Glensheen Memories

"Glensheen Memories" 8x8" acrylic on canvas

Today's post is titled Glensheen Memories, and is an 8x8" acrylic on canvas. This piece is the last in a three part series from the Plein Aire week last week. This painting is of a small building on the Glensheen grounds, and the building caught my eye with the unique architectural details and blooming hollyhocks on the right. Perhaps this is a front door I'd enjoy arriving home to every day, especially with it's close proximity to the lake. The Plein Aire week was fun, and I'd like to take another shot at painting outside, especially when not pressed for time. And after last's weeks devastating thunderstorms took out power in wide swaths across northern Minnesota, I have some catch up work to do but I'm thankful the power has been restored. Have a great week.  This piece is part of three new works on display at the Duluth Art Institute now through Sept. 9, 2016 in the upper gallery.

Glensheen Garden

"Glensheen Garden"  8"w x 10"h

Today's piece is titled Glensheen Garden, and is 8"w x 10"h. When you're at the Glensheen Mansion, at the back of the house you step out onto this patio that overlooks the expansive gardens and ultimately lake Superior. I was at the corner where you can see the fountain, and thought the fountain and the lake would help combine for a nice composition.  This piece is part of three new works on display at the Duluth Art Institute now through Sept. 9, 2016 in the upper gallery.

Glensheen Estate, Plein Aire, and blog update

"Glensheen Estate" 8"w x 10"h

After a quite lengthly hiatus from blogging, I'm back with a vengeance. Just kidding, I'm back with a nice piece from my plein aire week titled Glensheen Estate, 8"w x 10"h. This piece is part of three new works on display at the Duluth Art Institute now through Sept. 9, 2016 in the upper gallery. While I was quite busy running my new gallery (Lakeside Gallery) during the week, I was able to complete three pieces which I'm quite fond of for the plein aire event. Now that the gallery is all set up, I'll be back to blogging and updating my work on a regular basis. Please stop back soon, and visit my gallery and personal websites for more information on my work. All my best, Aaron