Cliff Cave Park

Hot Breezy Day

plein air oil 8x10

Summer Breeze by the River

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The temperatures were in the upper 90's and the only bearable place to paint was under the main shelter.  There was a gusty wind from there but worth the cooling relief that it brought.  Looking across these willows caught my eye and the grasses in front of them were waving in the breeze.  I never noticed the heat once I started painting and finished up just as the wind calmed down.

The Monday Club Mopapa Group Show

Mopapa Group Show

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The Monday Club, 37 South Maple, Webster Groves, Mo.

"Spring in the Woods"

8x10 plein air oil

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Hope you can join us on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 2-4pm for the opening reception to this show.  Over 20 artists will have works exhibited.  Light refreshments will be available along with the opportunity to meet and talk with many of the artists.  The show will be up until October 19th.

Riverlands at West Alton, Mo.

At the Audubon Center

Plein air oil 6x8 of the Alton bridge in the distance.

Beautiful ever changing clouds were a challenge to paint.

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Large Cottonwood trees are scattered around the area near the center.  This is another plein air oil 6x8 that I painted on another Sunday outing with the Mopapa group.

1900 Park Creative Space Gallery

Mopapa Group Show

A Nice Summer Day

8x10 oil

The Missouri Plein Air Painters MOPAPA is having a group show at the 1900 Park

Creative Space Gallery for the month of July.  The show opens with a reception on Friday, July 1st from 6-9pm.  Each artist will have 3 paintings in the show that were painted en plein air (on the spot) at various locations and many different subject matter.  Something for every taste.  Come have a refreshment while viewing this diverse and beautiful show.  Hope to see you there.

Steelville Plein Air Event

St. James

"The House Through the Woods"

8x10 oil

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"The Lake Beyond the Woods"

8x10 oil

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The first two days of the Steelville Plein Air event took place in and around the St. James area.  I found myself drawn both days to scenes that looked out from wooded areas.  This time of year is a great time to spend in the woods.  Nature is alive and active with beautiful views in every direction.

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.

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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Sentinel Pine

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