Farmer's Market Morning

I just can't miss painting this farmer's market when in Carmel, and today the weather was amazing!  The Carmel Farmer's Market is the quick paint venue for Carmel on Canvas, and one only has an hour and a half to start, finish, frame and torn in the painting created on site. THAT is the quickest quick paint I ever participate in.  Time is of the essence, so it is all about painting in the masses, then fine tune as the clock runs down. With 6 minutes left, I pop it in a frame and head to the art tent with an easel. After placing it on display, I can then go back to clean my brushes and put up my gear.  It's all just like running a race!  The bonus today is that this painting won the race!  Yay! I'm so thankful for all the people that voted for mine!  Painting number 5164 in 5164 days, and Carmel Farmer's Market Quick Paint Winner 2024! That's two years in a row for me! ♥️

Carmel Farmer's Market

 

So THIS is the 8:00 version of the quick paint at the farmer's market. I thought the event started at 8, and it really started at 9:00!  Already in my groove, i kept working, and finished this one up just in time to start the next one - lol!  The light was amazing and I had the whole hour free, so why not?  This painting is now showing at All Things Carmel on Main Street 🤩🎨 day 21 of the #stradaeasel challenge and painting number 3905 in 3905 days. 

Morning at the Farmer's Market

 I'm so honored this painting won the Quick Paint this morning at the Farmer's Market by popular vote!  The Carmel Farmer's Market is the nicest one I've ever been to - upscale in every way, and very paintable!  I thought the quick paint started at 8am, so started a different painting similar to this one - and finished it before beginning this one shortly after 9am! This one then had to be framed and turned in by 10:30, where the public voted for the winners.  Then tonight, this painting was honored with a Merit Award and sold to a lovely couple, too! Painting number 3901 in 3901 days. 

Sugar Pies at the Farmer's Market Market

I LOVE plein air painting at a farmer's market, and Carmel's farmer market is extraordinary!  Live music, plenty of green space for families to gather, many wonderful vendors!  Immediately upon arrival this sweet little "My Sugar Pies" booth complete with pink tent and pink with green polka dot van caught my artistic eye!  This was only an hour and half quick paint - so I got busy knocking in those colors!  On a quick paint I do a quick sketch with my paintbrush on my panel, then I start dropping in those color marks that pop the most. I then move to my darks and start working the painting as a whole to completion.  I set a timer for the 30 minutes left bell - and then I work fast to get that information down!  There's no time for noodling in a quick paint!  It was so fun to paint this gorgeous market again - and the painting won an award, too!  Painting number 3166 in 3166 days. 

Farmer's Market Morning

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I love spending time at farmer's markets painting. With all those vibrant colors of tents and produce, there is a painting in every direction!  This day was very windy as I set up in the middle of a closed cross street. Within 30 minutes, I had a road block blowing at me with the sandbags in tow! I reached up with my free hand to stop it as others rushed in to grab it!  I just never know what the day will bring when I set up to paint!  Painting number 2526 in 2526 days. 

Farmer's Market - Carmel

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Arriving early for the Carmel Quick Paint competition, the Farmer's Market was busy with activity.  I walked to this site right away, took a quick spin around, returning here to set up my gear.  With plenty of time, I started this ink and watercolor of the Nading Farm booth, full of flowers and produce. The vibrant colors hooked me, and I worked out the details in the process.  I don't remember ever doing a full watercolor sketch before a quick paint before, but it really sped up the painting process!  I was done and framed before the hour and a half was up.  I will be doing this before each quick paint from now on.  The best part?  This painting has a new home at Nading Farm!  Painting number 2450 in 2450 days.

Carmel Farmer's Market

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This may be the most beautiful farmer's market I've ever painted!!  The space is amazing and as I see this gorgeous flower stand - I know I am hooked.  Setting up a little early, I sketch this first in ink and watercolor.  Putting that one away as the start announcement ends, it was a fast hour and a half!  I didn't even get a photo on ther easel because I had to run and turn in!!  Painting number 2449 in 2449 days.

July on Main Street

Yesterday, I spent worked in ink and watercolor for every painting I did, never taking out my oils.  In the night, I woke up thinking about this scene in oils.  So, of course I arrived early to paint this scene in oils, without even sketching first.  I love the play of color on these sunlit buildings!  I'm so glad I could stay in the shade for all of this painting, it's getting hot out there!  Painting number 2392 in 2392 days.

Martha's Gardens

A farmer's market offers the most amazing subject matter for paintings!  I am drawn to the flower carts again and again!  Bright umbrellas and sunny blooms adorn this vendor's wagon - and this scene was a joy to paint!  Painting number 1728 in 1728 days.

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Umbrellas at the City Market

Some days I hit the for running, and never slow down until I hit the pillow!  This has been such a day!  I had innumerable errands and chores sandwiched in between my regular busy schedule.  Painting class was super fun as I shared new techniques with my students.  With hardly enough time to prepare,  I hosted my sorority tonight for dinner and a meeting - and it is always so fun to catch up with my sisters!  Afterwards,  I started gathering all supplies for tomorrow's watercolor batik workshop.  All will have to be in the car - because I am going straight there from the gym.  I refuse to miss my workout,  so I must plan ahead for all I'll need.  I sure hope I can find time to eat!  Painting number 1587 in 1587 days.  👩‍🎨🎨

Martha's Gardens

What a fabulous opportunity!   I have never gotten the chance to paint a farmer's market - until today!  Arriving early, I scouted the whole market before deciding on this lovely flower vendor.  The umbrellas and flowers bounced color all over the place, Making it a joy to capture in oils.  People stopped and visited with me throughout the painting, and everyone in the market was cheerful!  This event has been so fun - the organizers, the city, and the patrons have been so friendly and helpful!  I am definitely returning to this town to paint!   Painting number 1377 in 1377 days :)