(Blue) Casco Bay

Continuing with a look at the remaining unsold paintings. This view of Casco Bay is a 5x5 and is matted in an 11 x 14 mat. $95 unframed includes shipping within the United States. This is the only view I have of Casco Bay at the moment but it's on my list of paintings to do when I return to Maine. (This painting has now been sold)

Deep Woods

I'm still in California so I thought for the year end posts I would repost some of the paintings that are still available in my gallery. Deep Woods is a plein air painting, 8 1/2 x 11 image, 14.5 x 17 in a gold plein air frame. $500.00 includes shipping within the United States. You can see the frame over on the right hand side bar. You can see all of the available paintings as well as prints in my on line gallery at Fine Art America. Just click on the link above.

Happy Holidays

First Snow

I'm here in not so sunny California sharing the joy of Hanukkah and Christmas with my family including the grandchildren. It's been so much fun but it doesn't look like a New England Christmas. So here is a snow scene to wish everyone a very happy holiday season.

Greeting Cards

Some of my images are now available as greeting cards on Greeting Card Universe .com. I just recieved some of the cards which I am using for Christmas cards and they are beautiful. Good quality paper and quality printing. I am very happy with them and will upload several images to choose from. You can see the assortment by clicking on the link at the top of this page which will take you to my GCU page. Amazing isn't it?? The cards are reasonably priced, you can purchase individual ones and they ship in one day. You can order them blank or with a greeting of your choice. It's easy to do and they do a great job.

Maine Women in the Arts

Don't forget it's Prelude in Kennebunkport. See the events page for the Maine Women in the Arts Show as well as the Pastel Painter's of Maine at Rivertree.

Left Leaning

Watercolor on paper, 5x7, $95.00

I've been experimenting with some new watercolor/ink pencils while I am here in California. It's an easy travel medium and I love the bright colors and the interesting washes they produce. More like working with ink than watercolor. So here's my first post with my new medium. After I realized these friut have a heavy list to the left I just knew what the title had to be. Watercolor is so much easier to ship than pastel that I thought these could be purchased unframed and you can do as you like when you get it. As usual shipping within the US is included in the price.

Little Sebago Gallery

Marsh Fog, pastel, 5x5, now at the Little Sebago Gallery

Be sure to stop by the Little Sebago Gallery in Windham, Maine for the current miniature show. It will be up until the end of December and it's a great place to shop for holiday gifts. There is a link on the events page for directions.

Current Shows

I'm still in California but my work is currently being shown in 2 shows in Maine: Pastel Painters of Maine at Rivertree Center for the Arts in Kennebunkport and at the miniature show at Little Sebago Gallery in Windham. So if you have a chance check out those 2 venues, directions are on the links on the events page. There are a lot of pieces perfect for holiday gifts at the miniature show. Also check the link to Fine Art America where prints are available.

Pastel Painters of Maine

Pastel Painters of Maine holiday show opens Friday Nov 7 with a reception for the artists at 5PM. Rivertree Center for the Arts, Kennebunkport, Maine. See events page for details. Don't miss this great show.

Time Out

I'm going to be traveling for the next couple of weeks. I'll be in NY where my husband will be receiving an award for his book "If By Sea" (see the blog link by scrolling on the righthand side bar). Then we're headed to San Francisco for awhile where I'll be doing some new plein air work and some more still life. Should be fun and hopefully some new and interesting blogs will appear.

In the meantime I have work at 4 events in the coming weeks so be sure to visit any of the shows I've listed on the events page and check over at Fine Art America (link above) and see what's happening there.

Three Pears

Pastel on handmade paper, 5x5, matted to 11x14, $95.00

One more still life. You can purchase a print of this over at Fine Art America, or email me if you like the original.

Red Pears

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5 image, 11 x14 framed, original $95.00, giclee print $22.00 at FAA

I'll stay on the still life theme for a couple of days while I get these over onto the FAA gallery. This original pastel is presented in the 11x14 mat as usual. Shipping in the US is included in the price. You can also purchase a print of this painting over at the FAA site (see the link at the top of this page). I've checked the quality of their giclee process and the prints I've received are excellent. I have several friends using their service and they are happy with it as well. I'll be offering more prints over there as I have time to get them posted. If you have a favorite that you would like a print of, let me know and I'll post it over there.

Pomegranate, Pear and Lime

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5, Giclee print $22.00 at FAA

It's been a very busy week one way or another. I won't get to work on last week's plein air paintings until sometime later. In the meantime I thought I'd post a few of my still life pieces. You can see how this looks in the mat by scrolling down the right side of the blog. You can purchase a print of this painting at Fine Art America. See the link above.

