Goldenrod and Loosestrife

 Got an early start one day in September.  The morning had started out clear, but clouds gradually made their way in.  Actually, I had spied this scene a year or so ago and had planned to paint it, as the beautiful colors were hard to resist.  However the morning I was planning to go there, a friend contacted me to say the town had mowed all of the beautiful flowers down!  Argh!  Nevertheless, I remembered the scene and timed things just right this year.  Got a keeper out of it!

9"x12" currently unmatted and unframed

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/112633995/original-pastel-landscape-painting    

Fields of Green

 Sometimes I just can't get out to paint due to a lack of time.  So this time instead of just ruminating about it, I looked over a bunch of photos I'd taking during my daily travels to find some inspiration.  I did this little one based on several of those photos.  You can see the unfinished edges on this one.  Ordinarily, these are covered by the mat.  Just something a bit different.  SOLD

5"x7" currently unframed and unmatted

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/112550073/original-pastel-landscape-painting

September Stroll

A beautiful day in September with soft sunlight, and the colors of the foliage just starting to show change.  I was standing in a low spot looking up the grassy hill at the distant trees.  Nothing super exciting, just relaxing and calm.

6"x9" currently unframed.  SOLD

Artist Row

It's that time of year again, time for Artist Row at the Public Market here in Rochester!  I haven't participated recently as family obligations have taken a priority, but this year I will be sharing booth space with several other artists from the Suburban Rochester Art Group.  I will have my pastels hung there.  I hope you'll come down to the market and see us this Sunday, Sept. 16th.

Fall Colors

 This pastel painting was done in Mendon Ponds Park on an unusually warm day in late October.  The sunshine through the atmosphere made the distant hills a beautiful blue color and gave a warm cast to everything.  It softened the edges on the hazy shadows that crossed the path where I stood.  I occasionally had horse-back riders pass by me, as this is one of several riding trails through the park.  

unframed size - 6"x9"

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107667895/original-pastel-landscape-painting-fall

Painting Show

Now through the end of August, you can see 27 of my paintings at the Parma Town Library in the Village of Hilton, NY.  

Included are original pastels in a variety of sizes done over the last few years, as well as several oils and this lone watercolor, entitled "Juliette's Daffodil".

The library is located at 7 West Ave. in the village of Hilton, New York, 14468, phone (585)392-8350.  The show is open to the public and the last day to view them there is August 31st.  The library's hours are Mon. 10:00-9:00, Tues. 10:00-9:00, Wed. 10:00-9:00, Thurs. 10:00-9:00, Fri. 10:00-6:00, Sat. 10:00-4:00, closed Sunday.

The response from those who have seen the show have been extremely positive and I am very grateful for everyone's comments.  I hope that if you are in the area, you will stop in to see the show!

By the way, you can find more info and even "like" the event on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/events/449557241732093/

Karen's Koi Pond

This pastel was done last fall at the home of my friend and fellow artist, Karen Arieno.  She and her husband have this picturesque pond behind their house which is now the home of several koi fish.  Karen pointed them out to me swimming past as I was finishing up.  

The painting itself took longer than I expected that day and I wasn't really satisfied with it when I got home.  It sat untouched for several months until I felt ready to tackle it.  All of those reflections were very intimidating and some corrections had to be make.  It was definitely one of the more challenging paintings I have done. 

Completed size is 12"x18"

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107296372/landscape-painting-autumn-reflections-in

SCAM!

I was recently emailed by a woman who said she was interested in purchasing two of my paintings. Now, having people contact me by email about a painting is nothing new, but something about this email sounded fishy. I did a little research online and sure enough, it is a complete SCAM. It just proves that you have to be careful all the time! The content of the email follows:

Joy Howard davidhowardd08@gmail.com
Apr 16 (4 days ago)

Hi,

Hope this message finds you well. I saw these creatives works on your
website and i will like you to get back with more details if they are
still available for purchase.

Purple Loosestrife and Summer (demo)

I will appreciate an urgent reply.

Best Regards,
Joy Howard.

A second email looked like this:

Joy Howard
10:41 AM (8 hours ago)

Hi Colette ,

Thanks so much for your response to my query about those creative
works. I will like to proceed with the purchase of both pieces (
framed and ready to hang ) . I will also like photo of Summer so i can
know how best to proceed. I will also like to know what inspire you
to make the pieces.

I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,
Joy

Since a lot of the people who read my blogs are artists, I want you to be aware so that you can protect yourselves!