Ross Orchard

Last week our neighbor's orchard was in full & glorious bloom! And what a lovely Monday to sit in that heavenly place. Apple blossom scents and buzzing bees plus friendly people coming and going. I returned the next day to continue. Still not quite done, worked on it in my studio during the rain a third day. I consider it my best orchard blossom painting yet!

12" x 16"    oil painting     SOLD

Bluebells

Eastern Ohio Plein Air group met this week at Poland Forest. The bluebells were fully opened. After finishing the landscape I was in the mood to paint a portrait. Marilyn, Brad's girlfriend was hanging out,  and she enthusiastically agreed to pose for me. Thank you Marilyn! Loved painting this and she said, "It looks just like me!"

12" x 9"    Oil on board    SOLD

12" x 16"       Oil on Canvas       $250

Magnolia Blossoms

The Magnolia tree was dropping it's petals in today's slight wind. The pink petals fell onto the stone walls & the surrounding ground.  We painted in Fellows Garden at the Youngstown Mill Creek Metro-park. It was a perfect spring day. People flocked through the park, many of them photographing their families against the colorful background of spring flowers. I usually avoid formal gardens, preferring the more natural habitat of plants.

11" x 14"    canvas on masonite      $250

Redbud in Bloom

This is painted from our front yard on a rainy day. The old redbud tree just keeps on displaying lovely blossoms year after year. $350 8" X 10" oil on canvas board

Orchard In Bloom

Last week the apple blossoms were beginning to pop open. This orchard is less than a mile north of us. Rain was predicted for the next few days. The blossoms only last a short while, so I felt compelled to paint. Yellow dandelions seemed to compete with the pink blossoms for color. The blossoms became fuller even as I painted. I like the way it came together, but lightened the shadows somewhat back in the studio.


$450 Oil on Canvas Board 12" X 16"