Irondequoit Creek In Summer

Irondequoit Creek in Summer  -  pastel, 8x10"

This was the second of two paintings done on Aug. 27th.  My easel was set in the same spot for both.  I just looked in different directions.  Economy of time and energy is a good thing.

The creek looked cool and inviting, but I had time restrictions to deal with, so I kept at it until it was time to pack it all up.

As I worked, several groups of people with kids stopped by to look.  I really enjoy talking to people about my work - especially kids.  They are genuinely interested and love the beautiful colors of the pastel sticks.

By the time I had finished the two paintings, I was beat.  I am always amazed at how tired I get at the end of a good day of painting.

Pastel, 8x10"
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It's Cooler in the Shade

It's Cooler in the Shade  -  pastel, 5x7"

Well, it was at first, but as the day wore on in Channing Philbrick Park (formerly Linear Park) in Penfield, it became unbearably hot and muggy.  The good news it that it made the distant trees appear even blue-er.  I love those distant blues. And I love the dappled light that shone through the trees.  That's what caught my eye in the first place.

This was the first of two paintings done there that day, and honestly, I almost gave up on it half way through.  I felt as though I had gotten lost and had to really stop and reassess what was going on in the painting.  Stuck it out though and was able to pull it together.  Definitely more of a challenge than I expected.

Pastel, 5x7"
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Quiet Day on the Marsh

"Quiet Day on the Marsh"  4x6  Sold

I was out walking the other day in an area I had painted before, but this was from a completely different vantage point.  I took a ton of pictures and of course, because I was out exploring, didn't have time to paint on site!  The next day, I painted this based on what I had seen.  Beautiful area.  I'll have to go back.

Irondequoit Creek Waiting for Spring in Ellison Park

The beautiful blue shadows on the sandy bank on the opposite side of Irondequoit Creek from where I stood in Ellison Park caught my eye immediately. Lately the intricate things that I see when I look into water have fascinated me. There is so much going on on the surface, under the surface, the reflections of the sky, the surrounding vegetation, shadows... There's so much to see. Winner of a Merit Award in the Rochester Art Club's Fall 2008 Show.

12"x18", framed size is 18"x24"
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Spring Green

Linnear Park in Penfield is a favorite spot of mine. The spring greens that are so beautiful were just beginning to really show and after a heavy rain a day or two before, the stream was really full and moving quickly. Winner of "Best of Show" award in Suburban Rochester Art Group's Fall Show. SOLD

Stream Shadows in Linnear Park, Penfield

The stream that runs through Linnear Park in Penfield is beautiful at any time of the year, but on this afternoon it was especially nice since the weather was unexpectedly warm for late October. The shadows in the water were a beautiful blue.

6"x9", framed size is 11"x14"
Paintings come matted and framed under glass, ready for hanging.

September Stream

This was painted near the fishing access at Linnear Park in Penfield, in September 2006. The trees were just beginning to show some color. I really had fun capturing the water as it traveled over the rocks.
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