Summer Vine

Summer Vine

4x4 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

This is a companion piece to yesterday's Fruits of Summer. Hopefully they both will be hanging at West Village Provisions next week. I am always thrilled to see the tomatoes on the vine at the grocery store during winter because they make me think of summer. However, I am always disappointed when I actually buy them - they have no flavor! I miss the summer tomatoes!

Can't believe that 2011 is just about over.....it went by so quickly! I have yet to sit down and write my goals for the upcoming year, but I hope to do that in the next few days. I think I did a pretty good job with my 2011 goals - I am looking forward to digging out that list and seeing just what I accomplished.

One thing I did do today was to look back to see how many paintings I completed this year. I did not start "Daily Painting" until late February - with the goal of 2-3 finished paintings/week. My final tally for the year - 126 paintings completed. This was a big number for me! My goal was to get back into the discipline of painting every day and pushing myself to complete more small paintings and not letting myself obsess over the little details that keep me from calling a painting finished. I think I made some progress here!

Anyways, I think this may be my last post for 2011 - I suspect the boys will keep me pretty busy tomorrow. So a very Happy New Year to you all....and see you in 2012!!

Summer Vine - $55 + $4.95 shipping in the US

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Fruits of Summer - New Still Life Painting

Fruits of Summer

4x4 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

It finally turned truly cold here in the Northeast. My husband and kids went north in search of snow, while I stayed home and dreamed of all things summer  ;-)

The color looks a little off in this scan - I will have to play with it again tomorrow.

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Kissing Up SOLD

Kissing Up

2.5 x 3.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

I hope that everyone had a lovely holiday!

I took a few days to try to get the house back into order (somewhat!).....and now I am ready to paint!
I suddenly realized that I have a lot of painting to get done in the next few weeks. It is also time to start making goals and plans for the new year. Hard to believe it is almost 2012 already.

And to all........

Fair Weather Friend

4x6 inches

acrylic on canvas panel

SOLD

I've baked, I've cleaned, I've cooked, I've wrapped, the kids are tucked in.....now it is time to wait for Santa......

Merry Christmas to all! (And to all a Good Night!)

Love & Kisses - SOLD

Love & Kisses

2.5 x 3.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

I bought a bunch of Hersheys Kisses for something at one of my kids' school and had a bunch leftover. They looked like they would be fun to paint - especially since I've  been wanting to work with more candy. I was surprised had just how difficult the crinkled foil was to paint! I still have a few left, so I may have to give it another try if the kids don't get to them first.

I was surprised to realize that this is the 100th ACEO I have painted since April 2010 (49 of them so far this year)! I have been enjoying the challenge of this size, and while I never expected that when I first started painting them that I would do so many, I am looking forward to doing more!

New Gallery!

Capturing Light

5x5 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

I am very excited to say that this painting, along with about 8 more of my acrylics, are currently available at a lovely little gallery in Ipswich, Massachusetts. MiXtmedia Gallery is a wonderful place - small, but filled with a range of work of impressive quality. I am very proud to be a part of it! Make sure to check it out if you are local.

The current painting has been going slow lately - with birthday celebrations and holiday preparations and all kinds of last minute orders, there hasn't been much time at the easel. I hope I have something new to show soon!

Season's Greetings SOLD

Season's Greetings

5x7 inches

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

Poinsettias always feel so festive to me!

I bought two this year from a school band fundraiser....let's see how long I can keep them alive.

I had hoped to do a few more poinsettia paintings this year, but I don't think it is going to happen...the holiday is sneaking up on me waaaaaaaay to quickly!

I really wrestled with this one - it took me much longer than usual. Maybe it was all the red - always a difficult color to work with. I'm going to touch up the canvas edges this weekend - and resist the urge to go back into the painting.

Lots of holiday preparations to be done in the next week - my shopping is almost done, I just started the Christmas cards tonight and I haven't even begun baking. Tomorrow  - first on the agenda is the tree......

Brass Jingle - New Holiday Painting

Brass Jingle

2.5 x 3.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

on exhibit

I took a break from my newest poinsettia painting to sneak in this little one. I need to take a few paintings to a possible new venue - I hope to be able to share the details tomorrow!

