"Warm Winter Sun III" - Pastel 6x8

Here's a small pastel I painted last week for the Open Studio Tour. I love the depth in this painting...I really played with the colors, pushing the purples in the snow and adding some bright red splashes of color in the water. This will be going into the Holiday Show at the Newburyport Art Association next week. Stay tuned for more details.

Two quick things I want to mention...First, this painting is also from the Clyde Goldthwaite Trail in Danville, NH. One of my favorite places to paint. I have two more from this series I hope to finish soon. Second, this is my 100th post. Not that I receive an award for that, but it's kind of neat.

Thanks and see you soon! 

-Jeff

THANK YOU!

For everyone who came to visit me this weekend at the Open Studio Tour, thank you!!! We had some incredible weather and a great turnout! I was so proud to be a part of the event...I met some wonderful people who had such nice things to say...it really means a lot!

Stay tuned for more events to be posted soon as well as some images of my new work!

Thanks again and see you soon!

-Jeff

Artist Reception Friday!

Join me Friday evening at 5:30 for the Open Studio Tour at the Artists' Muse Studios in Amesbury! I will have a variety of paintings on display in both oil and pastel. There will be wine, hors d'oeuvres and fantastic art! I hope to see you there!!

Weekly Photo

For those familiar with my work you will remember a few paintings I completed from subject matter the evening before Hurricane Irene. I always make sure I take a trip to the beach to see the surf. The waves, the water, the clouds are always spectacular...it never fails. Today I made sure I was up early enough to see the sunrise and it did not disappoint...amazing how you can feel something in the air during inclement weather.

View from my deck overlooking the woods of the Goldthwaite Trail. 

The subject of many of my snow scenes.

Had a field trip to Plum Island this afternoon and as impressive as the waves were, what was most impressive was the surge. The water was so high...I can't imagine what it will be like tomorrow. 

The sea spray was like rain...I had to clean my lens after every two shots.

Brutal wind...very hard to keep your footing. Very intimidating force even at this stage.

the penguins look a tad bit out of their element...

Any way...no sunset pics like Hurricane Irene, but still impressive. Hopefully the storm won't be too bad. 

Thank you!

I just wanted to say thank you to those who stopped by to say hello at the Newburyport Art Association last evening! It was a fun evening and the art looks fantastic!

If you did not have a chance to stop by the show will be available for your viewing pleasure until November 17th.

As I mentioned I had two paintings accepted...one of them being "7AM Bridge Street-Chatham" the other is a new painting I just completed. A large snow scene from the Goldthwaite Trail in Danville, NH.

"Peace of Mind" 18x24 Pastel

I will post some progression images of this painting soon! Stay tuned.

ARTIST Reception tonight!

Join me tonight at the Newburyport Art Association from 7-9pm at the artist reception for the Fall Members Juried Show part 2! I had the honor of both of my submissions being accepted into the show. I will post those paintings soon...Stay tuned! I hope you can make it!

Save the Date - Amesbury Open Studio Tour!

Mark your calendars!

Join me at the Artists' Muse on November 10th and 11th for the 2012 Open Studio Tour! The artist reception is being held Friday, November 9th at 5:30pm. Stay tuned for more details!