Field of Wildflowers

Field of Wildflowers     5"x 7"  pastel  SOLD

I spotted this amazing field of wildflowers while out and about one day.  Even on that over-cast day, the intensity of the color and the size of it made it appear to glow.  I stopped and took a bunch of photos since I was short on time, took them home and painted this later in the day.  I also took some time to look them up the flower on the computer to see what it was.  It's wild mustard.  Now, I have seen this stuff growing around here before, but not in such a large area.  It really was spectacular.
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Summer Cornfield

Summer Cornfield   4"x 6"  SOLD

Today I had the opportunity to paint on the property of my friend Karlene.  When we got there, she gave us the grand tour - complete with all kinds of lovely scenes, making it hard to choose just one!  After a delicious lunch of BLTs, salad and cheesecake with fresh berries, we headed to the location where we had left our gear, set up and painted.  There is nothing nicer than talking and sharing the joy we have in the natural world with other artists.  It was a great way to spend a beautiful day!  SOLD

4"x 6"   pastel

Walk to the Beach

Walk to the Beach    4"x 6" pastel  AVAILABLE

We have had some wonderful weather, which  is really great since I am on my vacation!  I have been taking every opportunity to get out there and to paint outside since I know how long winter can be around here.

Yesterday the weather was a bit iffy with rain predicted for the afternoon.  I got a late start - around noon, but headed to the Irondequoit Bay outlet looking for a spot to set up.  This little path to the beach caught my eye.  Luckily, I was able to work right along.

It didn't take long to see that a change in the weather was coming - very quickly.   The wind picked up and the temperature dropped 10 degrees. I managed to get it done and take a few photos before the rain began.

Hundred Acre Pond

"Hundred Acre Pond" - 4"x 6"  pastel  SOLD

When I was a little kid, my mom and dad would often take us to Mendon Ponds Park for a picnic and to swim at the beach located on one of the ponds.  I drove out there to look for a nice beach scene to paint and to reminisce a bit.  Well, guess what!?  No beach!  I could see where there had been one at one time, but grass had pretty much taken it over.  Probably the victim of county budget cuts or some other stupid thing that makes cool stuff go away.  I was disappointed, but I still have the memories.

This little painting was done on the other side of the pond from where the beach area was.  It really was a perfect day for painting.  I sat at a picnic table in the shade and enjoyed the light breeze that came from the west.  I pretty much had the place to myself.  I don't know what that purple flower was in the foreground, but I really liked it.

Day at the Beach

Day at the Beach I - 4"x 6"  pastel  SOLD

I am fortunate to live only a few miles away from Lake Ontario.  The lake is very important to anyone who lives around here.  It's really a beautiful place, even though pollution has been an issue here for as long as I can remember.  It's still very lovely, especially on a hot summer day.

Day at the Beach II - 4"x 6" pastel  SOLD

Today I grabbed my gear and a blanket, sat down in the shade on the beach looking toward the west at Durand Eastman Park and painted "Day at the Beach I", then turned toward the the east and painted "Day at the Beach II".  I even put people in them.  (Most of my paintings look post apocalyptical)Didn't have to fight with my easel either.  It was a very enjoyable afternoon.

Both paintings are pretty small - 4"x 6" actually, and they look like old fashioned postcards to me.  I really like the fact that they fit right into a little ready-made frame.
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Distant Blue

Distant Blue 5"x 7"  SOLD

Beautiful weekend - cool and sunny! Wanted to paint. Couldn't get out to paint.  Needed to paint! Still couldn't get out!  Getting down to the end of the weekend - got out finally!  Managed to get a keeper done (along with a "Not your best work, Colette." painting).  I will work a bit more on the second one, but this one looks good enough to post.  It's a little one, but will fit right into a standard-size frame.  I like that!
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5" x 7"