Michel McNinch Oil Painting Instruction South Carolina Archives

Plein Air Painting – Rainy River Mondays I and II

By Michel McNinch | December 15, 2017 |

Nothing feels better to me than being set up outside to paint a beautiful landscape. Even on rainy days. – Maybe especially on rainy days. Rainy River Monday I, oil, 8×10click to enlarge Rainy River MondayII, oil, 8×10click to enlarge If you would like to join me Plein Air painting, check out this link: ComeOutAndPaint.comThank…

Come get Inspired with Me! Santee State Park Workshop!

By Michel McNinch | January 12, 2017 |

Click to Enlarge images Captain Rick, Fish Eagle Tours The End. : )

Duff Green Mansion

By Michel McNinch | October 17, 2016 |

Robert and I had a lovely stay over the summer at the Duff Green Mansion in Vicksburg, MS. We highly recommend it. Very relaxing. Here is my painting of the mansion and a few other photos. Duff Green Mansion, oil, 16×20(Click to Enlarge)

Plein Air Study from Mt. Pleasant SC

By Michel McNinch | November 7, 2015 |

Plein Air Study, oil, 4×6Click Image to Enlarge Thank you for checking out my art. I have had a lot of fun recently painting from life (not a photo). It provides an urgency because of time constraints. So, every brushstroke matters. Vibrant and lively brushstrokes ensue – sometimes! I love this one. Click to Bid …

Mini Marshes on the Way

By Michel McNinch | October 15, 2015 |

Mini Marsh, 4×4, oil on canvas click to enlarge Click to View Auction

Not a Cloud in the Sky

By Michel McNinch | September 3, 2015 |

Next up in the Daily Paintworks Gallery: “Not a Cloud in the Sky,” oil, 5×7 Click to View Auction

Karen Appleton Workshop in Atlanta

By Michel McNinch | December 2, 2013 |

Lucky me! I went to the Karen Appleton workshop in Atlanta a while back and have been behind the easel every since. She is very inspiring. Here’s some photos of the journey! CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE First stop – The High Museum in Atlanta to see this wonderful exhibit. Following Karen Appleton’s Blog inspired me…

Tapp’s Arts Center Does it Again!

By Michel McNinch | October 23, 2012 |

I am thrilled with Tapp’s Arts Center (Columbia, SC) and their wonderful staff for they way they display my work. Have you been down Blanding Street lately? Take a look at the new display of the Goddesses, including one above the stairwell inside as well. Many thanks.