Judy Stroup Art: April 2016

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Augusta Plein Air at Mount Pleasant Winery

Art Show

8x10 oil

Below the Katy

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Framed the last of the paintings for the Art Show and Sale to be held tomorrow, May 1st, in Augusta at Mount Pleasant Winery. 11am to 4pm. Come see an amazing array of art in all styles and price ranges to suit anyone's taste. Artists from all over the country are participating. Some came from as far away as Texas and Kentucky to paint the last 10 days in Missouri wine country. Weather should be nice and it will be a good day to come out and enjoy this lovely area. Stop by and say hello!

Augusta Show and Sale

Getting Ready for Sunday

8x10 oil

Bluff Phlox

I painted this the first day at Augusta Shores and wasn't happy with it so I went back on Thursday and reworked it when the light was so much better. What a little sunshine can do for the plein air painter!

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8x10 oil

Sentinel Pine

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Painted at Montelle Winery with plenty of sunshine. A lovely day to paint.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

A Day to Remember

SUGAR CREEK WINERY

8x10 plein air oil

Wine and Roses

Honorable Mention

The day started out hot and sunny and I found a spot in the shade to paint these roses by the vineyard. It wasn't long before the clouds rolled in and thunder was heard in the distance. I painted a little faster so I could frame and enter before the rain came. Soon we were told there was a severe storm approaching and the sky was ominous looking with that green tinge before a storm. Everyone got inside in time and all the paintings were safe also. It certainly was a day to remember and one I'll always remember at my first Augusta Plein Air event!

Monday, April 25, 2016

More from Augusta Plein Air

PRIVATE ESTATE PAINT OUT

2nd Place Award

8x10 oil

DEPPE FARM

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What an honor to receive the second place award today at the private estate paint out.

The Deppe Farm was just beautiful and the light on these buildings caught my eye as we drove in. It was sunny and warm but rather windy but worth every minute .

Sunday, April 24, 2016

A Day in Augusta

"Spring Planting"

8x10 plein air oil

3rd Place Award

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I was honored to receive a 3rd place award at the Augusta Plein Air event today.

I chose this place to paint because I love the newly planted fields with just a hint of the crop coming up. It's such a promise of hope for a good harvest.

Monday, April 18, 2016

AUGUSTA PLEIN AIR

ART IN THE OPEN AIR

I will be participating in this event. This is the schedule of the daily events.

Come see the artists and enjoy the beautiful area. Many wineries and the Katy Trail too.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

SUNNY AFTERNOON

Cliff Cave Shelter

I walked around looking for something to catch my eye to paint and also be out of the bright sun and wind when I just looked up and saw the light on the shelter. I set up in the shade of a tree and I think I was able to capture the feeling of a sunny afternoon at the park. I painted on a different surface than I normally use and it took the paint differently. I'm ok with the result but not sure I'll use it again.