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May 2011

Plein Air Painting~ Sunflowers of Dordogne

The Perigord region of southwest France is a lush tapestry of beautiful and inspiring landscape. A measured, arcing movement into the distance and intermediate value key sow quiet tranquility in Sunflowers of Dordogne I. Sunflowers of Dordogne I is available in open edition prints, handmade note cards and bookmarks~ http://MelodyTheArtist.com

Painting Essentials~ Beginning Still Life

The stability of still life makes it most suitable for skill development. The acquired skills translate seamlessly to more elusive landscape and portrait painting.

Draw Bridge at Edam

I did cross over into Edam and felt transported into mythic time by animated architecture, narrow walkways, and stained glass. Draw Bridge at Edam is a memento of that journey.