Afternoon Glow

Pastel on handmade paper, 5x5, 11x14 matted, $95.00

I'm back from my painting trip. I got a lot of work done but it's not ready to post yet. I just posted this painting on FAA so I thought I'd put it here as well. It's one of my favorite pieces and it's still available. Matted in the usual white 11x14 mat and the price includes shipping within the US. If you have a chance click on the FAA link above, it is easier to see all the pieces that are available than it is on this blog.

Marsh Mist II

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5, 11x14 framed, $95.00

I'm off on a painting trip to the midcoast of Maine. The folliage should be at its peak. I'm hoping to have lots of new pieces to post when I get back. Marsh Mist was painted at Sheepscot Marsh on my last trip to the midcoast which was about a month ago. The colors then were just turning gold. This piece is matted to 11x14 (see how it looks by scolling on the right hand side bar). Price includes shipping.

Maine Women in the Arts Fall Show

Fall Marsh, Sheepscot, pastel on prepared board, 8x8 image, 14x14 framed, Sold

The Maine Women in the Arts Fall show is now open til Sunday at 4. The reception is tonight at 5. Come and meet the artists. Fall Marsh, Sheepscot is on view at the show. It is presented in a gold plein air frame. Stop by and take a look or scroll on the sidebar here to see what the frame looks like. The price includes shipping within the U.S. For show location go to the events page.
Note: This painting sold today. But there are several more at the show so be sure to stop by.

Marsh Magic #5

Oil on wood panel, 8x8, ready to hang, $125

It is a rainy cloudy day today. This marsh view is what a fall day should look like. This is one of the new oils. The 1" edges are painted black and it is ready to hang.

Marsh Magic #3

Oil on wood panel, 6x6, $90.00

Here's another of the marsh series oils. This one is 6x6, the 1" edges are painted black so its ready to hang. Price includes shipping within the US.

Water's Edge

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5 image, 11x14 matted, $95.00

It's a beautiful fall day here today and I'm on a roll. Here is a very fallish pastel painting that I painted recently in Sheepscot. I just got it into the mat and it too will be at the Maine Women in the Arts show on Friday. It is matted to 11x14, you can see how that looks by scrolling on the righthand side bar. You can also stop by in Kennebunkport and see it for yourself.

Marsh Magic # 4

Oil on Wood Panel, 8x8, ready to hang, $125.00

Here's another in the Marsh oil painting series. This one is 8x8, 1" deep edges are painted black and it is ready to hang. Price includes shipping with in the US. You'll be able to see this painting at the MWA show in Kennebunkport over the weekend.

Marsh Magic #1

Oil on wood panel, 6x6, ready to hang, 90.00

I've been doing a lot of painting lately to get ready for the Maine Women in the Arts Fall show. I've done a series of 7 marsh paintings in oil. Monet always recommended painting in a series so this is my marsh series. Here is the first one - I'll post one each day. These panels have 1" sides which are painted black so these small works are ready to hang. You could also frame them if you like. Email me if this painting interests you. Price includes shipping with in the US.

Blue Vase

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5 image, in an elaborate 3" frame, framed size 11x11 $125.00

I've been traveling a lot lately and haven't had much time to blog. I have been painting in between trips and will have some new oils to post pretty soon. Meanwhile, I thought I'd put this piece up again, it will go to the Maine Women in the Arts show in Kennebunkport the weekend of Oct 1. Be sure to plan on a visit to Ogunquit that weekend. Details on the events page.

Fine Art America

I have just joined the on line gallery - fineartamerica.com. Now I am working on getting all of my available paintings up on the gallery - it may take awhile. When you have a minute check out their website. Many of my friends have work there as well. There is a link over on the right side of the screen which will take you to my artist page.

Rhythm of the Marsh II

Pastel on Wallis, 8x8 image, 14x14 with plein air frame, Sold

This painting is larger than most of the paintings I post. It's another view of Scarborough Marsh for sure. I never get tired of painting the marsh and my collectors don't get tired of purchasing them. A win win for everyone. This painting is framed in the gold plein air frame that you can see if you scroll along the righthand side bar. If you are interested let me know. If you are in the Boothbay area you can see it at the gallery starting August 25. Price includes shipping within the US.

