fall review

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Fall is my 2nd favorite season, and New England boasts the BEST..the colors, the smells, the textures. This one is 10x10 on Fabriano paper.

magnolia pinks

WATERCOLOR size 8x10 $125
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Well, the Magnolias here are almost done, but what a beautiful welcome into spring. Size 8x10 on Fabriano cold press.

la roma

WATERCOLOR size 8x10 $125
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I was lucky enough to go to Rome for one of my jobs, since we had a sister company in Ardea (about 1/2 hr outside of the city). I spent 4 great days looking at history, which one could never appreciate from a book. The Hotel de Ville that I stayed in had a beautiful courtyard that I was fascinated with, and this painting reminds me of the small windows that overlooked the courtyard. This one is size 8x10 on Fabriano paper.

Fall Carpet

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I always love the colors on the forest floor, and New England is especially well known for a nice "Fall Carpet". This one is size 8x10 on Fabriano paper.

Wells Sunset Cloud

WATERCOLOR size 8x10 $125
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Every so often, there is a sunset with a spectacular large cloud over the ocean, a cloud that turns all great colors of red and orange and pink. I feel like I'm in on a secret when I see one of these, as they usually don't last very long, and I'm not sure if any one else saw what I did, or atleast appreciated it in the same fleeting way. Size 8x10 on Fabriano.

skyburst

WATERCOLOR size 11x14 $225
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I loved how the burst of colors appeared as the sun went down over the horizon. I am always amazed at the colors that Mother Nature hands us. Size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

blue harvest

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Now that I've finished this, it kind of reminds me of a Van Gogh. I really liked how the fields and rows lead the eye to the bright horizon as the sun sets on a what used to be a productive harvest. Size 11x14 on Fabriano.

winter river

WATERCOLOR size 11x14 $225
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the coldness of the water and the remaining warmth of the sky; I liked the reflection off of the cold water for this one, and I slightly offset the COI; this one is size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

tall pines

WATERCOLOR size 14x18 $225
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New England is well known for it's majestic pines. These are from Cardigan Mountain in New Hampshire, where the high vertical trees still let in the perfect amount of sun. Size 14x18 on Fabriano paper.

spring guarantee

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I am always happy when I see the greens of my tulips just peeking above the ground- it promises that spring is on it's way! This one is size 16x20 on Fabriano paper, matted down to 11x14 looks best!

orange you glad....

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Ok...it goes "knock knock, who's there...banana...banana who"...one of the best jokes I remember from being a kid. I LOVED this photo of juicy orange slices, and couldn't resist painting it. Plus...it's time to let go of painting snow, for a while anyways! Size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

hillside

WATERCOLOR size 13x6 $125
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When I was in college in Worcester, it was the first city I ever lived in. I liked the idea of a city, but outside my window, I could see a large hill with trees on it. During some tough times in college, I used to look up at that hill, especially during a rainy day, and wish I could get up there and sit under the trees. This one is sized 13x6 on Fabriano paper...Oh, and I still look for that hill everytime we go through that city.

snowy road

WATERCOLOR size 12x11 $225
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Ok...spring is officially here BUT I paint snow. Well...I think being a Mainer, I realize that there is still a lot of snow in Maine and it's still just a bit chilly here! Either way, I enjoyed this scene and I have been down many a snowy road. Size 12x11 on Fabriano paper.

moored

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I have always been drawn to ocean scenes, and the sight of boats on a calm shore is one that I miss, not living in Maine now. This one was especially nice since it incorporated blues reds and greens. Size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

broken pane

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This old barn window with mis-matched window frames has been calling my name for a very long time. Growing up in Maine, old barns are one of my favorites, and this window is just the cream of the crop, and I'm grateful to James for letting me use his great photo. Size 10x16 on Fabriano paper.

tulips in tin

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I liked this fresh bouquet in a tin vase...especially how the colors reflected off of the metal. Size 13x6 on Fabriano paper.

apples four

WATERCOLOR size 10 x 10 $125
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So...how do you like THEM apples? I really liked this arrangement of four, even though I tend to paint in threes. Plus, it gave me reason to create a square painting, which was fun, for a visual change. I approached it with a "Warhol" approach, and took liberties with the blues especially. This one is sized 10x10 on fabriano paper.

homestead

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I thought I would try a little something different; growing up in New England, this scene is unfamiliar but very intruquing to me. Size 9x10 on Fabriano.

sunset field

WATERCOLOR size 11 x 7.5 $125
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I really liked the contrasting colors of orange and purple of this field during a sunset. I thought the dark grouping of trees to the right really grounded the scene. Size 11 x 7.5 on Fabriano.

