While in Rockville on Wadmalaw Island in South Carolina the morning turned to afternoon.
The humid heat conjures the dance, choreographing the clouds to perform the summer's pattern afternoon showers.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
"Gathering Storm Clouds" Sold
While in Rockville on Wadmalaw Island in South Carolina the morning turned to afternoon.
The humid heat conjures the dance, choreographing the clouds to perform the summer's pattern afternoon showers.
"Evening Splendor" Sold
Wow, the recent rains have made the skies a gorgeous sight to see! I couldn't resist trying to capture one of the most spectacular shapes of clouds and evening colors I've seen in a long time.
Painted for The Charleston Artist Collective's August Theme: "Passing Storms"
"In Flight" Sold
While walking the neighborhood I happened upon this young Stork trying to catch breakfast in the drainage reservoir alongside the sidewalk. Wow, these birds are big! I thought this might be a good addition to that series of water birds I started. Thankfully I had my phone with me.
"Homeward Bound - Before The Storm" Sold
Near my home I often pass by this road's edge pasture where the sweetest brown Appaloosa and white Arabian horse hang out. I'll stop for a minute or two to say hi and offer a nose rub. I'd love to have a carrot or apple to offer if I knew it were OK with their owner.
Under the Charleston Artist Collective's August Theme, "Passing Storms," I thought I'd paint one to their tribute. It just so happened to be a cloudy, storm-threatening day when I took this picture.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
"Garden Bird House II" SOLD
This was painted in the morning at the same garden. As the afternoon drew near, the color temperatures became even more defined.
"Garden Bird House III" SOLD
6"x6" Oil on Gessobord Panel SOLD
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
"Side Work" SOLD
One of my favorite Downtown Restaurants just before the shift begins
Monday, July 15, 2013
"Looking Back on Our Future"
Another view of Middleton Place's "Butterfly Lakes" where vows are made and futures begin.
"The Place of Promises" SOLD
Middleton Place is an Historical Plantation which is often the site for weddings and special events. The grounds are breath-takingly beautiful!
Friday, July 12, 2013
"Sitting At Historical Roots" SOLD
Again, I turned back toward the house I originally painted and was "face-to-face" with this magnificent old Oak Tree. Just in front of it sits a large marble slab which looks like a stair step. As it turns out, there was an old historic building in downtown Charleston that was too dilapidated to save; but folks had the where-with-all to take a couple of stair treads and plant them in front of this massive Oak. Locals have dubbed it "the Bench," and it is often the place of weddings (and probably proposals, as well) overlooking the beautiful waterway.
"A Dock's View"
From my first painting of the day I turned 180 degrees and saw this view! I had to paint it! This is part of the view that the house (that I painted in the earlier post) with the red tin roof sees out it's back door. Wow!
"Ancient Story Teller" SOLD
We were invited to paint in Rockville, SC Wednesday. What a charming little village. I felt as though we had stepped back in time. Aside from the summertime sounds of cicadas and singing birds, the occasional passing recreational boat was the only reminder of our present era. The homes were all historic, in fact our hostess' house was built in the 1800's. Thanks to Elizabeth for her lovely hospitality. We'd love to visit again!
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
"Purple Hydrangeas"
The second painting of today. The sun came out between rain showers and thunderstorms long enough just so I could paint this today!
"Garden Bird House" SOLD
A break in the torrential wet weather was a God-send today! I can't believe I had 3 solid hours of sunshine! Then suddenly the sky darkened and a cold breeze blew through warning me I ought to be packing up quickly! And then the sky opened up and the rain came pouring down again. The artwork made it to the back of the car safe and dry. However, between the back of the car and the driver's side door I managed to get soaked. Oh well, it was a terrific day of painting!!
Saturday, June 29, 2013
"Sullivan's Island On Her Birthday" SOLD
I forgot to post this! This painting was done just as a storm was approaching which makes for the most glorious cloud formations..Only, when that storm hits, you've got to get out quick!
Just as I was closing the door to my car to drive home the sky dropped out!
But I must say this has to be my favorite of all the Sullivan's Island Light House paintings I've ever done.
Happy Birthday, Amanda!!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
"A Dream Garden" SOLD
Painted Alla Prima en Plein Air at one of my favorite places to paint: Bennett Street in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant. This home's garden is "to die for" gorgeous!! The picket fence is lined with beautiful blooms of various flowers and the hydrangeas were of the deepest purple! I've not seen anything like it. Ah, to dream. . .
"Proud Mamma" Revised SOLD
Aw, much better warmed up. This is the same painting as in the previous post only worked on a little bit more to get the color balanced just right. I added a bit of 'warmth' to the birds and foreground which helped to add dimension and depth to an otherwise "flat" background.
Monday, June 24, 2013
"Proud Mamma" SOLD
I am not sure if this is completely finished yet, but I wanted to post it in it's ". . so far" stage.
I may give my eyes a rest and look at it again tomorrow. I can see that I might need to "warm" up the birds a little bit to differentiate them from the water. I'll re-post the final painting after evaluating it later.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
"Nappers & Snackers" SOLD
I am thinking of doing a small series of paintings depicting these cute little shore birds: Sandpipers
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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