it in South Freeport, Maine. Last month's workshop with Carol Marine left me intrigued by the idea of working with a limited palette. I experimented a bit with a few smaller paintings before launching into this much larger piece. As it turned out, having more room to move about on a large canvas made it easier for me to see how the mix of colors worked together. It also made any color adjustments easier as well. And, actually, I'm just as pleased with the variety of colors I created on my palette as I am with the finished painting!

2010-08-29T18:26:00.001-04:00

Beach Bum

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

12" x 10"

(framed dimensions)

$100.00 plus shipping

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Unlike the shells, stones and feathers painted in an earlier post,

I couldn't take this guy home with me from the beach.

He hung around in the sand long enough for us to become pretty good friends, though!

2010-08-27T17:01:00.000-04:00

Last week I participated in a three day workshop with Daily Painter,

Carol Marine.

To read more about it, click here.

2010-07-20T21:35:00.002-04:00

Beach Finds

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Stock

14" x 11"

(framed dimensions)

$110.00 plus shipping

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It was fun to paint these few keepsakes that had I slipped into my pocket during a walk on the beach last week.

The walk on the beach was fun, too!

2010-07-18T16:53:00.006-04:00

Blown Away

Mixed Media on Archival Paper

10" x 15"

(framed dimensions)

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I couldn't resist one more go 'round with the dandelions.

This piece is made up of three 2"x3" sections painted on a single piece of paste paper I created during a workshop session last fall with master bookmaker, Nancy Leavitt.

2010-07-16T22:58:00.006-04:00

Wishes

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

22" x 18"

(framed dimensions)

$200.00 plus shipping

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It's been a busy few months which has kept me from my easel, although I did document many moments along the way with my camera. I'm happy to have captured lots of inspirational images to work from.

It feels great to be back painting again!

2010-02-28T17:42:00.007-05:00

All Smiles

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

15" x 27"

(framed dimensions)

Private Collection

I had fun working on this portrait of Meg. I painted from a photo I had taken of her down on the waterfront in Burlington last fall. I played around with different ways to crop the photo before finally settling on this composition. While I tend to work vertically, I wanted to capture a lot of Meg's hair in this painting, so this horizontal structure seemed the most interesting choice. Hope you approve, Meg!

2010-02-24T16:00:00.008-05:00

Incognito

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

17" x 15"

(framed dimensions)

$185.00 plus ship/tax

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On a good day, a painting just seems to paint itself. Not today! Though I'm happy with the end result, I kept finding myself with my nose inches away from the easel while working on this one...a sure sign that I'm over thinking each stroke. Once I got myself to back away, things rolled a bit easier. Phew! This particular paste paper seemed suitable for the background since I shot the reference photo of this fan as she listened to a performance by Dave Mallett at the Common Ground Fair.

2010-02-19T18:36:00.003-05:00

Home Made

Mixed Media on Arches

27" x 15"

(framed dimensions)

$225.00 plus shipping

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2010-02-16T12:38:00.006-05:00

Flower Child

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

20" x 20"

(framed dimensions)

$325.00 plus ship/tax

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This painting was done from one of many reference photos taken at the Common Ground Fair in Unity, Maine last fall. This fair is an annual three day event just loaded with inspiration, great music, and wonderful organic foods.

2010-02-04T16:44:00.002-05:00

Cornered

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

26" x 14"

(framed dimensions)

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This painting is from a reference photo I took some time ago during a stay at my home away from home in Dixmont, Maine. I always seem to find inspiration there...

2010-01-30T17:24:00.008-05:00

Boys will be Boys

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

17" x 33"

(framed dimensions)

$425.00 plus ship/tax

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During our trip to the Grand Canyon last spring, Steve and I took a day trip to the Hoover Dam. We went down to the shore of Lake Mead where we happened upon this group of boys having some water fun together. Ah, youth!

2010-01-22T15:52:00.016-05:00

Conversation Peace

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

26" x 32"

(framed dimensions)

$850.00 plus ship/tax

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This was a great painting to work on. I had taken several photos of these two gentlemen last summer. They were unaware and appeared to be deep in conversation while leaning against a tall granite post. I shot all of the photos from quite some distance, capturing their full body stances. Initially, it was their positioning and body language that interested me. It wasn't until many months later, when I zoomed in on the their faces, that I realized I had captured a little snippet of time in one of the photos when neither was speaking...yet the simple gesture of that one hand, and the direct eye contact between the two seemed to speak volumes. It was then that I also noticed the tip of the flag waving off in the distance in the upper right corner of the photo. That's when it all came together for me, and I knew exactly how I wanted this composition to play out. Once again, the paste paper background seemed to provide just the right amount of energy to the finished painting.

To see the progression of Conversation Peace as it was being painted, click here.

2010-01-19T21:42:00.001-05:00

Ice Cold

Acrylic on Arches Cover Paper

16" x 21"

(framed dimensions)

$165.00 plus shipping

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2010-01-07T14:18:00.004-05:00

Puppy Love

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

17" x 15"

(framed dimensions)

$185.00 plus shipping

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2009-12-10T14:07:00.006-05:00

Snowcapped

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

21" x 21"

(framed dimensions)

$265.00 plus shipping

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It was a cold, windy day when I shot the reference photo for this painting in Lake Placid, NY last winter...much like today's weather here in Maine! Brrrrrrrr...

2009-12-09T16:06:00.003-05:00

Companions

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

13" x 13"

(framed dimentions)

Commission

2009-12-02T12:03:00.005-05:00

Off the Beaten Path

Acrylic on Arches Cover Paper

15" x 27"

(framed dimensions)

$250.00 plus shipping

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This is a view from Hall's Hill Road in Alton, NH. It's one of my favorite side roads. I remember traveling it often with my brothers and cousins in my aunt's VW bus. We would often see deer grazing near this blueberry field.

2009-10-15T19:35:00.017-04:00

One Down

Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper

19" x 19"

(framed dimensions)

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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 not visible here.