My Mother's Day Gift - Plein Air Easel

Last Mother's Day my hubby purchased an easel for my plein air trips - I love it! I find it easy to set up on site, and it's fairly lightweight but sturdy. Oh and I picked up a clip on umbrella to go with it, I'll post the links for you below. 

I started off setting it up in my backyard to test the whole thing out and surprisingly it went very smoothly! The little clip was helpful for keeping the canvas in place, but I did have to touch up the area when I was finished. 

Now I use it all the time on location, here's a photo of me at Simpson Point out in Brunswick Maine with my Mother last fall.  I'm excited because it's just about time we headed back out again as the weather is going to be in the 70's this week, can't wait! 

I even use the easel for my Acrylic Paint Night events.  They have another one for Watercolor with a little kit to change them out from oil to watercolor. I've found that I use my oil one for all of them, and just bring a watercolor pallet and water instead of the oil jar. Easy!

Here are the Referral Links for the Easel and Umbrella Kit, if you want to check them out! 

SOLD ~ Day 9 of 30 in 30 - Sebasco Harbor Resort - Phippsburg, Maine

  

Sebasco Harbor Resort - Plein Air painting 

8x10 Framed Original Watercolor

Purchase Information Here
SOLD

Had the pleasure of holding a retreat yesterday at The Sebasco Resort in Phippsburg Maine with Maine Spirits. 

While I was waiting for them to finish up their fabulous Steak and Lobster Bake (outside) I enjoyed  some plein air painting sitting right out there on the rock wall.

I know, rough day at the office for me  huh!

A big thanks to the staff there - what an enjoyable afternoon.

Didn't they do a wonderful job.

Gearing up for Sales at The Portland International Jetport!

I've been the crazy lighthouse painter lately because I'm gearing up for the tourist season at the Portland International Jetport! I'll be there at least once a week during the summer season for Art Exhibit's! Just got my new sign in too, I 'll take a picture once it comes in!

The family and I are planning on taking some trips this summer to see a few of Maine's 57 active lighthouses. I'll be taking lots of inspirational pictures as well as doing some plein air painting while I'm there.

Update: SOLD

 I was amazed to find out how many lighthouse's we have here just in Maine! A few that are on my "SEE" list are Portland Headlight, Marshal Point, Curtis Island, and Owls Head...just to name a few.

Update: SOLD

SOLD

Personal Goals 2015

Looking back on 2014, it was an amazing year! I pulled together a little video of just a few of my favorite pieces that sold this past year. I am excited to share it was my best year for sales, marketing and growth as an artist.

I really pushed myself to step out of my comfort zone and managed to get into local shops and venues with my original work as well as learning photoshop which allowed me to add prints and cards. I found myself working in some new mediums and learned to experiment without fear of making a mistake.

One of my favorite things about 2014 was teaching classes in new venues such as Adult Education, Joanns, Craftmaina, and the Seadog! Sharing what I do and seeing others learn and grow is very special to me. I think the arts are a very important part of our lives and as we grow up from childhood a lot of folks loose that experience. We all live in a very busy world full of "have too's". I think more of us should take a little time for ourselves and get creative. You would be a better person for it! I don't know how many times I've had people tell me that during my classes for those 2 hours, they  thought about nothing but the painting! They relaxed and enjoyed some "ME" time.  It's good for the soul!
 
I'm tossing it out there for all to see.....My goals for 2015 - A smart man told me that I should write them down (thanks honey) - so here it goes! I'll shoot for 10!

1. As a self taught artist I've been talking about taking some art classes. I would love to travel and take a class from an artist that I admire!

2. Continue to get healthier and make sure to take care of myself.

3. Focus on organizing my art in our small family space.

4. Take time to read at least a book a month.

5. Continue to follow a budget and use more coupons.

6. Develop more relationships with small businesses and add at least 3 more venues this year for my art.

7. Would like to complete at least 4 videos, either demo's or "how to video's".

8. Go plein air painting at least 5 times.


9. Continue focus on doing more larger scaled paintings.

10. Work with my husband Larry and get a website up and running were I can organize my works
and have a "go to place" for everything including classes and available art.


Happy Painting~ Kellie

"Friendly Harvest" 30 in 30 Day 14

Had so much fun yesterday painting with my fellow artist and friend Arica Pillsbury!

It so much fun to sit, chat, and paint with another wonderful artist. 

Since the weather didn't go as we had planned, Arica brilliantly came up with a plan B to paint at Longfellows Greenhouse in Manchester Maine. They were super nice when she asked if they minded if we set up outside under the awning to paint plein air.

Our Models - very pretty aren't they!

 

Here is my finished piece above and below is Arica's!

Please visit Arica's Art Blog HERE

Find it amazing how we can both paint the same subjects with such different styles.  Love it!

Thanks for a wonderful day and all the inspiration my friend!

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