'The Meadow by the Sea'. 5x7. Pastel. Karen Margulis
I woke up to the cooing of doves outside my window. I felt like I was in a fairy tale. I was staying in a 300 year old French manor house in the middle of the picture perfect countryside of Normandy. It was our first painting day and I couldn't wait!
Breakfast was wonderful...eggs, potatoes, toast, fruit. We were ready for a day of painting! After breakfast Stan started the day with an inspiring talk and two demos. He did a great bull painting! We are surrounded with cows and bulls here.
I set up behind the house and painted the pastures. I loved being able to see the English Channel in the distance. I did 5 quick studies. After lunch it was my turn! I did a demo for the group in the garden. It was so much fun to share with everyone! ( more photos coming)
In the afternoon I made a video tour of the manor house we are staying in, I will add it to tomorrow's post. It I taking forever to upload and it is late! We have another big day tomorrow!
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Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI've just started following your blog this year and am amazed at all of the information you share! Your taking the time to blog while you are on such a fantastic trip is much appreciated; I'm enjoying reading about your pastel adventures and am looking forward to your future posts.
Happy painting!
Lynn
Oh this is great! Beautiful art you posted for the day. I love the sunlit streak on the meadow by the sea, and I love that big glorious tree in the second one. Great place! Wish I was there and able to keep up!
ReplyDeleteKaren the pictures are just lovely! I love your beautiful tree painting.
ReplyDeleteWish I were there too. But I believe I can see my fellow Canadian buddies, (Donna and Cheryle from Timmins, Ontario), so I am feeling that I am with you guys in spirit at least! :)
P.S. Is it just my bad eyesight or does Donna have something green goin' on in front of her? LOL