Paint the Town Event a Huge Success

Thanks to all who attended "Paint the Town" - Waldoboro this past Saturday, August 21st. The attendance was wonderful, the bidding enthusiatic for works from forty-five artists throughout New England who all came to the beautiful Medomak Valley to paint for a day.

I'd like to also extend a special thank you to the persons who successfully bid and purchased my two paintings during the art auction that evening. A lot of money is donated to local non-profits through this annual event. Thanks again everyone! I feel very lucky to live and work in such a beautiful and generous place.

Favorite Frame finds...and weekend wanderings...

Favorite Frames found on weekend excursions to favorite antique shops downeast, are stored away for the "right painting." Sometimes, I have a frame for a year or more before the appropriate painting is conceived of -or commissioned.

Poking around Port Clyde with husband Andy- produces a "natural art find" --a great shaped stone completely covered with barnacles. Delightful!! Even though I do not use these "found treasures" as models for my paintings- keeping them close by certainly makes them an important "muse" of the creative process. It's all about atmosphere and what you surround yourself with everyday.