This Week In the Artist's Studio
Topic: The Artist's Studio
A Weekend In Bartlett, NH.

This past weekend I had the pleasure of being one of several artists to gather for an artist's plein air excursion in Bartlett, NH. Being my first time out to paint "en plein air", it was a weekend filled with fun, learning, frustration, and RAIN! But, despite the wet weather, all who attended seemed to enjoy the chance to visit this beautiful area of the state, break out the paint and cameras, and build some new friendships.

Byron Carr, from Contoocook, NH, offered us two very intriguing demonstrations in oil and watercolor. Byron is fun to watch, and has a terrific sense of humor. He can send the paint a-flying, and create a lovely plein air painting in less than an hour! His work is exhibited at the Covered Bridge Gallery in Contoocook, NH. For more information about Byron and his work, please visit his web page at the Covered Bridge Gallery web site.

Several members from NHPleinAir were also out braving the weather, and created some beautiful paintings of locations in Crawford Notch, Jackson, Pinkham Notch, North Conway, Conway, and Bartlett. Sharon Allen, of Derry, NH, was kind enough to direct me to a covered bridge in Conway, where I was able to stay dry while attempting my first plein air. And now, through her kind invitation, I am now a member of the group. There's no turning back now...I will just need to get out there and paint! Thank you, Sharon! And thank you, to the other artists who offered their advice, experiences, and wisdom.

Also, one last thank you, to our hosts at The Bartlett Inn, Miriam, Nick and Sammy. It was indeed a pleasure. Thank you, for making me feel right at home.

I hope to be out there painting en plein air a lot more, now that I have the bug. Plus, my future work in the studio will most likely include several images from the Bartlett area. Can't wait to get out there.....as soon as it stops raining! :)


The View From Diamond Ridge
After several weeks, I've finally completed the painting mentioned several posts back, which I've decided to call "View From Diamond Ridge I", Second Connecticut Lake, Pittsburg, NH.
If you've visited Diamond Ridge, you know there are just too many beautiful views to limit the possibility of only one painting. I expect, over time, there may be others with the title extension of II, III, and maybe even IV, or V. If I really get adventuresome, one of them may even be painted "En Plein Air"!

Again, if you ever have a chance to experience the top of Diamond Ridge, you'll be glad you made the trip. No matter which season you're there!

"View From Diamond Ridge I" is one of two paintings I currently have on display at the office of Dr. Dennis Hannon, 262 Cottage Str., Mount Eustis Commons, in Littleton, NH. It may be purchased through the Ammonoosuc Artists Gallery



I'll also be exhibiting three paintings at the Lilac Time People's Art Show, in Lisbon, this coming Saturday, on May 27th. (See information about the show under "Local Events".) Please stop by if you're in the area.


Til Next Time,
Happy Creating!