Brace Cove Panorama - PROGRESS!

I've been hammering away at the panorama piece of Brace Cove. As a reminder, the Cove is located in East Gloucester, MA, and was a favorite subject of Luminist painter Fitz Henry Lane, who resided in Gloucester.


I've worked at filling in the landscape features, adding the surf, as well as the homes/buildings surrounding the cove. I also didn't like my initial sky, so I changed it, and I'm pleased. I feel it really captures the late-March sunny day of one of my last visits.




Next to bring out is the sandy, rocky shoreline.....

Until next time....get out there and paint!

joli

"Morning Moon"

I've been inspired by the amazingly peaceful mornings heading into winter. The skies are soft pastels, and the fog settles into the countryside here in the rolling hills of Floyd, VA. After watching the moon set one morning behind my house, I felt compelled to bring the scene to life on canvas.

Choosing the right tones has been a challenge. First, I did a quick sketch with color, starting on a white canvas. I've since revisited the canvas to deepen the landscape, trees, working my way down the canvas. I don't always work in this fashion, but doing so has made it easier to define the values from misty to solid as the land comes into focus.

Truly a fun piece, while experiencing a good lesson in values. Look for it to be available early Spring.

joli

New Year, New Work!

Happy New Year from my studio! I am busy working on new things, cleaning up, and gearing up for a new season. On tap will be a studio open house in celebration with the Round the Mountain Artisan Trail coming up Friday, June 10th thru Wednesday, June 15th. I will be announcing my participation in other shows as it firms up, but expect me out and about in Floyd, as well as in other Southwestern VA locations.

I am so excited about my new works in progress, as well as some different opportunities this year. Stay tuned!

joli

New Studio Works....including little paintings!

Hi! I've been having a great time in the studio recently. I have a couple of new commissions, and renewed interest in my ink pen drawings. I also decided to make some little, itty bitty paintings for the holidays.... Let me know if you see one you like....The smallest will probably be around $25-$30. They are small enough to hang on a tree, and I will be varnishing them for a little added polish. They should be ready sometime next week.

I am looking forward to creating all sorts of new things this winter...the cold wind and temps have come to Floyd, and I will be finishing up the Brace Cove painting, and will be doing some more images of the Gloucester area. Also on the horizon more paintings of my home county of Floyd, VA.

If you are in the area during the month of December, contact me to visit the studio. Remember, an original work of art makes an incredibly personal gift for the holidays! Until next time, may all your trees be decorated beautifully!

joli

New work in progress! Brace Cove Panorama....

I have finally, FINALLY, gotten around to painting Brace Cove, a very private and historically significant area located in East Gloucester, MA. Fitz Henry Lane, a painter famous for his Luminist and maritime works of Gloucester and Boston Harbors, painted this cove many times, and I am thrilled to finally be able to work with it.

I decided on a composition derived from studies and photos taken during multiple trips during this past spring and summer, and a panorama view from Spring has won out. Brace Rock is center right, and the wild grasses leading to Niles Pond are on the far right. I started with a fairly detailed underdrawing, which, when I got into the underpainting, has proven to be a bit of a challenge. The lead from the pencil started to smear with the paint and turpenoid thinner, mixing with the color, but as I start to build paint, I should be able to overcome the muddiness.

I will beginning some other projects soon, so stay tuned here for photos. I also have an upcoming installation at the Stellar One bank branch in Downtown Roanoke for the month of November. If you are in the neighborhood, check it out!

Until next time, may your painting strokes be swift and accurate!

joli

Art on the Lawn - Giles Co

We had a wonderful time at the art show in Giles Co, VA.! Overall, the day was much fun. A little chilly, but beautiful, and no wind unlike last year's show! Kasey was with me to enjoy the day. There were so many great and unique styles on display. Looking forward to next year.......

Finished Hay Bales - Preparing for Giles Show!

It's been a busy, late summer in Floyd! Too much to do, and a bit under the weather at times, so I am happy to have new work I love! I've finished the hay bale series, and touched up a couple of on location pieces.


I will be displaying my new works at the Giles Co Courthouse in Pearisburg, VA next weekend, October 2nd. I will be participating in Art on the Lawn from 10-5 Sat. Come out and enjoy the day with the small and exciting group of artists! The show has grown this year, so there is more to see.


As always, my studio is open in Floyd for visits. Just contact me via email at jolisart@yahoo.com and let me know you would like to stop by.

Hope to see you out in Giles!!

joli