Isn’t this painting, Joyful Expressions, a delight? Full of whimsy, beautiful color, nature and all things delightful. This painting is a big one – what a statement it will make! Statement pieces are nice, they can take a room from nice to over the top “WOW” as soon as the painting is hung. This artist is a good one to follow, both for his paintings as well as his love of good food and cooking!
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The show has begun at Merrill Memorial Library (215 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine) – so if you’re in the area or can be in the area, this is a show not to miss. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 5-7PM. Carol loved life, her family, art and oh, did she love color!! For those of you who can make it to the opening reception, “Please wear your brightest colors”! I love this!
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There are two (highly coveted) workshops coming soon with artist James Richards. Just watching Jim paint, you will feel so inspired. Even if you don’t paint, you’ll want to. His technique is mesmerizing. On top of being uber talented, he’s a super nice guy to boot, so you’ll have a good time. #nostressworkshop
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Colin Page is an artist who has mastered his craft. Who can paint whatever he sets out to. He’s developed his own unique style. It’s not easy to have a style that is noticeably your very own. Colin’s work is more than just painting what he sees, he paints what he feels. This painting screams SUMMER to me. I can hear the screened door slam shut, the chickens cluck, and hear a laugh from the young girl with bare feet. The background of beautiful greens are a delight.
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Lorenzo Chavez – a fabulous artist. You may have read about him in one of the many art magazines including (but not limited to), Plein Air, Southwest Art, Artists Magazine, American Art Review, etc. Lorenzo also teaches workshops, so if you’re wanting to perfect/learn he would be a great one to take a workshop from. More info below!
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Mary Pettis. She’s a fabulous artist and workshop instructor. Her work is breathtaking, she paints both plein air (outdoors) and in the studio. Just look at the breathtaking light in this scene. The fabulous tree that look like they’ve been there for so long, the fence and of course the crows. Isn’t this a striking painting?
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Eric Jacobsen. Master of simplifying a busy scene and making it WOW. Bold and loose is what he teaches and bold and loose is how he paints. It’s impressive and makes such a statement. It’s been ten years since I last featured Eric, whew, time flies!
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Hank Buffington – a fabulous artist with a great sense of humor. His paintings reflect the beauty found in nature & life. Sachuest Sunrise (above) is a particularly difficult one to paint (to me), so many similar colors – you really have to know what you’re doing. I love the light on the water, the rocks and sense of distance and the sky which makes the water feel as if it goes on forever.
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Isn’t this painting fabulous? It takes a creative genius to come up with something so enthralling, so magical that it stops you in your tracks and makes you think. And then you say… WOW! #shenailedit Also, be sure to check out the latest show at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, SC…
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I’m sure i’ve posted this painting in years past. But to go through 13+ years of posts (the first ten years daily) seemed a bit daunting. I was thrilled to find this tucked in one of our cherished books. It’s actually a card (I’ve saved every one he’s sent).
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I ran across an image of this painting last year. It moved me. So many astounding elements: The figure who appears to be crying. The lit Christmas tree. The graveyard in the moonlight. The moon and the plentiful stars, all of which give hope. I know for many this is a tough time of year. Please hang in there. If you can do anything to help someone else, please do – let’s be a world filled with kind humans.
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Kent Ambler, he is over the top fabulous. We first saw his work at a place we were staying (more on that below) and it took my breath away. I whipped out my phone and took a photo and a close up of the signature so I could be in touch with this artist. His colors are fabulous, his subject matter is cool and different. The process is impressive. I love the dark against this orangey sky. Love it!
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Isn’t this painting fabulous? It captures a scene in North Carolina so perfectly. The stream leads your eye to the fabulous trees in the distance which then goes on to that little spot of orange brilliance behind the tree towards the top and on to the dark limbs of the evergreen trees. This painting is so lovely you just don’t want to look away.
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I LOVE this painting. It’s perfectly spectacular, just look at the movement! Can you not feel the sand between your toes? Hear the call of the ocean? Feel the sun so strongly almost lulling you into a wonderful zen type calmness? The foam, the tufts of water high in the air, the horizon with the pinks and blues against the wonderful green in the water. The sun poking through the water brilliantly. WOW. So much feeling in one painting. AND guess what – it, along with 34 other paintings will be on sale on 11/1 – Here are the details…
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My husband said this painting reminds him of our time at the Island Inn during dinner while eating by himself while I was outside taking photos of the most stunning sunsets you can ever imagine. The beauty of their sunsets defy logic. Who could resist? I was only gone a minute or two (I wasn’t the only one!) ok, maybe 3-4 max.
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