Poinsettia - 4x4 original holiday painting - SOLD

Poinsettia

4x4 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel
SOLD

Good news!
Some of my work is now available locally at West Village Provisions in the heart of West Boxford, Massachusetts. WVP is a lovely little old fashioned "general store" with a small town feel. You can buy supplies, gifts, local eggs, milk and honey - not to mention wonderful food - and the BEST coffee around.  Mike and Kim have made it into a wonderfully welcoming place - and they asked me if I would like to hang some of my work and make it available for sale. I currently have a few holiday pieces there as well as some small local landscapes. Be sure to check it out if you are in the area!

Hanging Out

Hanging Out

3.5 x 2.5  inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

These little guys look like they are just hanging out, waiting for the big day.

available on Etsy

Follow the Leader

Follow the Leader

3.5 x 2.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Trying to squeeze in a few more holiday ones before it gets too close to Christmas. Painting Christmas decorations is definitely fun. I find these little reflective ornaments a challenge, yet somehow addictive. I'm sure you will see a few more of them in the days to come - and I have a couple poinsettias vying for my attention as well.....

Follow the Leader - $15 + $1.70 shipping in the US

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Blog Mention - Exhibition Critique

"Bountiful"

2x2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

on exhibit

I am thrilled to have a wonderful write up in the blog for The Renaissance Gallery in Huntington, WV!
It is very exciting to be called an "accomplished miniaturist," especially when I feel like such a beginner. I currently have three pieces in their Annual Miniature Exhibition (running through December 12th). It's a wonderful show and I look forward to it each year. Please check out the blog if you have a chance!

[Adding the link again here: http://renaissancegalleryart.blogspot.com/2011/12/debbie-shirley.html?spref=bl
for the people who couldn't find it!!]

Wicked Nutcracker - SOLD

Wicked Nutcracker

5x5 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

SOLD

My nutcracker is a bit beat up. The paint is chipped, he is missing half his moustache. He has seen better days. The first few times I painted him last year, I painted his profile, showing his "best" side. Then I decided to paint him head on, chips and all. He looked decidedly evil....and the "Evil Nutcracker", a tiny 3x3 inch painting, sold earlier this fall. I had a few requests for a new nutcracker, so I dusted him off after Thanksgiving for another go. The angle is slightly different, and this version is a little larger and on a smooth panel surface instead of canvas. I think he looks a little more "wicked" than "evil", don't you?

Waiting for a Sandwich

Waiting for a Sandwich

5x7 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

This piece is now back from exhibit and ready for sale!

It's been a crazy week trying to get back into things after Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful trip out to Ohio to visit family, but alas, no painting got done. I am working on a commission this week - hope to post it tomorrow. It feels great to pick up a brush again after almost a whole week off!

available at MiXtMedia Gallery

Shadows on Stripes

Shadows on Stripes

5x5 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

Now available for purchase!
Is it safe to say I have a thing for tomatoes? And for shadows?
Now I think I am getting addicted to stripes......
Can't wait until I have a chance to set up some still lifes with the vintage wall paper I recently acquired.

available at MiXtMedia Gallery

Morning Chat

Morning Chat

5x7 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

Another one now available for purchase.
What is it that makes the morning light so magical?
I love the color of the morning light and the shadows it creates. The light seems so intense, and the differences between the lights and darks so distinct. I am enjoying trying to capture it while it lasts....

Morning Chat - $75 + $4.95 shipping and handling in the US

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Thankful

Capturing Light

5x5 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

This floral painting is back from the show and is now available. Over the next few days I will be posting recent paintings that have been on exhibition, but are now available for sale.

I am thankful for being able to spend this Thanksgiving holiday with my family.

I am thankful for the health of my kids and my family.

I am thankful for the support of my friends and my followers.

Thanks to all of you for your support and encouragement over the past year. Happy Thanksgiving!

