Seaside Shed

8x10 oil

Today I was invited to paint at a private home outside Annapolis.  It's a lovely property - on a peninsula, surrounded on 3 sides by water.  

I painted this outbuilding and made it my intention to keep the shadows high key as the whole scene was blown out by sunlight.  The only deep shadow is the interior of the shed seen through the one broken window pane.

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Back Alley

9x12 oil

Today I went to Easton, MD to participate in the Quick Draw - one of the largest plein air events in the country.  There must have been close to 200 artists and I can't believe no one else spotted this charming scene tucked between 2 houses in a back alley.

I was happy that the painting was sold to a couple from New Hampshire.

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Fragrant Lilies

11x14 oil

I stopped by to check it out a neighbor's garden - not even sure if I would paint - but the wonderful fragrance of the lilies kept me there!!  

Just heavenly!

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Salvage Inspired Stairs

These new pine stairs leading to an apartment above a garage were stained and painted to look like they were constructed from old salvaged crates...a fun and funky vintage look.

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Red Roses And Bunting

8x6 oil

One of the paintings that I did as part of the Gettysburg Festival Plein Air Event - I was interested in the play between the crimson red bunting and the magenta red of the roses.

WISHING EVERYONE A 

HAPPY JULY 4TH 

HOLIDAY!