Featured Painting

"Winter Solstice"

 In the hush of snow beside the winter sea,

the seeds of spring work feverishly.

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The above painting was inspired by snowfall on the nearby beach at Reid State Park. While plein air painting will now wait until spring, I continue to photograph the beach at all times of the day and in all seasons. The images give me plenty of land- and seascapes to choose from for my studio work this winter.

I am working on a new portfolio of beach paintings that focuses on the shapes in the sand at low tide. I've completed 16 pieces thusfar. Many of the new canvases are 30" x 40" or larger, which encourages me to use big brushes and paint with big, bold strokes. I start with a drawing to work out the composition and value masses, then sketch it on canvas and begin to paint, keeeping value, temperature and color intensity in mind. Here is the drawing for one of the first paintings in the series:

My work is currently showing in four galleries, three in Maine (Elizabeth Moss Gallery in Falmouth, Centre St. Arts Gallery in Bath, and Thomas Moser Gallery in Freeport), and one in New Hampshire (the Portsmouth Upstairs Gallery at N.W. Barrett). Please check their websites for updates on Open hours before visiting.

More information about my galleries and shows can be found on the following websites:

www.elizabethmossgalleries.com

(N. W. Barrett) www.portsmouthupstairsgallery.com

www.centrestartsgalleryllc.com

www.thosmoser.com.

I would love to get your feedback on my art and this web site. Just send an email to llpmaine@hughes.net.  Thanks, and I hope to see you at one of my shows in 2021.