"Petite Ballerina"

12"x12" Oil on Linen Canvas nfs

A dear, dear friend of mine and my husband has two cute little girls.  When I saw the photograph of their youngest in her recital garb holding the bouquet of roses to congratulate her on her first performance, I HAD to paint it!

The cuteness abounds and the expression says volumes with this one!!

"Shaded Hydrangeas" SOLD

8"x10" Plein Air Oil on Linen Panel 

painted on location in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, SC

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

www.haganfineart.com

"Jazz Quartet" SOLD

"Jazz Quartet" 9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel
sold at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio

For our Wedding Anniversary, my sweet husband and I celebrated with an intimate dinner 

at one of Charleston's finest restaurants, the Charleston Grill 

located within the Charleston Place Hotel in the heart of town.

There, we enjoyed the smooth sounds of a great Jazz group.  

I couldn't resist taking their pictures to memorialize the lovely evening.

"All to Myself" SOLD

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel  

It's a rare and wonderful occasion to find yourself at the beach and have it all to yourself!!

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

"Old Village Charm" SOLD

8"x10" Plein Air Oil on Linen Panel sold

My second plein air painting of today. . . I am inlove with this little village.  The Old Village of Mount Pleasant, SC is so charming and attractive.  While my friend and I were painting a couple visiting the area approached us as they walked their Chesapeake Retriever and we made new friends!  It's the charm of this place!

"Diggin' It"

16"x20" Oil on Linen Canvas

While at the beach plein air painting a few years ago, I brought along my son to play while I worked.  He looked so cute that I paused from my painting to snap a few shots of him.  When I returned to the studio to observe my photos this one grabbed me as if to say, "Paint Me!" and so here it is.  

My heart is to convey the awesomeness of life through the innocence of children at play, especially at the beach.  Don't limit me with the innocence of "children" at play; no, what makes my heart sing is the revelation of people and families and animals living life in quiet joy.  That joyful amusement speaks volumes to me and tells the story of the sweet essence of Life in the midst of turmoil and chaos.  I choose to see the beauty and the Love and the Joy of Life; which is, after all, a choice.  I want to point to It in my paintings and remind the viewer what Life is really all about.  I hope that it brings ultimate joy to you as it does to me.

Available

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"Anticipation"

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel
available at Mountain Mist Gallery
www.mountainmistgallery.com
David Berger, owner/curator Mailing address: 40 Perennial Dr., PO Box 2228 Cashiers, NC 28717 Phone: 828-743-1801
Camp Merrie-Woode is an all girls summer camp which holds promise of memory-making activities and friends.  Overlooking the entire camp grounds is a granite-faced mountain named, "Old Bald."
The day in which parents drop off their campers is a very exciting one.  Parents and campers arrive in the early hours before the "Pearly Gates" open to usher the new session and wait at what is known as the "drop off site."  The iconic and gigantic Old Bald is the first to welcome you and waits along with you from across the expanse of Lake Fairfield.
This will mark my daughter's fourth session at Camp Merrie-Woode and I can say from experience that it doesn't matter how many times one has been here, the excitement of beginning a new session at Camp Merrie-Woode never lessens the feeling of great Anticipation.

"The Pearly Gates of Camp Merrie-Woode" SOLD

11"x14" Oil on Linen Panel sold

The Pearly Gates of Camp Merrie-Woode is the gateway to
many memories and life experiences of girls for nearly 100 years. 

"The Path Which Leads Me Home" SOLD

12"x12" Plein Air Oil on Linen Panel sold

On location at the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, I stood near the Ashley River which would have been traditionally the "front door" of the Magnolia Home.  This path leads visitors from the river up to the house.  These enormous reaching Water Oaks provide lovely shade along the path which is also dotted by colorful azalea bushes.

"A Portrait Sketch"

PrismaColor Pencil on 24"x18" Cansen MiTentes Paper

A faithful client/collector commissioned me to sketch one of her many beautiful Grandchildren

Plein Air Paintings From San Diego's PACE (Plein Air Convention & Expo) 2017

 "Cascading Bougainvillea" 8"x6" Oil on Linen Panel NFS

These paintings with the Bougainvillea are some of my favorites. . . 

the colors in San Diego were indescribable and took my breath away. 

 "Rocky Bougainvillea" 12"x9" Plein Air Oil on Linen Panel NFS

"View From My Room" 8"x10" Plein Air Oil on Linen Panel

Hey, I'm on YouTube!!

Hey friends,

I just returned from San Diego where I attended the 6th Annual Plein Air Conference & Expo (PACE17), a life-changing event to say the least!!

While painting in historic Old Town, unbeknownst to me, I was captured on video painting one of my plein air paintings (look for me when the scenes change from the indoor scenes to out-of-doors; I'm the one in the canvas gardening hat and grey shirt concentrating with such force smoke can be seen coming out of my ears! HA!!

This event was unbelievable and I must take some time to fully process the whole thing. The learning and net-working and bonding with other Fine Artists was top-notch all the way!

Check out this video and look fast, it's my one second of fame!!! HA!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf8BGw7rl5w

"Dappled Morning Light" SOLD

11"x14" Plein Air Oil on Linen Panel painted on location, Alla Prima  sold

The Old Village of Mount Pleasant was our location for this morning's plein air painting group. This corner is one of my favorite locations on which to find lovely reference for plein air paintings. 

"Still Life with Blue Eggs" SOLD

14"x11" Oil on Linen Panel  sold

I found these beautiful blue chicken eggs and decided that they were meant to be painted.  

This still-life had to happen sooner rather than later so these gorgeous eggs wouldn't spoil.

I may get away from it for a while and finish it up, if necessary.

Almost There. . .

24"x18" Oil on Linen Canvas, 27 1/2"x21 1/2" Framed

I've got a few finishing touches to paint: soften edges, develop her eyes, clean up the nose of her pony among a few other things, but it is nearly finished.

"Abigail & Her Pony" 

"A Good Read"

16"x20" Oil on Linen Canvas painted from life

"Meloncholy"

8"x6" Oil on Linen Panel

available

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"Hydrangeas & Lemons" SOLD

8"x8" oil on linen gallery-wrapped canvas painted from life in the Alla Prima fashion SOLD

This sweet little still life was begging to be painted after a long day of painting en plein air.  My hostess had this beautiful pitcher of hydrangeas sitting on her kitchen counter near the window, and I painted this as the sun set outside under natural lighting.  As this painting progressed, I found I couldn't see the color in the values anymore, so I had to stop here.  

I like how it turned out despite my race against the clock to get it down before dark.

"Laundry Day" SOLD

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel painted Alla Prima & En Plein Air

on location in Rockville, SC  sold

 It was a very sunny day and we were painting in the shade of massive oak trees so I saw a lot of dappled sunlight on top of roofs and background items.  In order for the background (house) to remain in the background, I must diminish the importance of the warm tones and contrasts.

"Fresh From The Garden" SOLD

 14"x11" Oil on Linen Panel -sold-
Painted Alla Prima from Life during 

"2nd Sunday on King" at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio 

177 King Street

Charleston, SC 29401

www.haganfineart.com