June 2026 is Memphis, TN

 The Virtual Hike for June is Memphis, TN.

Evening on Beale St., Memphis, TN
8x10, oil on canvas panel.

Would you like to join us in our next virtual painting adventure?  There's a new destination every month!

We'd love to have you. It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. You can interpret the scene anyway you wish and in any medium. You'll be painting in your own studio, from your own computer and at your own time schedule. You can even skip a destination if you're busy... Check us out here on Marla's blog -  The Virtual Hike Painting Group.

This painting is now available in my eBay Store -https://www.ebay.com/str/celenefarrismaineartist - or directly from me. Please DM me for more info. Free US shipping.

Digital reproductions on computer screens may not accurately reflect the true colors and quality of the work. Your satisfaction is guaranteed or you may return the painting.

Thanks for visiting and happy painting,

Celene

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May 2026 - is Oxford, England

May's Virtual Hike destination is Oxford, England - home of Oxford University and Harry Potter.... I explored the banks of the Thames River and found this lovely spot. Of course it was raining...

Thames River Swans 6x8, oil on canvas panel.

How about joining us in our next virtual painting adventure?  It's a new destination every month!

We'd love to have you. It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. You can interpret the scene anyway you wish and in any medium. You'll be painting in your own studio, from your own computer and at your own time schedule. You can even skip a destination if you're busy... Check us out here on Marla's blog -  The Virtual Hike Painting Group.

This painting is now available in my eBay Store -https://www.ebay.com/str/celenefarrismaineartist - or directly from me. Please DM me for more info. Free US shipping.

Digital reproductions on computer screens may not accurately reflect the true colors and quality of the work. Your satisfaction is guaranteed or you may return the painting.

Thanks for visiting and happy painting,

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com
My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist
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Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

April 2026 - The Netherlands

Our Virtual Hike for April is the Netherlands. Another fun painting adventure!

The Netherlands, 9x12, oil on canvas panel

Would you like to join us in our next virtual painting adventure? 

We'd love to have you. It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. You can interpret the scene anyway you wish and in any medium. You'll be painting in your own studio, from your own computer and at your own time schedule. You can even skip a destination if you're busy... Check us out here on Marla's blog -  The Virtual Hike Painting Group.

This painting is now available in my eBay Store -https://www.ebay.com/str/celenefarrismaineartist - or directly from me. Please DM me for more info. Free US shipping.

Digital reproductions on computer screens may not accurately reflect the true colors and quality of the work. Your satisfaction is guaranteed or you may return the painting.

Thanks for visiting and happy painting,

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com
My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist
My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist
Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

March 2026 is South Korea

Our March destination for our monthly Virtual Hike is South Korea. Since I'm a country girl, I headed to the mountains. There at the end of a very long road, through miles and miles of forest, at the top of a mountain, I found this interesting cluster of old Buddhist Temples. Since I like to paint something for our group that is representational to the area, this was a good subject.

Deogyusan Nat'l Park, S. Korea, Old Buddhist Temples
 9x12, oil on canvas panel

This painting is available in my eBay Store. And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer. Just email me at -mail@CeleneFarris.com for more information or if you have any questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you.

How about joining our painting group - The Virtual Hike. We'd love to have you. It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. You can interpret the scene anyway you wish and in any medium. You'll be working in your own studio at your own time. You can even skip a destination if you're busy... Check us out here on Marla's blog - The Virtual Hike Painting Group.

Thanks for visiting and happy painting,

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com
My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist
My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist
Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

February 2026 is Croatia - The Virtual Hike

Our February destination was Croatia. A very beautiful and interesting country to explore. Rural living, long vistas of mountains and rolling hills. Seasonal temperatures range between the 30s F in the winter to the mid 80s F in the summer. Because of its location, it has been in the midst of many wars and unsettling times.

A little geography lesson - Croatia is a country in Central & Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to the southeast and shares a maritime border with Italy to the west.

Croatia, 9x12, oil on canvas panel

This painting is available in my eBay Store. And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer. Just email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com for more information or if you have any questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you.

How about joining our painting group - The Virtual Hike. We'd love to have you. It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. You can interpret the scene anyway you wish and in any medium. Work in your own studio at your own time. You can even skip a month if you are busy. Absolutely no pressure. Check us out here on Marla's blog - The Virtual Hike Painting Group.

