A few summers ago, the hubby and I took a trip in late June up to a favorite haunt of ours- Monhegan Island, Maine. We took the ferry from Port Clyde on a foggy, cold morning and I fervently hoped I wouldn't get seasick, as I have been known to do in the past. But the hour long ferry ride is so worth what awaits you when you get to the island!
Monhegan is a painter's paradise, and of course I had brought my paints. After dropping our luggage off at the beautiful Island Inn, we took the customary walk up the hill, breathing in the brisk, though refreshing salty sea air, and admiring the usual array of new perennials in the garden at Carena's. We had never been there in June before and as the scenery there is constantly changing due to the weather patterns, I drank in the new vegetation against the familiar backdrop of houses.
The red poppies looked especially vibrant that day against the rest of the environment, muted as it always is until all the fog burns off. The lilacs were also in full bloom along the path, and the usual array of stray cats were there to greet the new ferry arrivals.
I am not typically an artist that prefers muted scenes, but I choose to try to capture this one, because it is so typical and beloved of those mornings on Monhegan when the air is full of atmospheric perspective, and that tiny island feels ever so other-worldly and mystical.
This painting was painted on a heavy hardwood. It needs a sturdy frame to support it (see below)and I hope it will become a happy fixture in someone's home who loves Monhegan Island as much as I do. Thanks for visiting my blog!
I love painting snow though I haven't seen any in a number of years. This painting is available framed as as shown. Please send me a message at maryannejacobsen@aol.com , if interested.
It's been almost 2 months since I broke my clavicle, and slowly but surely I am starting to paint again. This was yesterday's effort and by the end of the day I was totally spent and aching. But it was worth it. I enjoyed doing this one very much.
Another great big thank-you goes out to Bethe Bathe and Bill Taylor Photography in Ephrata, Pa. for allowing artists to paint from their portfolio of amazing photographs taken at Short Dog Studio. The models are always beautiful and costumes and poses are yummy.
Please send me an email at maryannejacobsen@aol.com, if you are interested in purchasing this painting.
I broke my clavicle about a month ago as a result of a bike accident. Trying to get back into painting has been very slow-going and extremely painful, as I find I am in a lot of pain if I stand for more than 20 minutes. (I've never been able to paint sitting down.) Recently I was invited by fabulous artist Beth Brownlee Bathe to paint virtually from her wonderful Short Dog Studio in Ephrata, Pa. She and her partner Bill of Bill Taylor Photography have offered artists the chance to paint from some absolutely fabulous long shot poses photographed at the studio. The models are always beautiful and there are a variety of poses to choose from. Last week I painted (very painfully) a full figure. This week I decided to keep it simple with just a portrait. This was the result.
A huge thank-you to Beth Brownlee Bathe, Bill Taylor Photography and Short Dog Studio for giving me and many artists a little pleasure during these COVID-times.
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This was painted over the top of an unsuccessful painting. I really enjoyed watching the bad one go away. I used a lot of palette knife in this one though it's hard to tell from the photo.
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The garden's on Cape Ann and Cape Cod re simply sumptuous in the summertime. I think the beautiful weather conditions and gorgeous sunlight up there in Massachusetts contribute to an abundance of blooms of every color and variety imaginable.
This garden was a highlight of a trip to Provincetown a few years ago when I was up there for a show with American Women Artists at The Addison Gallery. Unfortunately the short trip up the Cape to Provincetown resulted in me not attending the opening night of the exhibit as there was an accident that closed the one highway for hours on end. But it was kind of worth it and this painting was the result.
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I've been working on small head studies lately because it's still way too humid to go outdoors and paint.
This chap looks like he has had some storms in his life. Haven't we all?
I will be glad when 2020 is over !
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Artists talk about capturing an "Ahah!" moment. I recall feeling that excitement of discovering an ahah moment during our last trip to California. My husband and I often stay in La Jolla because of the early morning walks that we so love to take along the shoreline. One one such morning, it was pretty early and as the sun broke through the horizon, it cast a beautiful light on the Lifeguard Tower. The rest of the landscape was still dark, only the Lifeguard station and the distant waves became lit up like firecrackers.
Here's the photo that I took:
This little painting was a lot of fun to paint. I used a photo reference from last year's trip to Chester County, where we stayed in a charming 200 year old farmhouse as my inspiration for the painting.
You can see below how the sunlight was cascading through the window at a sharp angle and poured across the sill.
Inserting the colorful flowers into the serene scene was the fun part!
This painting is available for $350. To purchase through PAypal, just follow this link to my website.
Hollyhocks are incredibly beautiful with their tall stalks and majestic heads, clustered about. These red ones are magnet for butterflies.
This little gem is available through my website for only $100. To purchase through PayPal just follow this link. If you would like to purchase it framed for a gift, please send me an email for pricing at maryannejacobsen@aol.com.
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