Garden #4

Garden #4 is another in the series of garden paintings I am working on. This is a "plein air" oil painting created in the secluded patio garden of this lovely home set in it's own little valley. The patio garden features a beautiful array of plants. There are many other striking views of the landscape surrounding this property.

Garden Painting, #3

Garden #3 is one in a series of garden paintings I have been working on this past Summer and Fall. This historic property is filled with flower beds and many other characteristics that catch the artists eye. Along with other plein air artists plans are underway to exhibit these paintings at one of the selected gardens next June.

Four Seasons at Geddes Farm

The Plein Air Artists of AAWA have gathered at the Geddes Farm in each of the Four Seasons to paint on location or photograph the scenery and architecture of this historic farm. The artists will present an exhibit of their work from November 2 through November 30, 2011 at Moonwinks Cafe in the historic Village of Dixboro. This exhibit has been a year in the making. A dozen artists with work in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and colored pencil will be on display. The one pictured here is my version of the Shed in Spring.

2011 Our Town Art Show

My daughter Tammy and I just returned from the Opening Night Party of the Our Town Show in Birmingham This is a lovely exhibit and I'm honored to be one of the participating artists. I have three oil paintings included in the show.
The festivities also included cocktails, a strolling supper, desserts and music as well as the incredible display of art work. There were 356 pieces of artwork from 181 Michigan artists. The event was well attended and we enjoyed seeing a few familiar faces.