Capturing Light available at MiXtMedia Gallery

Holly Holiday - SOLD

Holly Holiday

3.5 x 2.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

It felt so good to paint again today after have the last few days off for the show (and more days for show prep!). I actually had very little time with the brushes today, so I was glad to be able to finish this. Lots of fun to try to capture the shine and the sharp edges of the leaves.
I'm getting ready to take a trip home with the kids for Thanksgiving.....so it will be another quiet week on my blog. I'm going to take my little paint box on the road with me, but between the kids and visiting family, I suspect I won't get much done. I usually come home with lots of ideas for more road trip paintings though....so we will see  ;-)

The Evil Nutcracker - SOLD

Evil Nutcracker

3x3 inches

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

This mischievous little guy was one of the many paintings sold this weekend at the Sleigh Bell Artisan Fair at the Wenham Museum. The show was a big step for me outside of my comfort zone, but it ended up being a great experience. The people were super nice, the sales were decent, and I made a few great contacts and some new friends  ;-)
Thanks to all who stopped by!

Congenial - SOLD

Congenial

Relationships Series

6x4 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

One last one for the show this weekend - and probably the last one for this week as well! I hope to get a little painting done in the evenings, but I can not believe all the framing and labeling, etc. I have to do before setup on Thursday. The show is at the Wenham Museum in Wenham, Massachusetts. It runs Friday and Saturday, November 18th and 19th 10-4 and Sunday, November 20th 12-4. There is also a big fancy party for museum members and donors on Friday night. I've got a big pile of work to take...so come visit if you are local!!

Nervous Introduction SOLD

Nervous Introduction

Relationships Series

6x4 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

A new one for my Relationships Series. I got a special request to make sure I had some new ones from this series for the show next weekend. I'm going to try to get a few done over the next few days while in the middle of all of this matting, framing, labeling, and general getting things together for the show....I'm getting very nervous about getting it all done!

Ornamental

Ornamental

5x7 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

One last one to enter in a juried small works exhibition at a (fairly) local gallery This is the first time I've tried to enter a show like this, so we will see how it goes! Because of the timing, the pieces I enter to be juried will not be able to go to the Artisan Fair at the Wenham Museum next weekend. Being a three day fair, I am concerned about how much work I should have. There are a few little pieces I want to try to get done this weekend and then I will need to re-access on Monday as I pull out all of my work to decide what work I am going to take and what needs to be framed, etc. Eeeeek!

Golden Glow - SOLD

Golden Glow

4.5 x 3 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

I wanted to paint this beautiful pear and try to capture all its many colors. It's hard to believe just how many colors there are on a simple piece of fruit! Unfortunately I don't think that this scan quite shows all of the colors in the painting.

This little one will be for the Sleigh Bell Artisan Show at the Wenham Museum next week. I have the perfect frame for it - the last of my White Elephant Shop frames. Time to go second-hand store hunting again.......

Waiting for a Sandwich......

Waiting for a Sandwich

5x7 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel
available at MiXtMedia Gallery

Tired of tomatoes yet? I had to do yet another one.....the light and shadows are just too much fun!

I am pleased that I sold a painting at the Wine and Art for Veasey Park event Saturday night. Even though I was unable to attend, I heard they had a decent-sized crowd. They've already invited me for next year...hopefully I will be able to go to the reception then!

Besides the three day artisan fair coming up (quickly!) at the Wenham Museum, I also have the opportunity to submit some pieces to a local juried small works show. I am going to see how much painting I can get done this week, and then decide at the end of the week what I have that I want to submit, while still having plenty of work for the show at the Museum. I've never done a three day event like this before, so I really don't know what to expect! Time to get painting......

Happy (late) Halloween!

Due to the October snowstorm we had last weekend, Halloween was officially postponed until tonight. The kids are happily trick-or-treating at last!

So I thought it would be okay to post one more pumpkin - a jack o'lantern for Carol Marine's "Paint Your Pumpkin" challenge at DailyPaintworks.

Boy Pumpkin

4x4 inches

acrylic on canvas
SOLD

My kids all carved their own pumpkins this year (those tiny little carving tools that come in the kits at the grocery store are AWESOME for kids to carve their own!). For the first time, they all chose to go with a pretty standard jack o'lantern face (three triangles, plus a mouth). The funny thing is that I think this one actually resembles my older son who carved it! I knew right away that it was his.....something about the smile actually looks just like him.....

