Saturday, April 30, 2016

Augusta Plein Air at Mount Pleasant Winery

 
 
 
Art Show
 
 
 
8x10 oil
 
Below the Katy
 
  sold
 
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!
sold
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
sold


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.
 
 
 


6x8 oil on primed board
 



Friday, April 8, 2016

Bluffs

 
The Bluffs at Cliff Cave
 
Painted along the railroad tracks at Cliff Cave Park last week.
I did not know you need to be 100 feet from the tracks until I got a warning from the railroad police.
I was only about half finished with the painting so had to finish it from memory after I got home.
 
 
 
8x10 oil
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Friday, April 1, 2016

Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

 
MVIS 5th Annual Juried Art Show
 Missouri Valley Impressionist Society
 
I am honored to have my painting "First Hint of Spring" accepted into this show.
If you are in the St. Joseph area be sure to stop in.
 
8x10 plein air oil
 
Event Dates: 4/8/2016 - 6/5/2016
Reception: 4/8/2016   4-7pm
Location: Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Ave.
St. Joseph, Mo 64506  ph. 816-233-7003
 
Juror - Cathy Liao - Assistant Professor of Art and Director of Painting/Printmaking
Missouri Western State University