"Before The Day Begins"

9"x12" Oil on Canvas

Camp Merrie-Woode on Fairfield Lake is the scene of this painting.  All is quiet and still as the cool mist and the warm sun rise for yet another fun-filled day at camp.

available at Mountain Mist Gallery in Cashiers, NC
www.mountainmistgallery.com

"Norton Falls at Lake Glenville" Final (I promise)

24"x30" Oil on Canvas

I just couldn't leave this alone!  As I stare at it in my home everyday I see things that "need work," so I decided to go back into it a bit.  I am pleased that I did. "Glenville Falls" just needed some finishing touches. Now it is ready to go to the gallery in Cashiers, NC.

"Glenville Falls" Final

24"x30" Oil on Linen Canvas  Available at Mountain Mist Gallery www.mountainmistgallery.com

Final image.  What fun!!!!  I'll be visiting this place again in the next month.  Can't wait!

"Pearly Gates" (Entrance to Camp Merrie-Woode)

14"x11" Oil on GessoBord brand panel

The finale of the Cashiers Plein Air Paint Out was Saturday's

"Quick Draw."

One of the iconic images of Camp Merrie-Woode

is the entry gateway to the Camp dubbed the "Pearly Gates."

This painting is available for sale at the Mountain Mist Gallery in Cashiers, NC. 

You may call me or contact David Berger for more info.

"Old Bald" - Fairfield Lake at Camp Merrie-Woode SOLD

9"x12" Oil on GessoBord brand panel   sold 

The mountain granite in the mornings glowed a cool blueish-pink contrasting beautifully with all the green trees.  Had to try to capture this majestic icon of Camp Merrie-Woode!

"Virtuous Memorial"

12"x9" Oil on GessoBord brand panel   

Camp Merrie-Woode's Chapel is located here (which is to the left just out of site of this vantage point).  The small stone gazebo at the lake's edge is the Orr Memorial dedicated to the man and his wife who founded this wonderful girls camp.  Inside inscripted into the stones at the tops of each pillar are the "Merrie-Woode Virtues" taught each young girl while camping at Merrie-Woode.  Some of the virtues that I can recall are "cleanliness," "courtesy," "generosity," among others.. . I am certain a Merrie-Woode girl can help me out with the others!  :)

"Priscilla's Chic Boutique"

9"x12" Oil on GessoBord brand panel

I forgot to post this earlier, it's a plein air piece I did while in town at Cashiers NC.  I painted this on the last day of the Cashiers Plein Air Paint Out.  This cute little building houses an Interior Design room, a cute clothing boutique and Garden & Home Decor store.  The red facade is eye-catching and I've desired to paint this for years.  I had to paint quickly as the cars began to park in front of me - ha!

"Lil' Valley Shack" SOLD

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel  sold

 

The Cashiers Plein Air Painters were privy to some of the most beautiful private property on which to paint.  The owner of this magnificent land allowed us to walk through her front door onto her back porch where we set up our easels.  The home owner's graciousness was the epitome of hospitality that we experienced all over Cashiers.  She owns a Highlands Cow named "Carolina" who happened into the scene but quickly walked to a more shady spot; too quick for me to capture.  However, I enjoyed her hillside pasture.  This one is also one of my very favorites of the week.

"Snowballs in Summer" SOLD

8"x6" Oil on Linen Panel   sold

The Hydrangeas in Mountainous Cashiers were so beautiful!  They are still in full bloom where it's a bit cooler than South Carolina's heat.

"Merrie-Woode Morning" SOLD

9"x12" Oil on Linen panel   sold

The Cashiers Plein Air Paint out brought us to a lovely place.  The all-girls summer campground, Camp Merrie-Woode, proved an enchanting place for me to paint. . . I fell madly in love with the environment, the atmosphere, the campers and counselors to the point that I'd like for my own daughter to attend.   This non-denominational Christian camp is a tough place to get into, so cross your fingers and pray for the best!