Events this Weekend!

Bountiful

2x2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

available at The Renaissance Art Gallery, Huntington West Virginia

through  December 11, 2011

Busy, busy time of year!

Two big events for me this weekend.....

Saturday night, November 5th is the Wine and Art Reception at Veasey Memorial Park, Groveland, Massachusetts. Details can be found here.

Sunday, November 6th is the opening reception for 11th Annual International Miniature Exhibition at The Renaissance Art Gallery in Huntington, West Virginia from 2-4pm. The show runs through December 11th. Details can be found here.

Shadows and Reflections

Shadows and Reflections

6x6 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

This is the last one I am going to get done for the event this weekend. I couldn't resist the bulls-eye reflection in the silver bowl and all the strong shadow shapes - I had to give this set up a try.

I've been framing the other pieces today and plan to deliver them all tomorrow. For any locals, the event is the Wine and Art Reception at Veasey Memorial Park in Groveland, Massachusetts. It is Saturday, November 5th from 5 to 8 pm. Tickets are available here or at the door. Should be a fun night!

Pulling Together

Lean on Me

6x4 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

SOLD

It is amazing what a little bad weather will do....I live in a tiny New England town - we didn't get as much snow this past weekend that some areas did, however it was enough to knock out power to 3/4 of the town. The town center had power, so the schools were open, people generously carpooling where the buses couldn't run or people couldn't get their cars out.

The line for hot coffee at the general store went out the door, yet everyone was friendly - sharing storm stories, rumors of where you might be able to take a shower and sitings of the power company workers.

I went to the library to check my email. Our town library is very small - in an old house - and usually quite quiet. It does have wi-fi and therefore every available surface, chair and even floor space was covered by people working on their laptops. People who generally work in the solitude of their homes were now working elbow to elbow with their neighbors - and people seemed genuinely happy about it. I was amazed by all the kindness and consideration I saw, despite the cold and tiredness and frustration we all felt.

We had three neighbors help us take the tree off our garage - neighbors we knew, however they didn't all know each other. New friendships were formed among them as they moved on to help someone else once our tree was cleared.

Amazing how a freak snowstorm can renew your faith in the kindness of others.......

Back in Business....and Happy Halloween!

Autumn Light

2.5 x 3.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

Showing this little one again in honor of Halloween (and it is still available here  SOLD!).

I've been out of commission due to a snowstorm on Saturday. (Yes, it is still October!) The weight of the snow on the still-leaf-laden trees was just too much - trees and powerlines down everywhere. We have been without power since Saturday (hence no posting, and very little painting between the cold and the lack of light!) and lost a lot of trees (including one on our garage). However the worst news of all in our household - trick-or-treating was postponed until Friday....I have three very sad little boys in my home.....

Anyways, a Happy Halloween to all - may it be more "treat" than "trick" for you!!

A Little off the Top - SOLD

A Little off the Top

2.5 x 3.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

There's one thing about doing the more involved painting for specific shows...I am missing getting daily paintings done! I am still painting everyday, yet feel like I have little to show for it. These paintings aren't even all that big...just a lot of layers and detail. So I decided to take a short break today and do a quick little painting. A gourd, of course. I thought I'd sneak one more in while I still had the gourd still life set up!

Now back to the still life in progress.....

Morning Chat

Morning Chat

5x7 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

One more for the Wine and Art Reception....I'm getting down to the wire now.....I need to complete at least one more piece this week - that will give me the beginning of next week to get all the framing done.

I don't think I will ever tire of trying to capture the morning light and its shadows - but I don't think I will ever quite capture its magic either  ;-)

House on the Hill SOLD

House on the Hill

7x5 inches

acrylic on canvas
SOLD

I'm still undecided on this one.....
This is a landscape from Veasey Memorial Park, the place where the Wine and Art Reception is to be held November 5th. I would really like to complete a landscape from somewhere on the grounds as one of my paintings for the exhibit. I'm not yet sure if is is going to be this one or not......