Marsh Fog

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5, $95.00

Here's the first of the paintings I did in Goose Rocks last week with my friends from Pastel Painters of Maine. The fog rolled in as we were painting there in the marsh and obscured some of the background houses. This piece is 5x5 and is in a white mat 11x14. You can see how this looks by scrolling down the right hand sidebar. If you're interested in purchasing this painting send me an email. Price includes shipping within the US.

Scarborough Marsh #5

Pastel on Wallis, 6x12, Sold

I was going through the postings yesterday and found that this painting had never been posted. It was the larger of the Scarborough Marsh series that I finished in June and July. Now it has a new home in Connecticut. Even though it's been sold I wanted to have it recorded on the blog and I thought you might enjoy seeing it. There are a couple of small paintings from this series still available, check the June blogs and you'll find them.

It has finally stopped raining here. Wednesday I painted with the Plein Air Painters of Maine out on Ocean Point near Boothbay Harbor. Thursday I painted with Pastel Painters of Maine at Goose Rocks Beach/Marsh near Kennebunkport. So I'll be posting some of those paintings as soon as they are finished. It was really great to be outside painting again. What an August we've had.

Evening, Casco Bay

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5, $95.00

Back to work. Here's a new painting of Casco Bay done from Wolfe Neck Park in Freeport. A peaceful view of Casco Bay in the evening. This painting is matted to 11 x 14, you can see how it looks by scrolling on the right side bar.

Kennebunk River Club Show

I haven't been able to post any new paintings lately. I've been enjoying my grandchildren who came from California. But tonight is the opening of the invitational show at the Kennebunk River Club Casino Show. It will up through Monday so stop by if you can and see some of the best of the area artists. More details on the show page of the blog.

Morning, Scarborough Marsh

Pastel on Wallis, image 8x8, 14x14 framed, $300

I took a few days off from painting after the show. This marsh painting I did a little while ago, it actually has a yellow sky which my camera fails to pick up. I'll try another photo of painting if you are interested in it. It is framed as shown on the righthand side bar and it's quite lovely. Shipping within the US is included. Email me if you are interested.

Scarborough Marsh

Oil on wood panel, 6x6, $75.00

This is the 4th of the 4 oil paintings I just completed. Imagine, another painting of Scarborough Marsh. I must like it there. You can see this painting this weekend at the Maine Women in the Arts show in Kennebunkport which opens tomorrow. More info on the show is available on the show information page. See the right side bar for more information on the painting.

Pemaquid

Oil on canvas, 6x6, $75.00

This is the 3rd of the 4 new oils, the only one that's not a marsh!! I've been painting this scene at Pemaquid, Maine for the last 20 years or so. It's a real challenge. You can see this picture this weekend at the Maine Women in the Arts show in Kennebunkport. For more info click on the show information link on the right sidebar. I hope you'll be able to stop by.

Marsh Glow

Oil on Canvas, 6x6, $75.00

Here's the second of the 4 oil paintings I have just completed. You can see it for yourself at the Maine Women in the Arts summer show in Kennebunkport, Maine this weekend. Stop by if you're in the area, it's always a fun show with lots of affordable art work plus crafts. There are directions on the show information page which you can access on the right sidebar. The show is inside so it doesn't matter if it rains.

Something New

www.kathleendaughan.comSpurwink Marsh, Oil on Wood Panel, 6x6, 75.00

Something new. This is the first of 4 new oil paintings that I have just finished. The sides of the panel are 1 1/2" deep and are painted black so the painting is ready to hang. If you want to see the new paintings in person they will be at the Maine Women in the Arts show this weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine. For more info on the show go to the show page of this blog. Otherwise, email me if you'd like to know more about the oils. Shipping within the US is included.

Marsh Trees

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5 image, 11x14 matted, SOLD

This piece was painted at Scarborough Marsh near Higgins Beach. A little different view. Very peaceful. You can see what it looks like in its white mat by scolling down the right hand side bar.
Shipping within the US is included.

Scarborough Marsh #5

Pastel painting on Wallis, 6x12 image, 12x18 framed, Sold

This is another look at Scarborough Marsh that I completed today. It's from the marsh series I started with the Pastel Painters about 2 weeks ago. The fog had pretty much lifted here and there is a nice yellow sky. Look at the sidebar on the right of the blog to see how this looks in its gold frame. Shipping within the US is included. Email me if you're interested in this painting.

Summer Marsh

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5 image, 11x14 matted, Sold

More marshes. I went down to Scarborough Marsh the other day. It was so beautiful. Here's the marsh with its summer greens. The blues are a little lighter than they appear in this photo. The painting is matted to a white 11x14 mat. You can see what that looks like if you scroll down on the sidebar at the right side of the blog. Shipping within the US is included.

