On the Shore of the Lake

Canoe on the Point
Oil on panel, 12x9

After painting the canoe up close and personal for my first painting of the Augusta Shores paint out, I moved over to the top of the point to paint it from afar.  It was warming up, and after painting the first one in the sun, I decided to seek the shade of an evergreen now.  With time to spare, I had finished two paintings, turned them in early, and got to enjoy wine with friends at the fabulous Chili Supper at the clubhouse.  This is on of my favorite socials of the event, and a wonderful way to kick off 10 days of painting!  The lake was very still, allowing some fabulous reflections!  This painting is the 1220th painting in 1220 days.

Painting from the Point

Painting from the Point
Oil on panel, 12x9

Since Teddy had an easel disability today - we stayed on the point for both paintings of the Augusta Shores event. Once the sun had appeared, I found a place under the deep shade of a red cedar to set up my easel.  As Teddy framed her first piece, I really got into the zone - completely forgetting that I was to turn in my first painting in only minutes!  The sky was changing so quickly, that I wanted to get all sky and water color blocked in while the formation was so fabulous!  Once done, we ran our paintings up to the Berg House - and rushed back to finish up this second.  I had first intended on paint the boat by the water, but Teddy’s umbrella demanded to be painted!  What a fun day - and only a couple of sprinkles in a day calling for rain!  Painting number 1206 in 1206 days.

Resting at the Lake

Resting at the Lake
Oil on panel, 14x11

on location

What a wonderful way to kick off the Augusta Plein Air Festival!  Arriving yesterday, I spied a fabulous wooden dory in Jim and Saundra’s garage!  This morning, Jim and I carried it down to hill to water’s edge - just so I could capture this painting of it!  The skies changed constantly - from dark and ominous to clear and bright - to little rainfalls which sent me under the evergreens!  It was so fun to start laying paint in such a beautiful setting, with ALL of the comforts of home!  Tomorrow will find me at Montelle Winery in the morning and Nobeleis Winery for the evening.  This week finds me consuming more wine than any other week of the year!  This painting makes 1205 in 1205 days.