Candy Barr Artist Painting a Day

Blonde Model Reclining - #102811

2011-10-28T21:06:00.000-04:00


8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

Woman with Braids - #102211

2011-10-22T22:57:00.001-04:00

16 x 20 inches Oil on canvas

Redhead Backlight - #101911

2011-10-19T20:39:00.000-04:00

9 x 12 inches Oil on canvas board

Sailing By - #101711

2011-10-17T20:53:00.002-04:00

9 x 12 Inches Oil on panel

Here was my 3 x 6' space for the RISD Alumni + Student Art Sale
a bit windy but nice weather otherwise and about 2,000+ traffic between 10-4.
I made some new friends and enjoyed the reunion with old friends.

Lobster Boats - #101611

2011-10-16T00:05:00.000-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

Two Dinghys - #101511

2011-10-15T00:05:00.000-04:00

18 x 24 inches Charcoal on canson tientes paper

This was matted and framed for the RISD Alumni +Student Art show
occuring TODAY Saturday Oct 15 in Providence RI on Benefit St

Roxbury Gap View of Mad River Valley - #101411

2011-10-14T00:05:00.000-04:00

18 x 18 inches Oil on canvas

detail

This Sat I'll be set up at the RISD Alumni + Student Art Sale on Benefit St

I'll be Table 64 between College and George St

Let's hope for a nice day!

Masons Island Yacht Club View - #101311

2011-10-13T10:27:00.001-04:00

8 x 10 Inches Oil on canvas

The water I revised from earlier post to animate and lighten it up

$350. free ship

Round Barn Inn Shadows - #101111

2011-10-11T01:00:00.000-04:00

16 x 20 inches Oil on canvas

Three Autumn Amigos - #101011

2011-10-10T19:45:00.002-04:00


8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

belted gallaways

Spotlight Gallery Exhibit -Reception October 7

2011-10-04T21:41:00.002-04:00


Summer Creek 24 x 24 Oil on wood, Porch Series I, II, III & Pillows 24 x 24 Oil on canvas

Hung show for solo show at Spotlight Gallery at Vermont Arts Council

136 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont
Opening is this first Friday in October concurrent with Art Walk 4 - 7pm

Sequin View 8 x 24 tripdych, Neph View 24 x 24 inches Oil on canvas, Neph View 11 x 14 Oil

both 20 x 20 inches Oil on canvas

Estuary I & II both 30 x 40 inches Oil on canvas

I have 17 paintings in show, and I've included 13...
with Press Release:

Spotlight Gallery & Sculpture Garden News

Fishing Boat, 24 x 24 Inches Oil on wood

An exhibit " Equanimity with Water" - 17 paintings by Candy Barr is on display in the Spotlight Gallery through the end of October.

Well known for her plein air paintings, figures and murals, Candy Barr's paintings are captured alla prima, fresh in color, and reflect an immediate response to the subjects being painted. Inevitable changes of light force her to paint spontaneously with animated brushwork. Intense observation for accurate draftsmanship and prolific production deepens and insures her sense of place.

Also, a reception will be held in conjunction with Montpelier's Art Walk, and will include new works currently being installed in our Sculpture Garden. The new exhibit will feature the works of 6 Vermont artists and will be on view until 2013.

Music by Mayfly and a special presentation of the first-ever Arthur Williams Award for Meritorious Service in the Arts.

SAVE THE DATE - Sculpture Garden & Spotlight Gallery Reception October 7th from 4-7 PM, as part of Montpelier Art Walk. Mingle with artists, enjoy refreshments and listen to music by Mayfly. We hope you will join us!

The Spotlight Gallery and Sculpture Garden are located at 136 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont. Gallery hours are Monday thru Friday 8am to 4:30pm.

White Towel on Blonde Nude - #93011

2011-09-30T15:25:00.000-04:00

16 x 20 inches Oil on canvas

detail

Here's some others works from our Thursday night Model class with Billy Brauer

Matthew's charcoal drawing

1.Hope Rappaport 2. Ann Young 3.Kathy Kilcourse 4. David Smith 5. Mine on far right...

