May 13, 2008 To the Toy Store

6x8 pastel and watercolor on wallis board
Rain, rain and more rain makes for nice reflections.
Tomorrow I leave for a painting retreat in Pennsylvania. I am sure there is no Internet simply because there is no electricity or running water in the cabins! Beautiful scenery though. Therefore this will be the last post until after I return on Saturday.

April 22, 2008 Waiting at the Curb on Connecticut

8x10, pastel and watercolor on wallis board
Connecticut Avenue right near Bread and Chocolate and Child's Play, it's a happening corner. There is always a good umbrella or a running pedestrian. Check out Childe Hassam's amazing rain landscapes, they are inspiring!

April 21, 2008 Violet Reflections on Connecticut Avenue

7 1/2 x9 pastel and watercolor on wallis board
Standing on Connecticut Ave in the rain is a challenge, especially when you are using pastel and watercolor, both incompatible to rain. So I finally decided to take the picture and go back to the studio. Anyone out there have any outdoor rain tricks to share? I am really starting to like the watercolor underneath. What do you think?

March 8, 2008 Rainy Day, Early Spring (Chevy Chase DC)

5 x 11.5, pastel and watercolor on board sold
I am beginning to understand why artists like rain. The rain sort of pulls together all the colors in the same way that fog does. I really like this one. Ahhhhhh, it hit the feeling of the day square on. Spring is in the air.
I took down my show today. and parted with many friends (paintings) that will have new homes. At the end, I sold more than half of my paintings! (Thank you to all my generous buyers!) Now I am looking for my next place to show. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come by and see the show. I will let you know what is next. If you have an idea, let me know. Happy rain day!