Summer Plans~New original painting

What are your summer plans ?  This is my newest painting.  I never considered myself a "blue" person until now.  I love these color relationships.

The dimensions are 20x16 painted on birch wood panel.  Thanks for looking.

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Summer Art Show

So I've been working on three paintings at once.    Considering  I'm the type of person who can only eat one thing on my plate at a time this is uncharted  territory for me!  However,  Saturday I am showing my work at Manchester By The Sea  and feeling a bit overwhelmed which is causing me to jump from one thing to another.  Maybe that's a good thing?    This will be my second year participating in this exhibit.  The town is absolutely beautiful.  If you are in the North Shore area of Massachusetts stop by.  The show is Saturday, July 23rd from 9 am to 6 pm.  Rain date Sunday. 

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=195623510483377

Eternal Balance

 This new painting almost got away from me half way into it. Too many critics inside my head. I decided to stick with it and I am so glad I did. My best paintings seem to take that journey! Anyway, I could look at books of old illustrations of coral and other sea vegetation all day. I also enjoy painting them. This newest piece is 11x14 painted on stretched canvas. The sides have been painted so no frame is needed.

Evening Art Show

I 'm  glad I was able to finish this painting this morning, because  I think I am getting sick! Anyway, this new painting is quite eclectic,  wouldn't you say?  I especially love how the wallpaper came out.  My husband is somewhat of a star gazer so I decided to incorporate a little moon theme.  The other references are just things that I love.  This piece is 11x14 painted on stretched canvas.  The sides have been painted so no frame is needed. 

Pink

I have been seeing Pink lately.  This is my, not quite done yet, painting.  Tomorrow morning I shall give it a proper posting.  For now, thought I'd just give a sneak peak.  

Letting Go

In between my more serious and epic paintings I enjoy throwing in a whimsical, care free piece here and there. It gives me a chance to experiment with color, pattern and texture plus I saw a Matisse painting (not in person) this morning that put me over the edge. I just love peonies and every year I say I am going to buy some to plant in my garden but I am always too busy painting and forget. This little number is 9x12 and done on stretched textured linen. The sides have been painted so no frame is needed. For sale in my Etsy shop. Stop by on Saturday, July 24th to see this painting and the rest of my new work at MANCHESTER BY THE SEA ART FESTIVAL. It's going to be really hot~both the show and the weather!

Manchester By The Sea

Saturday, July 24Th I will be showing my work at Manchester By The Sea Arts Festival. After spending last weekend in hip Portland Maine and then a few days in Harwichport MA. destiny was calling to create more ocean themed paintings. This is one of them. This piece is 11x14 done on cotton and linen. The sides have been painted so no frame is needed. For sale in my Etsy shop.

APRIL GIVEAWAY!

April is well underway, and it's time for my monthly giveaway. April is Autism Awareness month. Since blue is the color most associated with autism, I will be giving away this 8x10 fine art reproduction. Printed on heavy weight acid free matte paper with archival inks. Lovely quality.

All you have to do is : Become a follower of this blog. The winner will be chosen April 24th and posted on this blog.

Miss Coral 's Garden

Here is my second whimsical pattern painting. Coral doesn't represent anyone I know personally, but I imagine that if you found someone sitting in a chair under the sea, this is probably what she would look like~ This piece is 11x14 done with acrylics on stretched cotton. The sides have been painted so it can be hung with out a frame. For sale in my Etsy shop.

Love the journey not the destination.........

This is an original painting done on 18x20 stretched cotton and linen with acrylics. The light house in the background is in Montauk, Long Island. Go to www.catherinenolin.org for more details.

Villa Parmina

" Those Who Bring Sunshine To The Lives Of Others
Cannot Keep It From Themselves." JM b

I read that quote a few days ago and then decided to do a painting based on it. The photo isn't just right once again. I need to spend a little more time working out the problems I am having with my camera even though I don't feel like it. Villa Parmina in Sicily is also partly responsible for a lot of the colors and patterns in this piece. The view in my painting is similar to the one from the villa. I guess my trip is beginning to seep in to my painting........finally.