foggy forest

WATERCOLOR size 13x8 $125
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The depth of a forest, and what is beyond the trees I can see, has always fascinated me. I love to walk in the woods, and did so a lot as a kid, chasing rabbits in the winter, and looking for trillium and lady slippers. This one is size 13x8 on Fabriano.

into the poplar grove

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Part deux of a series...I liked the varying colors that the original photo showed, the strong vertical lines, and again, trying to achieve depth of the grove. Also size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

yellow poplars I

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The first in a series of atleast 3 paintings of a poplar forest from Washington state. I was given permission from a flickr friend to paint from a series of photos she took, and I hope to use colors that accentuate the vertical trunks and depth of the forest. Size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

coastal sun

WATERCOLOR size 13x9 $200
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No matter what the ocean may be doing, it's almost a guarantee that the sky is doing it's own thing. I really liked this coastal scene with the sun showing behind the clouds and the many waves crashing in the bay. Size 16x9 on Fabriano paper.

salt marsh

WATERCOLOR size 8x10 $125
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Even in the fog, a New England salt marsh can have great coloring. Being up and down the east coast, one can always find an inlet with amazingly colored grasses and a smell at high tide that is so refreshing. This one is size 8x10 on Fabriano paper.

teapot II

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I have decided that I should complete a series of my teapots, especially since I've received great feedback on the original one (Chinese Teapot). This teapot is not as shiny as the other, with a rougher texture and much different shape. I was pleased that I was able to give it a nice 3D quality, and bet tea from this one would taste just as good! Size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

winterfence I

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I was happy to take some great photos yesterday which should supply me for a bit. I can get my fill of snow and shadows now! This one was waiting just up the road from my house..on the way to a local farm. Size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

Maine waves

WATERCOLOR size 13x15 $225
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I never tire of watching them, and I could never tire of painting them either. Each wave is different, with different blues and greens. Size 13x15 on Fabriano paper.

monochrome tree

WATERCOLOR size 8.5x11.5 $125
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Being self taught, I actually don't go back to the basics enough...mostly since I am stubborn and like to try (and even fail) many times until I get something...thought this would be a good exercise in values. Size 8.5x11.5 on Fabriano paper.

cherry pile

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Thought I'd stick w/the same subject...and was happy to use one of my own (staged) reference photos! Size 11x14 on Fabriano. It actually looks like the lower 3 cherries are trying to launch the big one into the bowl!

hold me up!

WATERCOLOR size 9x12 $125
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I have admit that with every fruit painting I do, I chuckle since I always know the title before I paint it. See...I believe fruit have a definite personality, mostly driven by their stems!! Size 9x12 on Fabriano paper.

winter blues

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At this time of year, generally a rainy time of year, I always wish for many feet of white, crisp snow. Alas, we continue to get rain, but a girl can wish! I continuously strive for the perfect 'shadow' color on snow, this time I'm happy with my choice of blues. Size 13x15 on Fabriano paper.

reddest maple

WATERCOLOR size 10x12 $200
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I love fall and there is nothing like the vivid colors of leaves (especially the maples) in New England. My flickr friend Ginny takes amazing photos of my one of my favorite subjects, and I'm grateful that I have her as a reference. This one goes as a pair with "Leaf me alone", and they look great hung next to each other with similar backgrounds. Size 10x12 on Fabriano paper.

orange edges

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I am continuously drawn to colorful sunsets, and especially the ones that seem impossible. Orange edges to dark clouds have always fascinated me, and this one was no exception. Size 9x7 on Fabriano paper.

chester

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I painted my Maine coon cat awhile ago, and decided I'd try a series of cats, esp the coon type. This one is Chester, another coon with an attitude. Size 9x9 on Fabriano paper.

snowyline

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It should be no surprise that I've chosen trees backlit by sun, casting their shadows on snow. Size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

shaded side- panoramic

WATERCOLOR size 13x4.5 $125
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I liked the idea of painting the shaded side of a mountain, especially since my daughters and I always talk about the shaded side of the moon. This panoramic seemed soothing to me, and I am always a fan of the sun coming over or going down behind a mountain or some trees. This is one is size 13 x 4 1/2 on Fabriano paper.

until tomorrow

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These winter sunsets, with bare trees and amazing sky colors. I can't wait until tomorrow to see if the sky will give me the same reward. Size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

leaf me alone

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I liked the red leaf and it's sharp lines against the turquoise cloth in a photo I was able to use with permission from a flickr friend. Did you know that this is a sugar maple? You can tell because the shape of a U shows up between the main points at the top! Size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

moonlight six

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I liked how the six stark trees stand out against the stark, moonfilled sky, making a nice bold vertical statement. Size 14x16 on Fabriano paper.