Mad River Vineyard Before Harvest - #92811

2011-09-28T22:33:00.000-04:00


6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

The grapes will be harvested October 8 Joe Klimek told us. Marquette grape. Last year was the first harvest and they made 200 bottles of a ROSE. The grapes are delicious! We can't wait until this year's crop is drinkable!

Part of an article in The Valley Reporter last year in August stated:
Wine production in Vermont has been on the rise over the last five years. The new availability of hybridized varieties of grapes that can thrive in harsher climates has enabled a boom in wine production in the Green Mountains.

"People don't realize it, but every state in the union, bar none, grows grapes," said Godolik. "Although it may sound like an industry that has no place in Vermont, it really has established itself quite successfully, in all corners of the state."

Godolik and Klimek began the Mad River Vineyard five years ago, one year after Klimek moved to the East Warren Road property. They are both long-term admirers of wine and have spent time touring vineyards everywhere from Italy to France to Sonoma, California.

Currently, they are cultivating three varieties of hybridized grapes. It all began with 500 vines of Marquette, a hybrid variety derived from pinot noir.

Godolik and Klimek will harvest their first commercial crop this fall. Their grapes will then be sold in bulk to a Vermont winery. The first bottles of wine made from Mad River Vineyard grapes will likely be available next summer.

"We've had a lot of fun. It's a lot of work, but it's interesting," said Godolik. "Having gone to all those other vineyards and getting a sense of what people do there, then coming here and doing it ourselves - it's very fulfilling."

Since the beginning of the Mad River Vineyard, Godolik and Klimek have been involved with the Vermont Grape and Wine Council, a statewide organization of vineyards and wineries. The council supports the industry by holding educational events, linking vineyards and wineries statewide and working with state agencies.

The council recently lobbied for legislation to support local grape producers. "We want to make sure the wine that is produced in the state is from Vermont-produced grapes," said Klimek. "Rules have been put in place so that in order to have a bottle of wine that says 'Made in Vermont' it has to be 75 percent from Vermont-grown grapes."

Two Bushes - #92711

2011-09-27T21:54:00.000-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on birch ply

autumn light

start off..

Look Away - Youth Portrait - #92611

2011-09-26T13:57:00.001-04:00

11 x 14 inches Oil on canvas

cover of The Spirit of Art by Robert Henri

This has always been a favorite for the POW effect of the stunning stare and warm colors. I'd like to redo mine with this color palette!

Autumn Sun in Haze - #92411

2011-09-24T20:53:00.002-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

SOLD

Sun burning through overcast twilight of autumn day

Vermont Woods - #92311

2011-09-23T21:28:00.001-04:00


6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply $99 + S/H

Wells River Vermont in amazing autumn color

Chowing down at my friend Joanne's backyard while we were painting

Von Trapps Gardens - #92211

2011-09-22T16:05:00.001-04:00

6 x 12 inches Oil on Birch wood

Taking a Rest - Nude Back - #92111

2011-09-21T22:43:00.000-04:00

9 x 12 inches Oil on Birch board

Model in Billy Brauer's studio this week.

Bragg Hill Barn - #91411

2011-09-15T00:30:00.001-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

Mannekin, Shaker & Ball - #9611

2011-09-06T20:26:00.004-04:00

12 x 16 x .5 inches Oil on Birch ply

Making a still life with a variety of whites in Billy Brauer's studio today.

$195 + S/H

Bragg Hill Barn Study - #9511

2011-09-05T15:40:00.002-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on

99. + S/H

Well the Mad River did a number in the valley due to the rains of Irene. Visit VPR.net and link to Google Map VT roads closed and bridges if you really want to see immediate impact.

