I had a nice morning painting with friends. I think it helps for me to have a time limit (2 hours). That way I don't have time to overwork it. I also like the unfinished look.
I had a nice morning painting with friends. I think it helps for me to have a time limit (2 hours). That way I don't have time to overwork it. I also like the unfinished look.
I can't believe that cold weather is here already. This was our first snow, and came early for Missouri. Not looking forward to a long Winter. I do have plenty of great photo references to work on though and have some great friends to paint with in the studio.
The dog days of summer have finally arrived. Getting pretty dry, crispy, and hot. This photo was taken last month on a fairly cool day. We have more painting outings planned, but depends on the heat whether I'll venture out. I'm still recuperating from a week with family in Florida. I had fun and great memories made, but hope to go back sometime in the Winter months.
April has rung in with a busy art week. I took 3 paintings for the Springfield Plein Air painters show at "The Library Center", in Springfield, MO. I'll include a photo. Then Friday the Lost & Found Grief Center of the Ozarks requested one of my paintings for their "Operazzi" event. Mine and other artwork will be on display and for sale with a portion of proceeds going to SRO Theatre and Grief Center.
Things are looking a little brighter now as we are starting to get our Winter sunsets and as all the grandkids are thinking about their Christmas lists. This was taken from my front porch. I'm kind of dreading the cold of Winter, but am thankful for a nice warm and cozy home, knowing that so many are not so blessed. I haven't felt inspired to paint, but knowing I have a show the 2nd of January will help to kick start me......I hope! Blessings to all my family and followers this Christmas season. Hugs, Susan
Thanks anonymous for your nice comment. It helps to know that someone is actually reading my blog once in a while. Was surprised to see it was from 2011....ha. thanks again, and I'd enjoy any thoughts you have. Susan
Summer is finally here, but I'm still enjoying nice cool days that come and go. We've had some nice visits from family, so I haven't been painting as often. I've been setting up some of my many keepsakes for still life paintings. This is one Cheryl Coen and I painted a few weeks ago. My next one will be a study of "whites". The truth is there are many colors other than white to get the right results. It's hard to see unless you look very close.....
We thought snow in March was late......What about 5 inches the first part of May. That's what we had. Broke all records. Was pretty, but gee, give me a break. Crazy weather..... I've uploaded a couple new paintings, and have been out plein air painting every chance I get. "Spring Waters" was the latest I've finished. You'll notice I'm getting looser with my brush strokes or more impressionistic, in comparison to my older landscapes. I'm much happier with the results. I'm starting a new series of paintings "Simpler Times". This is the first of those. I have a few more details to add before I call it finished.
Spring has sprung, and then we get a big snow storm.......Not too unusual for SW Missouri. The farmers are all needing the moisture, so can't complain too much. I'm happy to say MacCreeds Gallery is now open for the summer, and will be showing 4 of my paintings. MacCreeds is located on Hwy 64, just West of Lebanon, MO, approx. 6 miles. It's a lovely little gallery with beautiful art and many handmade gifts and jewelry. Here is one of the paintings. "Samson the Swan". I got the name wrong when I first uploaded the photo.
I just got back from a nice visit to Arizona with my husband, Bob. It was a record cold spell there, which hit us kind of funny, as we told everyone we'd have to come back to the Mid-West to warm up....lol I didn't have time or room to take all my painting gear, as we flew, but I did get some good reference photos for future paintings. Here's one of Lake Pleasant where we used to spend lots of time.
