Happy Fourth of July!!

"July Geraniums"
15" x 18"
(watercolor on aquabord)
$550

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Wishing all my American friends a wonderful Fourth of July!  Happy Independence Day!

July Geraniums" and Another Free Coloring Page!

"July Geraniums" (small)
painting is 6" x 6" - watercolor on aquabord
(framed as shown)
$300

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As I was planning and writing my posts for the week, it was brought to my attention that I never posted my 6" x 6" painting, "July Geraniums" for sale on DailyPaintworks.  The painting is presently hanging at the Woods Memorial Library in Barre, MA in case you'd like to see it in person.  It comes framed as shown.

I have also decided to add another free coloring page to the Coloring Book link on this blog.  You can sample my coloring book and create your own version of "July Geraniums" along with "Madden Girls."  Click here or visit the Coloring Book link at the top of this blog for a printable version of the pages.  I hope you enjoy coloring and if you're left wanting more, please visit amazon.com to purchase your own book for $8.99 -- it's full of over 40 images like these to color.  

"July Geraniums"

Have a great week and thanks for popping by!

July Geraniums (Large)

"July Geraniums"
15" x 18"
(watercolor on aquabord)
$550

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Happy New Year!  This painting isn't an honest depiction of the weather here in Massachusetts right now . . . but it's pleasant to think that the days are getting longer.  :)  If you are interested in viewing this painting in person, it is on display at the Palmer Public Library in Palmer, Massachusetts until the end of January.  It's in a striking yet simple black frame and since it's painted on clayboard it has been treated with a UV protective finish and is not matted nor under glass.  

I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

Finished and Accepted

"New Braintree Winter" - "July Geraniums" - Provincetown Path"

Lots going on in the studio these days . . .

I'm happy to announce that the three paintings I submitted to the Randy Higbee Gallery's "6 Inch Squared" show have been accepted. I'll be shipping those out today to have them framed and will have more details regarding how to purchase them in the weeks to come, so stay tuned.

I also finished up my painting, "Holiday Greetings."  It was tough to finish.  I was getting a little bored with all the final details and had to just push on.  Does that ever happen to you?  

"Holiday Greetings"
(watercolor on aquabord)
12.75" x 18"

I will be making these into Christmas cards, along with "Nantucket Christmas." They are $2 per card with envelope, so if you're interested in ordering any, email me.  There is an example of what the Nantucket card will look like below and I will be posting the finished "Holiday Greetings" card soon, along with their inside sentiments.

"Nantucket Christmas" card
finished card:  5.5" x 4.25"

I've included the work-in-progress shots for "Holiday Greetings."  

"Holiday Greetings" - wip1

"Holiday Greetings" - wip2

"Holiday Greetings" - wip3

"Holiday Greetings" - wip4

"Holiday Greetings" - wip5

"Holiday Greetings" - wip6

So that's all for now, thank you for coming by!  Have a lovely day.

Cape Cod July

"Cape Cod July"
14" x 18"
(watercolor on aquabord)

Completed this painting last night.  This is the larger, rectangular version of the little square painting from my last post.  I'm on a roll . . . painting like crazy! 

Have a good night.

July Geraniums

"July Geraniums"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

This is another 6"x6" painting I did over the weekend.  It's a smaller, square version of the larger painting I've been working on. This photo isn't that great, but it gives you an idea of the painting.  I'm going to enter this one in the Randy Higbee show as well as "New Braintree Winter."

Thank you for stopping in, now back to painting . . .

Lots of Newsy Bits

"selfie" - Ali and me
(Ali looks great . . . however not my most flattering angle - why the long face, Kara?)

First off, let me just say that Ali Cavanaugh's show, "Immerse," at the Gold Gallery in Boston is extraordinary.  It is up until October 18th, I would encourage anyone in the area to go see it.  You will not be disappointed. What a talent!  Last Friday my friend, Sue and I attended the opening reception and were lucky enough to meet Ali who is kind and humble and just a delight to talk to.  She, and her work is so inspiring.  It was such a great evening!

After the show --
With Sue at Stephi's on Tremont St. - DEEElish!

Chatting with Ali -
Look at the scale of those paintings!  They were just stunning in person.
(pay no attention to my crazy fish fin hair)

 Now back to my drawing board . . . I started another sepia painting.  This one on aquabord.

8" x 8" - watercolor on aquabord

... and "Cape Cod July" is almost complete.

"Cape Cod July" - sip
14" x 18"
(watercolor on aquabord)

Have a great day; thank you for stopping by.

"Value #4"

"Value #4"
8" x 8"
(watercolor on paper)

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It's Day 10 but this is my fourth painting in Leslie Saeta's 30 Day Painting Challenge.  I've been painting close to every day (although I took off Sunday to work on an outdoor project) and am really enjoying this groove I'm in.  (And those of you who know me, know how much I like to groove!)  :)

Thanks for stopping by.  Oh and I've included another progress shot of the larger geranium painting if you scroll down.  It's coming along.

(what this painting could look like when framed)

"Cape Cod July" - work in progress
14" x 18"
(watercolor on aquabord)

Still painting

"Value #4"  - sip
8" x 8"
(watercolor on paper)

I've decided to try and complete 3 paintings per week for Leslie Saeta's "30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge."  This is my fourth, although it's not quite done  . . . I'm just letting it set a bit while I work on some others.  

I've also begun a few larger pieces, one of which I've posted below as a couple of progress shots.  It's actually a little further along and I'm hoping to wrap it up this week.  So while my blog may have been idle a few days, I certainly have not.  :)  

Cheers to all!  Thank you for stopping by.

"Cape Cod July" - wip 1
14" x 18"
(watercolor on aquabord)

"Cape Cod July" - wip 2
14" x 18"
(watercolor on aquabord)