"Cedar Waxwing" in Lewisburg PA

"Cedar Waxwing"

5"x7"watercolor on 140# hot pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Traditional White 100% cotton

A number of these birds have been hanging out in my backyard for the past week.  I think they are eating the berries from the hawthorn tree or maybe leftover crabapples.  They are definitely using the birdbath. This one is perched on a branch of the magnolia.

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Dale Engel Walker House

"Relaxing at the DaleEngleWalker House"
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7"x5" Micron and Watercolor on Hot pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Traditional white 100% cotton

The reference photo for this watercolor was taken last April 

during the Merrill Linn Conservancy's first annual Plein Air demo and paint out.

They will be hosting the event again this coming April 26, 2015. 

Here is a link to find out more about the event. 

http://linnconservancy.org/about-us/plein-air/

Pennsylvania House Water Tower

"And Then It Was Gone"

The Pennsylvania House Water Tower

5"x7" watercolor 140# cold pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Extra White 100% cotton

The Pennsylvania House water tower was taken done last year

 in order to build a new shopping plaza.  

It was the first thing I spied coming into town on Route 15.  

The furniture manufacturer left town a few years earlier. 

Most of the machinery was shipped to China.  

I took my reference photo last spring when 

there were still a few patches of snow and lots of puddles on the ground.

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"Purple Posies" from Team Brushstrokes

"Purple Posies"

7"x5"pen and ink with watercolor on 140# hot pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Traditional White 100% cotton

 I received this lovely bouquet from Team Brushstrokes  

before I had my second cataract surgery last week. 

All went well and I completed this little painting today.

Thank you Brushstrokes!!

"Rooke Chapel", Spring 9x12

"Rooke Chapel"
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9"x12" watercolor on 140# cold pressed paper

Arches 10"x14"block

Finally finished the Rooke Chapel on Bucknell University campus.

I did the final tweeks yesterday.
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"Ice on the Susquehanna", near The Fence

"Ice on the Susquehanna"

5"x7" watercolor on 140# cold pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Extra white 100% cotton

I stopped on my way home today at the Fence. 

(local riverfront eatery with carhop service, open summers only).

I got a few pictures of the river with a good bit of ice still on it. 

I scared some geese and ducks, but a few came back before I left. 

"Ready to FIsh", Susquehanna RIver

"Ready to Fish"
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5"x7" watercolor on 140# hot pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Natural white 100% cotton

Snapped this reference photo last year on the Susquehanna River 

somewhere south of Lewisburg.  

These guys seemed to be in a hurry to get to their favorite fishing spot.

The ice on the river is really breaking up now.  It is making me think of summer activities.

"Bob's Taylor Guitar"

"Bob's Taylor Guitar"

5"x7" ink and watercolor on 140# hot pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Traditional white 100% cotton

Today is Bob's birthday, so I painted something that is Bob's.  

He must have been playing it while I was out teaching 

because it was on the window seat when I got home. 

Soldiers' Park, Lewisburg PA

"Soldiers' Park"
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7"x5" watercolor on 140# coldpressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Extra white 100% cotton

I went out today to get a picture of the ice melting on the river.  

The shadows in the park seemed to be a better subject. 

The river is behind me in this painting. 

I took my painting kit and camera, but only used the camera. 

The sunlight and snow glare were killer.  

Deep Purple Pansy

"Deep Purple Pansy"

5"x7" India ink and watercolor on 140# hot pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Traditional white 100% cotton block

I purchased the flower yesterday and wanted to do an ink sketch.

Today I went out an got the new paper block.

I am looking forward to spring and planting these outdoors. 

In the meantime, I am happy to look at them in my warm kitchen.

"Summer Daisies", Acadia National Park, ME

"Summer Daisies"

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5"x7"watercolor on 140# cold pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Extra White 100% cotton

Daisies that I photographed last summer in Maine.  We were in the eastern

end of Acadia.  There were very few tourists here. 

"Spring Frocks" at Wilson & Ross

"Spring Frocks" at Wilson Ross 

5"x7" watercolor on 140# cold pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Extra White 100% cotton block

Walked pasted this lovely spring window after work today.

I had to come back and take a photo so I could do a little painting.

It was so nice to see Spring outfits in spite of the cold and snow. 

Maine Sunset

"Maine Sunset"

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5"x7" watercolor on 140# cold pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Extra White 100% cotton block

A little sunset from photos taken last summer in Maine.

This is on the east side of Arcadia National Park.

Spring Crocus

"Spring Crocus"

7"x5" watercolor on 140# cold pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Extra White 100%cotton

It's snowing again today.  

I dug around until I found an old picture of crocuses.  

So here it is another small watercolor.

I am hoping spring is just around the corner.

Eric Sloan Museum, Kent CT

"Eric Sloan Museum"

5"x7" watercolor on 140# cold pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Extra White 100%cotton

We stopped at the Eric Sloan Museum along Rt. 7 in Connecticut last summer.

I had no idea we would be passing it when I spotted the sign.   It is in a very pretty location.

I got some nice pictures outside.  Unfortunately it was closed, so we will have to go back.   

Ultramarine Blue Birches

"Blue Birches"

5"x7" watercolor on 140# cold pressed paper

Fabriano Artistico Extra White, 100% cotton

Ultramarine Blue.  

This is for my demo tomorrow in my watercolor class at the 

YMCA Arts Center in Sunbury PA.  It is the beginning of a new 

six week session.  We start with one color - Ultramarine Blue.

I will cover flat wash, masking with painters' tape, glazing, lifting, and scraping.

We will use a 1" flat brush, a medium round brush, and a liner/rigger brush.