Virginia

The Blue Ridge Mountains

6x8 plein air oil

Shenandoah National Park

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Drove the Skyline Drive through the park and the views were amazing.  So many overlooks and each one just as awesome as the next.  The blue color of the mountains is so beautiful.  Loved this place.

Occoquan, Virginia

6x8 plein air oil

Occoquan River

This little island in the river was a gathering place for mallards.  Had a nice time visiting friends in this charming town.  The river flows into the Potomac which flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

Vacation Pictures

Dearborn, Michigan

6x8 plein air oil

Cider House at Greenfield Village

Had a hard time finding a place to paint as it was very crowded with many school field trips on this day.  Set up in front of this beautiful wheat field and the cider house behind.  The village is a sustainable farm and is an amazing place to see.  Also it is located next to the Henry Ford Museum which houses incredible collections of all kinds.

Put In Bay, Bass Island, Ohio

6x8 plein air oil

The Niagra

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Loved this old ship anchored in the bay.  It was bright and sunny but very windy which is always a challenge when painting on the spot.  There is an International Peace Monument on the Island that from the top the view is amazing.  Several other islands can be seen plus Canada.  A perfect day.

Paint Webster

"Busch's Spring"

8x10 plein air oil

 Urban Senior Award

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Yesterday was the Paint Webster annual plein air event.  I chose to paint the spring near Blackburn Park because of the historical significance to my family.  My grandmother's childhood home was on a farm in this immediate area and this spring was their water source.  I have a photo from the 1880's that shows some of the children standing on the top of the spring and amazingly it looks nearly unchanged today.  It's a bird sanctuary now and part of Blackburn park in Webster Groves.

 At the award reception for the event, I was happy to receive the "Urban Senior Award" and this painting will be on show at the Old Orchard Gallery until May 18th.