Hull Cove, Jamestown, Rhode Island | Plein Air Oil Painting
The perfect quiet spot to plein air paint in Jamestown, R.I. A teeny tiny parking lot (maybe 5 spaces) is the only clue to finding this hidden treasure cove on Jamestown, R.I. Popular with cast and reel fishermen and sunbathers enjoying a book, this quiet spot is a joy to visit. The crystal clear waters […]
Plein Air Watercolor at Cape Cod National Seashore
Painting the amazing view from Chatham Lighthouse Beach roses, dunes and sunshine During a workshop lunch break I took a little drive to the Chatham Lighthouse. I was expecting a Chincoteague type of tall diagonally striped lighthouse – and it definitely was not that. Thankfully, the spectacular view of the ocean and dunes of the […]
A Week of Cape Cod Plein Air Painting
Wychmere Harbor Finally… an in-person workshop!!! I signed up for a marine painting workshop after watching Don Demer’s demo during Plein Air Live. I have desperately wanted to improve my seascape painting skills and his demo floored me – what an experienced artist can accomplish in one hour is amazing. And that is how […]
Plein Air Painting Wickford Harbor, Rhode Island
Plein Air Oil Painting Sailboats in Wickford Harbor, R.I. ‘’Spring Breeze Sailing’ Plein air painting of Wickford Harbor, North Kingstown, R.I. Oil on Linen Panel, 5 x 7 On a crisp spring Saturday in April, the sails snapped in the wind and provided the perfect subject in an otherwise empty harbor. The afternoon sun cast beautiful reflections of […]
Landscape Painting Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, RI
Plein air oil painting Beavertail State Park Beavertail State Park is just beautiful. My hardest decision once I get there is what I want to paint… because I want to paint it all. I painted this view over two Saturdays two weeks apart. The skies on the first Saturday had these beautiful clouds floating over […]
Kayaking Narragansett Bay to Dutch Island Lighthouse
Plein air watercolor painting of Dutch Island Lighthouse A sunny, hot, humid day is perfect for kayaking on the bay. Today I convinced both of my boys (husband and son) to join me on this little adventure. This is one of my favorite local kayaks. We packed our mask and fins for snorkeling and picnic […]
Landscape painting at Fort Wetherill, Jamestown, RI
Plein air oil painting the rocky coast I painted this on a beautiful Spring day at Fort Wetherhill in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Fort Wetherhill was one of the few state parks open this spring with limited parking. Fort Wetherhill is an absolutely beautiful spot to park a chair on the cliff and read a book, […]
Plein Air Painting at Hazard Rock, Narragansett, RI
Sunlit rocks and sea spray at Hazard Rock I really wanted to continue practicing painting waves this weekend. My daughter suggested Bass Rock but the parking was full. So I went to Hazard Rock just a block north up the road. Hazard Rock was a favorite spot of mine in my twenties for snorkeling […]
Painting Waves at Whale Rock Preserve
Plein air oil painting waves Another hot and sunny South County day. Perfect day for a dog walk to Narragansett Bay so our dogs can enjoy a little swimming. I was super excited to bring my oils and practice some of my recently learned on You-Tube skills painting waves. While the videos were super helpful […]