11 x 14 Pastel on paperemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Flower Path
11 x 14 Pastel on paper (framed size 16 x 20)email: mcary1@maine.rr.com
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I did an oil painting of this scene a while ago, and just redid it in pastel for a show I entered. It is from a local flower farm, and a favorite of mine. We had a bonus day here today, low 80's and lots of sun. Just one day like this, so we savor them when they come. Tomorrow, back down in the 60's, these flower gardens are fading, but the colored leaves will take their place!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Summer Blues
8 x 8 Oil on canvas boardemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
I don't think I can ever get tired of these colors. They make me happy, I am always drawn to them. I think I was born in the wrong part of the world, I would like to be around this setting year round.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
High Season
11 x 14 Pastel on Paper (framed size 16 x 20)email: mcary1@maine.rr.com
This is a scene that will be repeated here, maybe a little too much. I get hung up on some views, so I have painted this in different mediums and different sizes lately. So, hopefully you will find it worthy also, and not be too bored with it as is pops up now and again! I guess I can say, it is good practice to try a particular scene more than once, the only thing is, I haven't varied it enough to do some comparisons....
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Hosta
12 x 12 Oil on canvas boardemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
I started this with the idea that it was going to be too much, so with no pressure I persevered.
I am happy with it, it was an interesting piece to do. I think I need to have a session with my son photographing, I feel all my pictures have been bad. He is technically good. I am not happy with my results, and can't even fix them in photoshop. I think I had better luck with my cheap little point and shoot!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Zander
8 x 8 Oil on canvas boardemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
This is Zander, from the local dog rescue, Westbrook Maine Animal Refuge League. %100 of sale will go in their support. I will be doing a monthly painting for them.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Early Evening, Parsons Beach
10 x 10 Oil on canvasemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
sold
I will have to reshoot this photo, I just realized there is a lot of glare. This is painted with limited pallet that I learned about in a Carol Marine workshop, that, by the way, was awesome! Take one if you can!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Kennebunk Beach
10 x 10 Oil on canvasemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
I have returned to this scene more than once, I think many artists have a view and area that for some reason they keep going back to over and over.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
The River House
10 x 10 Oil on canvasemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
I have been painting, just haven't had time for taking photos and posting, same old story! I am also in a Carol Marine workshop this weekend, really enjoying it and learning a lot! She is a great teacher as many of you know!! I am tired!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Southwest Harbor
11 x 14 Oil on canvasemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
I can't believe I finally photographed one recent painting, I have not been keeping up with my documenting. Too many things going on, some framing and delivering and still trying to keep up with summertime! This is from a visit to my son who is happily living and working (as a chef) in part of Mount Desert Island which makes up Acadia National Park, including, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor. Any way you look at it, it is a beautiful and special part of Maine and the country!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Ovals
8 x 8 Oil on masoniteemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
This is one of those paintings I said I would slowly move over from my oil blog to consolidate. An especially good time to do this since I have nothing to post, or I should say no photos of recent paintings to post. Summer is waning and we are all busy trying to fill each moment and it seems people are descending from all over for visits. We love it!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Garden View to Richmond Island
11 x 14 Pastel on paperemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
I just finished a wet paint auction I co-chaired this past weekend and there were over 300 people there. It was a huge success, with wonderful weather and motivated buyers, I even met my first fellow blogger in person. This was a view from the estate where the event was held. I photographed it and painted at home. I was asked to hang some paintings in a space at a local college, so exhausted but willingly I prepared some things in 2 days and this was one. Unfortunately, I had to frame everything quickly, and was trying to take photos at nite, so they are not the best quality or depiction of the work. I thought I better use them since I am low on material. I was satisfied with the pieces, these photos will have to do!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Off Vinalhaven
11 x14 Oil on canvas boardemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
This is too fussy for me, not quite loose enough, but it was too late once I realized it. They are good lessons to learn, we learn from the good and the bad (more from the bad, I think!)
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Turbat's Creek 2
11 x 14 Oil on canvas boardemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
This is a plein air I did this week, and was moderately happy with the result, considering it has been a while. It was a gloriously warm and sunny day in Cape Porpoise, part of Kennebunkport, and it was great to just be out with the island view, boats, and few people exploring. I had a bad time with this photo though, and have to retake it again. Off for a couple days relaxing before a big wet paint auction I am part of!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Summer Blooms
11 x 14 Oil on canvas boardemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
A magical time of year! I love strolling gardens, fills all the senses!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Revision
11 x 14 Oil on canvasemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
The first painting I did 0f this bouquet, (see below) was driving me crazy. It was really not supposed to be so tight and fussy, and I was compelled to do it over in a looser, more painterly way. So here are the comparisons, I hope the difference shows!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Bouquet 2
11 x 14 Oil on masoniteemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
I think I will rework this shadow, I don't love the color. I like certain parts of this, but I meant to have it much looser, you know how that goes! All a learning process, I guess.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Bunch of Buoys
6 x 6 Oil on masoniteemail: mcary1@maine.rr.com
I am going to slowly move a few of my oils from my now stagnant oil blog. Some may have seen them, but I think most were not viewed. Maybe I will post a new and old together to get them posted if they haven't sold, that way they won't fade into oblivion!
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