A Lovely Luna Moth
An old high school friend sent me a specimen of a beautiful luna moth that had landed for the last time outside her door. What a lovely gift! I have enjoyed painting it on this beautiful copper surface.
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More Paintings from the Coast
Two of my favorite places to paint are represented this week. Come and see. Both of this week’s paintings speak to me of quiet, calm beauty. How about you? Do they give you pause?
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Finding a Happy Ending
With my trip to the coast postponed, I needed to find a happy ending. I decided to work on some paintings that were started in the field but not quite finished. Sometimes they need a little, sometimes they need a lot. So, I look for a happy ending to the paintings.
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So….this happened.
The Jasper Project is our local arts advocate. Cindi Boiter and her team have created a trusted source of support for the arts here in our community. I am so proud that they included me with this very kind article. I hope you will enjoy it. I’m blushing.
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Back to the Lowcountry
Heading back to the Lowcountry. Never want to stay away too long. Time to get back home. I will be painting the southeastern coast for the next few weeks. Here is a little one. It is only 4×6 inches, but it holds a view of so much more.
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That’s How I Roll…
Something exciting happened this week. The Vista Guild wrapped their van in my art! I can’t wait to see it rolling around the Vista area!
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Meet Ruby – Eastern Screech Owl
Ruby is an Eastern Screech Owl who is an ambassador for Carolina Wildlife Center.
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Live Animals Inspire at Stormwater Studios.
I had the pleasure of meeting some local live animals when Carolina Wildlife Center spoke at Stormwater Studios. An opportunity to see them up close was truly inspiring. So many oooohs and ahhhhhs as each guest made the stage.
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Floating in the Blue
The blue sky paintings are coming along nicely. So very close to finished. They just need the tiny touches that finish a painting, but couldn’t bring my self to rush it. They need to dry. This is an advantage and disadvantage of painting in oils. These are images from my recent trip to Savannah, GA and Fort Pulaski National Monument.
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A Lovely Lowcountry Visit
A quick trip to the Lowcountry had me dining in an old time seafood restaurant with treasured collectors, delivering a special painting to royalty, and feeling the love on the ocean. All very important to an active painting practice! Lucky me.
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Tangled up in Blue
My trip to Savannah has inspired three new paintings of beautiful blue skies. They are not quite ready to share, but here is a peek at what’s happening in the studio.
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Lowcountry Lamentation
My first painting from a recent trip to Savannah is a moody one. The storm had just raged through and a few clouds were lagging behind. The ground was wet, and the fresh water smell on the salt marsh was distinct. The sun was still hiding behind the lingering clouds. “Lowcountry Lamentation, oil on canvas, 16×24, Michel McNinch
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