Lavender Flowers and Bench

6" x 4" original watercolor
SOLD

The inspiration for this painting came from Stockbridge,
MA. I was walking on Main Street and tucked between
two houses was this beautiful gardens. I do not often
get to use purple in my paintings! All the other usual
elements I look for are there, light and shadows.

Feedbag

4" x 6" original watercolor

I found this empty feedbag with a scoop balanced
in its opening. The folds in the bag give an almost
abstract feeling to the composition.

Shaker House #3

4" x 6" original watercolor

Another building from the Hancock Shaker Village.

Another Friday...

I have been excited about working on paintings
from my recent New England trip. I hope you
don't mind because it will occupy my painting
time for a little while. There is a variety of subject
so you won't get bored either! I think the most fun was
the goose. I've never painted a goose before!
I rather like her. It will make a great large painting which I
plan to start tomorrow.

Since we have been traveling so much lately
we decided to stay home for a show this weekend.
There is a little local craft show in my town.
The Show: Lititz Ambucs Crafts-in-the-Park
Saturday only...from 9am to 4pm
Lititz Springs Park~ Rt 501 (Broad St.) Lititz ,PA

I think Linda is planning a day trip to DC to visit Abbey
on Sunday. We have not seen her apartment and mom
needs to know she is safe there! That's my weekend.

Shaker Worship Bench

4" x 6" original watercolor
SOLD

This is another study for a larger painting. It was
the patina on the floor I wanted to concentrate on.
The prayer bench is almost secondary. This painting is
from the Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield, MA.
Inspired from my recent visit.

Nesting Goose

5" x 5" original watercolor
SOLD

I took a tour of a working organic farm called
"Moon in the Pond Farm" in Sheffield, Mass.
This nesting goose was tucked
into a safe corner with ideal light laying across
her back. This painting is a study for a large
painting I plan to start this weekend. The farm
turned into a wonderful source of subjects so there
will be more to come. Enjoy!

Massachusetts Farm

4" x 6" original watercolor $325.00

contact: andy@andysmithartist.com

During our recent trip to New England, our nephew
took us sightseeing. This farm caught my eye. I plan to
paint more from this area!

Pottery #2

4 " x 6" original watercolor- sold

This is a wonderful antique pottery jar with
a lid. I needed a little color so I leaned a
straw against it and a green wash background.

My story: I spent all day Monday on a 5th
grade field trip. I started this painting late
in the afternoon and I managed to finish it
by 11PM. But when I went to take a photo
the camera did not work. It died.
Today I went to the local photographer's shop
and he confirmed the death. I borrowed a camera
and am experimenting until I decide what I want
to buy. So, Monday's painting was used on Tuesday
and I spent today working on my large bucket and
window painting.
And that's my story, thanks for listening!

Hedge

4" x 6" original watercolor
SOLD

A bit architectural with nice clean lines.
There is a dash of color in the brick arch and
some shadow which I am always drawn to.
The hedge in the front gives it life.
From my recent trip to Bennington, MA.

Friday update...

I am posting my update early today. We are leaving shortly
for a show in Maryland. This show actually put me on a
waiting list. I have not been wait listed in 25 years. Can you
hear the indignation in my voice?? This is a huge blow to my
ego! But they called and I am going...
We are staying with some old friends from Lititz who moved
close to the show. It will be nice to catch up.

The show: JUNE 2 & 3 FREDERICK FESTIVAL of the ARTS
East Street and Carroll Creek Linear Park
in Historic Downtown Frederick, MD
Sat. 10am-7pm Sun. 10am-6pm rain or shine!
www.frederickarts.org/about.html
I plan to be demonstrating at the show. I want to work on the larger
painting of the bucket and window. Come out to the show and chat
if your anywhere close to Frederick.


My week: This week I helped with our elementary school track meet.
I get to be the starter and it allows me time to recruit for the
Jr. Hi. team! I had a blast! I also took my Mom to the hairdresser
and worked a little in our local food pantry. I managed to
get a bike ride every morning, for my mental health. And as you
can see I painted every day.
On Monday I am chaperoning 5th graders to the Gettysburg battlefield.
I did this when Abbey was in 5th grade and now I find myself doing it
12 years later for Jason! It is more about Gettysburg than it is the
5th graders!! I am probably being assigned 7 of the naughtiest boys
and will not even see the battlefields!

I need to finish packing and hit the road.