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

Beaching

I know, late again. Too much happening this time of year with paintouts, art shows, and restocking galleries. I only have two more significant shows to do this year and then will get my gallery up and running for the fall season.
This painting is my idea of a relaxing day at the beach. I wanted to keep it simple and calming. I am working on much larger pieces (24x36) in this vein. The large ones are done on gallery wrap canvas, which means there is no frame but the canvas wraps to the back and I paint the sides as part of the scene.

I haven't had very many opportunities to go to the beach this summer. We've had so much rain and the few nice weekends I have been booked at a show or committed to something else.

I am in a new gallery called the White Mountain Artisans, which is located on the main street of North Conway, NH. This is a large tourist area and the gallery is exceptional. Check out their website (http://www.whitemountainartisansgallery.com/).

#21 5x7 $65