CLASS IV RAPIDS, 5X7, OIL

I tried to get through these rapids once, a few years ago. It was not a pretty sight. I won't be trying it again. Enough said.

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DEEP CREEK, 5X7, OIL SOLD

Yes, it's true! I actually did plein air. I packed everything in the car, hiked up the trail carrying all my supplies, sat on a rock among the bugs, got rained on, painted my little panel, packed it up carrying all my dirty paper towels with me and hiked back to civilization. Now, maybe you can tell the difference in the painting, but, to me it looks just like it would have if I had painted it from my computer monitor only with twice the effort. Oh well, sorry for the complaining. I have so much respect for you folks who do this on a regular basis, but I guess the truth is, I'm just too lazy! I must admit that it was a little bit easier for me than the last time I tried and I did have just a little excitement that I actually came away with something other than my usual wiper, but I was ready to go running back to my studio!
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MOUNTAIN STREAM, 5X7, OIL,SOLD

Another scene from Smoky Mountain National Park. Do you think I like it there?

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ON THE ROCKS TOO - SOLD

I so enjoyed doing the painting last week of my granddaughter, so I decided to try one of her brother who was just down the river doing what boys do. He sat on this rock for hours watching kayaks and rafts gracefully run the rapids (or in may cases not so gracefully or so successfully).

Tomorrow I am off on a painting vacation with seven friends. We call ourselves "Pieces of Eight". We meet each week to paint and exhibit together and to "do lunch". This is our second annual trip together. We are going to the mountains of North Carolina and the seashore of South Carolina. Our plans are lots of painting, going to galleries, lots of good food and even more good wine!

ON THE ROCKS - SOLD

Remember Tropical Storm Fay? Well, I spent my "Fayday" painting. Yes, one more painting of my granddaughter. She seems to strike a pose every time I see her. She is my muse! This time she is sitting on a rock, next to the river in North Carolina, waiting for rafters to run the rapids. If you are interested in purchasing this 16x20 painting, please contact me for pricing information.