Made in America

They don't make them like they used to, so there's no shortage of old barns in New England. The shadows across this barn seem to offer encouragement to stand up to another winter, and the flag in the window just makes it.

Barn in the USA, 8 x 10 in, oil on canvas

Early Snow

No one likes to see snow in October, but it's been known to happen. The cool blue snow complements the warm fall colors so beautifully though. That's life in New England, I guess.

Early Snow, 6 x 8 in, oil on panel

Praying for Grass

Last year on a trip to Monhegan, some people were busily reseeding the side yard of the Community Church. When they were done, the covering of hay added an unexpected spot of color in the late afternoon light. I was happy to see, that on a return visit this year, their prayers had been answered.

Praying for Grass, 8 x 10 in, oil on panel

OMG at the MFA

Last week I attended the John Singer Sargent watercolor exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts

in Boston. OMG, it blew me away. The intensity of the colors, the delicate treatment of the women's faces, the complex simplicity of his technique! This was a guy who lived to paint. And 100 years later, we are all benefiting from the beauty of his vision. If you get a chance, go!

Detail of Villa di Marlia, Lucca: A Fountain
by John Singer Sargent

Also at the MFA that night, John Travolta filming a movie called "The Forger". Go see that too!

Watch Your Step!

This is a view from the top of Burnt Head on the other side of Monhegan. It was beautifully sunny, yet the waves crashing on the rocks below were both powerful and mesmerizing.
I bet you wouldn't want to get too close on a dark and stormy day!

Burnt Head, 8 x 10 in, oil on panel

Tent Sale

You know it's going to be a good day when you run across this. A yellow and white striped tent in the brilliant morning sun. Filled with rusty junk that hasn't been picked over yet. A painting waiting to happen.

Tent Sale, 6 x 8 in, oil on panel

Heavenly Blue

Morning Glories are one of my favorite flowers. I love the cool blue color, so different from all the other summer flowers. They just make me happy. I hope this one makes you happy too.

Heavenly Blue, 6 x 6 in, oil on panel