Brant Point Lighthouse, Nantucket

I've been to Nantucket many times. It's a fun place to paint, especially when it's off season and the traffic disappears. Bikes are the best means of travel.

The "staging" of the mill has finally been completed and it is ready for potential buyers. The building is unique in that it is a commercial property with store, cider mill, studio, gallery and an apartment. It has many uses...

People have asked me if I will miss the place. Sure, as I've lived and worked here for 31 years but it's time to move on. I am trying to simplify my life (an overworked term these days) and the mill is a great opportunity for young people. I want to paint and not have to worry about taking care of property. I would love a small space to live in with my dog, Bailey, and be able to travel the country to paint.

#50 8x8 $95 with frame $75 without

Brant Point Light, Nantucket

Well, had a very successful show on the Cape. Sold several paintings, lots of prints and got a few commissions. I can only hope that the next 7 shows are as good. Check my website: www.eileenbelanger.com for my show schedule.

I am headed for Nantucket in July and then Newburyport. Have to get busy painting so that I'll be ready.

Today I'm looking forward to a pastel workshop with Kitty Cloud in Peterborough, NH. Weather has been extremely humid so hope I don't melt while outside creating.

#42 2.5"x3.5" matted in vinyl sleeve $35

The Watcher

It's been a fun week. My friends threw a surprise birthday BIR party for me over the weekend. My husband's band played and I reconnected with some good friends from out of state.

Thought I'd do something different and a little whimsical. The hydrangeas are prevalent on the East Coast and thought a pot of them would look good in this Nantucket basket.

The cat is based on a wonderful pet I had when first married. Her name was Daisy and she was extremely curious but non-aggressive. My current cat, Gypsy, would have that fish in her mouth in the blink of an eye.

I will be painting lupines up north this coming weekend and will post one of the paintings next week.

#12 5x7 $65 SOLD