Pastel painting of a sunlit porch of an old house in Saline, Michigan.
Pastel paintings 25.5 inches x 12.5 inches
I know it’s weird, but painting architecture just “flips my switch.” I love the play of nature’s organic forms against man-made structures. It is especially fun to capture old homes when they are lit by sunlight that casts deep, interesting shadows. I created this pastel painting a few years ago. I’ve sold quite a few giclee prints of it, but the original is still looking for a good home…
Plein air watercolor landscape painting of a July garden in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Plein air watercolor painting 7 inches x 10.5 inches
Another garden view from the older home I’ve visited a few times. I keep switching back and forth between plein air watercolor and pastel garden paintings, trying to decide which medium works best for flower filled landscapes. They each have their good points…guess I will just keep painting in both mediums…
Plein air Watercolor landscape painting of an old Victorian house and gardens.
Watercolor painting 9 inches x 6 inches $100
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I think I have painted this house on one of the main streets of Saline 3 or 4 times before, in both pastel and watercolor. I painted one version of it that is quite large and has sold very well as a giclee art print.
This time I did a quick watercolor landscape sketch while sitting under the shade across the street. The architectural lines of the house and surrounding porch are classically beautiful and the gardens leading up to it create a dynamic entry way.
Starting to pack art supplies for my painting trip to Italy. Unbelievably excited!!!
Plein air watercolor painting of a porch on an old home with geranium baskets.
Watercolor painting 9 inches x 6.5 inches $100
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Pulled out the watercolors the other day and walked around downtown Saline. In the morning, the sunlight illuminates the old houses on the main road into town. I always swear I am going to try a new location but the sunlit porches tend to grab my attention. So….another watercolor architecture painting of my hometown!
Plein air pastel painting of flower filled porch in Harbor Springs, Michigan
Pastel painting 12.5 inches x 5 inches $150
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After painting the pastel cityscape on my previous post, I stayed at the same spot and pivoted for a view of this intimate porch scene. Harbor Springs is full of beautiful old summer homes with intricate, Victorian architecture. I love capturing the unique details that make intriguing and personal house portraits. Contact me if you are interested in a special piece of art to commemorate your home in watercolor or pastel!
Watercolor painting 5 inches x 8 inches $100 + shipping
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Saturday morning the skies were clear and there were beautiful dark shadows. I found an old abandoned house south of town. The old rattan furniture was still on the porch as if the owners might come out any moment, even though they had been gone for years…
