Monday, July 1, 2019

June 2019 Challenge: "Maine"


"Easternmost, West Quoddy"  6x6 gouache by Jeanne MacFarland
I'm still trying to get a handle on gouache and this scene from the easternmost point of the United States was a perfect inspiration.


"New Harbor Kitchen" 9x12, Acrylic by Kelley MacDonald
This is the kitchen from the farmhouse I spend a week in every June in Maine.  Homey and comfy.

"Lupine" 10x10 oil on birch panel by

Sunrise, Sunset
9" x 12"Oil on Panel
Pamela Copeman
The vivid colors of sunsets seem so exaggerated some nights
But they really aren't ~ nature is the most perfect painter.
"Day Moon Over Manana" 10"x30" Acrylic by Paula Villanova

House and Boat on Gott's Island, Maine
12"x 24" acrylic on canvas


Every year I receive a glorious sunrise from my 3rd floor bedroom on my yearly trip to Maine.
10"X10" Maine Sunrise, oil by Margaret Farrell Bruno


My second painting of a very rare event, witnessed on an early morning paddle on Watchic Pond; 
A group of seven visiting loons, only 2 pairs usually reside there...
“A Rare Meeting”  9” x  12”   Acrylic by Victoria Chesley Brega
"Lunch Date" oil 12 x 16 by Jody Regan.  The crisp air of the Maine Coast provides a compelling background for a spring lunch.



 


MONHEGAN 12x8 Page Pearson Railsback
I grew up with my grandmother's Art collection of Monhegan island painters from the 30's all over our house walls. The first time I went to Monhegan..I was floored to recognize so many places from growing up with the Art work. Very special place..I try to touch base annually







December 2024 Challenge. "Mixed Media"

  "Water Lily Wonder" 6x6 mixed Media by Kelley Carey MacDonald.  This month the topic was 'mixed media' - which is always...