Bicycle and Paint Isleboro Island, Maine
Day trip to Isleboro Island A quick 3-mile ferry ride to Isleboro Island gets you away from the mainland to this understated paradise. On the fall day we went, there were more construction workers with happy dogs commuting than tourists. I spent the short ferry ride petting an adorable yellow lab and enjoying the beautiful […]
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 […]
Painting at the Lotus Pond, Wickford, R.I.
Plein air painting the Lotus Garden The lotus pond in North Kingstown is an artist’s dream. Huge blossoms and elegant, vivid green leaves backlit by the sun entice nature lover and artist alike. We used to pass by the pond regularly on our way to Wickford Shipyard Marina. And I always asked my husband to […]