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A Day at the Shore - "Shoreline" Workshops
Everyone was delighted with their "Shoreline" collage canvas paintings - each piece was uniquely beautiful - just like the artist who created it! It was a fun and relaxing day just playing with paints, textures and natural materials, and the weather was perfect, too. Lunch on the deck with yummy treats. One of our friends called it a "painting day spa"!
Summer by the Sea - Picture A Memory
All the summers of my life have been spent between the sandy beaches and ponds of Cape Cod and the rocky coastline of Maine. I often joke that there's saltwater in my veins, sand in my shoes, and rocks in my head! (That's Downeast humor!)
Snow... Snow... Go Away!
The Great Blizzard of 2015 barrelled through our yard leaving an interesting pattern of bare frozen ground and 6-foot drifts. Luckily the power lines held in our area - although we are prepared for such an event with an automatic power generator system. Getting into the house from the street, however, is a major problem. The wind piled up the snow into an 8-foot drift bl
Li'l Spookies
Autumn in New England is my favorite time and place! I love everything about the season - the warm colors, the rich natural textures, the spicy-sweet scents of fresh-baked pumpkin pies and fresh-picked apples, comfy jeans and sweaters and wool tweed jackets. October and November are "harvest and thanksgiving celebration" months
Chalky Finish Paints - Transforming Trash to Tres Chic!
This sad little side table followed us from Maine and hid in the basement for a few years patiently waiting for a total make-over. It was dirty, scuffed and nicked, and the varnish on the top was worn off in places. Poor baby!
Studio Closed for repairs and renovations - July 1-5
Would you believe... ? All that "stuff" came out of the top half of my art closet?!
2015 FALL PAINTING Session begins September 15th

- 2015 FALL CLASS SCHEDULE
- Tuesday Morning - 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
- Tuesday Afternoon - 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Class
3/26 Wednesday Evening Class Cancelled
Let's hope this is the last Nor'easter of the winter! Although here on the bay the storm brought little snow, the freezing temps and high winds would make for a very unpleasant nighttime drive. So, once again, no painting class tonight.
Stay in and keep warm.
2/19 Wednesday Eve Class Cancelled
Another class cancellation tonight. Hopefully, the rain and warmer temps will soon melt the glacier of ice covering our parking area. I miss my painting friends!