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I love the story this swing tells, and this small momento of a special place was left for our host in Lakeside. Pat and Robert have been lovely to stay with these last three years in Lakeside, but it looks like they may be selling their sweet cottage before we return next year. A giant tree always greets us, with this beautiful old swing hanging from it's very large branches. Painting number 5112 in 5112 days.
I just pulled this out of my bag from the Lakeside Wooden Boat Show! I had to pack quickly from the morning paintout get to the Wet Paint Sale, and I didn't get it framed or posted. Most of my paintings sold - and now there is one more to choose from. The wooden boats were set up on the lawn of Hotel Lakeside, with the fountain to set them off. As I was painting, the amphibian cars took off for a turn in Lake Erie - and I rushed this into my bag to be forgotten. Painting number 5111 in 5111 days.
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This is my first Lakeside Beach painting of the plein air event - but it certainly wasn't my last! I LOVE when a painting connects to so many! Sitting on a bench, this view grabbed me right away. It was the same bench my Mom and I had sat on to watch the sunset after dinner the night before. I had already studied the scene - wishing I had enough time to paint before - so it was a natural choice this morning. With ink and watercolor I captured the scene, and another artist joined me to visit before I finished. It was a lovely way to start the day - and asking the first 4 paintings that literally flew out of my bag to be purchased as I arrived at my wet paint location. What fun that was - and many others wanted this piece in those two hours. It really does pay to be first at a wet paint sale! Painting number 5110 in 5110 days.
I am inexplicably drawn to small town water towers wherever I go - and what fun it is to paint them! When we traveled and the kids were little, they loved finding the towers in each town. I especially love the old ones with rust and chipping paint. This one is special along the North Coast Inland trail where we biked as a family when visiting my parents. I spent many days on that trail running when my Dad was sick, and this place feels like home though I've never lived here. I love capturing these places in paint now. Painting number 5107 in 5107 days.
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This beautiful Maxwell House is iconic to Lakeside, right inside the heart of town. It was lovely to paint this while a young girl talked all things art with me, interested in every painting and supplyin my bag. I think she will be the next generation artist on this street, talking to the next budding artist. I'm happy this painting has a new home with a couple on the porch that I painted, as I was coached by this sweet little spirit! Painting number 5103 in 5103 days.
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It's great to be painting in Lakeside again - and the weather is absolutely perfect! Returning to Walnut, I am looking towards the lake for this view, and sketching on ink and watercolor. It's fun to visit with all the friendly people as they walk by. I hope to do several more paintings in this charming downtown before leaving! This painting will be at the Wet Paint Sale on Sunday, down by the lake, near the Pavilion here in Lakeside, Ohio. Painting number 5100 in 5100 days.
This afternoon finds me painting in my flowers - in between the many garden tasks! I have been told this variety of lily is very old - pre-civil war, in fact. I have them everywhere, and have only seen them in another old property - the home of Amelia Earhart in Atchison, Kansas. Very full and vibrant, the butterflies love them - and this cloudless sulphur danced among them today. With only a tiny painting window, I am painting small today, 3x4, and the texture is very rough. A bit of a challenge on a small piece, to be sure. The very best part of this size is that I am quickly done! Painting number 5096 in 5096 days.
There's always time for a quick sketch in my garden - especially when the phlox are in their glory! All of our recent rain has pumped up the vibrancy on these lovelies. My very first start was from Grandma Bessie's house on Olive, many years ago. I've planted them all over the property through the years, and now, their heavenly fragrance fills the air, and brings back memories. Those are the very best flowers to surround oneself with. This one is headed to Powell Gardens for the Butterfly Festival and is painting number 5093 in 5093 days.
It is fun to sketch inside on this stormy day with a cup of hot tea and family. I am working on a few butterfly paintings for Powell Gardens, so i added the little blue butterfly instead of the chicadees that were seeking shelter from the rain. After painting this beautiful zebra plant - I brought it home to enjoy in my own garden! Painting number 5090 in 5090 days.
Weston is dull of vintage charm - and so much fun to visit for a weekend! Mom joined me for the fun and we dined and shopped between my paintings! I have several favorite places to hit while here, and I needed another day at least. Painting number 5086 in 5086 days. This painting is now showing at Weston Coffee Roastery!
The tall garden phlox are beginning to bloom - and the lawn smells heavenly! On this VERY busy day, I only have enough time to paint a miniature atc sized painting, and of course this garden was calling to me! With grandkids blowing bubbles, I quickly captured this beauty in between the fun. I love the vibrant color and fragrance so much! Painting number 5083 in 5083 days.
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I love getting to paint historic homes full of vintage charm in Weston! While shopping at one of my favorite boutiques, Missouri Bluffs, the lovely lady ringing me out mentioned that she requested her house to be painted last year, but all there was done on site was a painting of her outhouse. I asked for her address and popped by to see this antebellum gem! Finding shade to paint from put me on the side of this home, and this composition was irresistible. I finished too late to stop back by the shop, but left a message and delivered it to the coffee shop before leaving town. This painting is number 5082 in 5082 days. Now Showing at the Weston Coffee Roastery on Main! 😍🎨
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It's so fun to find places like this to paint right off the Meramec River! Mound Ridge had several very appealing groupings of kayaks and boats, and I had trouble deciding which to focus on! Going with the most colorful, these drew me in for my demo. It's been great fun to teach high school students acrylic in the field, especially at such an inspiring place. Now Showing at Gallery Zeke in Steelville 😍🎨
It was super fun to explore this local winery with paint! I hadn't been here before, so that made the day extra special. A wine tasting after painting led to a lovely glass of wine to share with artist friends. Every paint out should end this way! This painting is number 5077 in 5077 days and is now showing at the Lee's Summit City Hall.
