Trees: Visual Rhythm Show, Asheville School

Trees: Bigleaf Magnolia, Street Tree (Norway Maple), Three Beeches

Trees: Elm, Sycamore, Scalloped Bark Pine

Trees: Oak, Sourwood, Sycamore

The show was a wonderful experience.  Thank you to Moni Hill for opportunity to show and to Asheville School for a wonderful venue and to everyone how come out the night of the opening.  Thank you!  
From one show to another.  I took down the pieces last weekend and took them to hang in the lobby of Asheville's local public radio station WCQS, www.wcqs.org  The station will have their doors open the evening of Friday, April 1st during Asheville's Downtown Gallery Associations Art Walk which is from 5-8pm.  www.ashevilledowntowngalleries.org
It should be a great evening.

Street Tree in the Fall - Norway Maple

24x24", oil on canvas

A norway maple stands juxtaposed with utility lines.
The bark twisted, splintered and limbs amputated. Still, the fall show was stopping traffic.

3 Beeches

24x24", oil on canvas

The final work from a previous post. I used a wash of yellow ocher as an under coat which was a fresh approach to this series. I don't have a set process of how I begin painting, except for sketching. I think this is an asset...it keeps me searching.

Sourwood

(cropped view) 24x24", oil on canvas

Elm, process

9x12", pencil on paper

18x24", oil on canvas

I have had my nose to the grindstone staying focused on finishing a group of paintings for a show at the end of January. The show will feature trees, some of which I have posted while in progress.  I am realizing the meaning of "blog" is to share the process of creating so I am making an effort to be more present. This piece is an elm that reminded me of red velvet cake... the rich colors and intense texture really screams at you.

Lunch Hour on the Surf

7x7" oil on board

There is something exciting about seeing a fully loaded van at beach.  It just screams adventure.

Pamlico Sound

8x8" oil on board

We got the chance to do some canoeing on the sound and enjoyed a beautiful sunset.  It is quite a contrast to the often fickle surf. Quite lovely.

Surf Search

8x8" oil on board

The beach next to Hatteras light house is one surfers and fishermen flock to.  I caught a couple on their way out for the afternoon.

Avon Pier

 

8x8" oil on board

The end of October is a fisherman's frenzy on Hatteras.  This is Avon Pier, which was hit hard by a nor'easter a couple of years ago.  It's not one for the faint of heart.  I hope these fellas (and  mamas) caught dinner at least.

Surfside Birder

7x7" oil on board

I have decided one of my favorite things is watching our little boston terrier-mut run on the beach chasing the seagulls and sandpipers.  This was one from our fall trip to the Outer Banks... go get'em Posey!

3 Beeches

A sketch on canvas of three beeches standing proud! The sketch is complete - next I will apply a neutral color wash and allow to dry (enough) and paint onward.