INVITATION

Vineyard Haven is packed with boats. It was a challenge to simplify. It is time for me to say good bye to this incredibly beautiful island. I would like to come back to this house the last week in July 2012 with fellow painters. Who wants to come ?????

INSPIRATION

VINEYARD VIEW
12x12 acrylic on board
Railsback

Hoerle
Goodman

My painting today is inspired by two artist's work I have seen on the Vineyard. Their work to me is kind of similar: abstract, sophisticated expressionist. The colors are great, brushstroke strong and interesting. Less is more.
Jeff Hoerle's work is at the Field Gallery in West Tisbury and Steve P Goodman's work www.spgoodman.com is in the Burlington VT area.

BUNCH OF JOY

Is there anything more fun to paint than a huge bunch of freshly  picked zinnias in a coffee can ????

BUNCH OF JOY
20x10

ONE HUNDRED DEGREES !

Perfection

 Beach Path
8x8

MORNING GLORY FARM

This farm provides the Vineyard with THE most quality organic veggies and herbs and home made breads and pies. Here is a sample of a most delicious salad topped with haricot vert and blue cheese accompanied with a fab potato salad, photographed by Annie Graham. We had this with perfectly grilled fish, finishing the meal off with strawberry, peach pie topped with ice cream. Oh ya!

Morning Glory Farm
8x8

Beautiful Martha's Vineyard

I am here for 2 weeks. Upon arrival, I set up my little corner to hit the paints. This island is GORGEOUS.

GARDEN VISIT

I got to paint at Donna Watson's property yesterday. Her incredibly beautiful gardens were on the South Shore Natural Science Center Garden tour. Donna is a truly talented creative spirit. Besides being an incredible gardener, she built her own screened in porch! We can only imagine what else she can do!

Apple Tree Grove
8x8

QUICKIE

Some sweet Zinnias needed to be painted.

7x7

EARLY LIGHT

Making use of the early morning day. I tinted my gesso with a deep mauve for this painting. The painting pretty much took the lead and painted itself. I just did what I was told.

EARLY LIGHT
27x25

HAPPY JULY 4

"And Crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea"