The Tree Line

I'm slowly inching my way into winter. Trying to put if off as long as possible, though it snowed a little farther north last night and we may have some over the weekend.

This painting relaxes me with it's simplicity and colors. It was a beautiful winter day up in Dixville Notch where the first vote in the nation is cast. The voting booth is in the elegant Balsam's Hotel and I was fortunate to spend a weekend at the hotel on a painting trip.

Painting during the winter offers it's own challenges. As I use mostly acrylics, the fast drying time becomes an issue. I've learned to work with the medium by spraying the paints frequently with a mist of water. You need to have a clear plan before you start painting as well so that you can work quickly.

#27 8x10 $175

Golden Fields

It's been raining steadily this week so haven't been able to go out and paint. In looking through some photos from a trip across country, I came across this scene. It was quite a few years ago and I neglected to write down where I was but found it charming and hope you like it too.

#10 5x7 $65