These two favorite paintings will be in the Burchfield Nature Center 'Local Voices in Art' exhibit. July 12-August 23, reception July 19.
Plein Air and Wine 16x12 oil
To the Left of the Lagoon 9x12 oil
Discover how paintings with oils or pastel are created outdoors-both landscapes and botanical observations. These Plein Air paintings are completed in one setting in the tradition of 19th C Impressionists.
Delicate leaves and flowers attract our deer so I haven't had a nice Bleeding Hearts bush for decades. I started this painting when I had these flowers to view. It was unfinished for years but completed it this recently. Winter and bad weather are the best times to pull out older work.
Heartstrings, oil on board 11x14
Rained out on Saturday, Sunday was a brilliant fresh air day for painting among cherry blossoms and the crowds who gathered to celebrate the trees. So beautiful that several of us returned on Monday.
Across the Lake at the History Museum 9x12 oil.
Cherry Blossoms and Spent Buds 11x14oil
Rock Island at the Blossom Festival 5x7 oil
These 3 florals were selected for display at a new event, a free open house in the evening for the community. A great way for people to visit the Botanical Gardens without paying admission. There was a great exhibition in Arcangel Gallery to complement the artwork displayed in some of the greenhouses.