Nightmare SOLD

Nightmare

Carnival Series

3.5 x 2.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

Okay...I am not a clown hater - but this creepy clown (actually part of a GAME!) has been on my mind ever since I saw it! I knew it would show up at least a few times in my paintings. I needed to take a break from the exhibit pieces I have been doing to do a little quick painting. I decided it was time to get that clown out of my brain - so here he is.

Did you know that the fear of clowns is called "Coulrophobia"?

Capturing Light - New Painting

Capturing Light

5x5 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel
available at MiXtMedia Gallery

I know, I know...the work is coming slower these days! This was basically finished last night, but wanted to fix a few little things this morning, so I waited to post it. This is another piece for the Wine and Art Reception at Veasey Park in November. 3 more to go!

Shadows on Stripes

Shadows in Stripes

5x5 inches

acrylic on gessobord
available at MiXtMedia Gallery

Back to the tomatoes!

I was playing around with different still life setups - using different objects and backgrounds - when the morning light began to shine through the window, creating wonderful shadows.  I was drawn to the color of the tomatoes against the striped background and the shapes that the strong shadows made.

This one is not currently for sale - I'm considering it for inclusion in the upcoming Art and Wine Event.

Fruitful - SOLD!

Fruitful

5x5 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

SOLD!!

It was very interesting to go to the fairgrounds today, the day after the Topsfield Fair closed. It was like being on a movie set......tons of people, tons of machines and vehicles...everything being dismantled in a sense of organized chaos. There were entire buildings being moved on forklifts, huge signs being carried away - it felt very surreal! It would have been a great time to take some really interesting pictures! However I was there to pickup the remainder of my paintings, and then to get out of the way of all the busy, busy people.

I was very pleased and excited to find out that I had sold 10 paintings during the run of the fair! Little did I know that sales would be so good at a county fair. Plus I have gotten two emails from people who picked up my card and wanted information on some other work. I glad I pushed myself a little out of my comfort zone to take part in the exhibit. Even working at the fair was a lot more fun than I expected.

This morning 3 of my framed miniatures were sent on their way to an exhibition in West Virginia. Two events down......two to go!

Sheltered

Sheltered

6x4 inches

acrylic on canvas

Still finishing up the canvas edges, but this one is mostly DONE now!

This painting was done mostly from a photo I took at York Wild Kingdom a few weeks ago. I was drawn to the dappled sunlight on the bright blue building and the glimpse of the giant flower parts inside, plus the way the angle of the broom and its shadow play off the lines of the building.

Now off to plan my five pieces for the Veasey Art and Wine reception.....

Sheltered - $60 + $4.95 shipping & handling in the US

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WIP ....and trying to get caught up!

Just a work in progress for today, hopefully it will be done tomorrow - I can't believe how far behind I've gotten here!
I've been swamped this week! Tons of stuff going on with the kids, some rush framing to get done and I also worked at the county fair. Of course I had to start a painting that was going to take a little longer than my normal daily ones too.....

The Fair was a lot of fun! It opened on Friday, and when I took the kids on Sunday, I stopped by the art building to see how the exhibition looked. I couldn't find any of my paintings in the juried exhibit, and only some of my pieces in the art room (where they sell smaller work and prints). I was disappointed - I figured my work hadn't been accepted. I had thought we were supposed to be called to pick up unaccepted work, so I sent an email to the director Sunday night to find out when I should pick up the paintings. Well to my surprise, I found out they were missing because they had sold on opening day! (The missing art room pieces had been sold as well.) So it ended up being a good start to what is lining up to be a really crazy couple of months for me.

In the next few days, I need to frame my miniatures and send them off to West Virginia. I also need to get going on the five pieces I am going to show in a few weeks at a Wine & Art Reception that is at one of the local areas where I llike to paint. And if there wasn't enough going on, I committed to doing a three day artisan fair at a local museum in November. That kind of thing is waaaaaayyyyy out of my comfort zone, but I figured I really need to put myself out there a little more. This is truly going to be an interesting few months. Can't wait to see what December brings!