Thanks for visiting and happy painting,

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com
My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist
My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist
Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

November 2025 is Oaxaca, Mexico

In November our painting group, The Virtual Hike, visited  Oaxaca, Mexico.  Another fun painting and exploring adventure.

Oaxaca, Mexico, 5x7 oil

Oaxaca, Mexico 8x10

I was a bit late in sharing this adventure. Time just got away from me. Our painting group is on vacation for the month of December but our admin gave us a heads up on our January destination - New York City, all 5 boroughs. I've done a bit of early exploring and found my scene already. After the Christmas rush, I'll be ready to start. It really is a fun concept. This is my second virtual painting group and I always look forward to a new destination and the new surrounds to explore.

You are invited to join us on our painting adventures. We'd love to have you. It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. Check us out here - The Virtual Hike Painting Group.  

You can always contact me with any questions.

These paintings are available in my eBay Store.  And, as always, you can purchase any of my paintings directly from me if you prefer. Just email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com  if you have any questions or for more information.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - and a wonderful New Year! 

Celene

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October - Transylvania, Romania. The Virtual Hike.

In October our painting group, The Virtual Hike, visited  Transylvania, a region in central Romania, known for its medieval towns and villages, rugged mountains,  medieval castles, stone ruins .... and Dracula.

Peles Castle, Romania, 6x8,  oil on canvas panel

This painting is available in my eBay Store.  And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer. Just email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com  if you have any questions or for more information.

(Remember you can always join our painting group. We'd love to have you. It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. Check us out here - The Virtual Hike Painting Group.

Happy painting,

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com

My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist

My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist

Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

September, The French Riviera, Virtual Hike

In my last post I mentioned that our painting group "The Virtual Hike" was visiting the French Rivera for September. After exploring and painting the seacoast in Antibes, I traveled to the historic city of Nice. The streets of Nice, especially the old district were so fascinating - I knew I had to paint at least one more scene.

So here we are in the historic district of Old Nice, on a narrow, charming street, the evening crowds are gathering and the restaurants are open. Enjoy.

Old Nice, France. 6x8 oil SOLD

This painting was available in my eBay Store.  And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer. Just email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com  if you have any questions or for more information.

(Remember you can always join our painting group. We'd love to have you. It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. Check us out here - The Virtual Hike Painting Group.

Happy painting,

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com

My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist

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Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

September The Virtual Hike Travels to the French Riviera

Antibes, Cote d'Azur, France, 6x8, oil on canvas panel

Our Virtual Hike destination this month was the "Cote d'Azur" - otherwise known as the French Riviera. The land of sunshine and sparkling blue seas, beautiful architecture, beautiful people and money. It was a fun vacation and I never had to leave home... Didn't cost anything either because, as you know, I belong to The Virtual Hike Painting Group. We travel by computer... 

Using Google Street Views from Google Maps on our computers, our group explores an assigned monthly destination. We choose a scene, paint it and send a picture of our painting (along with the Google Map link) to Marla. She then posts it on the group's page on her blog. It really is a fun adventure. I enjoy the exploring and the painting. And it's interesting to see what the other artists have created!

Would you like to join our virtual painting group? We'd love to have you join us!  New artists and experienced artists - everyone is welcomed! It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. You can interpret the scene as you wish. For more info and to join - just click on Marla's link The Virtual Hike Painting Group.

This painting is available in my eBay Store.  And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer. Just email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com  if you have any questions or for more information.

Thanks for visiting. Happy painting. Happy exploring.... I wonder where we will be traveling to next month?! Hope you will join us! 😊

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com

My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist

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Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

August is Norway - Our Virtual Hike

August's destination was Norway. What a beautiful country! I spent hours just exploring!

As you know, I belong to The Virtual Hike Painting Group on Facebook. Using Google Street Views from Google Maps on our computers, our group explores an assigned monthly destination. We choose a scene, paint it and send a picture of our painting (along with the Google Map link) to Marla. She then posts it on the group's page on her blog. It really is a fun adventure. I enjoy the exploring and the painting. And it's interesting to see what the other artists have created!

