Orono Bog Plein Air

Posted on May 27, 2013

Orono Bog Boardwalk

Today was a glorious day for painting outside, especially after the last week of rain. Saturday was the scheduled day for painting at the Orono Bog, but as it was pouring rain and very windy we wisely decided to wait. The Plein Air Connect group met at 10 am at the bog parking lot and walked in a half mile or so to the bog boardwalk. It was still windy today so I wanted a spot at the edge of the flat and woods where the wind would be lessened. The bog is still in spring season with little white flowers and flowering grass pink. I did an 8 x 10 of the boardwalk with the trees and vegetation. Click this link for more information on the bog We finished the day at Applebee’s with a discussion and light critique. Saturday we will meet at Belfast Wharf for another energizing day of painting.

$200

Two Awards!

Posted on May 17, 2013

Beached

Oil on Canvas, 24 x 30

(c) 2012 Becky Whight

The Bangor Art Society held their juried show in May. I won 2nd place for “Beached” and 3rd place for “Schoodic Ladders”, both in oils.

Beached was a painting that mostly took place in my imagination. It grew as I went along, starting with the purple ocean water. Schoodic Ladder shows the strong rock designs left by the glaciers so long ago. Judges comments were “strong design and use of color” and “excellent treatment of surface and use of color”.

Schoodic Ladder

14 x 11 Oil on Canvas

(c) 2012 Becky Whight

I thought the show this year was one of the best they have had, so many wonderful paintings.

Congratulations to all, especially Marsha Townsend who won “Best in Show” and thanks to the organizers and the judges.

Grand Opening

Posted on May 11, 2013

Today is the official Grand Opening of Beyond the Sea. It’s fabulous weather for shopping–gray and misty and mild temps.

Nanette had drawings for free prizes, flower leis, discounts and food, food and more food (including chocolate samples). An artist was demonstrating her technique for making copper jewelry and I was talking about my inspiration and process of painting.

It was well attended and just a very enjoyable day!