New Apple Green Leaves

New Apple Green Leaves

on my apple tree in Shapleigh, Maine
on April 28, 2016, sketched on April 30, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Playlinda Beach Study

Playlinda Beach Study

at the Cape Canaveral National Seashore in Merritt, Florida
on February 22, 2016, sketched on April 28, 2016
11" x 11", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, #3 graphite,
and Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
(working on part of a commission)
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

Dandy Lion in Snow Study II

Dandy Lion in Snow Study II

in Shapleigh, Maine on April 26, 2016, sketched on April 26, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Dandy Lion in Snow

Dandy Lion in Snow

in Shapleigh, Maine on April 26, 2016, sketched on April 26, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Step Splash Not Interrupted

Step Splash Not Interrupted

an American Herring Gull (Larus smithsonianus) on the rocks
during a wave splash at Arundel Beach, also known as Colony Beach,
in Kennebunkport, Maine on April 22, 2016
16" x 10", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors,
white Winsor opaque Gouache, wax resist, liquid frisket, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press acid free rough 100% cotton extra white watercolor paper
framed, $260 + $14.30 sales tax + $20.70 S&H = $295.00

Wave Below Sunny Haze

Wave Below Sunny Haze

at Arundel Beach, also known as Colony Beach,
in Kennebunkport, Maine on April 22, 2016,
sketched on April 25, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
hot press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Nora Back Study

Nora Back Study

at the Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport , Maine on April 22, 2016, 
5" x 7", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors,
and #3 graphite on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico cold press
fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Nora Returns Study

Nora Returns Study

at the Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport , Maine
on April 22, 2016, sketched on April 22, 2016
9" x 12", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

Leaf Left Under the Flow

Leaf Left Under the Flow

in my stream in Shapleigh, Maine
on April 21, 2016, sketched on April 21, 2016
10" x 8", Winsor & Newton watercolors, white
Winsor opaque Gouache and wax resist paraffin
on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico cold press
rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

Sunset Sunlight in the South

Sunset Sunlight in the South

in the back fields behind my home on Fort Ridge in Shapleigh, Maine
on April 20, 2016, sketched on April 20, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Surf's Why

Surf's Why

off the rocks at Nubble Light in York Beach, Maine
on April 1, 2016, sketched on April 19, 2016
12" x 9", Winsor & Newton watercolors and
white Winsor opaque Gouache on 300 lb.
Arches cold press 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $260 + $14.30 sales tax + $20.70 S&H = $295.00

Questioning...
by Bruce McMillan

Why do we pick up a paintbrush?
Why does a sea breeze make us smile?
Why does sea surf give us a rush?
Why does art have a unique style?

Why does a paintbrush flow so well?
Why does cobalt green come and go?
Why does the ocean look so, swell?
Why do waves curl, put on a show?

Why do yellow and blue make green?
Why do cool colors intrigue us?
Why do we paint the scene unseen?
Why do we brush, then fuss and fuss?

poem © 2016 Bruce McMillan

Dad Makes a Splash

Dad Makes a Splash

on Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine
on April 1, 2016, sketched on April 17, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors,
white Winsor opaque Gouache on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Surf Curl Crash Splash

Surf Curl Crash Splash

at the beach at the Matanzas National Park in Matanzas,
Florida on February 24, 2016, sketched on April 16, 2016
10" x 9", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
white Winsor opaque Gouache, paraffin wax resist, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink, on 300 lb. Arches
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

Sea Splash Sea

Sea Splash Sea

on Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine
on April 1, 2016, sketched on April 15, 2016
12" x 9", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors,
white Winsor opaque Gouache, paraffin wax resist, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink, on 300 lb. Arches
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $300 + $16.50 sales tax + $28.50 S&H = $345.00

Surf Crash Splash

Surf Crash Splash

off the rocks at Nubble Light in York Beach, Maine
on April 1, 2016, sketched on April 14, 2016
10" x 7", Winsor & Newton Cobalt Green,
French Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Winsor Violet 
watercolors and white Winsor opaque Gouache on 140 lb.
Arches hot press satin grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

Maple Buckets Still...

