Ladderback #5

4"x 6" original watercolor
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The effect of creating depth on a
flat two dimensional plane has
always fascinated me. These two
ladderback chairs are another
attempt at doing so. I have used
light and texture to my advantage.

I have been painting subjects from
around my house but these are not
my chairs, I wish they were. They
came to me by way of a friend.
Although I have paintedl adderbacks
in my paintings often.

It was to wet and cold for my
bike ride so I started right in on my
painting. I must confess that track is
taking up quite a bit of my time. I stayed
after practice to watch our high school
kids run. I have a vested interest...
many were once my runners!

Still Life #9

4"x 6" original watercolor
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I found this still life in our kitchen.
The red in the background is a
Sturgis pretzel can, the basket is
one Linda's grandfather made and
then pottery we collected over the
years.

Busy weekend! We set up for my show
on Friday. This was a guild show so the
quality was superior. I always feel
privileged when they include my paintings.
I was there Saturday and today and the
crowds were thin. I did the minimum I
needed and feel grateful. I also was able to
work on a 14x18 painting which I will show
you later in the week.
For now... I am going to go put my feet up!

Still Life #8

5"x 5" original watercolor
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From an early age, when I
experienced my first N.C. Wyeth

paintings, I've been mesmerized by
light and texture. I seek it in most of
my own paintings. This one included.
You can see the presence of the sun's
effect on the floor and the wood bucket
of dried beans. I love how parts of
things can tell a whole story or finish a
painting...

Track practice was cancelled due to rain
today giving me unexpected extra time.
I had my last class at Willow Valley, I

actually enjoy teaching there. Great group
of older people. Next I visited Mom, she
was not happy today so it was a hard visit.
When I got home, Joan was visiting. This is
Linda's old roommate from 30 years ago.
It was nice to watch them both laughing.

Pottery #17

6"x 4" original watercolor
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This is one of my favorite pieces of
pottery. Good color and a wonderful
pattern inside. I painted it from an
angle where you see the outside and
just a glimpse of the inside.

I am on a still life roll... I decided to
look around my own house for inspiration.
And there is plenty to keep me busy.
The hours of my day are suddenly flying by.
I have to stop everyday at 2:30 to get
ready for track and it is after 6 till I am
back home. It seriously cuts into my
painting time. But I LOVE it! It is so
exciting to watch my kids improve and
give me all they have in them. I work them
hard and they just preform.

Oil Can Collection

5"x 5" original watercolor
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This is my own collection of small
oil cans. They are worn and dented
but still have great color and shape.

I took a few days off, mostly because I
simply did not have time to get a painting
finished. Actually, not even started.
The weekend was spent showing and I
did work on a large painting. Sunday was
spent visiting Abbey and Ben in DC.
Actually that was wedding planning which
did not involve me! Monday I needed to
run back to Chadds Ford to pick up the paintings
that did not sell, then a stop to see my Mom
and then it was track practice. Today...
I had my class in the morning and I was able
to start the oil cans. I wanted to get back to
some still life subjects so I looked around the
house for my inspiration. I have never painted
these cans and they have nice color so I went
with it. I had to stop early because of a track meet.
We won!! Congrats to my kids. I only got home
at 7:30 so I had to get right back to the painting.
10:30 pm.... not the latest I have finished!

Thursday evening update...

No painting today...
It is almost 10pm and the plumber
is here...that should say it all.

We leave tomorrow to set up two shows:

#1 60th Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show
Friday, March 20th from 7pm to 10pm
Saturday, March 21st from 10am to 4pm
Chadds Ford Elementary School
3 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford, PA
Admission is free and 30% of all purchases
are tax deductible.
I will not be present... but have several paintings
and prints available.
http://cfes.ucfsd.org/artshow/

#2 The North Penn Select Craft Show
will be held Saturday, March 21 at the
North Penn High School in Landsdale, PA
from 9:30am to 4:30pm Great quality work.
I will be here all day...
www.northpennifc.org/craft/index0309.html

Pastoral View #11

4"x 6" original watercolor

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Lush green fields on a sunny day!

I barely had time to paint today.
I had my Men's Prayer breakfast at
6:30am. Then a few of us went out
riding, I got back a little later than I
should have. Next I had framing to do
for a fellow artist who needed help. I
looked up and it was time for track.
After track I took Linda out for a burger.
So I have been glued to my paint table
till now! This pastoral scene is my longing
for summer!!

Window Study #18

4"x 6" original watercolor
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This little painting lets your own
imagination take over. I give you
just a few clues so you can fill in the
rest. I like the tiny corner of the
porch and steps in the left side.

Another good morning to ride bike!
I am so happy to be able to get out.
Back in time for my class. All my students
are producing some very good work.
I stayed focused and finished this painting
before I left for track. We had time
trials today and I see a great team coming
together. Linda spent her day getting
her new office area together and worked
a few hours in the garden.

Portrait Study #9

6"x 4" original watercolor
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My on going study of portraits...
with a still life in the background.


It was a busy weekend here. I went for
an early bike ride on Saturday morning
only to come back to the studio all torn
up. A friend, encouraged Linda to make
some changes, like she needs to be
encouraged! This change is now into day
3. We moved her office, we moved a huge
cabinet that was in Abbeys room into her
office. We actually needed help to get it
downstairs. Every print has a new spot in
the studio. Sunday we needed lots of help
moving the computer stuff. Today she decided
to spruce up the paint and polish the floor.
And it continues...she has more plans...
Luckily I had track to run off to!!

Evening #12

4"x 6" original watercolor
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This painting is a composite of sorts.
It is a real scene from the wonderful
Canterbury Shaker Village in New
Hampshire. In the foreground is a fence
with a neat row of orange day lilies.
I took artistic licence and changed a day
scene to night time. I added the light in
the windows to give a warm welcoming
feeling and a sense of family.

I started my day with a chilly 30 mile
bike ride. Needed a long hot shower to
warm up, it was colder than I thought when
I started out. After that, I painted all day.
3-5pm track practice, and then took Linda
out for a light dinner and its back at my desk.
Linda worked on office stuff in the morning
then spent the afternoon with my Mom.

Linda added this dodad to my blog ~ down on
the right side called "Live Traffic Feed"
I love it!!! It tells me where the people looking
at my blog live. It has entertained me all day!!