On my way to the Mystic Outdoor Arts Festival this past weekend, I spent time amongst the rocks and tide-pools of Newport RI. Such visits always send me off with a new wealth of ideas and inspiration for paintings. Everywhere I looked, there was art. Although the tide was out and the surf calm, the clear blue sky made the colors in the water brilliant. I enjoyed wading amongst the rocks of Brenton Point, a place where the 19th century Hudson River School artist, William Trost Richards spent much time painting. Getting down low in the water provided me with inspiration for a variety of low-angle views. I hope to complete a number of paintings from this spot and will enjoy more frequent visits.
Before the Mystic show, I also dropped off a new piece at the Sheldon Fine Art gallery in Newport. It’s a small painting (8x16) and is titled, "Heading out past Beavertail Light". Be sure to visit it there when in Newport.
Although much of Sunday was rained out, Saturday of the Mystic show went well.I spent time at the show working on a painting from Conanicut Island near Jamestown RI. The piece features an interesting formation of rocks with the surf crashing around it. I actually began the piece in June and hope to complete it this month. I extend thanks to the many fine people I met and enjoyed talking to at the show.
Before the Mystic show, I also dropped off a new piece at the Sheldon Fine Art gallery in Newport. It’s a small painting (8x16) and is titled, "Heading out past Beavertail Light". Be sure to visit it there when in Newport.
Although much of Sunday was rained out, Saturday of the Mystic show went well.I spent time at the show working on a painting from Conanicut Island near Jamestown RI. The piece features an interesting formation of rocks with the surf crashing around it. I actually began the piece in June and hope to complete it this month. I extend thanks to the many fine people I met and enjoyed talking to at the show.
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