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Other things?

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Carol

Two images of iconic Boston views that I drew for my own coloring book were selected by Boston City Councilor Matt O’Malley for a #BosKidsatHome coloring book – have fun – http://www.votemattomalley.com/boskids  

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1st time out for Plein Air is always . . . an event?

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Carol

First time out to paint this spring, trying out a newish easel at my favorite empty industrial park – yes, it’s 2020. Was close to finished and the wind blew everything over and smeared the painting. Nowhere to go but … Continue reading →

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A virtual exhibit –

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Carol

EARTH MONTH: FRESHWATER AND OUR WATERSHED April 15 – May 20, 2020 – a virtual exhibit through Concord Umbrella, includes 2 of my plein air pieces painted at Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. From the website: Water in all its … Continue reading →

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Art in the Time of Corona: week 1

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Carol

My oil paints are in my studio, my acrylics are in a barn in Vermont and I, now with the attention span of a fruit fly, am sequestered at home with gouache, watercolors, pastels, crayons, inks and, thankfully, paper. It’s … Continue reading →

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Demo – drawing on Dura Lar

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Carol

Photos courtesy of Kai Alexis Smith, Architecture and Design Librarian at MIT Libraries

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Drawing in the Galleries, Wednesdays at the MFA, Boston.

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Carol

Terrific program at the MFA on Wednesday evenings – 3 hours (6-9pm) but drop in and leave as works for you) of drawing with a model in the galleries.

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Beginning: cyclamen

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Carol

Scaling up to a 24×24 canvas. I want a bit more freedom & broad strokes that can come with this scale. I will be limited to just daytime painting to add a bit of backlight.

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Just needs a frame: another one leaves the nest

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Carol

On the Road to Carrizozo: painted from my memories of driving in the desert at dawn in New Mexico. I’m indecisive about the frame and have ordered another frame to try – a  floater frame that will be a warm … Continue reading →

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