Posted on November 3, 2018 by maeldred

I love this view at low tide, so on this year's painting trip to Maine, I had to stop and paint this plein air. I got it mostly finished when the wind got too stiff and I was afraid my easel would topple. Finished in the studio.

The Road to Port Clyde #2 Pastel on Paper 9 by 12 in.

The Fog at Burnt End

Posted on November 3, 2018 by maeldred

My day trip to Monhegan turned out to be a very foggy day. I planned to be disappointed. We hiked over to Burnt end with our watercolors and sketch book. Sitting on the edge of the cliff I sketched then photographed the view. Back at the cottage I painted this on a new paper for me called Velour. This was the second time I used it and like it.

The Fog at Burnt End Pastel 9 by 12 on Velour Paper

Tussle Logan Bog

Posted on November 3, 2018 by maeldred

Tussle Logan Bog

Tussle Logan Bog Pastel 9 by 12 in.

Morning in the Front Garden

Posted on August 30, 2018 by maeldred

A little plein air piece done in a farmer's front yard. They were as adept at growing a beautiful garden as anything else.

Morning in the the Front Garden Pastel on Multimedia pastel panel 8 by 8 in.

The Surprise Spring

Posted on August 30, 2018 by maeldred

I saw this little creek while painting plein air. There were little birds splashing around and the rocks really drew me. I set up to paint and saw what I hadn't before, this little trickle of a spring into the creek. Of course for the painting, I gave it more prominence. Painting plein air really gives a chance to really see the beauty of your surroundings.

The Surprise Spring Pastel on Black Multimedia Pastel Paper 8 by 8 in. SOLD

On the Way to Port Clyde

Posted on August 30, 2018 by maeldred

The title says it all. It was a beautiful early fall day. The grasses were gorgeous. I would have loved to paint this scene from life but it was a busy road and no place to safely set up.

On the Way to Port Clyde Pastel on Velour 9 by 12 in.

Waiting for the Tide

Posted on August 30, 2018 by maeldred

I saw this boat while I was painting plein air at Ft. Stark. Boats are hard to paint from life because they move so much. This one was a beauty and serenely waiting for the tide. So I photographed and promised myself to paint it in the studio.

Waiting for the Tide Pastel on UART 400 6 by 12 in.

Spicket River in Fall

Posted on July 1, 2018 by maeldred

This painting sat on my thinking wall for a very long time. Something was wrong and it took ages for me to see what it was and how to fix it. I needed the brush in the foreground to be much larger than I had originally painted it to correct the depth problem. I think it reads fine now.

Spicket River in Fall 9 by 12 in. Pastel on UART 400

Machias River Estuary

Posted on July 1, 2018 by maeldred

I love this scene and have painted it several times. This is one I think is fit to post.

Machias River Estuary 12 by 16 in. Pastel on UART 400

Thinking of Wyeth2

Posted on July 1, 2018 by maeldred

I painted this using only the 12 by 12 in. oil as a reference. I thought it would be a challenge and interesting way to paint. I created a different cropping and had to recompose the grasses because of that. Fun!!

Thinking of Wyeth 2