Historic (perhaps haunted?) homes in Newport, RI

Cross Street Colonials

6" x 6"

oil with palette knives on board

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Happy Halloween!

I spotted this trio of homes while walking around historic Newport RI. This is the corner of Cross Street and Elm Street. The colors, shadows, details as well as the clouds captured my attention. It was fun to paint this scene at such a wee size. I was still able to get enough detail in the architecture to capture that historic feel. Imagine all of the souls who have lived in these homes over the years!!

View From the Provincetown Inn

Looking East (from the Provincetown Inn)

12" x 24" 

oil with palette knives on board

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Last April when we made the trip up to Provincetown to drop artwork off at the Red Inn, we stayed overnight at the historic Provincetown Inn. What an incredible view you get from the very end of Commercial Street. We also happened to have gorgeous weather so of course I got inspired to paint a scene from their beach. You can also see both the Red Inn and the Pilgrim monument from here which is so cool.

Lambie

Little Lamb

6" x 6"

Oil with palette knives on board

I couldn't resist painting this cute face.

Unique buildings in Newport RI

On Bellevue

6" x 6"

Oil with palette knives on board

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Whenever we visit Newport RI, this row of buildings on Bellevue Ave always capture my attention. Maybe because yellow and red is one of my favorite color combinations. Wouldn't you love to live in this wee house?

Beach Glow

Happy Dance

11" x 14"

oil with palette knives on board

I found the image inspiration for this painting on Unsplash.com, a site that offers images free to use without permission. I just loved this girl's happy pose, her outfit, and the wonderful late afternoon light.

New Entering Sign

Entering Eastham

16" x 16"

Oil with palette knives on board

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I am working my way through all of the towns on Cape Cod. Of the 15 towns, I have painted these signs for about half of them. Phew. This painting was sold to a lovely family who is lucky enough to have a home in Eastham. The Coast Guard Station at Coast Guard Beach on the National Seashore is what is pictured in the background.

NEW Yellow Lab portrait

Shelby 1

9" x 12" 

oil with palette knives on board

Bill asked me to paint this portrait for his friend who lost his beloved companion Shelby earlier this summer. Love her sweet face.

Are you ready for winter?

Snowy Owl

6" x 6"

oil with palette knives on board

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I painted this on a very hot day back in September. I think it reached 96 degrees that day. So painting this scene was quite opposite of what was going on outside. I just loved this owl's eyes and his spotted feathers. He just looks so regal sitting on this blanket of snow.

If you are a birder, you've probably tried to capture photos of this illusive bird. They make their nests on some of the beaches here in Massachusetts and it's quite a scene when one is spotted.