"The Honeymoon Cottage"

"The Honeymoon Cottage" 12"x12" Oil on Linen Panel sold  painted en plein air on location at High Hampton Inn & Resort

I was shielded by a tree and a large bush from any golfers who might tee off just above me.  But I got the best view of the iconic cottage. The grist Mill was (and I think still might be) a working mill. I don't know how old the cottage is but it is most likely close to 100 years old. I guess I can Google that. I had a blast painting this. I'd heard so much about it and yet never sought it out or saw it in person.  I am so glad that I did this year.

"Mornin' Cuppa Coffee"

12"x12" Oil on Linen Panel  available at Mountain Mist Gallery in Cashiers, NC

While at the High Hampton Inn and Resort painting this scene of Rock Mountain, a man sat in one of the rocking chairs just in front of me to my left as he also enjoyed the view sipping his morning cup of Joe.  What can I say, he inspired the title.

Call David Berger at the Mountain Mist Gallery for more information about this piece.

Mountain Mist Gallery

(828) 743-1801

"Thanks for Thinking of Me"

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel sold
Painted en plein air, Alla Prima, on location at the Village Green in Cashiers, NC

This is another view of the meditative Garden located within the Village Green

"Norton Falls"

 8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel  sold
Painted en plein air, on location at Norton Falls on Lake Glenville, Cashiers/Glenville NC

My hostess, Rebecca Wiler, along with her two dogs, Winston and Buddy, toured me and fellow artists, Karen Hewitt Hagan and Mary Ann Cope in her Pontoon Boat to this locale: Norton Falls where we all painted this refreshing site.

"Merrie-Woode Mist"

8"x16" Oil on Canvas Painted en plein air on location at Camp Merrie-Woode during the Cashiers Plein Air Paint Out July 2016

The morning was cool and the mist was rising off of Lake Fairfield and the light united it all!

Contact David Berger of the Mountain Mist Gallery in Cashiers for more information regarding this piece.

Mountain Mist Gallery

(828) 743-1801

"With Thoughts Of You"

12"x9" Oil on Linen Panel sold

Painted en Plein Air on location at the Village Green of Cashiers, NC and will be featured as the cover of the 2017 Joy Garden Tour's Catalog Cover.  I'm thrilled!

Cashiers Plein Air Festival

Cashiers Plein Air Paint Out of North Carolina

I'm thrilled to announce that my painting "Got Any Grapes" was an Award-Winner during the Quick Paint the final day of the Cashiers Plein Air Festival!

"Got Any Grapes?" 14"x11" Oil on GessoBord

It's the local Lemonade Stand started by a young girl who wanted to raise money for her elementary school.  The word got 'round and after a big donor matched what she initially earned and then Grandparents of other children matched that amount, she brought a check for more than $300.000.00 to her school!  Now, the tradition continues as students volunteer to man the lemonade stand throughout the summer.  All proceeds go to their local elementary school.

The title comes from the song my children loved to listen to on YouTube about a Duck that walks up to the Lemonade Stand and asks the Man, "Got Any Grapes?" 

Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtN1YnoL46Q

Once again, the friendly folks of Western North Carolina did not disappoint and came out in droves to share in the fun and festivities all the while showing the Artists what true hospitality is all about!

 I was asked to present a Demo and paint for the crowd a painting of Camp Merrie-Woode

 Fellow artist, Larry Moore, exemplifies how the Artists feel during the rigorous painting week.  But it is always fun!

Real Estate Studio Preview Show

Announcing the Real Estate Studio Art Show 

214 King Street in Historical Downtown Charleston, SC

August 4 through September 13, 2016

The following is only a preview of the many works you'll see there.

