"Leighton Centre" plein air oil painting by Sharon Lynn Williams

"Leighton Centre", 9x12" plein air oil painting
$495beautifully framed

This is another one that I didn't post from the year. I have always wanted to paint the beautiful Leighton home, but have been afraid to try it plein air -that architecture can be difficult, especially from life. But with the experience I gained in Tuscany painting all those buildings, I have a new confidence to tackle this subject.

Enjoy!

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"Irises" -new watercolour

"Irises", 10 x 22", watercolour
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This is a demonstration painting that I did for my advanced watermedia class. It was made with no drawing, just handling a 1" flat brush in a calligraphic style and then puddling in colours. In painting the leaves sometimes I dipped each edge of the brush in a different colour and made the twisting stroke, which gave me the twisted leaves. Reds are really difficult to photograph, the reds in this painting are actually more vermilion than rose coloured.

This painting will be one of 15 of my paintings that will be shown at the upcoming Clothesline Art Sale and Festival at the Leighton Art Centre on Sunday, May 31st from 10am to 4pm. This is a unique art event where artists hang matted artworks from clotheslines in tents on the Leighton property. Sales are brisk so try to come early for the best selection -having said that there is always an incredible amount of great art left at the end of the day. I will be there all day doing live demonstrations, so if you can come to this wonderful event, please stop by and say hello.
Enjoy!

Millarville Valley -plein air oil painting

"Millarville Valley", plein air oil painting, 14 x 11"
Another beautiful day to paint out with friends. This scene is not far from the Leighton Art Centre outside of Calgary. I am in a Federation of Canadian Artists show there that opens this weekend. If you have never been out to the Leighton, you should definitely come out sometime. It is a wonderful centre with a full gallery, classes for kids and adults, lots of art events, and is surrounded by some of the most wonderful scenery in southern Alberta.
Enjoy!