Mary B Spires Watercolor & Art Stuff

6x6 Oil on Canvas Board This is other small Plein Air painting I did at the Pumfrey's Workshop. There is a wonderful color reflection on objects when painting outside. You do get some reflection from indoor spot lights, but it's nothing like the out door reflection.

6x6 Oil on Canvas Board My friend Chris Smith is here from Ohio, she came down again this year to take the workshop with Judy & Larry Pumfrey......she has to go back home today. We painted yesterday in the studio, lots of fun.

6 x 6 Oil on Gesso Board This was number 4, after I wiped off the first 3........I did this outside in Plein Air. Boy could you see the reflections. I was going to wipe it off because I wasn't happy with the lip of the cup, but Judy took it!!!!

This is the new Great Granddaughter....she was born March 26, 2008, 8 pounds 3 oz....20 inches long.....Isn't she just wonderful!!!!!!

7x5 Oil on Board This was painted at the afternoon class with Judy & Larry Pumfrey .....it took a couple of hours, but the process was sooooo much fun. I'm trying to get a few ahead because it's going to be a busy month.......I'm hoping to do at least 5 per week.....

7x5 Oil on Board This little guy was painted this morning before class....the photo doesn't do it justice! That 40 minute, 15 minute and 5 minute at the Carol Marine & Karin Jurick Workshop a couple of weeks ago, made me brave enough to do this 25 minute painting!!!! I'm a happy camper!!!!

Sold 6 x 8 Oil on Canvas This was a fun one! I think I need to darken the shadow, but I think I'll wait until the paint drys.....I spent the afternoon working on my new easel for the studio, plus an addition to the paint box for plein air. I'll take pictures and up load tomorrow.