Plein air painting at the lily farm

I was lucky to get outdoors this week with a painter friend to paint at a local lily farm. The lilies were in full bloom, and the color was spectacular!

There were so many great views, that I felt like a sketch of the composition on my painting would help keep me on track. Here's what I came up with...

The clouds were in and out all morning, but the color was still gorgeous.

My final painting. "Morning light on the Day Lilies" oil on canvas 11x14.

James River Art League Exhibit - award winner

The James River Art League juried members show is currently on display at the First Unitarian Church across from the Carillion in Richmond VA. There are over sixty works in the show. I was honored to receive a third place award for my oil painting "Springtime Stroll" during the opening. The show runs thru July 31st. Come by if you can!

Portrait sketch of Tannee

Here is a portrait sketch done from life. I worked on it for a little over three hours. I like the way I am able to capture more accurate color this way, and find it very helpful when I am working on a more detailed piece. I try to do this about once a week if possible.