Sunday, June 11, 2023

Trip to Japan

I apologize for not posting on my blog in a while. I went to Japan in May. I had a job teaching watercolor on a cruise ship. Tom and I went over early and toured Tokyo on our own. Then we boarded the Queen Elizabeth and went around the southern coast of Japan.
Here are two paintings I did as a demo for my students, many of them who didn't speak English. It was a challenge. Cherry blossoms are a big deal in Japan, just as they are in Washington, DC.

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Spring Show at Ft. Smith this weekend

This weekend, the Arlington Artists Alliance has their big show at Ft. C.F. Smith. The hours are: Friday, April 14th from 4 to 8 pm Saturday, April 15th from 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, April 16 from 10 am to 4 pm The opening reception is on Friday, April 14 from 6 - 8 pm. The reception is always fun. You feel like you are at a party. Come share some wine and food with me. I'll be there on Friday and also on Sunday from 10 am to noon.

Sunday, February 26, 2023

View of National Cathedral from Rosslyn

Here's a watercolor I just finished recently of a view of the National Cathedral from the Virginia side of the river. It was a rainy day, and I loved the misty feel the whole scene had. It's small,11x14 inches, and it's in the March show of Gallery Underground in Crystal City (Arlington, VA)

Sunday, January 15, 2023

South Africa

Tom and I are in South Africa getting ready to teach on another cruise ship for the next 15 days. We are so excited to be here. We were supposed to do this cruise 2 years ago, but Covid hit South Africa, and they closed their borders. Luckily, we got the assignment again so here we are in Cape Town. It is a beautiful area with white sandy beaches and turquoise water. We board the ship today and begin our journey along the coast of South Africa. Above is one of the paintings we will be doing this week. Looking forward to turning people on to watercolor.

Friday, December 23, 2022

Merry Christmas 2022

White birch trees in Winter. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. The weather is frigid here and I've heard that across the county, many people are not only getting the cold temperatures, but also heavy snow. Stay safe and enjoy your holidays. Try not to venture out if possible.
The Snowball Fight. If you get snow, I hope you can enjoy a friendly snow ball fight.
White birch trees by the Lake. Otherwise, stay in and catch up on movies or bake cookies.
Snow Shadows. Snow can be beautiful just to look at (and also paint.)If you don't paint, then photograph it. Enjoy this cold time with your family and friends and I hope all of you have a great Christmas/and or holiday.

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Best in Show Award at Watercolor Exhibition

Painting to the left: Rooftop View of New York-watercolor by Jane McElvany Coonce I am so thrilled to have won the Best in Show Award at the "The 28th Famous Artists of the 21st Century, a watercolor exhibition held at Hollin Hall in Alexandria, VA. The show runs through tomorrow from noon to 4pm. The address is 1500 Shenandoah Rd, Alexandria, VA. There are many beautiful paintings, and I'm honored that I won the top award. If you see the show, you will see that there were many paintings that could have won this award. Stop by, if you can.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Art show at Ft. CF Smith this weekend, Dec 2-4, 2022

The painting "Georgetown in Winter" will be one of the paintings at the Artful Weekend at Ft. CF Smith, 2411 North 24th St. in Arlington . There will be 35 artists showing their art work, and I am honored to be one of them. Hours: Friday, Dec 2 from 3 to 7 pm (reception is 5pm - 7 pm.) Saturday, Dec 3 from 10 am to 5 pm. and Sunday Dec 4 from 10 am to 3 pm I will be there during the reception and also part of Saturday and Sunday. Hope I get to see you. If not, you can at least see my paintings.
This painting is called "Snowy Path to the Gate. I will have both watercolor and oil paintings there, as well as cards and my 2023 calendars.