Sunflower Smile

Sunflowers!  One of my favorites to paint and have in the house in a bouquet.  I just think they have SO much personality with their big faces and tilting heads.  This watercolor was painted on 140# Arches watercolor paper and measures 7 7/8" wide by 9 3/4" high.  It was recently juried into the Connecticut Watercolor Society Show at the Silpe Gallery at the University of Hartford School of Art.  Hope you enjoy this painting...

Hurd House

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This painting shows a portion of a beautiful historic house in Pennsylvania called the Hurd House.  I loved the play of the orange tiger lilies against the strong blue sky reflection in the window.  So many of these homes have the interesting textures of stone and stucco, a favorite of mine.  Tiger lilies are in blooming now in our area and always make a spectacular show of color. 
This painting is done on Arches 300# watercolor paper.

Maine - Quiet Bay

This was a lovely little bay area in Maine--I honestly can't remember the town--but it was within an hour's drive of Portland.  If anyone recognizes it, please let me know!  The pastel painting itself is 11" x 5.25", but is framed in a slightly distressed dark brown 2" frame, making it 15" x 9" approximately.  I have used a special "water white" glass which shows color accurately and reduces the reflection.

The photo inspiration for this painting was taken on a weekend trip to Maine to visit our daughter and she loves to take us to beautiful spots to enjoy the scenic views of the water and Maine landscape.  This was late afternoon and the long shadows coming from the west indicate the soon-to-be setting sun.  Hope you enjoy this piece and it takes you on a little vacation of your own.  ..and Happy July 4th!

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Late Afternoon - Truro Light

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A trip to Cape Cod isn't complete without re-visiting at least one lighthouse.  This is the Truro Light, shown in late afternoon, with the sun low in the sky and sending raking shadows across the land.  The whole back of the lighthouse is in shadow, but I loved the bright white on the cylindrical form of the light.  
This painting recently won an Honorable Mention and was sold at the same show!  It was a nice weekend!

This is a watercolor painting, approximately 10 x 14, done on Arches watercolor paper.   

Marsh Maze

Marsh Maze
Velvet grasses stretch
amid a maze of waterways.
A peaceful stillness

I think marshes have a velvety beauty and I love to see the many pathways the water will take and the beautiful design that nature provides.  I hope you enjoy this peaceful scene done on 140# Arches watercolor paper.  It's one of my haiku paintings and measures 3 5.8 x 9 5.8".

Morning Light II

Morning Light
Birds stirring pre-dawn
to welcome the morning light
Joy greets the new day

Another little haiku painting representing the beginning of the day--lots of color in the sky and the sun's warmth beginning to illuminate the landscape.  This piece, 3.75 x 9.5" is done on 140# Arches watercolor paper.  I've matted it with a v-groove mat to 10 x 16".  Nature certainly is awesome and inspiring!

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"Evening"

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I love to do these small, moody paintings and I often write a haiku for them.  So here goes....

On the river bank
A quiet place to still your mind
And let your heart sing.

This watercolor, 3.5" x 9.375" was done on Arches 140# paper and will come matted in a 3" mat with a v-groove in 3/4" from the window opening.  This is not a specific place, but a product of imagination and experimentation--seems like a good thing to do from time to time!  Enjoy.

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