Red Rock Hills

The setting sun created a beautiful red glow on these mountains. Red Rock Hills is available at the Museum Shop at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Art.  It is a wonderful place to purchase distinctive gift items created by exciting regional artisans. Their Cafe M offers a menu of fresh lunch options in a quaint cafe setting overlooking the lake and park.

Jim's Garden

Recently I had the privilege of visiting Jim Scott's garden on the lake near Martin Dam.  We have seen it from the water many times through the years, and observed as he continues to add new intriguing garden spots.  It has been written about in many popular magazines, but I had not had the pleasure of seeing it on land until this spring.  It is indeed a magical place, and he is so gracious to share it as he does.

I loved this scene of a wooden bridge and garden gate with a curving stone path that beckons you on to the next lovely spot.  I will deliver Jim's Garden along with several other pieces and notecards to the Montgomery Museum Shop tomorrow.  It is a great place to shop for unique gifts and accessories.

Summer Afternoon

I have recently returned from an exciting week with art friends at the Forgotten Coast Plein Air Event 2015.  It is held each year in the panhandle of Florida from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola.  There are so many picturesque vistas to paint, 30 invited artists to watch, and lots of fun activities...not to mention the great seafood!

I actually did more learning than painting, but wanted to share a beach scene I had time to paint one afternoon.  My goal was to focus on color, hoping to capture the beautiful light and shadow pattern of the dunes.