Would you like to join our virtual painting group? We'd love to have you join us!  New artists and experienced artists - everyone is welcomed!

It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. You can interpret the scene as you wish.

For more info and to join - just click on Marla's link The Virtual Hike Painting Group .

This painting is now available in my eBay Store. And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer. Just email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com for more information.

Thanks for visiting. Happy painting. Happy exploring.... I wonder where we will be traveling to next month?! 😊

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com

My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist

My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist

Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

July is S. Dakota - our Virtual Hike Destination

July's Virtual Hike is South Dakota! What an interesting state to explore - and paint!

Rt 87, Custer, S. Dakota

6x12, oil on canvas panel. SOLD

Our group uses Google Street Views from Google Maps to explore our assigned monthly destination. We choose a scene, paint it and send a picture of our painting (with the Google Map link) to Marla. She posts it on the group's page on her blog. It really is a fun adventure. And it's interesting to see what the other artists have created!

Would you like to join our virtual painting group? We'd love to have you join us!  New artists and experienced artists - everyone is welcomed!

It's fun, free and no strings attached. And you can interpret the scene as you wish.

For more info and to join - just click on Marla's link The Virtual Hike Painting Group .

This painting was available in my eBay Store. And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer.

Thanks for visiting. Happy painting. Happy exploring.

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com

My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist

My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist

Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

May's Virtual Hike - Florida Keys

May's destination for our Virtual Hike Painting Group, using Google Street Views, is - The Florida Keys. 

This was a fun destination. The colors are so bright and festive it was hard not to get carried away. This painting has a bit more detail than I usually add, but it was hard to stop!

Colors of Key Largo, 9x12, oil on canvas panel. Available

Our group uses Google Street Views from Google Maps to explore our assigned monthly destination. We choose a scene, paint it and send a picture of our painting (with the Google Map link) to Marla. She posts it on the group's page on her blog. It really is a fun adventure. And it's interesting to see what the other artists have created!

Would you like to join our virtual painting group? We'd love to have you join us!  New artists and experienced artists - everyone is welcomed!

It's fun, free and no strings attached. And you can interpret the scene as you wish.

For more info and to join - just click on Marla's link The Virtual Hike Painting Group .

This painting is available in my eBay Store. And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer.

Thanks for visiting. Happy painting. Happy exploring.

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com

My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist

My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist

Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

April's Virtual Hike - Germany

 

April's destination for our Virtual Hike Painting Group, using Google Street Views, is "The Romantic Highway" in Bavaria, Germany. 

This picturesque village of Schwangau, Bavaria, high in the mountains, with its quaint houses and red roofs, and the towering Alps in the background seems lost in time.

The golden statue of Aphrodite in the village green is a surprise. Constructed in 2013, she is 15 feet tall, covered in 24 carat gold and points the way to the Royal Crystal Thermal Baths.

The Royal Crystal Thermal Baths are modern, inspired and styled after the nearby Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles. The spa's name reflects the use of 15 tons of gems and semi-precious stones in its décor. It is also known for its spectacular views of the royal castles and the Allgau Alps.

Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany
9x12, oil on canvas panel

The exploration and local history is another fun reason why I enjoy the concept of this painting group. We certainly live in an interesting world!

Our group uses Google Street Views from Google Maps to explore our assigned monthly destination. We choose a scene, paint it and send a picture of our painting (with the Google Map link) to Marla. She posts it on the group's page on her blog. It really is a fun adventure. And it's interesting to see what the other artists have created!

Would you like to join our virtual painting group? We'd love to have you join us!  New artists and experienced artists - everyone is welcomed!

It's fun, free and no strings attached. And you can interpret the scene as you wish.

For more info and to join - just click on Marla's link The Virtual Hike Painting Group .

This painting is available in my eBay Store. And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer.

Thanks for visiting. Happy painting. Happy exploring.

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com

My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist

My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist

Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

March's Virtual Hike - Australia 2

March's Virtual Hike, using Google Street Views, continues in Australia. 

I continued my travels along The Great Ocean Road to Wrecks Beach at Great Otway National Park. This coastal area is known as "The Shipwreck Coast" for a good reason. 

