The Beauty of an Unkempt Alley

In downtown Charleston, people take their side alleys very seriously. They are clipped and snipped, bricked and manicured... to perfection. When the painting Group was downtown painting last week I spotted this unkempted alley. It had an unfettered and honest beauty all its own...had to paint it.

Ashem Plantation; View from the Trees 8x10 oil on foam board

Morning Light

I tried to keep the shapes very simple in this one because there was a lot going on. I'm not so sure the composition works but I like the simple shapes and clean color. Thanks for inviting us to the farm to paint Anne! What a gorgeous day it was!!

Brenda's Boat 6x8 oil on gessoed board

I wish I could take credit for this charming photo. My sister Brenda took it when she was on Cape Cod last summer. Boats, (especially forshortened perspective) have always challenged me; so it was good to practice painting one that was very simple and straightforward like this.

Shem Creek Boathouse II

The folks at Shemcreek Bar and Grill were nice enough to let the painting group to use their shaded dock to paint today. The sky was particularly beautiful that day. I hope I captured it. So much fun.