The Virtual Hike - Somewhere in Greece

The Virtual Hike

Somewhere in Greece, 8x10, oil on canvas panel.

Our first destination in Marla's new virtual paint-out group (The Virtual Hike) was Greece, along the route from Athens to Marathon with side trips allowed. It was very interesting to explore this area, a region that I probably would never have visited. There was a lot to see but I had difficulty in finding something to paint, so I took a side trip to the coast. There I found this old, abandoned chapel, all white and blue in the sunshine. I don't know the name of the town, but it was south-east of Marathon. An enjoyable painting adventure.

How the group works - Every month Marla will choose a new destination and post it on her blog. Using Google Street Views we explore the area looking for a scene to paint - without leaving home - a virtual paint-out. 

You then email a photo of your finished painting and it's Google Link to her and she will post them on her new site as part of a monthly display. It will be a lot of work for her. Thank you so much, Marla.

It's a great concept - from exploration to finished painting. I hope you'll join us. It's free, fun and no strings attached.

If you'd like to join us, click below to meet Marla and read about the group and how to post your work to the site. 

 https://marlalaubisch.blogspot.com/2024/12/greece.html

Check out her blog for our new destination on February 1st. 

I hope you'll join us. It really is great fun.

Celene

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Christmas Greetings

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas with peace and joy in the New Year.

During this very special season I want to thank all my friends and followers for their support and for all the nice comments about my paintings. I may not have replied to everyone, but please know that I truly appreciate all the kind words. 

Painting is a very important part of my life and knowing that other people find joy in my work is a wonderful feeling. I sincerely thank you all.

Wishing you and your families all the very best always.

Celene

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The Virtual Hike - Greece - step 1

 Greece - The black and white underpainting

As I mentioned in a previous post the new "Virtual Hike Group" has begun. Our first destination for Dec. and Jan. is along a designated route in Greece - from Athens to Marathon. Since side trips were allowed I "hiked" eastward to the coast.

This is my initial lay-in in black and white acrylic. This method gives me time to work with the scene, adjusting and moving shapes a bit to strengthen the composition. And time to think about my color and value choices.

Nature doesn't stand still. In a few minutes the colors and values will change as the sun and clouds move across the sky. Shadows will move. The weather may change. This photo, if taken at a different time or on a different day, would look different. This knowledge gives me a chance to use my "artistic license" to make the changes I need to strengthen the composition. Most of all, it allows me to paint the scene - my way!

The next step is working in oils. Did I mention that I love to paint? Stay tuned....

If you'd like to join our group, click below to meet Marla and read about the group and how to post your work to the site. Its free, fun and no strings attached.

 https://marlalaubisch.blogspot.com/2024/12/greece.html

Thanks for visiting with me. Happy painting!

Celene

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A New VPO is back!

Years ago I was a member of a group called "The Virtual Paint Out". The concept was to explore a designated area using Google Street Views to find a scene to paint - without leaving home - a virtual paint-out.

New destinations were assigned each month. Our submitted paintings were then downloaded to the VPO site as part of a monthly display. It was a great concept - from exploration to finished painting.

Then, after many years, our director retired.

Last week, I received an email from a fellow artist who would like to start up the program again. She would call it "The Virtual Hike". This is a tentative start. She is hoping to engage many artists to join. I'm in - for sure!

Our first destination is the route between Marathon and Athens in Greece -with side trips allowed. I think I have already found my spot, but I'll keep exploring for awhile.

This destination will be up for Dec. and Jan. as this is the first step and she will need this time to organize and collect artists.

This is a free group. You are under no obligation to continue. It's just a fun group of fellow artists. This will be a lot of work for our new director. Thank you so very much, Marla.

For more information and to sign up, please visit her blog at -

 https://marlalaubisch.blogspot.com/2024/12/greece.html

Give it a try. It's free, fun and no strings attached!

Happy painting.

Celene

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Splash!

 Another few paintings from my new Maine Seascape Series.

Splash! 5x7, oil SOLD

Morning Surf 5x7, oil

Heavy Seas 5x7, oil

I do think that photographing the paintings is harder than the painting process. What a job trying to match the colors and values in photo shop. These are pretty close. They will be available in my eBay Store in a week or so. They are almost dry and then will be varnished. The paintings can also be purchased directly from me. The price is $125 with free US Shipping.

Hope you are enjoying the fall weather. We are having a marvelous fall here in Maine.

Thanks for visiting.

Celene

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Sailor's Moon, 11x14 oil

 I'm enjoying this new seascape series. 

Sailor's Moon, 11x14 oil.

Available in my eBay Store or directly from me.

Thanks for visiting.

Celene

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Storm Brewing, 8x10 oil

 Part of my new seascape series.

Storm Brewing, 8x10 oil

This painting is available in my eBay Store or directly from me. Please contact me with any questions. This oil painting is on an 8x10 artist's archival canvas panel. Sold unframed so you can purchase the frame of your choice.

Photographing the finished painting is difficult. Trying to get the correct balance of color and saturation to match the actual painting can be a problem. I have tried my best to be correct. So as always, you can always return a painting for a full refund. 

Hopefully there will be more seascape paintings to come. The ocean is fascinating, always moving and changing - ruled by the moon and the weather. It's a great subject, challenging but fun.

Thanks for visiting. 

Celene

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