Willow at Wadsworth Pond - #82811

2011-08-28T11:13:00.002-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

Here's pond across the street from where I live with Prickly Mountain in backdrop. I planted this willow tree in 1979 thinking it would have long tassels to swing on like the willow I grew up with. Not. Guess I didn't read the label carefully at the nursery about what KIND of willow this was going to be. Hmmm. Lots of different willows it turns out. Kind of a major disappointment, but it has a good presence anyway.

My plein air class happily painting away. We're in the storm path today with heavy rain and wind all day.

Early WInter - #82511

2011-08-25T23:22:00.003-04:00

11 x 14 inches Oil on canvas

3 of 4 paintings in The Big Red Barn Show in Lareau's American Flatbreads in Waitsfield, Vermont
The ones past mine on barn wall are Marilyn Ruscekas lovely pastels.

My Spring Meditation painting 30 x 40 was hung near entrance to the same show

Cats on Kleenex Box - #82311

2011-08-23T12:01:00.004-04:00

6 x 6 x 12 inches Oil on Tissue Box - SOLD

One Side

Painting commission from iPhone of cat with a heart condition and her buddy who was grooming her.

I didn't have a canvas, and two young girls 7 and 10? asked if I could paint their cat while I was sitting at Red Barn Art Show last Friday. Not having an extra canvas I found this Kleenex box in my car, so I did it for them while their parents were dining.

Standing Female Nude - #81911

2011-08-19T13:24:00.004-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas board

$375. + S/H

detail

Not so often we get a model to stand for us. Loved the one hip higher gesture.
Leave me a comment Catherine if you see this!

~Open Studio Saturday August 20, 10:30 - 4:30 Please drop by if you can. Here's one corner beneath skylights.

Billy Brauer Inspired Model - #81811

2011-08-18T23:49:00.005-04:00

12 x 16 inches Oil on 1/2 inch Birch Ply

This painting is inspired by Billy's original in his studio where we were getting a Renaissance lesson on portraiture!

Billy Brauer's studio

Foggy Beach - #81511

2011-08-15T23:01:00.001-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on panel

Coming across hidden finds as I get ready for Open Studio this Sat Aug 20.

Warren Covered Bridge and Crib Dam - #81411

2011-08-14T21:37:00.009-04:00

20 x 20 inches Oil on canvas framed . Available from Parade Gallery, Warren Vermont

Here was my setting for the Great Plein Air Paint Out on Saturday. It's in process.
I painted it already framed for the 3:30- 5:30 Exhibit.

A fun day talking to folks who dropped by to talk about the process.

Mad River Vineyard Garden - #81311

2011-08-13T00:05:00.002-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

And here is link from Boston Channel 5 Chronicle with a series on "Waterfalls" with me interviewed and painting with some of my students in our weekly plein air class: click here There were 4 segments and this is the final one!

Vineyard Window - #81211

2011-08-12T22:06:00.005-04:00

14 x 14 x 2 inches Oil on Cradled Birch Ply - with 6 x 6 on top

This seemed like a good idea to combine these two paintings as a window within one. It appeared while carrying one on top of the other... oh well...double takes can be fun.

The Mad River Vineyard is such a lovely place to paint. I'll be posting another one next week.

Meanwhile tomorrow is The Great Plein Air Paint Out in the Mad River Valley in Warren and Waitsfield Villages. If you're around come visit the artists who will be all around. Two covered bridges, rivers, waterfalls, nice architecture, trees, churches.. lots of subjects to paint!

And next Saturday August 20 will be my Open Studio...I've started to hang paintings salon style, as well as sort my bins of inventory.. I bet I easily have 300 paintings to paw through! Figures are on one side, landscapes on another.

These are 8 x 10 or 11 x 14 in Oil with various frames...
Make an offer if you see one you like!~

Summer Heat - #81111

2011-08-11T00:05:00.001-04:00

4 x 6 inches Pastel on paper

Finding an older drawing in archives. Getting ready for my open studio Sat Aug 20.

Mason Island Yacht Club View - #81011

2011-08-10T22:58:00.002-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

This has been tuned up ..see revised on #101311.

