The Road Ahead

"Curves Ahead"
24 x 30, Oil on Canvas
(c) Lesley Powell 2014

Aren't we all intrigued by a road leading into the distance? It seems to beckon us forward, and it inspires us to wonder what lies ahead. 

Visually, the road is a wonderful way to draw the eye deep into the painting. Emotionally, it triggers a sort of excitement and suspense about where the road leads. I thought this image was a good way to start the New Year...looking forward with anticipation!

Maggie Siner Workshop Announcement

FOR INFORMATION ON THE 2016 WORKSHOP

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What could be better than fantastic instruction from the talented Maggie Siner, delicious meals from the kitchen of our hosts at Les Bassacs, and the beautiful light of Provence? I am helping to coordinate the "Painting in Provence" workshop this summer, and would love to hear from any fellow painters who are interested. Every year is different, but for a glimpse of the workshop activities from 2013, you can see my series of posts starting here.  

Here are a couple of Maggie's paintings from the area we will be staying. Get inspired!

(c) Maggie Siner, 2013

(c) Maggie Siner, 2013

Color of the Year, 2014

"Radiant Orchid"
2014 Color of the Year

Happy New Year! For those of you who follow such things, you probably know by now that Pantone has named the "Color of the Year" for 2014--and it is---drum roll---"Radiant Orchid". 

Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute has been designating a "Color of the Year" in order to "express in color what is taking place in the global zeitgeist." Hmmmm. Or perhaps the real purpose is to launch a new  "must have" color to promote commerce.

"Waiting for a Friend"
8 x 10, Oil on Linen
(c) Lesley Powell

I must confess that I am neither a trend setter nor a trend follower. Nonetheless, I do hope that the painting shown above, which is one of my personal favorites, will find a home this year, since it happens to feature the Color of the Year.  You can learn more about it here.