 Mt Mansfield Stowe, VT 6" x 6" Oil on Panel It's a winter wonderland in Stowe. Several feet of snow and today we were blessed with a few hours of sun so I took advantage of painting out the window again. Painting this view of Mt Mansfield is getting a little less intimidating, just need to keep at it. Snow Squalls are passing through currently issuing in the frigid air. Feeling fortunate having a wood stove and a warm house!
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 Balancing Act 6" x 6" Oil on Panel I'm still finding new ceramic pieces made by my daughter Ava to paint during this Challenge. thought I'd try a different angle.
 Mt Washington Hotel Mt Washington White Mountains New Hampshire 6" x 6" Oil on Panel Today was a travel day to VT so I stopped along the way to get #28. I had very little time and had to park behind a snowbank so I made up the general idea of the road. Not successful so I will finish up from a photo. Today was a gorgeous day and it was tough to have a time deadline and to drive by so many incredible paintings!
 Tulips 6"x6" Oil on Panel One more week to go. I feel as though I am nearing the home stretch. Tough getting this one done today. There is a torrential rain outside today, washing away all of the beautiful snow. Did a real quick study of my tulips. They have taken on a very interesting shape. Thankful for their beautiful colors!
 Ram Island Light Fort Williams Cape Elizabeth, ME 6" x 6" Oil on Panel  I've had a lot people asking how I paint in the car, it's pretty basic and pretty unglamorous. But her is the setup. I have my father's old pochade box and I manage to put most everything in here so things are pretty wedged and stable. I have a drop cloth on the seat and center console which helps in the Paint on The upholstery department. I'm still working on it but yesterday was my fourth car painting since the challenge started in January. I really like painting outside and has been so windy and cold recently that this has been good alternative. It would be tough to go much bigger than the small 6x6 paintings I have been doing. I'm hoping maybe I will have a new Strada Easel to try outside in February !!
 Small Ravine Wolfe's Neck Freeport, ME 6" x 6" Oil on Panel It felt really good to get outside and paint today, well car paint! I'm really starting to enjoy it. It's harder to find spots to pull over with the snow, but having no wind and music makes up for it!!
 Tulip and Citrus 6" x 6" Oil on Panel I really do have an issue with my compositions growing. I need to slow down and get a general sense of the composition on the board before I begin with the paint. I drew a thumbnail beforehand but then I start with the paint and get too eager and then the painting takes on a life of it's own. Lots I would change but I like my lemon and lime!
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SARA GRAYAfter spending over 20 years photographing professionally I thought it was time to explore something new and experience my world with paint and a brush. Archives
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