Maple Buckets Still Hanging

maple syrup bucket on maples along
the Plains Road in Cabot, Vermont
on March 28, 2016, sketched on April 14, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Cliff Climbing

Cliff Climbing

Ruth Kaldor on Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine
on April 1, 2016, sketched on April 13, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Two Two Lips

Two Two Lips

potted tulips outside set on my deck in Shapleigh, Maine
on April 5, 2016, sketched on April 11, 2016
8" x 6", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fluid 100
cold press 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

Nubble Surf

Nubble Surf

at Nubble Light in York Beach, Maine
on April 1, 2016, sketched on April 11, 2016
8" x 6", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, #3 graphite
and Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fluid 100
cold press 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

Brigid Posed...

Brigid Posed

at the Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport , Maine, sketched on April 8, 2016
11" x 8", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

Brigid Posed Study

at the Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport , Maine, sketched on April 8, 2016
7" x 5", #3 graphite, Kuretake Fountain Brush Pen using Sumi ink, and 
Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
hot press satin 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Form of Brigid

Form of Brigid

at the Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport , Maine, sketched on April 8, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Marginal Way Tide

Marginal Way Tide

along Marginal Way, Ogunquit, Maine
on April 1, sketched on April 7, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Studies of Mary S...

Study of Mary S.
with Necklace

at the Kennebunkport Drawing Group in
Kennebunkport, Maine sketched on April 6, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Study of Mary S.
Profile Arms and Breasts

at the Kennebunkport Drawing Group in
Kennebunkport, Maine sketched on April 6, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Study of Mary S. Sitting

at the Kennebunkport Drawing Group in
Kennebunkport, Maine sketched on April 6, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors,
and #3 graphite on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
hot press satin 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Sodium Yellow Fireworks

Sodium Yellow Fireworks

Potted tulips held up as a selfie in my yard in Shapleigh, Maine
on April 5, 2016, sketched on April 6, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Kaity Study IV...

Kaity Study IV
with Cobalt Green

at the Friday morning Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport, Maine on April 1, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

At Todd Bonita's Gallery Opening...

Milling about with Todd

at his gallery opening in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
on April 1, 2016, sketched on April 4, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Todd between the Crowd

at his gallery opening in Portsmouth, New Hampshire 
on April 1, 2016, sketched on April 4, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Photo using camera painting motion of the half eaten hors d'oeuvres at
the opening of Todd Bonita's Art Gallery in Portsmouth, NH on April 1, 2016

 
At Todd's…

…gallery opening,
people milling
with crowds gawking,
amidst chatting,
and some snacking

when

hors d'oeuvres going,
a bird landing
as art, arriving
amidst chatting,
and some snacking.

photograph and poem © 2016 Bruce McMillan

The Hors d'oeuvres Bird
Note: this was as it was found

Todd Bonita's Portsmouth Art Gallery Opening
39 Ceres Street, Portsmouth, NH, April 1, 2016, 5-8 pm
Down by the tugboats...

Welcome to the opening. That's gallery owner and oil painter Todd
on the right greeting a visitor with a hug.


The turnout for the opening was huge, crowds lined up at the door,
waiting to get in and once in, more crowds.


People milled about, congratulating Todd; those are his feet in the middle.


A contented, excited, pleased Todd Bonita.


What a successful evening.

Todd Bonita's art blog HERE
Todd Bonita's Gallery HERE

Kaity Studies

Kaity Study I

at the Friday morning Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport, Maine on April 1, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Kaity Study II

at the Friday morning Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport, Maine on April 1, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
$100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

 

Kaity Study III

at the Friday morning Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport, Maine on April 1, 2016
12" x 9", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

New Art in the Bruce Collection
  

Quick Study of Kaity
Hara Harding
Kuretake Fountain Brush Pen using Sumi ink
on watercolor paper, 8" x 10"

Hara is in our drawing group and we did a trade, this one by Hara traded for my Kaity Study I (above), ironically, both works were our first sketches of the day.

Art of Hara Harding at Full Circle Gallery HERE
Hara's Facebook Site HERE