O

the start

American Flatbreads Courtyard - #8911

2011-08-09T00:05:00.002-04:00

12 x 12 inches Oil on canvas

American Flatbreads at Lareau's Farm now has the Big Red Barn Art Show through Labor Day.
I have 4 paintings in the show, including the large Buddha meditating in early Spring, and 3 local rural scenes. 2 farms and the Warren Dam and covered bridge.

Today I'm painting in Mystic CT.

Blueberry Lake - #8811

2011-08-08T04:37:00.004-04:00

12 x 12 inches Oil on MDF board

I'm pulling out older paintings and tweaking them for Open Studio coming up Sat Aug 20. 11-4pm

This one of Blueberry Lake near me was done before they removed Raymond Gow's house and it became a Town Park.

Anyone in Mystic Connecticut area Tuesday wishing to paint? I'll be there all day with easel if you want to join me?

Blake - #8611

2011-08-06T20:43:00.004-04:00

14 x 16 inches Oil on canvas SOLD

This was earlier stage, before the final above. I tried to soften the braces, enhance the eyes, and get the color better. Blake sat for this entirely which made it great to do, he took breaks every 20 minutes..

Every August 6 I like to do a painting in Memorial for Hiroshima, and entitle them all "That Sheep May Safely Graze"...

Double Falls - #8411

2011-08-04T00:12:00.003-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas board

Vermont swimming holes in the summer...

My group painting with me today, on these incredible rocks.

Spring Meditation - #8311

2011-08-03T09:17:00.003-04:00

30 x 40 inches Oil on canvas Framed

$3100. + S/H

Detail

This was still wet when I dropped it off to the The Big Red Barn Art Show at Lareau's Farm in Waitsfield Vermont. The show is part of the Vermont Festival of the Arts . I began the painting in May when it was so cold.

Toubie - #8211

2011-08-02T00:05:00.002-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply SOLD

How cute was this poochie? Fun to capture him. Not quite a year old.

Elisabeth - #8111

2011-08-01T00:05:00.001-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas SOLD

Here's one of the 4 portraits I did at the gallery today.
The owner Elisabeth Wooden Prior sat for this.

She has such gorgeous hair, I didn't want it to define her in this portrait done on a 8 x 10 size canvas, so I cropped the image to frame her pretty face.

2 Clouds _ #73111

2011-07-31T00:05:00.001-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

The second of my cloud demos... It might be nice to work into this one. Not enough hours in the day this week alas.. (I have a pile of paintings awaiting Tune Ups!)

Cloud Hole - #73011

2011-07-30T07:32:00.003-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on birch ply

$49 + S

Here is one of my demos for my plein air class on Wednesdays. Thalo blue, Alizarin Crimson and Raw Sienna with Titanium White. It was a spectacular day for viewing clouds as seen below. We painted on the Rolston Rd by the fields of Belted Gallaway cows, that has 365 view of the sky!
So facing west and the Green Mts had end of day light ...so dramatic.

There was a row of us lined up, some using our tailgate as studio.

I started viewing this hole which changed VERY QUICKLY!

These two had a personality on their own.

I could paint clouds all day.

Sebasco Dock- #72911

2011-07-29T00:05:00.002-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

There were some color adjustments I finally got around to making from this June 28 post when I was in Maine. As the sun burned through the overcast morning, the colors were getting brighter.

And on my gallery in Stowe front, this weekend is the Stowe Art Festival. If you're in the area, please drop by!

Vermont Fine Art Gallery
Gale Farm Center 1880 Mountain Rd. #3 Stowe Vt 802-253-9653
www.vermontfineartgallery.com

Stowe Art Festival

Candy Barr original oil Portraits

July 30th - Candy Barr Portraits Impromptu 11-4pm & Party 5-7pm
10% of all sales for the day benefit the Helen Day Art Center.

