A Stately Entrance by Julie Riker

12x12

oil



I made arrangements for the Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters to paint out in the well tended gardens of the  PA Governor's Residence last week.   Even though most of the flowers had gone for the season, there was still a lot of beautiful color to see.  I particularly loved this shrub in the foreground with the firey red foliage.

It was a cold day to paint outside, but Tammy and the staff made us feel welcomed, even offering warm beverages and freshly baked cookies to warm us up.  I think everyone had a good time.

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Hunter's Valley View by Julie Riker

5x7

plein air oil

I painted this tiny oil last week at the Hunter's Valley Winery.  The colors were glorious that day.  The grapevines were beginning to turn shades of burgundy and ochre, and the valley and distant mountains showed the full fall display.



View from Samuel Lewis State Park

11x14 plein air oil

So, once again I have changed the background of my blog.  I am using a section of this painting that I did on the hilltop at Samuel Lewis State Park in Lewisberry.  It was a chilly, windy day and my painting session  only lasted a couple of hours. 

I like this as a background image...how the clouds travel behind the title and the soft colors and brushstrokes feel textural and painterly.

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River Rapids by Julie Riker

8x10

plein air oil

This is a little study I painted of water rushing over the rocks.  Being in that spot and listening to the rapids as I painted was very peaceful.  I enjoyed following the movement of the water with my brush markings.

If you would like to see more of my work please visit my website http://www.julieriker.com/