This post contains pencil sketches created in 1983 at Goshen Mennonote Church in Laytonsville, Maryland. The church, currently used by Mennonites, was built by Methodist before the war between the states. The old hand pump is not used but still stands on the same property. There was no indoor plumbing until this century when an addition was built onto the back of the church. Hope you enjoy the sketches
North Rome Pennsylvania dairy barn.
This is a sketch of some trees in my neighbors yard.
I'm working on a new 16" x 20" oil painting that is loosely based on a painting I did a long time ago. It's not exactly the same of course. I am happy that warmer weather is finally here. Is it just me or was it a long winter? Now I can get out into my unheated studio where toxic fumes are less of a problem. It is so good to be painting in oil again, there is nothing like it. I hope to post a photo of the new painting soon.
Sometimes picking a name for a painting can be tough, but sometimes the title is so obvious it seems silly. Of course if all else fails I'll go with "Untitled #9."
"Pennsylvania Covered Bridge" 11" x 14" pen and ink
Copyright M. C. Clay 2010
"Mountain Lake" is a complete fabrication of my imagination. Inspired by a bit of daydreaming it is Acrylic painted on acid free paper 11" x 14". I hope you enjoy the view as much as I did.
copyright by M. C. Clay 2010 All images on this blog
"Eastern Shore" is inspired by a visit to Maryland's Eastern Shore several years ago. Acrylic 11" x 14" on acid free paper.
The digitally enhanced photo of the day is "Worman's Mill". The future of this beautiful stone building is in doubt. Developers plan to build a large housing development and a shopping center across the street to the left. I'm hoping that someone with a lot of money will renovate it. It would be perfect for small shops. Half of the windows are actually missing. In the photo I repaired them by cloning from the ones that remain. Too bad it is not that easy in real life. I hate to think that it may someday be torn down by people who have no appreciation for history.
I have begun to entertain the notion of marketing my paintings for fun and profit, because I could use a lot more of both. In the early 80's I sold a few oil paintings at a local consignment shop but they went out of business and took three of my paintings with them. My fine art marketing skills are limited to say the least. I have an opportunity to rent 10' x 10' sidewalk space in early May. For $50 they provide the space and hopefully paying customers, but nothing else. I have some homework to do.
"Pennsylvania Mill" acrylic on acid free watercolor paper 11x14
"Fishing Creek" acrylic on stretched canvas 11x14
A fishing trip with a friend to Virginia's Shenandoah River inspired this 11"x14" painting titled "South Branch". The medium is acrylic paint on stretched canvas.
I painted "Sunlit Meadow" 18"x24" several years ago and just got around to signing it after a few minor touch-ups. Are paintings ever really finished? This one is also acrylic on stretched canvas.
My latest painting "Detrick Farm", acrylic on canvas, measures 16 x 20. I completed it during our blizzard in February 2010.
"New Market Church" watercolor on acid free paper (11x14) was completed last summer.
Okay, I need to get organized. I need to unpack the boxes and loose the clutter. My problem is I seem to have a love-hate relationship with clutter. I must be the original pack rat. If I am going to ever get ahead I need to determine what is important and leave the rest behind. So I'm off... clutter beware :)
My New Year resolution is to post to my blog more often. Considering the fact that this is March I think I am making progress. Stay tuned ;-)