daffy three

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For some reason, I tend not to paint many flowers. Daffodils are one of my favorites to have in my kitchen, so I thought I'd paint some! They're so bright, yellow and ready to announce warmer weather. This one is sized 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

night life

WATERCOLOR size 12x7 $200
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I've always been drawn to other artist's renditions of night scenes, always thinking that I'd like to be good at them. Well, here's try #2 (night halos was first attempt). I like a busy street at night with indistinquishable lights as the street receeds. This one is sized 12x7 on Fabriano paper.

long lines

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I've never been west of Virginia, as I was a Navy "brat" stationed up and down the east coast. I've seen many pictures of flat landscapes that seem to go on endlessly, which I assume to be from the west. I found this picture to be intriquing for that reason.

yellow hope

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I am drawn to the yellow sun bursting through groups of trees, casting great shadows on crisp white snow....and this one caught my eye. Size 11x14 on Fabriano paper.

wells tidal pools

WATERCOLOR size 11x14 $225
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Just a quick painting of the tidal pools in Wells Beach, Maine in the summer. My girls love to look for "crabbies" under the rocks, with their friends they made from Quebec City. Size 11x14.

coastal blues

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I love the Maine coast (I'm originally from there), so it's always a pleasure painting the rocky shore with characteristic "points of pines" along the edge. And the colorful sunsets that are absorbed and reflected in the waters are unmatchable. Original watercolor on Fabriano paper.

dark trees

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While this is a bit darker than I usually paint, I wanted to try to ratchet up the contrast a bit, and did so by adding bright reds and yellows against the payne's grey/dark blue trees. Painted from photo on Morguefile - user "Hotblack" (http://scott.liddell.com) Original watercolor, size 11x14 on Fabriano.

spring thaw

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Well, this is wishful thinking, especially after the very cold temperatures in New England today. I like to think of crunchy frozen grass making an appearance to the sun, getting ready to turn green in the warmer days of spring. Painted from a picture by clconroy on Morguefile. Size 8x10 on Fabriano paper.

morning promise

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I seem to be inexplicably drawn to trees, and especially those that cast shadows or show a hint of sunshine through their branches...wonder what that signifies? Watercolor size 8x10 on Fabriano paper; painted from a photo by a fellow Flickr member.

treeline

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...a small, quick study of trees and the setting sun. Watercolor, size 5x6 on Fabriano paper.

sunrise off Kennebunkport

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From Wells Beach, I can see Kennebunkport, and the sunrises to the east are amazing in the summer, producing all colors from purples to oranges to deep reds. Size 8x10 on Fabriano paper.

sunny afternoon

WATERCOLOR size 12x16 $225
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Painted with permission from a flickr friend, I liked how the oranges and greens blended on a sunny afternoon with the sun going down behind the trees. Oh, and of course I was drawn to the shadows! Size 12x16 on Arches paper.

reflected grasses

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I really liked the movement in the water...and the strong reflections of the dark grasses. Painted with permission from a photo by a flickr friend. Size 8x10 on Arches paper.

winter drifts

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I've been staring at this photo for a long time, and finally got up the courage to try it. I found it on Morguefile (by Irish_eyes) Size 8x10 on Fabriano paper...I was drawn to the crisp edges that can appear on the tops of snow drifts, made extra sharp by the wind.

night halos

WATERCOLOR size 6x7 $100
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I was inspired by a photo of a Flickr friend, who likes to take pictures at night. I may also try this one in acrylics, as I love the halo effect that lights have at night, and how they're projected onto the streets. Size 6x7 watercolor.

shadowed field

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I painted this from a photo by a FLickr friend; I liked how the snowy field looked in all shadows (except for a cut of sunlight) against the dark trees in the background. Size 8x10.

tall shadows

WATERCOLOR size 11x16 $225
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all of the recent snow storms here in New England have me painting, surprise, SNOW again! I liked the backlit trees casting their long shadows on the snow. Watercolor size 11x16 on Fabriano paper.

Atlantic red sunrise

WATERCOLOR size 11x16 SOLD
From my summer trip to Wells Beach Maine, I was treated with a terrific sunrise to the East. The large cloud on the right had so much movement in it, even though it didn't move at all. Watercolor size 11x16 on Fabriano paper.

Wells marsh low tide

ACRYLIC-GALLERY WRAPPED size 12x16 $225
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I was inspired to capture a related series of atleast 3 paintings, and I'm so happy to have completed my goal. This one is 12x16 (as are the others) on gallery wrapped canvas, showing the marsh behind our cottage we rent in the summers in Wells Beach, Maine. This marsh offers great, differing views every night based on the sunset and the tide.

Wells marsh blue sunset

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The 2nd in my series of marsh paintings based on the marsh in Wells beach behind the cottage we rent. Size 12x16 on gallery wrapped canvas.