Stroudwater Marsh

Pastel on Wallis, 5.5x5.5, matted to 11x14 $95.00

Stroudwater is a section of Portland that goes back to Colonial times and it is a beautiful reminder of our Portland history. The marsh there is particularly lovely. It is where, in earliest times, the trees for masts were loaded onto ships to be carried to the shipyards. The Tate House, which is open to the public, was the home of the mast agent. This interpretation of the marsh is 51/2 x 51/2, and is matted to 11x14. See the sidebar to the right to see what that looks like. Price includes shipping in the US.

Low Tide

Pastel on Wallis, 6x12 image, framed 12x18, Sold

I'm really into the marshes this week. What's new?? I painted at Scarborough Marsh this morning but I wanted to post this piece that I just framed from a paintout at Stroudwater Marsh earlier in the spring. It was freezing that morning and then it started to rain, but I did manage to get this piece done. The image is 6x12 and is framed in a gold plein air frame. You can see what the frame looks like on the right sidebar. Price includes shipping within the US.

Scarborough Marsh #3

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5 image, matted to 11x14, Sold

I'm on a roll. Here is another 5x5 that I painted last Monday on the Scarborough Marsh paintout. It was pretty foggy at this point in time, but not as foggy as it was earlier in the morning. The fog sometimes makes the colors pretty vivid, esp when the sun begins to break through. This piece is matted to a white 11x14 mat for which it is easy to find a frame. You can see what it looks like when it is matted on the right hand sidebar. Shipping includes postage within the US.

Pemaquid II

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5, matted to 11x14, Sold

I finally got a Pemaquid piece matted. This painting was done on our weekend trip to Pemaquid with Pastel Painters of Maine. 22 of us gathered there about a month ago. We had a great time but the weather was just awful for a bunch of plein air painters. This one I did before the rain set in but it was a pretty overcast day. My camera has distorted the yellow here, the yellow in the foreground is not as orange as it appears in this photo.

Gold Fog

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5, matted to 11x14, $95.00

It was pretty foggy Monday at the Marsh when I painted this. The fog kept moving in and out. This image is 5x5 and is matted in a standard size mat so it is easy to get a frame for it. Shipping within the US is included.

Marsh Mist

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5, $95.00

Here's the first painting from my trip to Scarborough Marsh on Monday. It was a very foggy morning and the fog came and went throughout the day. Here the fog was midway across the marsh. This image is 5x5 and is matted to a standard size mat 11x14 so you can easily find a frame for it. The price includes shipping within the U.S. If you like it email me.

Good News

Midsummer Night's Dream - Moon Rising, paper pulp and mixed media, $1000

I got some really good news today. I entered two of my paper pulp (and mixed media) pieces in the Barn Gallery Regional Artists open juried show in Ogunquit and both were accepted. This juried show was established in the days of the Ogunquit Art Colony by some of the very best 20th Century American painters and according to the gallery it is still "the most prestigious juried exhibition in the seacoast area." I'm honored to have my work included in a show at a gallery that has made such an important contribution to the history of American Art. Moon Rising is one of the two pieces accepted. Sorry about the flash in the photo. I forgot to turn the flash off on the camera.

Other good news. Yesterday was a fantastic painting day at the marsh and I'll be posting some of those paintings in the next few days.

Deep Woods

Pastel on Wallis, 9 x 12, $375.00

WOW. It's been almost a month since I posted anything. I've been traveling along the east coast with my husband on his book tour. Now we will be doing events closer to home so I'll be able to do more posting.

I did get this painting framed. It's very impressionistic. I painted it one lovely summer afternoon last year when I was painting with the Pastel Painters of Maine at the home of one of our members in Whitefield Maine. The woods were spectacular and I wanted to capture the light as it came through the trees. The image is 9 x 12 and the framed size is 15 x 18. The frame is the gold plein air that I almost always use. The price includes shipping within the U.S.

East End Artists Open Studio Tour

Sunday May 18 be sure to check out the artists studio tour on Munjoy Hill, Portland, Maine. Studios will be marked by white, blue, and green balloons. I will be participating at the studio of Joan Jordon, 15C O'Brion St. The tour is free so stop by if you are in the area.

