First impression, at the monotype press, under the indispensable guidance of Charlie Yoder

At work on a monotype plate at the Salmagundi Club

 

Hunters Pausing, watercolor, 10 3/4" x 14," 2015

As you may deduce from the watercolor of Hunters Pausing and these other two horse-based watercolors, I've been experimenting with painting over unsatisfactory work that happens to be on good paper, while trying out fantasy horse colors. Blue Rumps, based on a photo of Chincoteague ponies, and Over the Jump, taken from the activities of the Smithtown Hunt on Long Island, have made successful use of watercolor substrates of still life paintings that didn't make the grade. I wash down the unsatisfactory pieces in the bathtub, dry them flat, and paint anew.

Blue Rumps is currently on view in the group exhibition Equus and Such at the Mehu Gallery, 21 West 100 Street, New York, NY 10023, through July 12, 2015 (gallery hours; Tuesday-Friday 1-6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 1-6:00pm. Closing reception Sunday, July 12, 3-6:00 pm.  Closed Fourth of July weekend. Phone: 212-222-3334.

Annie at Mehu Gallery Opening. photo: Wanda Noonan

Blue Rumps, watercolor, 11" x 11," 2015 As followers of my previous work will know, there are seasonal shifts in my attention to different kinds of subject matter.  As I write, the lilacs are just finished, and peonies are full blast here in the New York area, and also my plein air season has begun. Here are some very recent watercolors:

Lawn and Benches, watercolor and watercolor pencil, 10 7/8" x 10 7/8," 2015

Peonies in the Southworth Vase (two views), watercolor, 2015

Lilacs in the Southworth Vase, watercolor, 2015

 

Five Roses in a Vase placed in front of another painting of mine, Gravel Path and Allee of Roses; the overview with paints and tools, and the finished painting, Five Roses, Blue Vase.    

 

 

Bouquet of Roses in A Blue Vase

Set up in studio.