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Apr 8, 2023

Artista Vista at Stormwater Studios

Resident Artists put up their annual Spring show

Art Day (April 15 / 10-3) is sponsored by the Vista Guild and Stormwater Studios each year.

Here is the calendar of events for Stormwater Studios.

Gold Leaf with green undertones support the delicate asparagus as the spring up out of the ground.
“Spring Up,” Oil on Metal Leaf, 12×12

“Spring Up” will debut in this show. But, you get to see it here first. I have not been able to perfect getting good photos of my paintings on metal leaf surfaces. It will be worth a look if you get to the show. It is interactive to its surroundings.

Helios, (Greek: “Sun”) in Greek religion, the sun god, sometimes called a Titan. He drove a chariot daily from east to west across the sky and sailed around the northerly stream of Ocean each night in a huge cup.
“Helios,” oil on canvas, 48×24,

“Helios,” 48×24, will also be there. I started this painting last November. Pulled it off the wall for a final turn at the easel. I used my new Japanese painting knives to hit the light under the clouds. Fun, fun, fun.

BACK ON THE EASEL – Neal Portrait – Little John and his Kingly Court.

The beginning drawing for a pastel painting of the Neals.
Four Generations
I've organized my pastels and I'm ready.
I’ve organized my pastels into color families, and I’m ready.

Look at those beautiful leather pinch bowls; LOVE them.

Handcrafted by Robert McNinch!!

Hey Honey, drop your website and Melrose info below.

COLOR PREP FOR NEW LANDSCAPE COMMISSION

Looking to find just the right blues for a new landscape painting. LOVE to play in blues.

Rich colored paint on a palette.

GROUP SHOW, FAMILY PORTRAITS, NEW LANDSCAPE COMMISSION. LOVING LIFE AS AN ARTIST.

Thank you for your interest in my work.

I’ll be painting….

Michel

"Helios, (Greek: “Sun”) in Greek religion, the sun god, sometimes called a Titan. He drove a chariot daily from east to west across the sky and sailed around the northerly stream of Ocean each night in a huge cup." Google

“Helios, (Greek: “Sun”) in Greek religion, the sun god.
He drove a chariot daily from east to west across the sky and sailed around the northerly stream of Ocean each night in a huge cup.” Google

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14 Comments

  1. Michel McNinch on April 9, 2023 at 2:03 am

    Please share this on your social media. It is the very best thing you could do to help me. I don’t have social media to use. Relaunch after the hack is slow in progress. Goal for the summer months.



  2. Roxanne on April 9, 2023 at 9:53 am

    A new beginning! Beautiful life in all its forms…



    • Michel McNinch on April 9, 2023 at 7:45 pm

      Life is good!



  3. Robert McNinch on April 9, 2023 at 3:58 pm

    I loved watching the asparagus grow on your easel!



  4. Michel McNinch on April 9, 2023 at 7:45 pm

    Thanks honey. I love those pinch bowls. Classy.



  5. Alice on April 9, 2023 at 9:54 pm

    Love the asparagus!



    • Michel McNinch on April 10, 2023 at 5:57 pm

      Hey Alice. I was so inspired by their shape. I was working on a 12×12 cradled panel, and place them to get a gauge. These are life-sized! They were beautiful. So is the person who grew them btw! ; ).



    • Michel McNinch on July 16, 2023 at 11:49 am

      thanks



  6. Robert McNinch on April 10, 2023 at 6:09 am

    Here is a link to my website and Facebook page if you would like more info on my Pinch Bowls. https://www.robertmcninch.com (https://www.facebook.com/mcninchleatherworks/)(https://www.facebook.com/groups/191577282229190) I will be located at 1304 Shirley Street on this Sunday the 16th. Please stop by and say Hi.



    • Michel McNinch on July 23, 2023 at 10:16 am

      Good stuff!



  7. Christina Laffey on April 10, 2023 at 6:56 pm

    I got to see the asparagus in real life and the painting in progress!! Oh AND Robert’s pinch bowls are fantastic, all sizes! Laffey loves his Philly one!! 🥰 So proud of my family !! Tina

    Oh and my friend Susan’s family portraits are looking amazing too!!



    • McNinch Michel on April 11, 2023 at 4:19 pm

      Thank yo so much. I appreciate you always cheering us on!



  8. Susan Burns on April 11, 2023 at 7:27 pm

    The asparagus looks like I could pick it up from the canvas and have a snack! Your work is such an inspiration!

    I’m loving Robert’s leather goods too!



    • Michel McNinch on April 15, 2023 at 10:42 pm

      Thank you. They really had him hopping today! Proud to be on the other side of the coin.



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