Pastels of Nantucket

Last month my art class, the Neponset Valley Artists, went on a painting trip to Nantucket. Even the memory of this trip makes me giddy. Imagine having three days away from the normal routine, three days without kids, and three days of art with art friends!

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck

'SCONSET PATH

original pastel, 5x5"

What fun it was!

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck

'SCONSET COTTAGE

original pastel, 5x5"

To gear up for painting on location, I did a series of pastel studies at home from references I had from previous time spent on the island.

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck

'SCONSET ARBOR

original pastel, 2.5 x5"

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck

assorted original pastels on our fence gate, sizes vary

Working on location can be daunting. I find it less intimidating to do small works and studies which can later hopefully work into larger, more developed pieces in oil or pastel.

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck

NANTUCKET MARSH LANDSCAPE

original pastel, 5x3"

Our host, NVA member, Haydi Hurley, is a Nantucket native. Apart from acting as our first-class tour guide, she secured access for us to paint at some wonderful private locations.

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck

BRANT POINT ROSES

original pastel, 5x5"

While there I stopped in at Peach Trees of Nantucket, a gallery gift shop at 19 Main Street, with my artwork. The owner there bought a selection of my paintings for the gallery. Hurrah!

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck

BRANT POINT VIEW

original pastel, 6x2"

It was a delight to have so many of the NVA together for a painting experience on the island.

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck

BRANT POINT

original pastel, 2x5"

Haydi mentioned having us to the island again next year(!) for part two of this painting extravaganza.

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck

BLUE ADIRONDACKS

original pastel, 4x5"

Looking forward to September 2012 already!