Maremec Spring Park is one of my favorite places to paint, and it was fun to spend time here with local high school students during their plein air weekend! All of the students and mentors were treated admission to the Folksy Fish Festival, and we sketched among the bands dotting through the park. It was a great day spent teaching and having fun in a beautiful setting along the spring. Painting number 5076 in 5076 days.
I love finding slices of Americana to paint throughout the Midwest! Steelville has been going through a transformation in recent years, and I LOVE the vintage charm being resurrected in these historic buildings on Main Street. It was so fun to paint this building while waiting for judging to roll around. Painting number 5075 in 5075 days.
I lose all track of time when painting by a spring, especially when the water is rushing by at my feet I stood on the small footbridge crossing this spring, wanting to keep an eye out for the copperhead I just saw dissappear into a crack between rocks. As the minutes rolled by, I forgot about him altogether, so mesmerized I was by the water. There is something so healing about a spring, so soothing to the soul. This spring is an amazing painting companion with it's magical sounds, and I think I'll be returning each time I'm in town. Painting number 5071 in 5071 days. It looks like I've got a bit of catching up to do on my blog, a few entries didn't post again. If only every place had a good cell connection in the Midwest.
It was another beautiful day for painting at the Kick'n K farm! I found the shade of an old oak tree to stand in, and sketched this painting out first in ink. Once all was in place, I started applying the watercolor. The horses walked in and out of my composition, abs I painted them in when I could. This painting now Showing at Gallery Zeke, come see all the wet paintings tomorrow from 10 to 2. Painting number 5065 in 5065 days.
This is the first time I've been down this road, and I find a fun slice of Americana to paint in Steelville! What drew me to this street was 3 brightly painted old houses right beside this. Planning to paint all three on the street, I decided instead to paint the bright colors of this cool place. Painted on my Dad's birthday, he would have loved this place. Now Showing at Gallery Zeke until Saturday! Painting number 5064 in 5064 days.
It was so peaceful by Hoppe spring, sketching the one room schoolhouse in pen and ink. Cool, refreshing air wafted in from the spring as I started this. I didn't decide until half way through to leave it in ink alone. I like the timeless mood of pen and ink on handmade paper. It feels a bit like stepping back in time for a little while. Painting number 5063 in 5063 days.
What a treat to paint at one of my favorite places today - Maremec Spring Park! The water is stunning and the light was soft this morning, setting the stage for a moody painting at the waterfall. Painting to the sound of the water is sheer joy, as the painting emerges from the panel. This one is now showing at GalleryZeke!
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I love painting the vintage barns of the Missouri heartland - even when I'm short on time! With only enough time to enter two paintouts briefly for the Summit Art Plein Air, I arrived here on my way out of town for a 30 minute quick paint. It was like sprinting in a race to get this painted, framed and turned in - but it was also my little slice of sanity on a crazy day. I always feel better when my daily painting is done. Painting number 5060 in 5060 days. I've had no coverage these last 5 days, so none of my photos would load to a post. One would think the days of no service areas were minimal, but they've only grown worse in the last year.
It's so much fun to paint my favorite street in historic downtown Overland Park with artist friends! Tonight was the Magic Hour paint out for the Stems Plein-Air, benefitting the Overland and Arboretum. This is a lively place with walkers and families strolling by to visit and enjoy the downtown district. I only wish I had more time here to paint in my old stomping grounds! Painting number 5054 in 5054 days.
I love capturing the last day of a building - only hours from implosion. When I see a place like this, I wonder of the stories the walls would tell. Years of work day life were held here, and soon an empty lot will remain. Truly Urban sketching in action here, as a sliver of time is now recorded on paper. Painting number 5053 in 5053 days.
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I love painting the hustle and hustle of this vibrant historic Genessee street by the Livestock Exchange. It's fun to see the area alive with activity, and the morning light was perfect for painting this scene. The Historic West Bottoms Plein air event is a great way to explore the area in paint. Painting number 5052 in 5052 days.
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I just had to paint this view into Augusta, it was calling my name on my entry into town. With only enough time before my next scheduled event, I jumped right in with ink. After marking our every building up the street, I followed with watercolor. I took this photo just before the final polish, and I forgot to take another in site. It happens sometimes when I'm rushing to the next event on the schedule! I'm happy this painting found a new home, too! Painting number 5050 in 5050 days - wowza!
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Painting during the evening hours is a lovely experience. I watch as the sun sets and the light fades, often sketching my scene in paint while I can still see well. I like to work by the light of street lamps, and it can become pretty dark at times. The street quiets with only a few passers by a I work on another piece. When the owners of the cottage stopped by to turn in the lights, I just HAD to capture the magic! I set my gallery painting aside and started this one in it's place, complete with waving flag on the front porch. What a sweet cottage to paint in historic Augusta - and I'm so happy it has a new family, the owners of the Honeybee Vineyard. I purchased a gorgeous tea rose wreath from a local shop, the Wandering Owl, which was made from grapevines from their vineyard! I will now think of them every time I walk through my front door! Painting number 5044 in 5044 days.
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I love painting up and down Walnut Street in historic Augusta, Missouri, and this spot near the H.S. Clay House is a favorite location. This inn is a jewel in town, and the morning light spreading in through the leaves caught my attention immediately. I set up on the spot and started painting, and barely finished up in time to drive it framed up to the Harmonie Verein. I'm so happy this painting has a new home, too. Painting number 5043 in 5043 days.
