The Green Green Grass of Home

Mar 27, 2022

There has been a large painting on my easel, and it has been a joy to paint. Thought you might like to see the process of creating “The Green Green Grass of Home.” It is a familiar subject for me – Station 26 in the back (or the boat ramp) on Sullivan’s Island. This spot is where I am most connected to the earth. From my infancy this spot has provided shrimp, crab, swimming, boating, gathering, and love of nature. Do you have a spot where you are connected to the earth?

"The Green Green Grass of Home," oil on canvas, 24x48, Michel McNinch
First Step – a well prepared surface.
"The Green Green Grass of Home," oil on canvas, 24x48, Michel McNinch
Charcoal Sketch – This is the bones of the painting.
"The Green Green Grass of Home," oil on canvas, 24x48, Michel McNinch
Choosing and keeping a consistent palette of colors.
"The Green Green Grass of Home," oil on canvas, 24x48, Michel McNinch
Painting in the sketch
"The Green Green Grass of Home," oil on canvas, 24x48, Michel McNinch
Block in the colors
"The Green Green Grass of Home," oil on canvas, 24x48, Michel McNinch
Paint in the details
"The Green Green Grass of Home," oil on canvas, 24x48, Michel McNinch
Choose a Frame and get it ready for the Exhibition”

“The Green Green Grass of Home” oil on canvas, 24×48, will be on display at Stormwater Studios for the annual Spring show. Hope you can come see it. If you are out of town, the full image will be posted after opening night.

Click the image for more information on the show.

Rites of Spring: Endurance  

An Art Exhibition shining light on the resilience and fortitude found  within the human spirit. 

April 12 – 24. Stormwater Studios’ 10 resident artists present their  annual spring exhibition. 

Friday April 22.  Reception  + Open Studios 5pm – 8pm. Meet the artists, ask questions and celebrate their  work during the 30th Vista Guild’s Annual Art Crawl.

Saturday, April 23. Art Day. Experience the arts: Artist  demonstrations. Try your hand at gestural sketching, inspired by  dancers moving slowly through space. Learn the art of creating  a mandala and much more. Enliven your Saturday with art,  music, food & beverage trucks along with other other family  friendly activities . 10am – 3pm 

All events held at Stormwater Studios. 

Let me know where you are connected to the earth,

Michel McNinch

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11 Comments

  1. Pamela Yeske on March 27, 2022 at 11:07 am

    Just beautiful!!!



    • Michel McNInch on March 28, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      Thank you, Pam. Your continued support inspires me to paint!



  2. Barbara Thompson on March 27, 2022 at 12:44 pm

    Love the way you walked us through it!!! P.S. Love the painting too!!!



    • McNinch Michel on March 28, 2022 at 5:21 pm

      Thank you, Barbara. The painting was a labor of love for place. I understand why Monet painted so many haystacks.



  3. Roxanne Poole on March 27, 2022 at 2:57 pm

    Can feel the freshness of the breeze and the peacefulness in the moment.



    • McNinch Michel on March 28, 2022 at 5:22 pm

      Michel



  4. Carolyn c kibler on March 27, 2022 at 8:34 pm

    Really liked seeing your progression of the painting. That helps me in my amateur attempts at painting. Love your paintings.



  5. McNinch Michel on March 28, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    Thank you. I can remember being inspired by your paintings too. When we had circle at your house, we got to see them in your living room. : ) Good to inspire each other.



  6. Jeannie Irvin on March 28, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    I LOVE💗💗💗💗💗💗💗this painting Michel!!!!! You and I have the same SPOT💗🏝😍It’s BEAUTIFUL!!!🖼💕



  7. Pam on March 30, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    Love your process!❤️❤️❤️



    • Michel McNinch on March 31, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      Thank you so much. I appreciate your comment.



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