THANK YOU!!!

What an amazing weekend it was at the Melrose Arts Festival! Thanks to all those who came to visit, purchased my paintings and to those who supported me leading up to the show. I met some wonderful people and so many of you had so many great things to say, I really appreciate it. Thanks again and hope to see you soon!

SATURDAY EVENING-NAA New Works New Members Show!

Just a reminder...for those of you who can't make the trip to Melrose this weekend, I will be displaying some work at the Newburyport Art Association "New Works, New Members" show on Saturday evening.

The reception runs Saturday evening from 7-9pm.

You can also view the NAA's Open Show which is still on display. I have a couple of pieces in that show also.

Both shows run until May 5th.

Hope to see you this weekend! OFF TO MELROSE!

Robin Thornhill Fine Art Class Registration Reminder!

Just a reminder...New Hampshire Artist Robin Thornhill is beginning a new block of Monday morning classes on April 30th at 9:30am. Registration is also open for Monday and Friday evening instruction. Please contact Robin for more information or visit www.robinthornhill.com for more information.

"Worth The Wait" 6x8 Oil

Here she is!!! "Just bang it out..." Ok Robin, I was wrong! I learned A LOT about myself on this painting. When I started this I thought I knew what I was doing...I thought I was a good painter...I was nothing but over confident in my own ability and I struggled mightily on this painting. I planned on completing it in Robin's class that evening. One year later...I learned my lesson. That's why I named it "worth the wait" because she was. I think she's beautiful, and I'm very happy with it. I was not ready to do something like this a year ago and I don't think if I completed it back then It would have looked as nice. By nice, I mean I have a better understanding of color, value and shape, then I did a year ago. Robin has done an amazing job putting up with my stubborn attitude and has shown so much patience teaching me when I say something stupid like I did that evening. You see her teaching in this painting and that's why I'm so proud of it. I couldn't have done this one without her. This painting came with a lesson and I learned it loud and clear. Thank you!

MELROSE ARTS FESTIVAL - SAVE THE DATE!!!

Please join me in Melrose next weekend for a three day Arts Festival beginning on Friday evening at Memorial Hall in Melrose, MA! It will be an amazing weekend to enjoy the arts and more! Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! Feel free to spread the word and forward this to anyone who may be interested. Thanks, hope to see you there! 

"From Trail to Shore" 8x10 Pastel

Here's a nice 8x10 pastel I just finished of a beautiful dune trail down to the shore in Chatham, MA. I shot this photograph while on Robin's Plein Air Workshop last fall. It was a beautiful morning, a tad windy, but the sunrise was amazing.

I'm very proud of this painting...Marsh grass are my new clouds! This was the first time I've painted tall marsh grass and have been happy with it. I've found it very difficult in pastel and oil. In my opinion, until now, I've failed miserably. 

I love the tall blades of grass, the depth, the warm colors in the grass with the cool highlights. This is one of those paintings that gives me a happy feeling. I really enjoy looking at this one, I hope you do to!

"POWWOW RIVER WALK AMESBURY, MA" 9X12 PASTEL

Here's a nice pastel I did painting outdoors in Amesbury one afternoon. Plein Air is a very challenging painting process for me. I have a difficult time painting water in a picture that is not moving...water in real life rapids...completely different story! When I set up to paint this picture I actually wasn't going to put in the tree, I thought it may be a distraction, but I ended up painting it and I love it. I feel it makes the whole painting. The fall gives a nice lead in, following the tree up the river to the bridge! I love it. I've very happy with the results, I hope you are too! Enjoy!