New Works at The Cheshire Gallery

I have three new landscapes at The Cheshire Gallery in Roanoke, VA that will NOT be in my Sidewalk Art Show display. I encourage you to check them out while in town for the art show the weekend of June 7-8th. The Gallery is located on Campbell Ave up the street from the city market. Or, if you need additional information about the pieces, do not hesitate to email me and I will be happy to help you.

See you at Sidewalk!

Memorial Day Outing

My husband David and I took off for the day on Memorial Day, checking out the Blue Ridge Parkway and a favorite outlook towards Rock Castle Gorge. A recent accident has hindered me with a freshly broken right ankle, limiting my travel and ability to get around a bit, but David helped me out this day. He got a crash course on how to set up my easel and paints, and he passed with flying colors!

Although not one of my best efforts on location, and a challenge with balancing on the stool, it felt wonderful and freeing being on location again. Enjoy the pics and insight into my process once again.

Until next time, happy painting!

Blown Away!!!!!

On one of my recent outings, I made it to the top of a nearby hill on a beautiful, sunny late afternoon. What I didn't expect was the wind! It is actually easier to paint in the rain than in the wind, as your painting can act as a sail that takes you away with the bigger gusts.

After getting set up, and getting into the painting mode, there was little I could but batton down the hatches and hang on for the ride! I anchored my easel with a heavy art bag and bungie, and at times had to prop my pallet in between my body and my easel to keep it steady.

In the end, I got the painting done, despite the elements!

Field Outing

This Spring has been very challenging for outdoor painting! The wind, the rain, there have been small windows of opportunity, which I've jumped on, sometimes taking longer lunch breaks from my "day job." Limiting myself to two hour sessions, and sticking closer to home, I've captured some beautiful scenery and had some "good starts," which I will polish in the studio.

My outdoor sales shows are coming up, with the Sidewalk Art Show in Roanoke the first weekend in June. Check out my show blog entry for dates and times.

"New Harvest" outing

This is my third outing this year, and this time I visited a place hidden between Christiansburg and Radford. It is the building site of a new church, aptly called New Harvest. This beautiful spring day, it was warm enough for shorts! I post here photos to help understand my process. I drive my trusty companion Isuzu, Pepe', as it will go basically ANYWHERE. I literally can drive up to my painting spots and work out of the back of the vehicle.

I always try and set up, paint, and leave within a 2 hour period of time. Some folks wonder why so quick? These are exercises in hitting the colors and forms efficiently, understanding that the light will change within 2 hours. Sometimes I get it right, sometimes my colors are off. Either way, these sessions keep me fresh for my studio work.

Enjoy, and as always, feel free to email me if you have questions or comments! Until next time, happy painting!!

joli

New Studio!

My hubby David and I are building a new house in the county of Floyd, VA, and with it comes a brand new studio!!! I cannot wait to move in and start creating all sorts of new works. 7 large casement windows with a Northern exposure, along with an inspirational view of rolling hills, will hopefully help to spur my creativity. Check out the photos, and as it takes shape, I will publish more.

Once in the new house, and new studio, I will be offering some plein air painting classes. Be on the lookout for a class schedule.

Until later, happy painting!

joli

Warmer weather is approaching!

As Spring is in bloom, and while we are waiting for the temperatures to level out and be WARM, I thought I would post some works that would bring the warmth early! If you see something you like, just let me know. Paintings can be shipped!

COMING SOON: Once I get outside for some painting, I will be posting photos from location. Check out this blog for my online journal of painting outings!

Until then, happy painting!

joli