Thank you!

  I would like to thank all of you who took the time to help me select my 3 entries into the 2015 Stems Plein Air Competetion.  The results of the votes were a 3-way tie with #'s 1, 2, and 3.

#1 Strolling after Supper  15 votes

#2 Bagging Market Goodies"
 15 votes

#3 Monet Bridge and Lily Pond
15 votes



I decided to go with your choices and entered those 3 paintings into the Stems Competetion.  I am very happy to announce, that although I did not win any prizes, ( over 240 entries) 2 of my paintings were accepted for the exhibit, Nos. 1 and 2!  "Strolling after Supper" and "Bagging Market Goodies" are part of the Stems Exhibit at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center on 119th St just west of Metcalf.  I would like to invite any of you who live in the KC area to see the show which runs through July 19th.   There are 100 paintings on exhibit. 

Stems Plein Air Paint 2015

      I entered the Stems Plein Air Event in Overland Park this year.  I have entered it other years but usually I haven't had the luxury of painting the entire 2 weeks, as it always interfered with our spring trip to Door County.  This year, with our grand daughter's graduation in May, we made it back to Kansas city early.
      This year, the big problem was the weather!  With only 4 days without rain during the month of May, it made it difficult to plan to paint outdoor  in several hour clips.  I did the best I could and watched the weather like a hawk.  Two of our events were planned quick paints and they took place regardless of the weather.
     Here are a few clips from our 2 week outings.

First quick paint,  May 22nd.. Cloudy

Nice day at farmers market in Overland Park.

Always have to do the Monet Bridge

This was a special challenge, the prairie at the Arboreteum.
Waiting for a sunset.

Deanna Rose Petting Zoo quick paint, Saturday June 6...cloudy!

Here is my dilemma.  Each of the 83 artists participating in this event have to choose 3 paintings they did during the 2 weeks, to enter for prizes and the exhibit.  I am not a very good judge of my own work, so I am soliciting your help in what paintings I should enter.  I will post, number and title, each of my 5 completed paintings.  They have to be turned in by Wednesday, so if you have a minute to reply, I would love to get some feedback.  Thanks in advance for your help.

1.  "Strolling after Supper"  11x14   

2.  "Bagging Market Goodies"    11x14

3. " Monet Bridge and Lily Pond"  14x11

4. "Sunset Below the Rain Clouds"   11x14

 5. "School's out!"  11x14

 

Painting around Ft. Myers

      Gary and I have the opportunity to spend the winter in Ft. Myers, FL.  We love exploring new areas and thought getting out of the cold would be a great opportunity.  I have found 2 plein air groups to paint with but I have also gone out on my own and painted.  I love the light in Southwest Fl.  We have had mostly sunny skies and everything seems brighter against the blues waters and bright sunny skies.  Our condo is near Lakes Park which is a beautiful lake with walking paths and lots of activities.  We are also very near the bridges leading to Sanibel, Captiva, and Ft. Myers beaches.
I am posting the first paintings I have done and will post more later.

"Ft Myers Pier on a Cloudy Day"  Watercolor  9x12

"Kayaking at Lakes Park"  Oil   11x14

"Turret Shadows"  Oil   11x14

"Sanibel Sunshine"   Oil   11x14