Online Art Auction Opens Tuesday 11am See Website for Auction Items
www.vermontfineartgallery.com

Vermont Meadow - #72811

2011-07-28T00:05:00.003-04:00

16 x 20 inches Pastel on Gatorboard

$525 Framed with glass + S/H

Vermont Autumn Maple - #72711

2011-07-27T00:05:00.002-04:00

12 x 12 inches Pastel on canvas

I did this on a farm in Barre a few years ago, but added some color to this this week for the Vermont Pastel Society show at the Bridges Resort, in Warren during August Vermont Festival of the Arts.

Barber Farm - #72611

2011-07-26T22:20:00.003-04:00

16 x 20 inches Oil on clayboard

A few tweaks since the day on the farm painting...

Barber Farm - #72311

2011-07-23T21:16:00.005-04:00

16 x 20 inches Oil on Amphersand clayboard

Today was the Plein Air Festival at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, Vermont

75 artists came to paint at 3 different locations in area.

The Emile A. Gruppe Gallery
22 Barber Farm Rd. Jericho, VT

July 23, 2011 8:00am—5:30pm

Reception and Show was 4:30pm—5:30pm

with lots of guests...It was part of the 3 day HOT SPELL however...and plenty warm!

They hope to have it next year...a well done event.

Bravo to Barbara Greene, Emilie Gruppe and Jane Morgan
who did a great job of putting together such a well organized fun painting event.

2011-07-22T23:17:00.000-04:00

Saturday July 23 will be the Plein Air Festival at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, Vermont

The Emile A. Gruppe Gallery
22 Barber Farm Rd. Jericho, VT

July 23, 2011 8:00am—5:30pm

Reception and Show 4:30pm—5:30pm

Billy Brauer's Country House by Studio

2011-07-21T14:42:00.007-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on birch ply SOLD

block in with opposite colors -
His studio has the red cupola and roof.

Doing a demo with my Wednesday plein air class of artist friend Billy Brauer's rental house.

This is the sign that accompanies the purple box hanging in tree to catch Ash boring beetles.

Saturday July 23 will be the

Plein Air Festival at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, Vermont

The Emile A. Gruppe Gallery
22 Barber Farm Rd. Jericho, VT

July 23, 2011 8:00am—5:30pm

Reception and Show 4:30pm—5:30pm

Vested - #71711

2011-07-17T00:05:00.002-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

What's the Catch? - #71611

2011-07-16T00:05:00.003-04:00

20 x 25 inches Charcoal on lt blue grey Canson Tientes paper

$325 + S/H (rolled in tube)

I did this large drawing in Maine in June and forgot to post.
The fish are kept below the water in the floating boxes on the side.
I really enjoyed the shapes of everything and getting the perspective.

Moss Glen Falls, Granville VT- #71511

2011-07-15T16:44:00.004-04:00

Each 11 x 14 inches Oil on canvas board

These are two separate paintings.

$325. free ship in US (painting on left)

A producer at Chronicle WCVB TV, the half hour New England magazine show that airs on the ABC television affiliate in Boston contacted me to film my class here this week!

He's working on a show, using waterfalls as the connecting theme,
including a number of different elements along the way.( Let's hear it for plein air daily painters!)
I went the day before filming to have one nearly completed,
and a start for another, similar to show the progression.

This was stage before they filmed, with the water yet to be painted in. It's always easier to add the lightest color last and have some of the darks a bit drier so the color lays down.

A gorgeous day in Granville Vermont at the Moss Glen Falls along Rt 100. They are hoping to have it ready to show by September. I'll pass on the date when they let me know!

This local was hot from haying, and came here to cool off the day before the filming!

Hold On - #71411

2011-07-14T00:05:00.000-04:00

4 x 6.5 x 3/4 inches Oil on wood block

$49. + S/H
Quick study

Back Torso - #71311

2011-07-13T00:05:00.001-04:00

4 x 6.5 x 3/4 inches Oil on wood block

$49. + S/H

Strike A Pose - #71211

2011-07-12T22:37:00.003-04:00

4 x 6.5 x 3/4 inches Oil on wood block

$49. _ + S/H

This is from series of quick studies on prepped lumber cut.