Each painting is available for sale through

the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio

27 1/2 State Street

Charleston, SC 29401

www.haganfineart.com

843-901-8124

 

"A Length Ahead" 20"x24"  SOLD

 

"Twighlight's Last Gleaming" 30"x40" AVAILABLE AT

HAGAN FINE ART GALLERY & STUDIO

177 KING STREET

CHARLESTON, SC 29401

www.haganfineart.com

"Intercoastal Wonder" 6"x8" nfs

"Pitt Street Cottage" 6"x8" gifted, nfs

"Pitt Street Morning" 8"x6"  sold

"Portrait of Laura" AFTER

12"x9" Oil on Linen Panel

I took a couple of photos of Laura as I left the gallery and worked off of those to produce this. . . I liked the fact that she gave a little smile so I wanted to incorporate that into her portrait to show off her sweet personality.  The original painting (the "before") captured her in mid-sentence since we chatted while she sat for me.  I love to interact with my portrait subjects.  I enjoyed Laura's wit so much that I must admit I got rather lost in conversation.  From now on. . . . "less talk, more paint." hee hee

I've heard it said that the portrait artist always puts a little bit of themselves into their portraits and as I write this I see that I gave Laura my own chin. . . I will come back later to see if I need to diminish this chin or not. . . I suspect I shall be uploading another image. Stay tuned! (smile)

"Winston!" nfs - gifted

8"x6" Oil on Linen Panel   nfs - gifted

Winston is a sweet little Pug belonging to a long-time friend from WAY back! After about 30 years our paths crossed and we are enjoying a new-found friendship!  But "SSHHHH!!!" this is a surprise gift for her.  I'm not even going to launch this out on social media until she receives it. (Let's hope she hasn't subscribed to my blog yet) ;0)

"Laura's Portrait - BEFORE"

12"x9" Oil on Linen panel

While at Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio, I took the opportunity to paint one of the Gallery's beautiful Art Consultants: Laura.
This painting, so far, is completely painted from life.  I plan to go into it just a little bit more to complete the unfinished parts (lower left corner) and pull it all together.
Cross your fingers that she'll love it!

"Morning Stroll on Queen" SOLD

22"x28" Oil on Linen Canvas

While I was walking around downtown Charleston one morning, it struck me how serene and quiet the city is before the 9:00 AM hour.  Long, cool shadows stretched across the warm streets; and everything was at peace. Maybe I should have titled this "Tranquility."

sold at Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio
177 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401

www.haganfineart.com

843-901-8124

www.haganfineart.com

"Old Village Cottage" NFS Gifted

6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel painted en plein air on location at the Old Village of Mount Pleasant.  NFS

This is the second of two plein air paintings I did this week out with the painting group. I couldn't resist this cute little house.  The light reflected off of the warm colored siding and created beautiful cool colors.  I just love painting in this quaint village.

"Old Village Charm" SOLD

8"x6" Oil on Linen Panel painted en plein air on location in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, SC on Pitt Street near the Pitt Street Pharmacy and the Green Shutter.  sold

This home is so charming I couldn't help but paint how the light came through the trees and lit up this cute front yard.

"Magnolia's Red Bridge"

 6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel

I was out at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens painting with friends and this historic bridge begged for me to paint it.  There was an algae bloom in the pond so there were no reflections. The spring time weather was perfect though!

This will be one of many pieces being featured in "Southern Elegance" art show coming this July on King Street in downtown Charleston, SC.

available through Hagan Fine Art and Studio
(843) 901-8124

"On Her Wedding Day"

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel

I worked on it a little bit more pulling out the Bride, her mother, the Bride's brother and her mother's best friend. . . . oh yea, the Groom is back there too.

"Intercoastal Wonder II"

30"x40" Oil on Linen Canvas

This larger version is based on the little Plein Air Painting I did from Sullivan's Island. . . hhmmm, I may continue to work it out. . .

"Intercoastal Wonder"

6"x8" Oil on Linen Birch Board

This is the latest plein air painting with the SIPP group and is the location looking back toward the Ben Sawyer Bridge to Sullivan's Island.
The clouds were magnificent and warm.  So was the day!  This shot is a little shiney, hope you can make it out.

"Sails & Shrimp" SOLD

32"x32" Oil on Canvas  sold

Shem Creek is one of our painting group's favorite spots to paint and this day was a spectacular day to be down there.  "Sails & Shrimp" wasn't 24 hours in from the framer's to the gallery before it had a "red dot!"  Thanks to Karen Hagan of Hagan Fine Art & Studio for finding its new home!

