Clucky Lucky

I have taken a break from blogging, mainly because I got a new computer (Mac) and have spent many hours (days actually) trying to learn how to do some basic things - like adding a photo to my blog! But in the meantime I have been painting regularly. I found out I love doing chickens, so here is another one. It won't be the last. I have many roosters I want to paint too.

Cote d'Azur maison

My sister has a home near Fayence in the South of France. When we were visiting there in September I was dying to do some plein air painting. The light and colors were unbelievable. But, malhereusement, I did not have my painting gear with me on this trip. So this was done from a photograph I took.

Springtime in Burgundy

When we were in Burgundy a year ago last spring, we drove along the Canal du Nord one morning. The colors were those of new growth and blooms. Everything was fresh and dewy. The sun was trying to break through the drizzle. France is such a beautiful country!

Dancing Cacti

I have been attempting to paint cactus and so far, this is the only one that I would want anyone to see. I certainly have plenty of material around me! But I will keep trying because I have seen so many wonderful cactus paintings. I especially like Mark Haworth's and Kathryn Stats' renditions of cactus.

A Chicken

How is that for a catchy title? I just couldn't come up with anything else. It is my first attempt at painting a chicken but it won't be my last because it was so much fun to paint. I didn't mean to cut the feet off, but it just happened and I hope you will pretend not to notice.

Brandywine Barn

I was recently in Bucks County Pennsylvania, "Wyeth Country," and found this barn really close to where Andrew Wyeth had his studio. It is a beautiful area and there are many "pictures" ready to be painted. I will post another one soon that I am about to put the finishing touches on.

Looking North

Another view on our property. I did take a little liberty with the hills. It is actually a bit flatter, but I wanted the dynamic of a hill. After all it is the Hill Country. This was painted a month or so ago when it was greener. I only wish it looked like that now. I plan to paint it again using the browns and ochres that I actually see right now.