Oyster Bar

 

I know, it was supposed to be cat week, and then that turned into cat fortnight. But I became preoccupied with events and commissions, so I took this little intermission to post the newest painting I recently sent to Roux & Cyr International Fine Art Gallery in Portland, Maine. This Boston oyster bar is frequented by tourists and locals alike. There is no meal more refreshing in the summer than oysters and white wine or beer. Oil on 11" x 14" stretched linen. SOLD.

York Harbor Beach

Though I have been posting paintings inspired by last year's trip to Spain, I wanted to take the opportunity to show a painting I have at the Roux & Cyr International Fine Art Gallery in Portland, Maine. I am excited to have my work in the gallery, which showcases work by so many wonderful artists. This painting was inspired by views of a 2022 trip to York, Maine. I went back this summer and hope to paint more views of the town. SOLD.

 

View From The Crane Estate

 

In the summer of 2021, I drove to Massachusetts on a solo trip. I sometimes travel better alone, as I don't have to worry that my subject-matter-gathering isn't getting in the way of what would normally be a relaxing trip. I feel free to explore, change plans on a whim, and eat less than impressive meals on the run. On this trip, I was in search of small towns near Marblehead and Rockport, and everything in between. I drove toward Ipswich and loved all the food stands and the sights of families enjoying their vacations. I noticed a sign for the Crane Estate, which sounded impressive, so on a whim, I toured the grounds. I hope to go back and tour the inside of the estate as well as the connected beach. Oil on 12" x 16" stretched canvas.

Rowboats in Rockport

 

The rowboats in Rockport, Massachusetts are just as mesmerizing as the lobster boats and the famous Motif Number 1 building. This 8" x 8" x 1" oil painting is on cradled masonite board. SOLD.

Lobster Boat in Rockport

 

Despite the fact that I have not posted to this blog in a long time, this is not the only painting I've been working on. I have many new paintings available on UGallery.com,  Latrobe Art Center, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Ligonier, PA, and at The Artists Hand Gallery in Indiana, PA. In the upcoming days, I plan to update my blog with my new work. This is the newest. It was painted from a photo that I took in Rockport, MA, in 2021. Boats are among my favorite subjects, and I acquired so much subject matter in recent trips, that I have developed analysis paralysis, and can't decide which one to tackle first. I loved the vibrant colors and clockwise direction of this composition. Oil on 8" x 8" x 1" cradled board. 

Marblehead Sailboat

 

The last painting I posted to this blog in 2021 was of a Marblehead sailboat, and I decided to also feature the same for my first post of this year. This colorful vessel enters 2022 with an optimistic color, hopefully a sign of some travel. In the meantime, stay tuned for a variety of new paintings, including scenes from trips I have taken during the past four years. I have an abundance of reference material from France, Budapest, Scotland, New England, and Yellowstone Park to work from that I can hopefully record on canvas. This painting is approximately 9" x 13". SOLD.

Rockport Marina

 

I was fortunate enough to take two trips to Massachusetts this summer and made sure to stop in Rockport both times. The first trip was with my husband when I acquired the photo for this painting. The famous Motif No. 1 building is in the background and has been the star of many paintings by many artists. For me, the boats took the main stage. There were rarely ever people on the boats except for weekend nights when locals were getting ready to relax after a week of work. Oil on 24"h x 18" w stretched linen.

Gooseberry Beach of Newport

The boulders and close proximity to mansions add charm to Gooseberry Beach of Newport, RI. Oil on 12"h x 16"w Masonite. SOLD.

Docked in Newport

Oil on 9"h x 12" stretched linen. SOLD.

Newport Yacht

A docked yacht in Newport, RI. Oil on 14"h x 18"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

Newport Harbor

Docked boats on a July morning in Newport, RI. Oil on 18"h x 14"w stretched canvas.