This one happened to have a blemish that I painted over...

The stance and back light works for me.

Breasts - #71211

2011-07-11T21:13:00.007-04:00

approx 6.5 x 4 x 3/4 inches Oil on wood block

$99 + S/H

Side Nude Torso - #71011

2011-07-10T20:13:00.003-04:00

5 x 6.5 x 3/4 inches Oil on wood block

$99. +S/H

Female Torso - #7911

2011-07-09T00:05:00.000-04:00

5 x 7 x 3/4 inches Oil on wood board

Click here to bid on ebay $30. + S/H

Charlotte Quick Study - #7811 -$30.

2011-07-08T19:23:00.003-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

$30 + S/H

Sabra Gandhi - #7711

2011-07-07T22:44:00.007-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas SOLD

Detail

The last 3 posts have been portraits done on Saturday at the Waitsfield Farmer's Market from the Vermont Festival of the Arts booth. Bev Kehoe invited me to join them for the morning. Lots of folks fun to paint with an audience!

~Sabra is a brilliant attorney, and a striking woman whose grandmother was the famous actress/dancer: Indu Rani in India from 1937-1945! She lives in LA.

Emma - #7611

2011-07-06T22:03:00.001-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

Chris-#7511

2011-07-05T00:05:00.002-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply SOLD

Happy 4th of July

Chris sat for me at the farmers market on Sat. Welcome back (from SC) Chris!

Lobster Boat at Sunset- #7411

2011-07-04T00:05:00.000-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

The Pelican coming in for the evening

4th of July Parade in Warren Vermont...

Tea Party in Mad River Valley...

Boothbay Harbor, Southport Yacht Club- #7311

2011-07-03T21:23:00.009-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on Canvas

$225. +S/H

I didn't really pick up on the continuity of the line throughout the foreground house and background one. It's such a busy scene I guess that line just simplified the design for me..?

The start of morning with the Maine Plein Air Painters in Boothbay Harbor at the Southport Yacht Club. What a wonderful cove of boats and activity! There was a workshop going on for the young future instructors of sailing at various Yacht clubs going on.

the Windjammers were in town in the afternoon!

This is view of inlet so cozy. Later in summer this will be too busy for a group like us to gather in this spot, so it was nice of the Yacht Club to have us last week.

What a great group of painters in Maine! Every Wednesday if you're in the area.

Small Point Dock - #7211

2011-07-02T20:57:00.002-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

You always have such hopes... this one got away from me with wind changes and probably the scale of the boats and distance. I've got to figure out the depth of values better in the water. I'm engrossed with the spacing of boats still.

Lobster Boats Big Wood Island - #7111

2011-07-01T21:42:00.004-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

I thought I'd originally put the foreground boat in, and later removed it. The water and wind change as do the directions of the boats.
The arrangement of spacing is interesting to me, and I hope this will inform larger paintings from this kind of study along with the photos I took.

'Ruth' Sebasco Harbor Resort - #63011

2011-06-30T09:06:00.007-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

After painting on the drizzly day, I returned to Sebasco Harbor Resort dock to paint Ruth.

Cruises Aboard the Ruth

"The Ruth

Our own tour boat, the Ruth, is the center of much of that activity and has been delighting our guests since her launch in 1935. We offer a number of trips during the summer months, including scenic harbor and nature cruises, pirate cruises, and lunch cruises.

All scheduled trips aboard the Ruth are reserved seating and reservations should be made in advance to avoid disappointment."

The evening light of the day is the last tour for 'Ruth'. The sparkles on the water are dazzling.

Breaking Waves - #62911

2011-06-29T00:05:00.001-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

Not burning sun yet, so didn't feel need for an umbrella. Tide going out on this one...

Ocean Waves at Small Point - #62811

2011-06-28T05:47:00.004-04:00

11 x 14 inches Oil on canvas board

Glorious morning with glistening sparkles from sunshine after days of drizzly rain. You can see the drag marks in the sand of my easel due to the encroaching tide coming in. Must be mindful of which way it's going!

