An Artist's Impressions From Life

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Nectarine Blossoms

Early Spring, beautiful day to paint at Arrowhead Orchards. Kathleen and I met to paint the pink blossoms of these first bloomers, Nectarine trees.

16" x 20" Oil on Ampersand Gesso board $650

This was the first day this spring that I could invite the Plein Air group to paint outside. Nobody took me up on it. There was still a little nip in the air. I had no idea that the beautiful building on the corner was being refurbished. It now houses "Bark Mobile" Veterinary practice. The lovely Doctor bought my painting!!

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Red Potatoes With Onions

This Monday we were not inclined to paint outside, yet. Anita was prepared to host us again with more incredible still life set ups! I have been wanting to paint onions. These red potatoes with their eyes popping out are interesting material!

12" x 12" Oil on Cradled Wood $550

Still Life With blue Jar

This Monday we met at Sue's. She brought out this lovely blue jar she had found at Marc's. I had an antique pitcher with plants I have been wanting to paint. We added the orchid, tea towel and apple to the challenge. Fun at Sue's!!!

12" x 12" Oil on Cradled Wood $350

Six Pink Roses

I had an urge to paint some cut flowers. I found these gorgeous pink roses at Aldis for a very reasonable price. They seemed to fit nicely in the antique blue canning jar. The tea towel was a gift from a dear friend, who has since passed on to a better place. So maybe this is a kind of memorial to her.

24" x 12" Oil on Cradled Wood $650

Fiesta Ware With Primroses & Fruit

Shari invited us to meet at her home in Columbiana one Monday. She set up two still life's for us to choose from. But, we found many paintable nooks. The Fiesta Ware caught my eye and went perfectly with the primroses I took along. Great fun!!

12" x 12" Oil on Cradled Wood $350

Still Life With Red Boots

This winter will soon be over. Then we will be back outside painting in the open air! Meanwhile Anita has given us some amazing things to include in still life paintings. These things were in her garage. What fun!

12 X 12 inches Oil on Cradled Wood $350

Nancy Hawkins, Artist

When painting en plein air I’m drawn into a deeper sense of the beauty of the landscape. Capturing in paint some essence of God’s handiwork is an intriguing thrill. Shapes and colors change constantly via the elements, like a kaleidoscope turning as it is held up to the light. Sunlight and shadow, the movement of a breeze, makes painting en plein air so much more stimulating than painting from a photo.

I work to capture that flash of wonder the light reveals to me. Spontaneity contributes to the energy that comes through in my painting. My painting is a celebration of light and color. Light is a metaphor of Christ the creator. Light reveals color, exposing immediate substance. It reveals depth and detail. Light communicates relationships, revealing nuances that continuously change, yet have a timeless source. My Paintings are for sale in the sales gallery of Butler Institute of American Art & The Hoyt Art Center Gift Shop & on Etsy as "Pleinairimpressions". It is my privilege to be a participant in various juried artist shows, Denver Plein Air in Colorado, Ohio Plein Air Society, Butler Museum of American Art, & The Hoyt in New Castle, PA.

http://hoytartcenter.org/gift-shop/dsc02324/,

http://www.butlerart.com/museumshop.htm,

https://www.etsy.com/shop/pleinairImpressions?ref=hdr_shop_menu

I also teach classes in Plein Air Painting at the Hoyt in New Castle, PA

http://easternflash.blogspot.com/2009/12/negley-driving-from-peace-valley.html

http://www.outdoorpainter.com/theres-nothing-like-an-old-coat-says-farthing/