(7x10 sheet)We spent Saturday morning at the Lewes farm market, held on the grounds of the Historical Society. It was rather daunting, crowded with people and vendors, and I spent about as much time shopping as I did painting ... I got some great mini pattypan squashes that I hope to paint before eating. Carol did a great painting of them--but I forgot to photograph it! I'll ask her to email me a copy to post here.
(7x10 sheet)In the afternoon we painted some flowers at Shelby's: daunted again--it's what to do with the spaces between the flowers in mixed bouquets that stymies me. The centers of sunflowers are so much fun to paint.
For my third try, I wanted to be Emil Nolde-ish, and worked close-up and wet. The result doesn't look at all Nolde-ish, but I'm glad I thought of him and changed my focus.
(5x7)We also made the always looked-forward-to trip to Cape Henlopen State Park. I see so many colors in the dunes and grasses, and simply can't simplify. 
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I feel I was less "productive" than I had intended, but we had such an enjoyable time.
(5x7)And Shelby and I each entered a painting in the Rehobeth (DE) Art League's member show. I didn't know the deadline for submissions was Saturday, but I had the coconut painting I posted a few days ago on my block, so I framed and submitted it. Shelby entered a beautiful painting of seashells.
I came home feeling so lucky to have such great painting friends, or rather friends to paint with; it's a great change from painting alone in my room: productivity be damned.
Wow! Laura, I think you were very productive--these are all great! I love this last dunes painting--the pink touches are inspired. These are all beauties.
ReplyDeleteI love all the paintings, and am pleased to hear you had such a good weekend. Love the colors of the dune pic -- very evocative and moody (in a good way).
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you entered the coconut painting -- it's a stunner.
Yes, very productive! So many small studies to make into bigger paintings - or not. I'm sure your time there was wonderful and you'll have paintings dancing in your head for a while - and we get to see them when they finally come out onto the paper! I adore the dune painting, too - never apologize for too many colors!
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ReplyDeleteProductive? It looks like you were -- love all of the work -- it's wonderful as usual.
Take care,
Barbara
Oh my those flowers especially - amazing watery color and shading - glorious work!! Very productive!!
ReplyDeleteI love the paintings too. I used to live in Rehoboth Beach, so my eyes popped open wide when I read Lewis! The Art League is in such a fantastic setting, isn't it.
ReplyDeleteMaggie
I have the same problem with mixed bouquets! Great watercolors from you, as usual!
ReplyDeleteI can only repeat what others have said: you've been very productive indeed. Love the dune sketch especially, and the Nolde-ish flowers too.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that Lewes farm market fabulous? I was over at the Art League on Thursday taking one of my husband's pieces for the show....what a fabulous place. Glad you had a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,What a fun time you must have had! The color of the dunes is lovely. All of the paintings are so fun.Lucky you,summer fun.
ReplyDeleteCan see what a great time you had in these lovely paintings (love the sunflowers!)- it is wonderful to paint with friends, even if 'production' drops, which it sure doesn't look like in your case!
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