Saturday, May 12, 2012

SCITUATE HARBOR

TRAWLER
6x6

Thursday, May 3, 2012

MARSH FIELD

I used a small painting done on location and photos to paint this. I am still struggling with it. The colors are fighting with me but I have got my boxing gloves on..the fight is not over yet..any tips are welcome.

MARSH FIELD
27x25

SATURDAY PAINT WORKSHOP
May 12 10-3
Come and Paint
REGISTER NOW!

Check out the GJWP monthly challenge!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Big doings for the GJWP gang. This is my DUXBURY May Challenge piece

7x7 SNUG HARBOR P.O.



















Monday, April 23, 2012

LONG DRINK

Rainy day Still Life. I have never been good at painting on a standard size canvas...makes my life complicated though!

LONG DRINK
27x14

Thursday, April 19, 2012

REITERATION

Although this BLUE VASE and roses are a constant theme for my still lifes, It is always a challenge to make the painting look more interesting. I like what happened here. Reiteration

GLANCY GLASS
20x20


This vase was a gift by glass artist Michael Glancy in 1975. I treasure it

Monday, April 16, 2012

HITTING THE 90's!

Good luck to all of the runners participating in the Boston Marathon today
This gorgeous hot weather although really brutal for the runners makes me think
BEACH!
27x26

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

HINGHAM SQUARE

Gorgeous day in Hingham Square

Tunnel Cap
10x10

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

TUESDAYS

It is wonderful to be back painting with the TUESDAY Gang. The Artists paintings just get better and better. It is also inspiring to have new artists joining us.
Saturday Workshops scheduled for April 21 and May 12. Come paint!


CUT FLOWERS 10x10


15 STROKES
6x6



Thursday, March 29, 2012

TRANSITION

Phew! I figured out how to get back onto my Blog site after not being able to post since March 8

Puerto Vallarta is a special jewel. I can't wait to return

Time to head back to New England








Beautiful "hoods"

Thursday, March 8, 2012

EVERYTHINGS COMING UP ROSES





FLORES
36x24

Dr Einstein in Mexico

Saturday, March 3, 2012

HIKING

SECLUDED BEACH
8x8
palette knife acrylico


This year I have done a lot hikes through the jungle. The hike begins with a bus ride about 30 minutes long heading south along the coast to a small town called Boca. The hike takes about one hour and a half each way..the pleasurable destination being a secluded beach equipped with a restaurant serving grilled fish, excellent margueritas and music. There is the option of taking a boat either way too. This is living!







Tuesday, February 28, 2012

QUALITY

This was a tough composition to stuff onto this shaped canvas..a more vertical would have been better suited to the subject. I was feeling quality marks and brush strokes as the paint roughed itself on..it felt good.The piece has a lot of texture that doesn't show up well from this photo. This is a great casa and it was a joy to paint there. Thanks Linda E. It actually looks better in person.

MIA CASA
30x26

Sunday, February 26, 2012

VENTANA

VENTANA
8x8

The architecture is so charming and simple here in Mexico

A special Good Bye to my teacher of painting and more importantly...of life and right attitude.

ROS FARBUSH died on Feb 17.

I had the pleasure of knowing her for many years. I got to paint with her on the South Shore of Boston, in Boston on the streets, on Cape Cod, in San Miguelle D'Allende and last year in Puerto Vallarta. She was a true FREE spirit. I love her and will really miss her as will many many of us.




Thursday, February 23, 2012

GOOD TIME

POTS
8x8

We had a wonderful group for the PAINTING WORKSHOP...a lot of beautiful paintings were produced, laughs and learning had by all, especially me. Thanks Everyone.





















Sunday, February 19, 2012

FLORES

FLORES
44 x 23

Tomorrow my 7th Annual PAINTING WORKSHOP in Mexico begins. We have a good group and no chance of snow.

Congratulations to beautiful painter and amiga, Lisa Daria Kennedy! She has painted for 1000 days in a row!!!!! She just keeps getting better

Monday, February 13, 2012

THE RE VIEW

The commission I painted last week was to be the 4th of mine collected for a livingroom wall.The new painting, posted Feb 6,  was quite tight compared to the other 3. I wanted to be able to offer 2 choices.  This is the 2nd choice of The View they requested.
Would appreciate any critique

RE VIEW
44x22

Friday, February 10, 2012

ARTE

This place is in my neighborhood. I have painted it many times. This was a struggle for some reason and TIGHT..my goodness!...onward to the next painting

Matamoros y Mina
20x20














Some Mexican arte



I met Ada Colorina in her studio yesterday


Monday, February 6, 2012

THE VIEW

It is very challenging for me to POST as the blog has switched over to Spanish....
This is a commission I just finished...hope it is well received

THE VIEW
48x24

Sunday, January 29, 2012

FERRETERIA

The hardware store. One of the reasons I like Mexico is that you are  in a different, relaxed culture. The stores are very small and family run. Dogs and kids are part of the business too

FERRETERIA
8x8 acrylic palette knife

This is my GJWP piece

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

PARADISE

This painting has taken me almost a week to finish! I have been traveling for almost a month now and I don't have all of my comfortable canvas, brushes etc with me. This is the place I am living in this week...no snow here!
The apartment has a very narrow spiral staircase so I needed to use 2 canvasses to get the size I wanted.

PARADISE
40 x 32
Price on request. Available in Puerto Vallarta


This is what I sat with for a few days...really trying hard not to tell everything..a challenge for me

Monday, January 16, 2012

FARMERS MARKET


Here are 2 pieces depicting  the food journey from the  gardens of Sonoma to the Farmers Market on the Ferry pier in San Francisco. To top off this beauty, I met with fellow blogger Nancy Hartley and her husband Brian to eat the most delicious vegetables and seafood at the wonderful restaurant, the Slanted Door. We had a wonderful time and it was a real treat to connect with new friends.

SONOMA 6x6
FARMERS MARKET 8x8









Monday, January 9, 2012

BIG SUR

Big Sur is one of the most beautiful places on the California coast if not THE most beautiful. Esalen Institute is a fabulous experience...I highly recommend a stay there

BIG SUR 8x8