In full sun
Posted: June 14, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized 15 CommentsThis red building in Rockport — Motif No. 1 — is supposedly the most painted building in America. If you Google it, you’ll be amazed at how many renditions of it you can find. For that reason, it always has to be in at least one sketch while I’m in Rockport. I found a bench facing the harbour and sketched this in the blazing sun, which is not something I make a habit of. Usually I find some shade or bring an umbrella because if I’m in the sun I can’t see the colours on my palette and the white of my paper is blinding. But I liked the spot where I was sitting and painted it anyway which resulted in some super saturated colour.
This is wonderful. So Rockport. The essence of a seaside.
I love the confidence in the way this is put down so directly. I will be taking 2 workshops in Maine this summer. Looking forward to it.
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What a fabulous piece * if it is one of the most painted buildings yours most surely ranks near the top.
Super painting Shari.
Thanks so much Doug!
I first saw this post on my phone and the reflection in the water was amazing. This is beautiful!
I’m enjoying the animated quality of your pen line on these last two sketches. The intense colour is terrific.
Thanks Alison!
marvelous, just marvelous
Thanks Arnold.
Beautiful.
I am going to have to pay more attention next time I am in Rockport! Very nice sketch.
There’s so much to paint in Rockport. After three years I’m still discovering new places to sketch.
Wow, superb! Those reflections on the water are quite something, Shari.
Thanks Miu!