Paintings of France, Italy and Beyond

I have many notes on things I’d like to blog about, but it seems this whole month has been crammed packed with activity. I’m getting ready for the art walk this Friday, and  a trip to France in just over a couple of  weeks. 

But I will post new work this week, even if it’s just a few small plein air pieces. And I’ve plenty of other things I’d like to write about too, if I can find the time:

• More thoughts on color mixing and art mediums
• More on art books I’ve been enjoying
• Planning and packing all my gear for an overseas trip
• One more “Art for Food” auction before I take a travel hiatus
• Sharing what I’m learning about the beautiful region of the Lot and Dordogne where I’ll soon be touring and painting

I may not get to everything, but I will surely get to a number of these topics over the next couple of weeks before I sign off to head for 10 days of computer-free travel.

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It’s been a while since I’ve listed a new “Art for Food” auction for the Central Virginia FoodBank, so I’m upping the ante by listing a new acrylic painting. This is a 7 day auction with an opening bid of $24.99. This one does have a low reserve ($50) but it’s still a bargain and 95% of the proceeds go to the FoodBank.

“Lavender Valley”
Acrylic on heavy acid free card
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It’s been a while since I’ve worked in acrylic and I had a lot of fun with this one. I’m listing this one in the evening because I’m heading out for most of the day on Friday to do some plein air painting. Have a great weekend!

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Today I have a new offering up for auction to benefit the Central Virginia Foodbank. This is another watercolor/pen and ink painting of the golden sunflowers of Tuscany:

“Golden Days”
Watercolor/Pen & Ink on Arches Paper
7×10″ (Image size 5×7″)

This painting has sold, but you can see the current auction by clicking here.

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The “Art for Food” charity art auctions continue! This 7-day auction is for a landscape painting of a little chapel and mountainside chalet overlooking a small fishing harbor on Italy’s lovely Lake Como. The Mediterranean trees and buildings are set against a dramatic backdrop of the Pre-Alps, making this one of the most stunning destinations in Italy.

“Mountain Chalet”
Watercolor & Ink, 8×10″

According to the Central Virginia FoodBank, $25 could provide as many as 200 meals. So, with that in mind, opening bids for these auctions are set at the mega-bargain price of about 200 meals or $24.99 per item! 95% of the proceeds for these auctions will be donated to the CVFB.

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I hope you fared better on your Valentines day than we did- we’re dealing with that awful flu that’s been making the rounds here in Richmond. But I’ve momentarily arisen from the dead to post a new “Art For Food” auction. How’s that for dedication? 95% of the proceeds will be donated to the Central Virginia Foodbank.

The title of this painting means “The Heart of Tuscany”, and to me, the Val d’Orcia in Southern Tuscany was just that. I loved the way the Cypress trees punctuated the winding country roads:

“Il Cuore della Toscana”
Watercolor/Pen & Ink on heavy deckled edge paper
8×11″ (image size 6×8″)

This auction has ended,
but you can see the latest Art For Food Auctions here!

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