Summer Barn at Fleetwood Falls... Plein Air #6

"Summer Barn at Fleetwood Falls"...
Blue Ridge Plein Air #6...
6x8", Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 6-2007.
SOLD... Thanks Mary!

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The French term... "En Plein Aire" ... literally translates ... "In Open Air". It is one of my favorite ways to paint... Outdoors enjoying God's creation. Recently I had the privilege of spending ten days in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where I spent almost every day plein air painting.

Plein Air #6 is set at Fleetwood Falls... a quiet mountain community with the kindest folks. This barn sits on the mountain where its red colors sings out against the green foliage. A landmark for the residents of Fleetwood Falls. This is the same barn I painted last winter titled... Snowy Barn at Fleetwood Falls.

Mountain Cottage at Fleetwood Falls... Plein Air #5

"Mountain Cottage at Fleetwood Falls"...
Blue Ridge Plein Air #5...
8x6", Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 6-2007.
Private Collection

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The French term... "En Plein Aire" ... literally translates ... "In Open Air". It is one of my favorite ways to paint... Outdoors enjoying God's creation. Recently I had the privilege of spending ten days in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where I spent almost every day plein air painting.

Plein Air #5 is set in the small community of Fleetwood. This cottage happens to be the office at Fleetwood Falls where our mountain lodge is located. The cottage is nestled in the woods on the banks of the beautiful South Fork of the New River where time slows down and people still wave hello.

The actual scene...



This painting, on a Gessoed Panel with painted sides, is easily framed or displayed with a decorative easel.

All my paintings are signed originals using artist grade oils and archival surfaces. "Certificate of Authenticity" included.

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Blue Ridge Cabin... Plein Air #4

"Blue Ridge Cabin"... Plein Air #4...
6x8", Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 6-2007.
SOLD... Thanks Jennifer!

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The French term... "En Plein Aire" ... literally translates ... "In Open Air". It is one of my favorite ways to paint... Outdoors enjoying God's creation. Recently I had the privilege of spending ten days in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where I spent almost every day plein air painting.

Plein Air #4 is set in the small community of Fleetwood. The way the light was striking this cabin made it stand out against the lush green trees and the golden field. I couldn't resist setting up the easel the moment I saw it.

Mountain Lake... Plein Air #3

"Mountain Lake"... Blue Ridge Plein Air #3...
6x8", Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 6-2007.
SOLD... Thanks Brian!

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The French term... "En Plein Aire" ... literally translates ... "In Open Air". It is one of my favorite ways to paint... Outdoors enjoying God's creation. Recently I had the privilege of spending ten days in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where I spent almost every day plein air painting.

Plein Air #3 is set at a small mountain lake in the small community of Fleetwood Falls. This lake is near our mountain lodge and a gathering place for my family. Dad usually paints while the kids fish and skip rocks..

The actual scene...



My youngest daughter caught this large mouth bass while I was painting. Not bad at all for a "Barbie Fishing Pole"...

A Bend in the Road... Plein Air #2

"A Bend in the Road"... Blue Ridge Plein Air #2...
6x8", Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 6-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Al!

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The French term... "En Plein Aire" ... literally translates ... "In Open Air". It is one of my favorite ways to paint... Outdoors enjoying God's creation. Recently I had the privilege of spending ten days in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where I spent almost every day plein air painting.

Plein Air #2 is set near the small community of Fleetwood. I was driving and rounded this curve when I saw this scene that was screaming... "paint me!" I realize it looks as if I painted this one from the middle of the road but I assure you I was safe in the distance across this winding road.

Peaceful Spot... Plein Air #1

"Peaceful Spot"... Blue Ridge Plein Air #1...
6x8", Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 6-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Al!

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The French term... "En Plein Aire" ... literally translates ... "In Open Air". It is one of my favorite ways to paint... Outdoors enjoying God's creation. Recently I had the privilege of spending ten days in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where I spent almost every day plein air painting.

Plein Air #1 is set in the beautiful Juliane Price Park just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We (my wife, daughter, grandson, and I) hiked about two miles back in the park to come across this peaceful scene of a little waterfall. The kids played in the water while I painted. a GREAT afternoon capped with a pic-nic lunch!

The actual scene...

Lil' Reb

"Lil' Reb"... 8x6" Oil on panel, 6-2007.
PORTRAIT COMMISSION... Thanks Eileen!

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Kevin's Business

"Kevin's Business"... 6x12" Oil on panel, 5-2007.

COMMISSION... Thanks Keri!

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English Garden

"English Garden"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 5-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Al!

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Take a peaceful stroll through this old English garden and enjoy the symmetry of the plants and flowers as they are kept company by graceful statues. Be sure to click on the images to see the impasto and brushwork in this small impressionist painting titled, "English Garden".

Close up showing impasto (thick paint) and brushwork...