The Daily Spectrum - Gallery Wall Talks #5

The next batch of surviving paintings were done in Mid-coast Maine containing backyard dreams, ocean fantasies, to actual onsite locations, florals and an animal portrait.  The one unifying element in all my paintings is the use of bright color.  Vibrant color evokes the happiness I feel while painting.

Most of the color is intense - bright sunsets over the ocean and on Waterman's Beach in South Thomaston, Maine.  One painting is cold, and dreary - The Olson House, in the neighboring town of Cushing.  Maine's winters can be harsh on the psyche.  I did another winter painting of blue and white entitled Fantasy Pond that my daughter, Margarette, now has. This painting was of a happier feel to it as the blue was vibrant even though it still contained the cold of winter within it.

The Pier painting was done in Thomaston, Maine before Hurricane Katrina took it out.  A new pier has been built there since.  I especially likes the geometric pattern on the pilings that hold it up.  The wispy clouds in the background done in texture adds interest to the overall design.

In 2003, I attended an Adult Educatiuon painting class.  We began the eight weeks doing a barn painting.  Another session was the Olson House. The last session I did, I volunteered my daughter Catherine as a model for a portrait painting session.  She was 15 at the time and gorgeous.  I will treasure this painting (pictured below) until the day I die.

Until next time,
The Happy Painter,
Jill