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.



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.



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

 

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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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Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

 

MVIS 5th Annual Juried Art Show

 Missouri Valley Impressionist Society

 http://missourivalleyimpressionistsociety.com
 

 

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

www.albrecht-kemper.org

 

Juror - Cathy Liao - Assistant Professor of Art and Director of Painting/Printmaking

Missouri Western State University



Early Spring

 

Flood Patterns

 

 

Cliff Cave Park

6x8 plein air oil

 

 

The sand that washed along the riverbank is just as soft as any tropical beach.  The wavy pattern shows how far the current washed it over the normal riverbank.  The trees look as if they were rearing back to avoid the intrusive waters.  After receding the signs left behind tell the story of the ever changing Mississippi River.



Tavern of Fine Arts

Missouri Plein Air Painters Association

Tavern of Fine Arts

313 Belt Ave  St. Louis, Mo. 63112

Central West End  314-367-7549

Hours - M-Th 5pm-11pm  Fri - 5pm-12:30am Sat - 11am-12:30am Sun -closed

MOPAPA Group Show

March 1 thru May 31, 2016

Faust Park Fall

6x8 oil 

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The Tavern of Fine Arts showcases the work of local artists.

All works are for sale. If you are interested in purchasing, please speak to your server.

I have 3 pieces in this show along with other members of MOPAPA. 

I  hope you can stop by to see the show.



Small Works Show

Webster Groves Library Gallery

I will have a painting in this show.
Hope you can stop by.

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6x8 plein air oil

Barges on the Mississippi 

  



Above Average Temps

Warm February

What a beautiful weekend we had.  Saturday broke the record at 80 degrees.  The park was more crowded than I've ever seen.  A lovely day to paint. 

Cliff Cave Park

6x8 oil

Riverlands in West Alton

6x8 oil

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It was quite windy on Sunday but still warm and sunny.  The Audubon Center is a beautiful place.  Quiet, peaceful with the sound of migrating birds.

Steelville Fall Plein Air Event

 

 

Huzzah Valley

 

 

Huzzah River

8x10 oil

 

Honorable Mention

 

Had a wonderful day at the Huzzah Valley Resort just outside of Steelville Missouri.  The weather couldn't have been more perfect.  There were about 30 artists that enjoyed painting today's theme of "water".  I found a spot on a gravel bar on the Huzzah River with the first fall colors in the surrounding trees and the sparkling of sun on the water.   At the judging this evening I was very honored to receive an Honorable Mention.  The paintings from the show will be on display and available for sale at Gallery Zeke in Steelville until November 8th.