The Pine Tree State
Greetings from the Pine Tree State! Before I share more, if you are new here, check out this link for a full description of the focus of this painterly blog. Now, on to this week’s painting, yes?
Where is the Pine Tree State
You may already know this? But I didn’t so I thought I would share. Maine is the Pine Tree State. I painted this sweet 4×6 inch painting in gouache at Sand Beach in Stonington, Maine. Have you ever been there? Me neither! It’s absolutely gorgeous. Here’s the painting which is actually perfect post card size and is now sold!
I will pop this painting in the mail to you as long as you (please) remember to share your address with me too.
Hard to Explain But I’ll Try
There is something fun and freeing about goauche. Maybe it’s because the clean up and drying time are both so much easier than oils. So, as long as we’re chugging along the road, I will share a gouache painting with you. Not sure if that’s much of an explanation but there you have it.
What’s New With You
How are you doing gentle reader? Have you got plans to visit somewhere this summer? If so, please do share in the comments below.
8 Comments
Denise Todloski
August 15, 2024Girl, you are rocking those colors! Thanks for sharing the loveliness of Maine in your painting! Less is absolutely more, as you have so deftly demonstrated! : ) DT
Julie Holmes
August 15, 2024Hiya Denise!
TY those colors were everywhere…out of control beautiful!!! TY so much for all of your support DT!!! xoxo
Ellen Gamble
August 16, 2024Julie, this painting is absolutely AWESOME !!!
It’s downright Darly Dearly!!!
Ellen
Julie Holmes
August 21, 2024TY so much Ellen dear!!! xoxo
Beth Clary
August 16, 2024Fabulous painting! Just love that red! Seems as if there is more daring work with color going on in your recent works. Is that in part due to gouache paints?
Julie Holmes
August 21, 2024Hiya Beth!
This is the first gouache painting I have posted in awhile. So – to answer your question…maybe? TY for digging it either way! xoxo
Alexandra
August 16, 2024Lovely painting, Julie! I really like the vibrant colors and the varying values; it makes everything pop especially the rocks, waves, and that iridescent sky. I looks like you’re having a wonderful time. So happy for you! Congratulations, too, on selling the painting! xxoo
Julie Holmes
August 21, 2024Hiya Alexandra,
TY so much! I think there’s a fun balance in getting these quick plein air paintings done before the light changes everything. That may be part of this current painting adventure. xoxo back at ya!