Screen Porch Flowers

"Screen Porch Flowers"

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board

Flowers are not my thing, but here is my feeble attempt at a vase of flowers on a screen porch. I love other artists' floral paintings but for some reason I find it hard to loosen up when painting them...and for me, I look for action. Not much action here. Perhaps if they were in a field with the wind blowing :-)

Early Morning, Monhegan

"Early Morning, Monhegan"

8 x 8. Oil on Archival Board 

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During an early morning walk I passed this scene. The great thing about returning to Monhegan Island is that things don't change. It's as though everything is in a time warp. The gardens might grow or dwindle, but the structures are always there to greet you.

Perfect Setting

"Perfect Setting"

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board

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I've painted this Boothbay Harbor house before, and I must say it's one of my favorite scenes because it combines the shade of the trees and those wonderful spots of sunlight. I might go back into it and work on the house a little more, but this painting is more about the foreground than the house. I enjoyed that abstract quality. A fun new painting of an old subject.

The "Elvis Got It Wrong" Photo Contest

"The Elvis Got It Wrong" Photo Contest"

On September 22nd, from 2 to 4:00, the Franklin County Public Library's "Hound Dogs: A Howlin' Celebration" will showcase the hound dog heritage that has run through Virginia culture. There will be guest speakers and lots more going on, plus the winner of the top hound dog photo contest will be chosen. I will be lucky enough to get to paint the top dog! Come check it out. It will be a fun event.