Old Friends and New Ideas
Old Friends and New Ideas. It is time to dust off some old friends and get them moving again! Pastels were my medium of choice for many years. I missed them! Pastels are almost pure pigment. Scraped across a beautiful piece of cotton paper, they can leave strong, beautiful marks. They can also be as soft and delicate as a butterfly’s wing.
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Camille Pissarro is an inspiration
Camille Pissarro is an inspiration. A French Impressionist who helped change painting forever. Camille Pissarro and Claude Monet organized the first Impressionist Exhibition (A complete history of the 8 Impressionist Exhibits). Pissarro was the only artist to be in all eight. In his work you can see change of seasons, change of atmosphere, and his life long love affair with how light affects color.
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A Few More from the Road
Trees to and from Stockbridge were so very beautiful. I painted two when I got home. Finished just this morning. Ironic that today is very much overcast and wet like it was there, just considerably warmer. I am grateful! This will be the final chapter in this trip to the Berkshires, but am planning another trip in the fall.
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Old Growth Trees in Winter
Surrounded by the winter landscape, I was drawn to the old growth trees. Looking at them without their leaves gives insight into their shape, color, and texture. Evidence of good times and bad as they continue to grow.
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The Berkshire Theatre Group
My first time in New England was a hit! Visiting treasured family, monumental theaters, and a new landscape for me to explore. I am completely inspired.
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Paintings from the Road
Don’t you love a road trip? Everything was new to us; absolutely exciting. Connecting with a new landscape on the road. I carry a mobile studio and paint every chance I get – when I am not knitting socks.
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Happy New Year!
Hope this note finds you celebrating the new year ahead! Thank you so very much for your support in 2022.
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Season’s Greetings!
Hope you and your loved ones are sharing joy and laughter this season. I look forward to sharing stories when I see you again.
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Just What You Always Wanted
A while back I painted a series of gifts. As the series progressed, the gifts became symbolic to me. I chose one of the paintings from the series to keep for myself. This painting, “Just What You Always Wanted,” is symbolic of my life as an artist.
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Coming to an End
Endings are nothing more than beginnings out of focus. I look forward to every December for lots of reasons. One of the most important things to do in December is take a look back. Then, decide where to go in the year to come. Do you do something similar? I just love to have a fresh new year to think about and plan for.
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Christmas Cats
With Christmas on my mind, I am enjoying painting these two little cats for an upcoming gift. Animals lend themselves to all type of colors, shapes, and attitudes! : ) Hoping your holiday planning is fun this year.
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A New Puzzle for You
A New Puzzle for You. Hope you are enjoying a little down time.
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