finale

finale | 8"x 10" oil on panel | Flanegan | $280

anew

Chapel Dulcinea, triptych, 2 of 3 | 8"x 10" oil on panel | Flanegan

Here's to more hikes and paint outs with my Plein Air Austin buds in 2016.

Henry's pasture

Henry's pasture  |  Flanegan  |  sold

We received over two inches of rain which was quite heavenly. In between torrential downpours and a bit of hail, the fog lingered in for a visit and we had a chat. I love how it transforms the Texas landscape and find it so comforting.
Once I found a spot, set up and sat down to paint (I don't have an easel yet), I had wished the fencing was not in my sight line. Then I saw the light in the raindrops, the deer grazing nearby and the birds flushed out by my dog, Tru - which I would never have experienced had my only reference been a photograph of the pasture. Love getting out of the studio.
Near freezing temps are forecast for this evening. I miss my Ohio.

coldfront

Flanegan | 3" x 4" study | acrylic on primed, reclaimed wood panel | sold  

morning walk - study 2

Flanegan | 3" x 3" study | acrylic on primed, reclaimed wood panel | sold

good morning 2012!

Flanegan | 6" x 6" study | acrylic on reclaimed wood panel | sold

What's not to love about a fresh start?
Blue sky...sunbeams striping the landscape...wagging tails during a morning stroll. Here's to new beginnings.

Chapel Dulcinea

charcoal study in my sketchbook

What an awesome morning for an outing with the Plein Air Austin group at the world renowned and free Chapel Dulcinea. Love birds have traveled from as far as Australia to wed in this charming little structure overlooking the hill country. The chapel was built into a cliff with ancient walking trails throughout guiding you to poetic sculptures and gardens.

They say that after vows are exchanged, the couple opens the 10' spanish gothic door behind the alter leading to the bell tower and tug on the rope to ring the bell, announcing their blessed union for all to hear. Pure joy.

Couldn't resist venturing out with my sketchbook on this beautiful day, sadly  no time to paint. If you'd like to see this magical destination in color, check out the link to their website listed above and the blog links of a few PAA's talented painters: Laurel Daniel, Julie Davis and Stephen Parker.