"Candlelight Farm marsh" 12"x16"
I decided to make a trip up to CT to visit with my Mom and sisters. I like to try and get up there several times to experience the seasons. I missed the snow this trip , but I was still able to get some nice winter photos. I have made a commitment to myself this year to draw and paint everyday. Although I did not sign up for the 30 paintings in 30 days , I am at 23 of 30! I hope this improves my work.
While in CT, I had brought along my sketch book , some watercolor paper and Schmicke watercolor set. These 2 paintings are 4"x6" watercolor. It was good practice for me to work in another medium. The top one is of my sister's Maine Coon cat Lily. The 2nd one, my sister and I took a drive around looking for some photo opportunities and came across these cows in New Milford posing nicely for us.
"boundaries" 8"x10" pastel on hemp Canson Mi-Teintes paper
All over the CT countryside are these beautiful stone walls. some are very old and falling down, like this one.
"along the way" 8"x10" pastel on Uart 500
On the drive over to my Mom's home, we drove by this field of what I thought were hay bales. Turned out they were corn bales, and the sun was just coming out from a storm and there was a golden glow.
"old, but not forgotten" 9"x9" pastel on Uart 500
Who can pass up an old barn?! You just don't see very many any more with the decline in farming. This one was right on the road so I was able to get some nice "drive by" photos.
I hope to get back up to CT again soon for some photos and for sure in the spring.
Hope you enjoyed my paintings!
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