Day 18 ~ February Challenge

Cirrus Clouds ~ En Plein Aire 12" x 9" Pastel on Richeson Pastel Paper

It was another unseasonably warm winter day, so I headed out to paint outdoors. I didn't travel far, just to the field behind my house.The sky was intensely blue with high, thin cirrus clouds. It was great to be outside. Working on the  Richeson paper was new to me and I liked the rough texture and deep tooth.

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Day 6 ~ February Challenge 28-in-28 Days

Winter Evening Sky 5.5" x 7.5"

Pastel on Uart paper
My dad used to say "sky blue, pink and purple"  referring to a color that did not exist. I often am reminded of that phrase when I see a sky like the one in this painting.

Purshase Winter Evening Sky

Day 3 ~ February Challenge 28-in-28

Slip Slidin' Away 11" x 14"

Another take on the sun slippin' below the horizon on a winter evening. Yesterday's version was a tiny 4.5" x 5.75". This one was done as a demonstration for the residents at the Heartland House Care Facility. CLICK HERE: TO PURCHASE THIS PAINTING

FEBRUARY CHALLENGE 28-IN-28 DAYS

Here are the first two days paintings for my self-imposed challenge to paint 28 daily paintings, one for each day in February. My plan is to do small studies and then select some of the best to complete larger works. I am trying to loosen up, working with less detail and working in a small format encourages that. If you care to comment on the ones that you feel would make good larger paintings, I would love your input.

 Snowy Hillside 4.5 X 6.25"

Slippin' Away 4.5 x 5.75"

ON THE TRAIL - 8 x 10 - WIN THIS PAINTING!

YOU COULD TAKE HOME THIS PAINTING!

This original, framed, ready to hang pastel landscape painting will go home with one of this year's Sweetheart Candlelight Event raffle ticket buyers. So, go to the event, have some fun, buy raffle tickets, and you might be the one. You'll have the satisfaction of knowing you helped to financially support the Ice Age Trail and you will have an original work of art to remind you of the trail.

Waushara County Chapter of the Ice Age Scenic Trail

18th Annual Sweetheart Candlelight Event

February 11, 2017 -- 5-9 PM

Caribou Bay Retreat

N795 County Rd. JJ, Coloma, WI

This family event is a fun winter outing for all ages. After hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing on the Wedde Creek Segment, warm yourself by the bonfire. Go inside the Caribou Bay Retreat to enjoy music by the Cody Clauson Trio and refreshments - and be sure to enter the raffle for great prizes.

Here's why I donate art to the Ice Age Scenic Trail's annual Sweetheart Candlelight Event's fundraising raffle:

~ The raffle proceeds go directly to creating, protecting, and supporting the trails in Waushara County.

~ The Waushara County Chapter maintains 20.5 designated miles of trail divided between 6 segments.

~ Access to the trails is free.

~ Giving back to an organization that helps preserve the areas where I hike and paint is simply "the right thing to do."