From the parking area, it is a steep, 350 step descent to wild Wreck Beach. There the rusted anchors and various metal debris of the Marie Gabrielle and numerous shipwrecks can still be seen at low tide, a haunting reminder of the lives claimed by this treacherous stretch of water. More remnants are submerged in the deeper waters. 

Park signs are posted along the beach warning visitors to - "Be aware of local and tidal conditions and be well prepared". Access to this beach is only at low tide.

Wreck Beach, Vic. Australia
11x14, oil on canvas panel

The exploration and local history is another reason why I enjoy the concept of this painting group. We certainly live in a fascinating world!

Our group uses Google Street Views from Google Maps to explore our assigned monthly destination. We choose a scene, paint it and send a picture of our painting (with the Google Map link) to Marla. She posts it on the group's page on her blog. It really is a fun adventure. And it's interesting to see what the other artists have created!

Would you like to join our virtual painting group? We'd love to have you join us!  New artists and experienced artists - everyone is welcomed!

It's fun, free and no strings attached. And you can interpret the scene as you wish.

For more info and to join - just click on Marla's link The Virtual Hike Painting Group .

This painting is available in my eBay Store. And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer.

Thanks for visiting. Happy painting. Happy exploring.

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com

My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist

My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist

Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

March's Virtual Hike - Australia 1

March's Virtual Hike - Australia 1

This month's Virtual Hike, using Google Street Views, takes us along The Great Ocean Road - from Port Fairy to Barwon Bluff, in southern, coastal Australia. 

This area is called "The Shipwreck Coast" for a good reason. I started my journey in Port Fairy and after searching around I found a side road that led to the sea. I came upon this scene and it was perfect - the bright orange against all that lush greenery.

Now I will travel farther along the coast and look for another fun scene to paint!

The Orange Kayak
Port Fairy, Vic. Australia
11x14, oil on canvas panel

This painting is available in my eBay Store. And, as always, you can always purchase my work directly from me if you prefer.

You are invited to join our virtual painting group. It is great fun, it's free and no strings attached. And you can interpret the scene as you wish. We use Google Street Views from Google Maps to explore our assigned monthly destination. Then we send a picture of our painting, with the Google Map link, to Marla and she puts it on the group's site on her blog. It really is a fun adventure. And it's interesting to see what the other artists have created!

For more info and to join - just click on Marla's link The Virtual Hike Painting Group .

Thanks for visiting. Happy painting.

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com

My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist

My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist

Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

February's Virtual Hike - Paris, France

February's Virtual Hike, again using Google Street Views, takes us to Paris, France.

What a beautiful city to explore! We truly live in a fascinating world. I could spend hours on the computer just roaming around. The buildings are amazing!

And then, of course, there is the history of the area ... more hours on the computer.

So, for starters, I looked up the Eiffel Tower. It was constructed in 1887-1889 of wrought-iron lattice, standing 1083 ft tall. Built for the 1889 World's Fair and to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution (1787-1799). 

One of my favorite books is Charles Dicken's "A Tale of Two Cities" about the French Revolution. More computer time.... 

This was an interesting scene that I really enjoyed - so I painted it twice.

Paris in the Morning 9x12, oil on canvas panel

Evening in Paris 9x12, oil on canvas panel

Sidebar - Do you remember the perfume - "Evening in Paris" that came in a pretty, cobalt blue glass bottle? It was my favorite when I was a teenager - many, many years ago. So I had to look that up too ... Soir de Paris (Evening in Paris) is the most known fragrance by Bourjois, which was created by Ernest Beaux in 1928. It was discontinued in 1969, then reorchestrated and relaunched in 1992. (It probably doesn't smell the same...)

These paintings are available in my eBay store. And as always, you can always purchase any of my work directly from me if you prefer.

You are invited to join our virtual painting group. It is great fun, it's free and no strings attached. And you can interpret the scene as you wish. We use Google Street Views from Google Maps to explore our assigned monthly destination. Then we send a picture of our painting, with the Google Map link, to Marla and she puts it on the group's site on her blog. It really is a fun adventure. And it's interesting to see what the other artists have created!

For more info and to join - just click on Marla's link The Virtual Hike Painting Group .

Happy painting, happy exploring.

Celene

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Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com