My watercolour workshop at Wilson’s Point Historic Site on Wednesday was quite a successful event …having been sold out. It was an enthusiastic group of 13 who did an amazing job with their watercolour greeting cards. A draw was held at the end for my original framed watercolour. This event has always been special for me and makes me wishI had been an art instructor!
A few days ago myself and an artist friend took advantage of a gorgeous day for a little Plein air painting at the far end of Ritchie Wharf Park in Newcastle, Miramichi. A couple of cars were parked in the exact area we planned to paint in…but patience paid off and we moved right in as soon as they vacated the area.
I didn’t get to finish on location so finished up in my studio. The painting is an 11 X 14 inch oil on stretched canvas…and I’m calling it Trail’s End
Roughing It - M. Graham watercolours on Arches Rough 100% cotton - size 11 X 14 inches
Had a fun Saturday afternoon painting with Kelly Hay-Hambrook at the camp…..just got to finish it up today at home.
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Last Saturday, I and a couple of friends were invited to another artist friend’s garden to paint. She has a beauty of a well tended garden full of colour and texture and painting there for the third time in 3 years was an absolute delight. Since in the previous 2 years I painted with Pastels and Oils…I choose watercolours for this time around.
Garden Tapestry- M.Graham Watercolours on Arches 100% cotton paper. - Size 6 X 12 in.
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Sitting outside the camp overlooking the Bartibog River a few days ago I hauled out my pastel kit to create the following painting. I just got around to finishing it up in my studio here at home today. (Where I have more colours to work with) I love our little piece of heaven on the Bartibog….it offers me endless scenes of wood and water for both quiet contemplation and painting.
Waterside Reverie - Pastels on Pastelmat - approx 11 X14 in.
Finally got my Framable Art Greeting Cards ( 5X7 in) delivered to Wilson’s Point! Reproduced from two paintings of the church. (Comes with envelopes all in clear plastic sleeves)
One for $6.00 or 2 for $10.00. Makes a great Miramichi memento gift for a friend or yourself! Limited amounts so pick one up soon at the little replica church at Wilson’s Point. (Click photos to enlarge)
We’ve been spending time at the camp in Bartibog …where I’ve been doing some sketching and painting, enjoying the warm water of the Bartibog River and evening chats with some terrific people in the camp community…Here’s a few highlights. (Click photos to enlarge)
