Swing Time - Plein Air

Oil

9 x 12

SOLD

This is my painting from the Zionsville, Indiana Paint Out. Artists could paint historic downtown locations, gardens on the Gardens of Zionsville Tour, or Porsche cars in town for the CruZionsville event.  I chose the gardens of Gary and Marcia Angstadt and focused on the charming playhouse and rope swing area in their lovely backyard.

As a teen, I had a summer job not too far from Zionsville and frequented the Dairy Queen for hot fudge sundaes, my favorite treat at the time.  However, as an adult, I've not spent much time there at all.  Well, that is about to change!  The Village of Zionsville is absolutely charming - filled with shops, art galleries, restaurants and historic buildings all surrounded by beautiful homes and gardens on walkable tree lined streets.  If you haven't visited Zionsville in awhile, or if you've never been there, treat yourself to a sundae at the DQ and a stroll around the village.

Judge Stone House - Plein Air

Oil

9 x 12

SOLD

My second painting last Friday was of the Judge Stone House, one of the buildings on the Nickel Plate Arts campus in Noblesville, Indiana.  I painted from 2:30pm - 5pm across the street from the house and let me tell you it was a challenge getting a photo without cars in it - 8th Street in Noblesville is a busy place!

I was quite honored to receive a Patron Award for my painting!  

White River in Plein Air

      

Oil

16 x 20

SOLD

My first plein air paint out was last Friday with The Gathering, an event sponsored by the Hamilton County Artists Association.  The photo immediately above is my set up - I painted from 8:00 am to 11:00 am along White River near 116th street and then moved up to Noblesville after lunch to complete a second painting.  

This experience really gave me great respect for the plein air painters as it's a challenge to complete a painting on location in a limited amount of time!