Rolling Gourd - SOLD

Rolling Gourd

3.5 x 2.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

I think I may be addicted to these little gourds! Everytime I go to the local farmstand, I find I NEED to get a few more. They are so cute! And colorful! And fun to paint! Is there a 12-step program for gourd addicts??!

At any rate, I am sure you will be seeing a few more in upcoming paintings - at least until the season is over  ;-)

Another Plein Air Landscape

Mary Herrick Forest Pond

6 x 4 inches

acrylic on canvas panel

Well, I hit the conservation land again yesterday (just finally got a working scanner tonight  ;-)

I went to Mary A. Herrick Forest, a beautiful property that is managed by The New England Forestry Foundation. Part of the land is used as a Christmas Tree Farm and I have to admit I was a little intimidated when hiking in I came upon a few trucks. I considered turning back,  unsure I was in the right place. I'm glad I continued on......I soon came to a scenic little pond, one side lined with lovely birches, filled with wonderful fall colors. I decided to set up on the birch side of the pond facing a colorful but swampy area where some pine trees were struggling to survive.

This time I was mostly in the sun, and my paints were drying faster than I could work - the opposite problem from earlier this week. I look forward to returning to this area - it is another place really close to home that I had never visited before.

Touch of Fall

Touch of Fall

2.5 x 3.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

The leaves are just starting to change here in on the North Shore of Massachusetts. I wanted to try to capture some of their different colors. Unfortunately this is not the best picture of the little painting.....my scanner broke down - hopefully I can post a better picture soon.

I did get out to work on a plein air piece today. I hope I will be able to scan it tomorrow.

Touch of Fall - $15 + $1.70 shipping and handling in the US

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Witch Hollow - Plein Air Landscape

Witch Hollow

4 x 6 inches

acrylic on canvas panel

I finally made it outside to paint today...no more excuses!
It was a beautiful morning, and after taking the kids to school, I headed over to a local conservation area at Witch Hollow Farm. The trees are just beginning to show their colors around here in Massachusetts. At this field, the trees were still mostly green with just a hint of color, and the field itself was just lovely. I set up on an old road, facing the field. There is a beautiful old farmhouse dating back to the 1600's way off to the right of the conservation area - I hope to make it back there to paint the house some day. I drive by this area all the time, and it is fascinating to watch the changes in the field from season to season. I have a few more paintings I would like to do at the field as it looks now - and then maybe revisit it later in the fall when the leaves have turned.

I started with a canvas panel that I had toned previously - I had toned a bunch of panels with different colors to play with a bit. I THINK this one was red iron oxide. It was much too strong and really difficult to cover. I've liked lt. cadmium red in the past, but I just wanted to try some different things to see how it affects the tone of the whole painting. I think I also used too much retarder in the acrylic paints I had mixed up in my tiny pots - it just wasn't drying at all - the opposite problem to what I usually have when working outdoors. Oh well - I will keep experimenting - let's hope the weather will be a little more cooperative than it has been the last few weeks.

By the Tracks - One More Miniature

By the Tracks

2 x 2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
available matted and framed in my Etsy shop

I was determined to give miniature landscapes another try, so here is a tiny one of a track crossing in Stacyville, Maine. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the two landscapes. I think I will frame everything, and give it a few days before deciding!

The Topsfield Fair opens next weekend. I didn't get THE CALL to come pick my work up, so I assume that everything got juried in. I won't know for sure until after the opening on Friday. I am both nervous and excited to see how the exhibit looks. It is a HUGE fair and runs for 10 days, so it gets a ton of traffic. I also have 18 pieces for sale in their Art Room - it will be interesting to see if anyone actually buys art at this kind of exhibit. Keeping my fingers crossed!

A New Miniature - To Keep...or Not?!

Millbrook Farm

2x3 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

I really wanted to include a landscape with this group of miniatures for the upcoming miniature exhibition, so I returned to one of my favorite local haunts, Millbrook Farm Conservation Area in Boxford, Massachusetts. I did a very similar painting as a 4x6 - one of my first plein air pieces this spring. I'm not too sure about this little one - it didn't turn out quite how I wanted. I have one more landscape idea in mind for a miniature, so I will give it a try today. And then it will be decision time......