Changing Light

Snow Scenes

Week 46     Nov. 10 - 16

"Interest in the changing seasons is a much happier state of mind than being hopelessly                               in love with spring."

    George Santayana

Each November we paint snow scenes in my watercolor classes. It is a favorite subject for holiday cards and gives me the opportunity to demonstrate many techniques in combination. I began painting the subject because of student request, but over time I have come to love these scenes. the challenge is to enliven them without loosing the essential quietness people treasure in the winter landscape. I especially like to include water, because it gives me a chance to play with reflections.

This weeks 's painting is called  Winter Water. It is watercolor with mixed media sized 6" x 9". It is for sale for $100.00. Please contact Mary Gregg Byrne for purchase and more info.

I turn up the heat during these classes. People actually become cold looking at snowscapes.

Endless View

Week 45     Nov. 3 - 9

"There are no lines in nature, only areas of color, one against another."
        Edouard Manet


The view from my window west continues to be wonderful and ever changing.  Admittedly, there are many days when it is mostly gray, but I wish I had whatever it takes to paint it every day they islands show themselves. This week's painting is the first I did when I thought about a series, so it is Islands 1. The size is 10" x 3" and it is for sale at the bargain price of $60.00. Please contact Mary Gregg Byrne for purchase and further info.

Hmmmm, what a nice little painting for a gift. (Hint)

Green Tomatoes

Week 44     Oct. 27 -  Nov. 2

"What I wish to show when I paint is the way I see things with my eyes and in my heart."
     Raoul Dufy

We have a short growing season and, as one might expect, a lot of green tomatoes. I like to paint pictures of them because they are unexpected. I like them made into relish but have never tried them fried. painted This week's watercolor is intended to show how pretty they are. It is titled Unfried Green Tomato, and is 10" x 7.75". It is for sale for $100.00. Please contact  Mary Gregg Byrne for purchase or further information.