Sheepscot River

Pastel on Wallis, 5x5, $95.00

Another painting on the way to the gallery. This is one of my favorite views of the Sheepscot River from the cottage where we spent some time last summer. I seem to have a lot of favorite views. The image is 5x5 and matted in a white mat 11x14 which fits a standard size frame. The price includes shipping within the US. If you're in Maine stop by the gallery to see this piece in person.

Pemaquid Paintings

Pemaquid, pastel on Wallis, 5x5, Sold

Pemaquid Point, pastel on Wallis, 5x5, Sold

Here are two more new paintings that are on the way to the Boothbay Gallery. They were both painted at Pemaquid Point in Bristol, Maine and the image is 5x5. Both are matted in white mats 11x14 which fit a standard size frame. Price includes shipping within the US. Stop by and see them in the gallery or email me and they can be shipped to you.

Sheepscot Marsh 1 & 2

Sheepscot Marsh 1, pastel on Wallis, 5x5, Sold

Sheepscot Marsh 2, pastel on Wallis, 5x5, $95.00

I'm preparing pieces for the Gallery in Boothbay Harbor. I'm posting these here first in case anyone wants one before they go to the Gallery. These are 2 new 5x5's that were painted at the Sheepscot Marsh. It is such a striking place and another of my favorite painting locations. Each is matted in a white 11x14 mat and fits a standard size frame. The price includes shipping within the US.

Morning, Scarborough Marsh

Pastel on Wallis, 8x8 image, 14x14 framed, $280.00

I've been going through my paintings getting ready for the upcoming shows and I noticed that this piece never got posted. This is a classic image (for me) of the Scarborough Marsh. I love painting there. The colors are always changing. This one was done early in the morning when the colors were very dramatic. The image is 8x8 and is framed in a gold plein air frame. Framed size is 14x14. Shipping within the US is included. If this interests you please email me.

Maine Women in the Arts Awards Show

The Maine Women in the Arts Awards Show is open this weekend at the River Tree Center for the Arts, 35 Western Ave (Rt9), Lower Village, Kennebunk, Maine. The reception is tonight from 5-7 and the show is open Fri 10-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-4. There are some fabulous pieces of art there. Stop in and take a look.

Rhythm of the Marsh

Pastel on Wallis, 12x12, Sold

Rhythm of the Marsh has been accepted into the juried show "Art 2008" at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell, Maine. The show will run from May 9 to June 1. If you are in the area please stop by. For more information on the show and directions to the gallery click on this link. http://www.wkdaughanshowinformation.blogspot.com/.

Gilsland Farm, spring

Pastel on sanded Wallis, 5x7, framed 10x12, SOLD

I've been able to get out more to paint lately and now I am finishing up a number of plein air pieces that I hope to get posted in the next few days.

I painted with our Pastel Painters of Maine plein air group last Thursday. This 5x7 is from that trip. Gilsland Farm is the main headquarters for the Maine Audubon Society and it is a great painting location. I've framed this original painting in a gold plein air frame. The price includes shipping within the US.

Casco Bay 1

Pastel on prepared board, 5x5, $95.00

I am finally getting outside to do some painting. It's still a little chilly but it gets warmer each day. I am so happy to be painting plein air again. Here's a colorful view of Casco Bay looking out at Mackworth Island. I'm going to be doing a Casco Bay series - this is the first one. It is matted the same as all the 5x5's to 11x14 and the price includes shipping within the US.

Waiting for Spring

Pastel on sanded paper, 5x5, Sold

It's snowing again. The only thing to post is something titled "Waiting for Spring". I painted this last year at Black Rock Farm in Kennebunkport where they had lots of pots stacked up - waiting for spring. It's supposed to be 54 degrees here tomorrow. I'll believe it when I see it.

This painting is framed in an ornate 3" wide brown wooden frame which suits the painting perfectly. The price includes shipping within the US. Email me if you're interested and I'll photograph the frame as well.

Marsh Nocturne #1

Pastel on sanded Wallis paper, 5x5, $95.00

I finally got out to paint today. Scarborough Marsh was completely deserted and a little snow was still left on the ground but it was warm enough to paint for awhile. This is a nighttime view of the marsh. The image is 5x5 and is matted in an elegant handcut white mat to 11x14, which fits a standard size frame. This original painting is available unframed for $95.00 or in a gold metal frame for $125.00. Shipping within the US is included. For more information email me.

Blue Vase

Pastel on sanded paper, 5x5, framed 125.00

This is another repost. This 5x5 is framed in a 3"wide frame. Price includes shipping within the US. For more information see original post on Dec 18.