A Personal Victory!

A partly sunny and 72 degree day proved to be a winner for me at Kent County Tourism's first-ever Plein Air Paint Out held at Old Dover Days on May 6!  I quickly found a view of a beautiful historic residence, and took a corner perspective that showed glimpses of a lovely side patio as well as a front view of the classical home, doppled with sunlight and surrounded by spring foliage.  Using pen/ink & watercolor, I thoroughly enjoyed capturing this view, while talking with passersby.  I was thrilled to learn that the end result was a second place win in the Paint Out!  The painting was part of the First Friday exhibit at the Dover Art League.

More Plein Air - Spring 2012!

April 27 - 29 proved to be another exciting outdoor painting experience, with eight pen and ink/watercolor paintings completed!  Cool weather pervaded Saturday but a sunny Sunday morning rounded the experience out with a 2 hour "Quick Draw", drawing to framing in just two hours.  "Against The Grain" bakery was the site I chose for the Quick Draw, as both the bakery - and the building - are personal favorites of mine.  Several personal and professional victories resulted from this meaningful weekend, including the opportunity to paint in Laura Drons' beautiful yard and garden in Chestertown.  See images of several of the paintings completed on this weekend in may Gallery of Paintings.  Another outdoor painting opportunity is planned for this morning at Old Dover Days - stay tuned!