Early Summer Evening - Painting Again!

Oh Joy! I finally am feeling free to paint again!

"Summer Kentucky Pond"

8 x 10 Oil on canvas - Plein Air

I am so thankful for the privilege to apply paint to canvas!

Monday evening I dropped everything and said to myself, "I've GOT to PAINT!"

I was a little afraid I could not do it, and sent up a quick prayer for help. A little over an hour later (and after being severly bitten up (what? no bug spray???? how could i forget that??) this is the resulting painting. Not great, but a start. No touch up, just strictly plein air.

I loved the old fence and neglected grapevines growing on the right, the path back through to the pond, and the lowering sun casting early evening shadows.

(As a side note; I found that the little trays the grocery stores have canned goods setting in , are perfect for carrying my paintings home . I put it in a smaller tray and cover with an upsidedown larger one in the back of my Trail Blazer.)

Bug bites and all, I am thankful to the Lord for allowing me time to try to express some of His beautiful creation on canvas!

Old Grain Mill

"Old Guthrie Grain Mill"

12 x 16 Oil

Guthrie, KY

I began this painting at the old mill but had to finish in the studio. The rusted old buildings intrigued me. Many think they should be torn down... that it is an eye-sore. I look at this mill as a part of history. I wonder how many farmers with horse-drawn wagons used deliver their grain there.... I imagine them standing around talking with each other, awaiting their turn to unload. I am sure they talked about the upcoming weather, or the prices of the grain, maybe how their family made it through the drought....

Painting outside at the American Cafe

This little "down home" restaurant is located in Guthrie, Todd County, Kentucky, about 10 miles south of 68/80 just off of Hwy 181, and just north of the TN line. I arrived to paint about 9 am and set up at the vacant lot across the street, then went to get a hamburger at lunch time. This is a typical scene of this area of Kentucky where we live, a very back-in-the-day look. The food and the service is great, and many local workers stop in for their lunch time meals.

"American Cafe"

8 x 10

(Sold)

I was drawn to this place particularly because of our USA flag that is flown there every day, and the red and blue colors on the white building.

Donation Painting to help Japan

This is my donation painting for the

Daily Paintworks "Help Japan" Challenge Auction

"Culinary Arts"

6 x 6 oil on stretched canvas "shelf setter"

1 1/2 " thick canvas-covered wood frame

(Sold)

It is painted on all sides.

Wouldn't you love to have this setting on your kitchen or dining-room window or shelf?

Click on THIS LINK to see and bid on this painting. You can enter my name in the search box. All proceeds , except $5 shpg, go to "Save the Children" of Japan .

Thanks for your consideration.

A Sunrise Exercise this Morning

This is just down the road from us, so it was no problem to grab my pallet this morning and set up on the front porch for a quick study, as soon as hubby left for work. The sun rises to the left. That tree is a small River Birch we planted in our yard a couple years ago.

The painting is named for the Williamses that live at that end of the road.

"Williamsville Sunrise"

8 x 10 Oil on canvas board

Plein Air

Painting Course Homework

For last week's assignment, we had the choice to do a painting of one of the instructor's photos, or one of our own. This was my choice.

I go past this field when I go to town, and this beautiful Sycamore tree grabs my attention every time. I did make some changes to make it more interesting, and tried to apply the principals the instructor is teaching us.

"Fields At Rest"

11 x 14 Oil on stretched canvas

(available)

I'd like to take a hike down through these fields, wouldn't you? and see what's behind those yonder trees. I think a creek may run through that valley......

Opportunities

I love opportunities... and especially ones that help others. This came in my email this morning. http//www.dailypaintworks.com:80/Challenges/HelpJapan

Now that my taxes are done and out of the way, I am able to get back to concentrating on painting. I have a "homework" assignment to do for my painting classes I have been taking.

I will also be working on a painting to be auctioned to help the people of Japan. This is a very worthy cause and I hope I am able to do one that someone wants to buy.

Stay tuned .... I will be posting these paintings soon

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Thanks to all who visit and view my blog!