Mountain Maryland

Last week I painted in Cumberland, MD for the Mountain Maryland plein air event. It was my first time visiting this area.  I loved the steep hilly town and the rural outlying areas.  Much of this rural area is economically depressed which is sad to see, but makes for great painting subjects.  I had the opportunity to paint in an abandoned silk mill in Lanaconing which closed in 1957 and was left intact.

 "Rose Hill"

14x18

"1937 McCormick Deering"

9x12

"Narrows Bridge"

14x18

"Lonaconing Silk Mill"

12x16

"Ottaviani's"

9x12

Finger Lakes Plein Air

I had a great time last week as a participant in the Finger Lakes Plein Air event in Canandaigua, NY. 

I really stretched myself by working a bit larger than I usually do in plein air, choosing unusual subject matter, and did some hiking into a gorge to find a secluded waterfall. 

I was delighted to receive an Honorable Mention Award for my painting of the campfire which I did for fun one night with no intention of entering into the competition.

 "Vintage Crop"

12x16

 "Gnarly"

9x12

 "Outdoor Seating"

9x12

Quick Draw

 "Unforgettable Fire"

14x18

Honorable Mention Award

 "Grimes Glen"

16x20

 "Bent Tree"

14x18

"Across The Lake"

12x16

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