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Today's Friday class subject, Blackcap Chicadee. I drew it with raw sienna on a liner as an example vs pencil. My brush could have been smaller I suppose. Everyone completed the project nicely. #watercolorpainting #birds #sparrows #blackcappedchickadee
This is my demo from my Friday morning class. A change from landscape, but many of the edge applications are similar. The group enjoyed the relaxing time. Next week, another little piece perhaps more challenging. I cropped the sheet for display here. Originally 7.5 x 11 #rooster #watercolorpainting #farmlife #foul
I opened the door this morning to find a box on the porch. The return address didn't ring a bell. Who could this be? I didn't order anything. I think..so, this was in that box. During our stop at Cedar Key RV Park last March, I met Stephen and his wife. He showed me some pictures of his creations. I thought, hey, maybe I can hire him to.make a mug. I found an image and mailed it to him. I had all but forgotten about this.Wow, what a great piece. It means so much more having met him during our travels. We meet many great people on our trips. This will go with me to FL. So many times others are recipients of our work. It's so nice to have it come back the other way. Thank you Stephen. If you might like a mug, his card is here. #artist #pottery #mugs #pleinair #painter
The Breakwater Gallery in Cape Vincent held a reception last night from 6-8 to kick off the Music on Broadway. Our group held the event as a Friday opening. Several visitors stopped in for art chat, refreshments and to browse the gallery. I did this Pilot Boat demo during the evening. There are a few things to do still. I will repost the final later on. 11 x 14 WC on panel. #maritime #pilotboat #ships #watercolorpainting #capevincentny #breakwatergallery #stlawrenceseawayshipwathchers #maritimepilot
Booth 46 and 47, 1000 Islands Art and Antiques Show, August 13-14. Original paintings and prints. I will be painting over the weekend. #tiartscenter #artandantiques #claytonny
Plein Air with members of the TIPAP on Wednesday at Celebration Park, Clayton. Nice view with wooden boats coming and going. The Miss 1000 Islands made several trips out of the ABM. I added her to this piece hear the end. Watercolor on panel, 11 x 14. I will add final touches tomorrow at the 1000 Islands Art and Antiques Show, Cerow Arena. Booth 46-47. #watercolorpainting #maritime #pleinairpainting #claytonny #antiqueboats #stlawrenceseaway #thousandislands