Autumn Days

It's been a long time since I posted on my blog, but I'm back!

I've been painting, just really, really busy and not posting on the blog.  

Thank you to all who continued to look and check things out!  Re-committing to regular posting!

This collage is made up of some of my favorite fall-themed paintings.  I love everything about autumn and wish so badly we had a longer season down here in the South.  I try to cherish every day of it!

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

Faint Touch of Autumn

 

12"x 9"

 

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting
and autumn a mosaic of them all." - Stanley Horowitz

 

It's October and I've just now started to really notice some strong autumn color in my neck of the woods.  The weather this weekend was spectacular and perfect for plein air painting which led me to venture out yesterday for this small piece. 

 

Trying to achieve fall color in the trees and yet maintain a strong value pattern in the masses can be difficult since oranges and yellows are higher in value, but tree masses are darker.  Any tips on that are certainly welcome!  I guess the answer is to key everything up??  Oh, well...each painting is a learning experience and it's so much fun learning!

 

 

 

 

Autumn in the Alabama

Is it my imagination or are we getting extra beautiful autumn color here in Alabama??! It's been perfect! On top of that, a cotton farming friend invited me to paint with her just before the cotton was harvested and it was wonderful! So - here's one that I painted after the plein air get-together. I absolutely love cotton...makes me think of that line from "Stars Fell On Alabama"..."we kissed in a field of white"...I sure do live in a great place!

Stir Crazy

Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year to be a plein air painter! The temperatures are perfect, the light is golden, the breezes are heavenly, the greens are a little less...well, green. And here I am cooped up recuperating after surgery! Arrrggghh! I can't wait to get outside and paint! I've been spending some time watching art instruction videos by some of my favorite artists (Richard Schmid, Scott Christensen, Kathryn Stats) and now I'm all inspired and itching to get out there! Patience is a virtue - expect a masterpiece when I'm back on my feet, right?! ;)

Dimming of the Day

I thought I'd post a sunset as we wind down the lovely month of October. I love this time of year and love to celebrate it by painting pictures that reflect it. In Alabama, it doesn't usually get really cool until November and we have some of the most beautiful sunsets in that month. Anybody know why that is?? Whatever the reason, I can't wait to capture some of that beauty in paint!

Autumn Leaves

"Each day has its own individuality of color."

- Charles Hawthorne

Autumn days are some of the best...

Golden Time

At last - cool weather & sunshine! This backlit tree was painted last fall at Tannehill in North Alabama. I can't wait until we get some fall color in the trees....what a wonderful time of year!

While I love the bright yellows & oranges of the leaves, I equally love the purple shadows against those beautiful brights!

I have my cadmiums ready...come on, leaves - I'm ready for the show!