Painting Workshop - March 2016

Coming Soon!  March 2016 Painting Workshop

Limited seats available

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New Painting: Sweetwater

"Sweetwater,"oil, 6x18
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This is lake murray on a beautiful, smooth water day. The sky and water delight me in their ability to mimic each other. Like a color conversation.

New Painting: Strut

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Anyone who has spent any time with peacocks know they love to strut! Such a beautiful bird.

Thinking of Spring...on the brink of Winter

"The Promise of Spring," oil, 6x12
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New Painting: As the Crow Flies

"As the Crow Flies," oil, 8x10
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This is another painting from my cliche series.  It was included in an exhibition with my studio mates at Vista Studios, 808 Lady, Columbia, SC.  My favorite part is the movement in the bird. There seems to be some state of emergency.  He is lifting quickly. 

New Painting by Michel McNinch

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Secret Cove is a beautiful, secluded spot on Lake Murray.  Everyone loves it!
Soft greens, filtered light, and smooth water.

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Breech Inlet Sunrise

Here is a Plein Air sketch of Breech Inlet - the water between Sullivan's Island, SC and Isle of Palms, SC.  The sun rises here everyday to many locals and tourists soaking in the view.

"Plein Air Breech Inlet," oil, 5x7
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Plein Air Sketch - BeeHive Drive

Plein Air BeeHive Drive

oil, 5x7

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This is a beautiful spot on Mt. Pleasant. Could paint here for the rest of my life. Well....maybe the rest of the year. : )

Plein Air Study from Mt. Pleasant SC

Plein Air Study, oil, 4x6
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Thank you for checking out my art.  I have had a lot of fun recently painting from life (not a photo).  It provides an urgency because of time constraints.  So, every brushstroke matters.  Vibrant and lively brushstrokes ensue - sometimes!  I love this one.


Click to Bid  This is a smaller one, so the bidding starts at only $80.

My Plein Air Paintings on DPW

Spent a lovely weekend painting the marshes of Charleston, SC.  Happy Happy Joy Joy!

Won't be long now....

Vista Studios / Gallery 80808 is celebrating 25 years of serving artists and the community.

Come see our show November 12-29

Opening reception next Thursday, Nov 12, 5-9pm

http://www.thestate.com/entertainment/local-events/article42710121.html

Erin Shaw with The State Newspaper wrote a nice article on the event. 

 Read the Article Here.

My contribution to the show is the work of Ellyse Bendillo, Lily Jenkinson, and my portraits of each of them.
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