Tree in Fall

 I had decided that we needed a new painting for our door - a "door painting" like many before.  When I saw this image of a tree in the Fall, along with one of my favorites - a path - I had to paint it.  It has all the aspects of a good composition, light source, depth, "sky holes" in the tree, and interest via the path.

This one is proudly hung outside our door now and always gets attention from people who pass by.

Sunset in Pastels

 This one fits the sunset genre, but adds a new wrinkle.  I have been areanging for art classes to be available at the senior community where we now live.  When I found an art teacher who could do pastels (chalk-like), I decdied to take the class myself.  This is what resulted from that class.

I'm very proud of my first pastel piece!

Island Sunset

 

I said earlier that I was in a "sunset phase".  For some reason, the sunset colors have hit me this year.  Maybe I'm just in a strong color phase.

Anyhow, this image fits my eye this year.  It suggests an island lication when a beautiful sun goes down.  The reflections capture the sunset colors, but adds the island trees, too.

The Mill - All in Place

 In the last post, I discussed the process of painting the same mill in different seasons.  Here is how the three were hung - with a very interesting lighting scheme. 

I love the way it ended up!

The Mill - In Seasons

 Some time ago, I painted a picture of an old mill.  It is on this blog at a much earlier time. I didn't know where it was, but later found out that it was Mabry's Mill, located in Virginia's Floyd County.  It is vary famous for its design as a classic mill.

I had the painting in my collection for several years and then sold it to a couple here in Naples.  They didn't know where it was, but thought that it reminded them of a mill they had seen in the Berkshires, where they had once had a home.

After having the piece, John asked me if I could paint the same                                                                   mill in a different season as the forst one had Fall colors.  He                                                                      wanted Spring this time.  Then, later on, he asked me to do                                                                     Winter, too. So, here they are.  I like Winter best!

Boat at Sunset

 

This year, I have been in a bit of a "sunset phase".  I seem to like the bright colors and strong hues.  So, this painting had those characteristics.  I really like the dramatic colors that came out.  And, the reflection in the water leads you to the boat.

The boat also adds a lot of interest.  Who left it there? And, is it still in use?  Maybe, it's lst it's usefulness and is waiting to sink.  But, maybe someone, or two, took it to shore and are exploring - or more.

The Yellow Umbrella

 If you have looked through the paintings in this blog, you know that I love pathways.  They suggest so many possible stories.  Where do they lead? Who was there, and what happened?  

 This one fits that genre.  It begs a lot of questions.  Who dropped the umbrella and why?  Where did they go and why leave the umbrella.  Maybe they didn't need the protection that the umbrella provides.

What do you think?

Purple Poppies

 

When I saw this image, I loved the perspective as well as the color.  Using fuzzy images in the background gives it a lot of depth.  I also loved the color, including the two red poppies that snuck in to the picture.

I know quite a few people who love poppies and also love purple.  This one is going to live in a home of one of those people.