Morning Light on Squam Lake

Morning Light on Squam Lake-Original Watercolor

Always before doing a larger more refined painting in the studio, I do several small sketches in pencil, ink, watercolor or a combination of the three.  These little gems help me capture the ever changing light far better than a photograph.  This watercolor sketch was done in the early morning on Squam Lake in Holderness, NH.  The still water and shimmering light is typical of the early morning hours on the lakes in central New Hampshire.

Sunrise from Black Cat

Sunrise from Black Cat - Original Pastel

After a busy summer, I am finally able to get back out and do some plein air painting.  I am fortunate to have a friend who lives on Black Cat Island on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonboro, NH.  I spent the night and was up at the crack of dawn.  The morning was foggy and misty but the sun was trying to peek through. This land formation is rarely visible with this clarity as it blends in to the land masses behind it. On this morning the back land was obscured by the mist and fog and created a glorious back drop for these wonderful little islands. I was able to do a number of small paintings of the different views of Lake Winnipesaukee as the sun rose.

Sunset Stroll

I am very pleased to be represented by the Beth Ellis Cove Gallery in Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, Maine.
The gallery has a large selection of my coastal work.  You may visit their website: www.perkinscoveart.com

Red Pepper

Another 6 x 6 oil on Ampersand Gesso Board.. These small still life paintings have been fun. Yellow and Green Peppers will complete the set!

Pears

I have been working on some still life paintings this past week. Still not warm enough to get outside and paint.  It has been fun doing basic fruits, vegetables and flowers in oil on 6 x 6 panels..  I am working on Ampersand Gesso Board.  Fabulous smooth surface!

Red White and Blue

This floral abstraction was painted on canvas board with a knife.  I love to use the palette knife to keep from getting caught up in to much detail. Cheerful!

Lilacs and Silver

Lilacs and Silver
Original Pastel 16 x 20

I just recently finished this pastel painting of lilacs.  I was asked to paint three floral paintings for a local art show.
It has been a long winter here in the Northeast and it was refreshing to paint the sights and colors of the spring that is so late in coming.  I have not painted flowers in a long time and it was fun and inspiring.  I am currently painting a series of 12 x 12 oils with a lot of color and a floral motif.  This pastel painting was done on Ampersand pastel board which I find I cant live without.  The board has a wonderful smooth surface but with enough grit to handle multiple layers of pastel.   I cant wait for more of this Ampersand board to arrive!