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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

"Morning Marsh"

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel

painted en plein air, alla prima, on location in Coastal Charleston South Carolina.
available

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We couldn't have asked for a finer day to paint outside.  The weather was perfect!!  It is always so wonderful to be able to share the love of plein air painting with like-minded artist friends.  Missed those who couldn't be there with us today (and love and appreciate when nearby artist-friends ride up on their golf carts to show off their "precious cargo!") 

Today, one of our regular painters took time off from painting with us today in order to make time as she played host to her visiting son, daughter-in-law and new 3 month old granddaughter.  

They stopped by to introduce us to that beautiful baby and her daddy.  

Words cannot describe how beautiful this baby is!  Leslie, She stole my heart!!

"Morning Stretch" SOLD

"Morning Stretch" 6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel is SOLD at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio

177 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401  www.haganfineart.com

"Oyster Cove"

11"x14" Oil on Linen Panel

What initially drew me to this place was how the low tide reveals such beautiful color and texture transitions in the pluff mud.  Additionally, the low tide reveals oyster clusters and beds.  The rocks made statements of their own until the water covered them all back up again.

If you'll notice, in the back, just under the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, there is a sweet little cove tucked away from all the boat traffic to our left (out of the frame).

PS- If you look closely, you'll note the many "no-see-ums" caught in my paint. . proof positive of a painting painted out-of-doors. I'll have to allow it to dry down and brush them out (ha!).

"A Gem of a View"

6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel

Today's Plein Air Painting isn't even dry yet and I am posting.  This was the second one of two that were painted this morning.  I may go back into it and work it. . . but for now I must "Look Away!"

"Siesta" SOLD

6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel  SOLD

14"x16" Framed dimensions

"Reverie" SOLD

8"x6" Oil on Linen Panel  SOLD
16"x14" Framed Dimensions

One of my first "loves" of the painting world is painting the figure 

and I was fortunate to secure this lovely model for a painting.

More to come!

"Bridal Painting"

10"x8" Oil on Linen Panel

Showcasing as a small example of the possibilities for 

new Brides and Brides-to-Be to remember their special day

I always enjoy when I can meet the owner of one of my "babies"

While demo-ing at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio last Saturday during the Southeastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE), I was fortunate to be present when 

the new owner of "Moving Off" came in during the festivities.  

Linda explained how she came to choose "Moving Off" to add to her collection 

and I was able to personalize her painting.  

Linda now is one of my family of friends and it feels as if we've been friends for a lifetime!  

Thank you, Linda!

"Tulip Tree Blooms"

6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel painted en plein air alla prima  nfs/DONATION

After trying to tackle the entire tulip tree in my previous post, I thought I might zero in on a few of its beautiful blooms against the dark backdrop of trees and bushes.

"Village Garden Shed" SOLD

11"x14" Oil on Linen Panel, painted en plein air - alla prima sold

Our painting group was invited to paint in the beautifully manicured backyard garden of an Old Village resident whose flowers and landscape never disappoint at any time of year.

Even in February our area is experiencing warm, sunny conditions and spring is in the air!  This tulip tree is in full floral regale and its showey pink and white blooms popped in the sunlight against the shadows of the trees and bushes behind.  The garden shed makes for a nice graphic feature amidst the soft vegetation.

Despite the composition mistakes, I enjoyed this process today.  The elements in this composition were so varied in texture, value and temperature and I just "had" to put it all down! Enjoy!

"Intercoastal Wonder II" revised

30"x40" Oil on Linen Canvas

adapted from one of my personal favorite small plein air paintings I did from the Point on Sullivan's Island looking back up toward the Ben Sawyer Bridge.  The clouds were spectacular that morning; especially a grouping which seemed to have its own silver lining.

You may see this painting at the Boardwalk Inn in Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle O Palms, SC

available though the
Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio
177 King Street
Charleston SC 29401

www.haganfineart.com