A Backyard on Edgehill St.

This was painted from a photo reference taken during the summer. As fall sets in, it is nice to bring back the flowers and the greens that were present in all our yards. As the days and nights cool, and the trees start to turn, winter does not seem far away. Why not enjoy the summer splendor once more.

                                

A Back Alley

This oil painting was done from a photo reference that was taken during the summer at a plein air session at Bellevue House. I was wandering on the surrounding streets and found so many things to capture with my camera on Edgehill St. This is a photo of a back alley with a garden shed and an old limestone pillar surrounded by hollyhocks. Once again it is painted on an 11x14 board.

                                

A Fall Meadow

This was painted at the edge of a beautiful fall meadow. The sun was behind and to the right and the shadows were wonderful. As you can see the fall colours were glowing and I hope I captured some of the fall feel that was in the air. it was painted on an 11x14 board.

                            

Three Bums!

This my third in this series, and I think I am learning how to paint the human body ie.bums this time. I finally got the transparent red oxide I needed. The skin tome on this painting is much improved over legs. I will have to continue to play.

                         

This oil painting is on a canvas, 15"x30".

A House in the City

This was painted from a photo that was taken in the neighborhood of Bellevue House. We painted there during the summer and as I walked the surrounding streets I saw this lovely little house. I liked the path, surrounded with flowers and bushes, leading to the front door and the wonderful geometric shapes in the roof lines. This was fun to paint on an 11x14 board.

                                

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Rideau Acres Campground

                        

 This is the photo of a gazebo and Banquet Hall at Rideau Acres Campground. This wonderful spot was our last Paint Out for the year and everyone enjoyed the sunny,warm day and beautiful setting. This is a campground with many differences from other private campgrounds. It sits on the Rideau River, just north of Kingston and has many amenities. We noticed a rental office with bikes, go carts and canoes. Many sites have hydro and other services and the whole park is spotlessly clean and welcoming. We felt very special to be given free admission and the run of the park to paint. Thank you to Rideau Acres Campground for a lovely day.

Legs

   This painting was an interesting challenge. With five different sets of legs and various shades of flesh tones combined with tans, there were no end of challenges. here is the finished canvas.