No. 851 Mt. Baker from Penn Cove

Mt. Baker From Penn Cove

Oil on Canvas Panel

5" x 7"

While I continue to paint outside everyday, I've not been so good about posting. Few of the paintings are finished outside because it's just too cold and wet but this past Sunday was a different story. It was a flat out gorgeous day and a perfect one to visit Coupeville on Whidbey Island.

Morning ferry ride.

Looking back from the ferry to my home town of Everett.

Calm waters at the wharf in Coupeville. Gosh I love that little town.

View from the ferry trip home.

No. 719 Olympics Over the Anique Barn - Plein Air

Olympics Over the Antique Barn

Plein Air

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

The first of the two plein airs I painted for Mother's Day. It was a gorgeous morning at the Pacific Rim Institute on Whidbey Island. Wild roses growing next to the fence provided a lovely scent for me and great food source for many, many happy bees. I was surprised to see many varieties of wildflowers growing hidden amongst the grasses.

No. 718 Meerkerk Gardens 2016 - Plein Air

Meerkerk Gardens 2016

Oil on Gessobord

6" x 6"

I hope all you moms out there had a wonderful day today. I had a grand time celebrating Mother's Day yesterday on Whidbey Island. It was a beautiful day and I had the opportunity to paint not one but two plein air paintings. I've still got a smile on my face!

Some photos of the rhododendrons

in Meerkerk Gardens on Whidbey Island...

No. 644 Our Island Paradise

 

 

Our Island Paradise

Oil on Stretched Canvas

11" x 14"

 

A demo painted during the Coupeville Arts Festival of our cabin on Whidbey Island. One year we had an amazing number of volunteer Fox Glove blooming along the front pathway.

 

 

No. 558 Ladies Weekend Away

 

 

Ladies Weekend Away

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

Sold

 

A few weekends ago the moms group I've been a part of for sixteen years abandoned their families for a relaxing weekend on Whidbey Island. We rented a gorgeous house on the water. I painted this interior during out stay there. If it was daylight, you would see the Puget Sound out those windows. It was truly awesome. What a way to chase off the post holiday blues!

Day 327 Try, Try Again

 

 

Try, Try Again

Oil on Gessobord

5 x 7

 

I don't know how many times I've tried to capture this favorite family haunt. I'm getting closer but still not satisfied yet. Ebey's Landing, Whidbey Island.

 

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Day 317 Sunset Over the Islands

Sunset Over the Islands

Oil on Canvas Board

5 x 7

A glorious sunset during a summer camping trip near La Conner.

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Day 315 I'll Take the Red One

 

I'll Take the Red One

6 x 6

Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

 

Nothing makes me more wistful than the sight of a lovely sailboat on Penn Cove, especially a red one.

 

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Day 308 Summer Flash Back

 

Summer Flash Back

Oil on Canvas Board

5 x 7

Thinking about summertime in Coupeville......

 

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Day 299 Coupeville Pumpkin Patch Visit

Coupeville Pumpkin Patch Visit

Plein Air

5 x 7

Oil on Canvas board

Sherman Farm's pumpkin patch on Ebey's landing near Coupeville is

a terrific place to spend a sunny, fall afternoon. I've always admired this

tall, narrow building. Next time I see Mr. Sherman I'll have to ask him what it is for. :)

 If you get a chance to visit, be sure to try the sugar cookies. They're fabulous!

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Day 247 Sailing Mini

 

Sailing Mini

Oil on Canvas Board

3 x 3

Loving those sailboats. It's one was spotted just off Whidbey Island.

 

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Day 240 Seagull Surveying Fort Casey

 

Seagull Surveying Fort Casey

Oil on Gessobord

5 x 7

While picnicking at Fort Casey with my daughters, Melissa and her two kids, Melissa pointed out this seagull surveying it's domain. I really liked the way it was highlighted against the silhouette of the Olympic Mountains.

 

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Day 238 Evening on Penn Cove

 

Evening on Penn Cove

Oil on Gessoboard

5 x7

Plein Air

Another beautiful evening in downtown Coupeville. The water was a little choppy. Mt Baker in the background, just in case you're wondering.

 

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Day 237 Fishing Hut....again

 

Fishing Hut and Lone Tree

Oil on Gessoboard

5 x 7

Plein Air

A loose painting on Skagit Bay of the Swinomish fishing hut with Lone Tree in the background.

 

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Day 236 Double Bluff Park

Double Bluff Park

Oil on Canvas Board

5 x 7

Not only is this long, sandy beach perfect for wading but it's also the world's best off-leash dog park. My dog, Loui, runs and runs and runs. Just remember to bring water for a thirsty dog and a beach towel for sandy paws. Double Bluff beach is located just south of Freeland on Whidbey Island.

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Loui the Miniature Poodle

 

 

Worlds best photo of my dog, Loui, taken by my daughter Anika. He loves to leap

off our back deck chasing toys. Goofy guy! If I had that much enthusiasm for anything

I could conquer the world!

Day 235 Penn Cove Mini

 

Penn Cove

Oil on canvas board

3 x 3

This little landscape is based on a photo I took at the boat launch in Coupeville.

 

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Day 230 Coupeville Wharf in Miniature

Coupeville Wharf

Oil on canvas board

3 x 3

Once upon a time I thought I would have more opportunities to paint while camping than at home. Boy was I wrong. In an attempt to continue squeezing daily painting in, while on the road, I've started painting even smaller. Creating these tiny pieces has been surprisingly satisfying.

 

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Day 224 Horse Barn off Hollyberry

 

Horse Barn off Hollyberry - Plein Air

Oil on canvas board

5 x 7

A funky little painting of a horse barn near our cabin, just before sunset.

 

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Day 105 - Out on the Prairie

 

Out on the Prairie

Oil on Canvas

8 x 10

Plein Air

 

This is from a lovely late fall painting excursion near our property

on Whidbey Island. Our property is a jungle, really. It's always

so nice to come out to this open place and bask in the sun for a bit.

 

I have some outstanding news! I won 2nd place - small painting division

in Gallery North's Annual Miniature and Small Paintings Show. I'll

repost the piece that won tomorrow. I'm so excited!!!