Experiment in Color

Posted on November 29, 2020 by maeldred

This was truly an experiment both in using non local colors and in mark making. I had done the original from a reference photos I took. When I looked at that painting I though, "blah". Then I tried this.. It has been juried in to two national shows. CPS and PSNH.

Experiment in Color, Soft Pastel on UART 400, 9 by 12 in.

Sheltering Oak

Posted on November 29, 2020 by maeldred

From my own reference photo. When I saw this house completely under the shelter of this huge oak, I knew I would have to paint the tree. it was magnificent.

Sheltering Oak, Pastel 9 by 12in.

Sunset Off Spruce Head Island

Posted on November 29, 2020 by maeldred

A scene from the cottage in Maine. Done from my own reference photo

Sunset Off Spruce Head Island, Pastel on UART 400. 10 by 10 in.

Fire in the Sky

Posted on November 29, 2020 by maeldred

I took the reference photo right from the deck of our house in NH. I posted it on FB and got a lot of comments most of them suggesting I paint it. So I did. There were a lot of forest fires out West at the time which I am sure contributed to the drama of this sunset.

Fire in the Sky, Soft Pastel 12 by 16 in.

Fog Off Spruce Head Point

Posted on November 29, 2020 by maeldred

I have painted this area many times when in Maine at the cottage a fellow painter and I rent every September. For this painting, I deliberatley selected a very limited palette, inspired by some paintings of Wyeth. I think it gives the feeling of heavy humidity and fog advancing.

Fog Off Spruce Head Point, Soft Pastel 9 by 12 in.

Peaceful Pool

Posted on November 29, 2020 by maeldred

Another view of a great plein air spot on the Isinglas River. This image was done from a reference photo I took.

Peaceful Pool on the Isinglas River, Soft Pastel 9 by 12 in.

Isinglas River Marsh

Posted on November 29, 2020 by maeldred

This was a beautiful plein air spot, and this image was painted there. A friend showed us this spot and it is one we will return to. Plein air in time of COVID

Isinglas River Marsh, Soft Pastel 9 by 12 in.

A Quiet Spot on the Piscatawis River

Posted on November 29, 2020 by maeldred

I painted here with a friend and started this plein air, finished in the studio.

A Quiet Spot on the Piscatawis River, Soft Pastel 9 by 12 in.

Bakie’s Farm Path

Posted on November 27, 2020 by maeldred

A great place for plein air in Kingston NH off 107A

Bakie’s Farm Path Soft Pastel 8 by 6 in.

Damariscotta Cove

Posted on November 27, 2020 by maeldred

Painted Plain Air on our way back from our week in Maine. I posted it on FB and a friend bought it within 2 days. Wow!

Damariscotta Cove 9 by 7 1/2 in Soft Pastel on LaCarte