Artfields Portrait Contest 2016

https://www.facebook.com/ArtFieldsSC/videos/933740000057225/

What an incredible experience!  I was fortunate enough to have placed 2nd in my first Artfields Portrait Contest April 30, 2016!
Congratulations to Emmanuel Ogbonna for placing 1st!  And to Gerard for placing 3rd!

https://www.facebook.com/janieballpaints/videos/10207929591730462/

"Spring in the Old Village" SOLD

10"x10" Oil on Linen Panel, Painted en plein air, alla prima on location in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, SC.   sold at the Red Cross Home & Garden Tour Fundraising Event in the Old Village

This Old Village property is a favorite destination that our painting group derives heaps of inspiration. Sally's home and gardens always promise to deliver on beauty and color with each passing season!

I may go in to this a bit more and if I do I will repost so you can see the progress.

"Charleston Bridal Boutique" SOLD

11"x14" Oil on Linen Panel   sold

This was painted en Plein Air on location on Church Street of one of the finest Bridal Boutiques downtown; Fabulous Frocks.  Its location is so picturesque it begged to be painted.

SOLD at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio
www.haganfineart.com

27 1/2 State Street Charleston, SC 29401

"All in a Line"

10"x10" oil on linen birch board panel, painted en plein air, alla prima on location.

This was the first of two paintings I did while at this location.  The tide was higher when I painted this one than in the second painting revealing the tops of the skinny sand bars and oyster beds neatly lined up together.

"Oyster Beds"

8"x8" Oil on Gessoed Cradled Wood, painted en plein air, alla prima, on site

Another beautiful day to paint with friends on the creeks of Sullivan's Island.  The outgoing tide revealed these "tiny island" oyster beds and I loved the texture it added to the water's surface.

"Cloud Parade" SOLD

6"x8" Oil on Linen Birch Board Panel, painted en plein air, alla prima on location  SOLD

The clouds often "show off" for you on coast of the Lowcountry. And this day did not disappoint. The colors were vibrant.  The little oyster beds lined up to watch as the clouds passed by with the wind.

"Shem Creek Studio"

8"x6" Oil on Linen Panel board, painted en plein air, alla prima, while on location

One of my dear artist friends with whom I paint is lucky enough to call this little red-roofed cottage her Artist's Studio.  The invitation to paint this sweet, quirky iconic Shem Creek shack produced this little guy.

"Beach to Bridge"

6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel, painted en plein air, alla prima on site

This was a quick little plein air painting I did while on the beach at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island.  The view reaches across the beach stretching down toward the point of Sullivan's Island facing downtown. Way off in the distance one can see the new Ravenel Bridge.

This was such a quick little "sketch" that I feel it is a bit unfinished. . . if I do anything else to this, I will be sure to repost its image.

SOLD "While on Vacation. . . "

24"x30" Oil on Canvas  SOLD

While visiting my husband's childhood home on vacation we stopped to play on the beach and I snapped a few pictures and this one inspired me to paint!

SOLD at Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio
27 1/2 State Street
Charleston SC 29401

www.haganfineart.com

Playing Catch Up! New & Old Paintings

My apologies that I haven't posted my Plein Air Paintings lately. . . 2016 is proving to be a very busy year so far!

The following images are paintings I have painted in various locations around Charleston, SC. One painting is an (unfinished) interior painting from a cold day in February of my friend's beautiful new home. In fact, all of these are "sketches" that are each "unfinished" and those I plan to go back into to finish up.  I'll repost as I complete each one.

Thanks for your continued faithful following of my blog and painting posts.

 "Creek's Low Tide" 9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel, painted en Plein Air, Alla Prima, on site at the boat landing at Station 26 on Sullivan's Island, SC

I can't wait to finish the lower right corner of this piece. . . I really enjoyed painting this one.  It is titled, "New Sanctuary" 9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel, painted on location and all at once (Alla Prima) in my dear friend's new home. . . the sweet peace that you feel in here is so evident and it was my hope that I captured the atmosphere here.  The interior's cool, fresh, calm tones against the warm sunlight coming in through the windows captured me! I'll be sure to repost when I complete this painting!