NEW PAINTING: "SEPTEMBER SQUALL OVER MT. DESERT"

"September Squall Over Mt. Desert", Oil on Linen 28" x 44".

For years I have wanted to paint the view from Islesford to Mt. Desert.  I had an exciting time last fall painting on Islesford.  One day it was very blustery and all of a sudden the sky started to darken and this wild squall descended upon us.  I wanted to capture the squall as it moved in on this glorious day.  In minutes everything was grey and wet.  Below is my initial block in.

Initial Block In

Second Stage

Third Stage

In the sky I wanted to capture the layers of atmosphere and the way the clouds spilled over from one to another. It was a bit of a balance between the impending storm and the gorgeous day that was diminishing every second.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP ON MT. DESERT ISLAND, MAINE

View from "Willowbrook" where artists will be staying              

Alexandra Tyng

Plein Air Painting with Alexandra Tyng 

Mt. Desert Island, Maine

July 26  -   August 1, 2009

                  

Thomas Cole and Frederic Church first popularized Mt. Desert in the mid-1800s. Their works inspired families from New York and Philadelphia to make the journey by steamer to “rusticate” and enjoy the untouched beauty on Mt. Desert. Artists will be painting outside in a group for approximately 3-5 hours a day.  Sites will vary from the spectacular summit of Cadillac Mountain, to the rugged shores, and quiet lakes and ponds of Acadia National Park. The group will focus on plein-air painting techniques and strategies. Participants will stay in the Abraham Somes III house built in 1800. Daily critiques, individual instruction, and demonstrations will be provided. Alexandra Tyng and Diana Ansley will lead the group.

TUITION IS $500     

LODGING & LUNCH  $575

For further information on the lodging, travel arrangements, and the daily schedule or to enroll contact organizer Diana Ansley at 703-960-0612 or at DianaAnsley@aol.com