Some new inspiration/thoughts!

Well, I'm still here. Sometimes, the more I learn . . . I become more and more dangerous! . . . in my painting world, of course! Working thru this new-found knowledge takes time! Learning more about tonalism, the soft edges and sort-of ethereal feeling that I love . . . it's been suggested that I explore the tonalist painters, George Inness and others . . . and this weekend was SO enlightening. The Hudson River painters . . . some of the galleries in Hudson, New York. I grew up there, we went to Newbury's there when I was a kid. Gray's Furniture. There were three shoe stores, a few fabric stores, two music shops, milner shop, dress shops . . . and I guess it was good that Warren Street went to sleep for several years. Because, the architectural beauty is still there . . . oh its still 'back in time', but a treat to remember back. Now its antiques and galleries and upscale restaurants - a day trip for New Yorkers. The Hudson River valley . . . I believe its still my first love! We drove up to Olana . . . and looking out at the vistas . . . I can see so easily now why the Hudson River painters became so popular . . . the drama, romance of the Hudson valley . . . I have to learn more!

Ode to Lubec-PoppyOne

Well, I completed this a few weeks ago . . . I'm still excited about that garden in Lubec, Maine. 10x10; $195. Gallery mount (1 1/2" wrapped canvas, no frame, sides completed, no need to frame)