Sebasco Harbor Master - #62711

2011-06-27T20:26:00.002-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

The morning started off completely fogged in and grey with little visibility... kind of neat. And then as the sun came up it burned off the fog. You can see the island better as the morning wore on...I couldn't even see it initially! And it was chilly and damp enough that I had a down vest and foul weather jacket on top. Layers that can peel.

Morse River - #62611

2011-06-26T00:05:00.000-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

I dunno, early morning PINK got to me a little too much.

I witnessed 2 deer crossing the river during low tide swimming across! Gulls were dipping and plenty of bugs...

Seashell Plated - #62511

2011-06-25T00:05:00.001-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

This was started again at the Colin Page workshop as a 45 minute study. Hello...what was I thinking seashell
8 x 10 ? I completed it back in studio to give it more distinct personality. Anyone know what kind of shell this is? I think this may be my first still life that was more than a study... (I'm not including interiors that have a vase on a window sill).

Dinghys in Grey Study- #62411

2011-06-24T00:05:00.000-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

Boats in Grey - #62311

2011-06-23T00:05:00.000-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

Continuation of gray studies with Colin Page from last week. I found these outdoor value studies to be a really good reminder of priorities when challenged by plein air and changing light (or movement as well in case of water and boats!~)

Gerber Daisies-#62211

2011-06-22T00:05:00.000-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

I'm going to have to spend more time with still lifes...worth investigation.

Whispering Lemons - #62111

2011-06-21T00:05:00.003-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

Again, this was from Colin Page 20 minute exercise, his was first 20 minute lay in of lemons that I felt needed more contrast with background, and right lemon didn't get finished. Brevity of brushstrokes, stepping away from canvas between strokes, taking a long breath... Making every mark count and as accurate to color value as possible. Adjust as you go.

Sunset Fishing Time - #62011

2011-06-20T00:04:00.000-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

Maine Morning Fishing Boat - #61911

2011-06-19T00:05:00.003-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

Fishing Boat - #61811

2011-06-18T00:05:00.005-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

Another 20 minute study in grey. With the wind changing and the boat heading in a different direction continuously consequently, it's a challenge to get the alignment just right. You can see how this might have come out very different had I painted it from the photograph. You catch prominent factors when working from life, squinting and catching the values more easily. In a photograph, the values have already been flattened out and less color is available to see.

Red Pepper Hiding - #61711

2011-06-17T00:05:00.002-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

The assignment for this 20 minute painting was to count your brushstrokes and make everyone count. This was done in 20. I filled my brush with ALOT of paint before each stoke to get maximum coverage! We were using a large #8 flat brush.
I liked how I placed this pepper sneaking behind the edge of this box.A scene from Colin Page's workshop last weekend during the cold and drizzly rainy day.

Pull Start -#61611

2011-06-16T05:14:00.004-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

$125. +S/H

I kind of like the two of these juxtaposed together...the bright orange foul weather gear is nice against the greys.

Damiscotta Harbor - #61511

2011-06-15T00:05:00.009-04:00

6 x 6 inches Oil on Birch Ply

Here are two stages of 20 minute study in values using greys mixed with black paint and white.
We used flat #8 brushes to get our block in. Later at studio I used a smaller brush ...!

Apple Still life - #61411

2011-06-14T18:02:00.006-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on Canvas - final

first posted version, apple on left too highlighted

These two views of same apple front lit, and back lit from natural light were done in a Colin Page workshop this past weekend. What a wonderful instructor and terrific two days in Damiscotta Maine.

I'll be posting some more from this workshop although I'm sharing a phone line with 5 women and it's dial up so it's a challenge unless I do it at 4am~!

Red Tandem Bicycle - #61011

2011-06-10T00:05:00.003-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas SOLD

MEMORIAL WEEKEND

Painting in front of the Parade Gallery in downtown Warren, a bunch of bicyclists stopped by to lunch in the Warren Store, so I took advantage of the unique Tandem bicycle posing!

