Thursday, August 25, 2016

Island Queen


"Island Path"
Oil on Wood
12"X12"

Queen Ann's Lace on Ann's birthday. Celebrating the beauty and sweetness of both.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Red Orange Pink


Red Orange Pink 
Oil on Wood
12"X12"

Jan came to dinner last night carrying a bright red, orange, pink, bouquet gathered from her garden, presented in a yellow and red Cafe Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee can. An enormous deep red dahlia hangs off one side, and the whole thing is so upbeat and inspired it fills the room with hope. August is exhilarating. 

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

August Sea


"August Sea"
Oil on Wood
12"X12"
SOLD
 Stocking up on Summer memories starting with the sea. Coming and going, changing, always changing. Watching from here is enough entertainment to keep me going for days.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

August on the Water


"August on the Water"
Oil on Wood
12"X12"

International One Design boats racing in the Great Harbor of Mount Desert on an August afternoon. What a show! 


Friday, August 19, 2016

August Air


"August Air"
Oil on Wood
12"X12"
SOLD
Dry, crisp, brisk. That's August, and that's what we remember deep in December when summer recedes into the distance.  

Monday, August 15, 2016

August Bouquet


August Bouquet
Oil on Wood
10"X10"

Sunday afternoon, Jan, whose garden is the pride of the island, delivered this bouquet to my porch. I did nothing to deserve it, but there it was, an array of August flowers in a Casa Visco Pizza Sauce jar. That's island living for you. Unexpected beauty and bounty punctuates the day without warning. That's true in real life too, but we are often too busy to notice. Happy August, everyone.

Sunday, August 14, 2016

August Dusk


"August Dusk"
Oil on Wood
20"X16"

August in Maine. Always a show. Never gets old.

Friday, August 12, 2016

Evening in August


"Evening in August"
Oil on Wood
20"X16"

It was one of those evenings; smooth water, dramatic sky, deep reflection, muted color, glowing light.  The stuff that dreams are made of. This end of the birthday celebration couldn't have been predicted which made it all the more stupendous.

Two Guys on the The Dock


Two Guys on the Dock
Oil on Wood
12"X12"

It was a fine day for boating to lunch at The Claremont to celebrate an August birthday. Old friendships improve aging immeasurably.

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Heading Out


Heading Out
Oil on Wood
12"X12"

There was no doubt this was to be a rowing morning. Warm, still, smooth, and silky, So we set off first thing.  Later, the wind came up, clouds gathered, and it has been raining gently all afternoon.  Lesson learned again:  Go where and when the weather dictates. If only real life worked this way. 

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Gathered from the Island


"Gathered from the Island"
Oil on Wood
12"X12"

Friends gathered bringing world renown cabbage slaw, celebratory pink rhubarb drinks, and this delicate island-grown bouquet in its bright yellow vintage vase.  Friendship, laughter, and longevity is alive and well on our island.



Monday, August 8, 2016

August Island Afternoon


August Island Afternoon
Oil on Wood
12"X12"

Old made new in every light.

Thursday, August 4, 2016

August Morning in Maine


"August Morning in Maine
Oil on Canvas
12"X12"

When the day starts like this, it almost doesn't matter what happens next. 

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Island Inspiration


"Island Inspiration"
Oil on Wood
12"X12"
SOLD
Today started with a morning row around the ledge,  tennis, followed by lunch on the deck, painting, and then a gathering to hear long time and much loved island resident, Michael Westphal talk about the history of running on Cranberry Isles. It was too nice a day to be indoors, but we went because Mike's running accomplishments continue to accrue and amaze despite his battle with Parkinson's. 
Get inspired.

Monday, August 1, 2016

One of Those Warm Gray Days


One of Those Warm Gray Days
Oil on Wood
12"X12"
SOLD
The sea is calm, the air is soft, and clouds blanket the island. August begins with muted colors matching my mood almost exactly.