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Thursday, May 02, 2013

garden path

My first May painting a day.  A spring garden path meandering down a hill to an open field.  I could pick this apart and point out all the reasons to start a new painting but alas, part of my nudge is in fact to paint each day and allow the looseness of this exercise allow me to be less critical and just do the work.

I had such a wonderful afternoon yesterday at the MET, visiting the Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity exhibit. The one thing that amazed me most was the looseness the artists achieved by painting outside.  I am off to work now for a client today but did want to share this work with you on this glorious day.
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20 comments:

  1. JenniferMay 2, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    It's a beautiful painting! Lovely and fresh looking. We all need to be less critical...of everything. Have a lovely day.

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  2. KwanaMay 2, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Lovely. Makes me want to stroll.

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  3. M. Denise C.May 2, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Really beautiful, Patricia!

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  4. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsMay 2, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    A lovely painting, it reminds me of an English garden.

    I cannot wait to see more.

    Have a great day, Elizabeth

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  5. Sandy at You May Be WanderingMay 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    What a lovely painting, Patricia!! I am excited to see your painting a day!

    Wasn't that exhibit at the Met wonderful?

    Enjoy this absolutely beautiful day! xoxo

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  6. CDSMay 2, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    It's so pretty! I can't wait to see what the rest of the month has in store! XO

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  7. UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    I LOVE it! I am excited for you that you are doing the painting a day. My sister (the illustrator) did the same thing a while back and it was a great exercise for her for the same reasons you said!
    Embrace all that is good....
    xoxo

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  8. Patty Day @Pattys EpiphaniesMay 2, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    It is PRETTY.....so pretty and it welcomes me in.

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  9. Purple FlowersMay 2, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    This painting is beautiful. I can feel the shade, and want to take a stroll down this lovely path.

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  10. jenniferMay 2, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Very pretty. May is so beautiful and this captures it!

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  11. Preppy Pink CrocodileMay 2, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    So pretty!

    I'm not sure if you saw my post on Monday about the Uncle Sam Project but I hope you'll check it out the next time you are in Troy.

    KK

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  12. stephanie at Stephanie Kraus DesignsMay 2, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    We must be sharing the same spectacular weather. Beautiful painting.

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  13. LPCMay 2, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    That is beautiful.

    I want you to come to California and paint my yard.

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  14. ann chamberlainMay 2, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    I am in love with the picture! Are you going to have a print available for sale?
    I look forward to your blogs.
    Ann

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  15. MJH Design ArtsMay 2, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Open to the possibilities that will arise--not a bad way to live. Love the water color.
    Mary

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  16. Amy Vermillion InteriorsMay 3, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    WOW! I love this. And I really need to get into my garden. I am super impressed that you are doing a painting a day Patricia!!!
    XO,
    Amy

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  17. Woodside ParkMay 3, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    What a beautiful painting to start off May! I love the meandering path leading to the cottage. Happy spring!
    xo
    Loi

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  18. BRASWELLMay 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Adore the painting + will be going to NY in May,now the met! thanks to you! Can't wait to see your painting a day.xxoeggybraswelldesign.com

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  19. pve designMay 3, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks everyone! I feel very motivated to keep my pledge to paint a work to post everyday~
    pve

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  20. home before darkMay 4, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I have the catalog and I'm going to see this exhibit when it comes to Chicago. Can't wait!

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