What a lot of fun that looked like!

Queenie _ Airstream Trailer- #6911

2011-06-09T00:05:00.005-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

While visiting my friend in Buzzard's Bay, I had to capture her new "garden room".

Turns out it's a good hideaway from the 'skeeters while taking gardening breaks.

I could paint the flow of an airstream every week. Just fun.

Ricketson's Point - #6811

2011-06-08T12:41:00.003-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas

Young Man Head Study- #6611

2011-06-06T00:05:00.003-04:00

5 x 6.5 x 3/4 inches Oil on wood block

Young Male Nude Torso - #6511

2011-06-05T00:05:00.000-04:00

5 x 6.5 x 3/4 inches Oil on wood block

Young Male Nude - #6411

2011-06-04T00:05:00.001-04:00

5 x 6.5 x 3/4 inches Oil on wood block

Young Man's Profile Study - #6311

2011-06-03T00:05:00.004-04:00

5 x 6 x 3/4 inches Oil on wood block

Young Man Face Study - #6211

2011-06-02T23:08:00.003-04:00

5.5 x 5.5 inches Oil on wood block

Sparkle Sleeping - #6111

2011-06-01T21:19:00.006-04:00

4.5 x 6.5 inches Oil on wood block

$99. +S/H
My next door neighbor was off mowing someone's yard when a lightening storm began, and his cute doggy Sparkle made her way into my studio for comfort! We enjoyed each other's presence equally I'd say. The sun coming through my south skylight lit up a corner of the rug for a bit...

Sara Portrait - #53111

2011-05-31T23:15:00.003-04:00

8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas board

Detail

Rainbow Rock - #52911

2011-05-29T22:29:00.003-04:00

18 x 18 inches Oil on canvas

Tide going out with interesting rock formations in Maine.

Reclining on Green - #52811

2011-05-28T21:49:00.004-04:00

11 x 14 inches Oil on masonite

This is at the Parade Gallery in Warren, Vermont

$925. + S/H Framed in black with gold edge

Vernal Pool with Log- #52511

2011-05-25T21:58:00.006-04:00

14 x 14 inches Oil on Cradled Birch

Detail

Earlier version below and start

originally posted July 1, 2009

Pregnant 8 months- #51911

2011-05-19T23:18:00.006-04:00

11 x 14 inches Oil on canvas

Detail
She is a dancer and dance instructor...She's due June 23.
Such ripeness!

Stowe Art Festival ~Candy Barr Portrait Demo ~7.30.11

2011-05-18T14:10:00.004-04:00

8 x 8 inches Oil on canvas SOLD

This one was done last year, and we're planning to have another go at it if you're in the area this summer!

Stowe Art Festival Candy Barr Art Demo

Workshop Dates: Saturday July 30, 2011 11-4
Refreshments: 5 - 7 pm

Location: Vermont Fine Art Gallery

1880 Mountain Rd

Stowe Vermont 05672

United States

This demo was impromptu and turned out to be lots of fun! Candy does a terrific job with portraits and this was exceptional!

Connecting Landscapes - #51711

2011-05-17T19:13:00.005-04:00

48 x 96 inches - Oil/Mixed Media on canvas

Detail Bottom Middle
Detail Bottom Left

Detail Bottom Right Detail Top Right

Detail Top Left
There are 5 paint by number paintings embedded into this larger painting on canvas along with a reversed needlepoint. It seemed like a good idea at the time! It was exhibited at the Stratton Arts Festival over 10 years ago when they had an annual juried state wide contemporary art show.

It still looks great, and would be fantastic in a conference room or lobby wall!

Buddha in Winter - in process #51511

2011-05-15T00:05:00.000-04:00

30 x 40 inches Oil on canvas - in process

detail

earlier version

Returning to Vermont with few indications of spring showing, manifested another Buddha seeming to be oblivious to winter and at peace nevertheless.