Newnan Garden Tour Plein Air

A special treat last weekend.  Many of us got to paint in gardens during the Newnan Garden Tour.    I was fortunate to be in the Umberger garden, which was like being in a "secret" hidden garden.  They have several interesting objects throughout the garden in addition to exceptional plantings and fountains.   

"The Blue Door", a 5 x 7 oil on gessoed panel.    Rendering of the potting shed in the garden.

"Gazing Ball" , 5 x 7 oil on gessoed board.    One of many interesting spots in the Umberger Garden.

Bank of GA art

"Clouds Rolling In", a larger version of a subject I used previously.   This one is 16 x 20, oil on canvas, framed.   The colors are nicer in this one    May try it again in a more abstract version, just for fun. 
$295.00

Afternoon paint-out with Deborah

Plein Air on Deborah Kidwell's Lake.   Beautiful spot with great company!   It was late afternoon, and we were rushing to catch the light. 
8 x 10 oil on panel   $150

beachin' it at the Carnegie

Quick oil sketch of a beach scene, a demo done during the Newnan March Art Walk, I was at the Carnegie Library. 
8 x 10 oil on panel         $150

Male Museum, a historical site in Newnan.   Painted plein air on a recent gorgeous sunny day.    The perspective kind of drove me nuts.   Next painting has to be a landscape--nature, a more forgiving subject!      The folks walking by were pretty interesting though.


This one may be displayed in City Hall this coming quarter.  
8 x 10 oil on panel.  $175.00

Kind of scary portrait, but the model was cheap (LOL!).   Good way to work out some skin tone practice though.    Weather is getting nice, so I'll have to move outdoors.  Probably find some better models too!

Rest Stop Finished

 

Oil, 11 x 14, wrapped canvas.    Jeff and Bella taking a break.  I think this is finished, still looking. . . .    Dogs are my favorite subject, followed by horses, and then, once in a while, people!