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Martha Faires
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- Charlotte, NC
- United States
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Fall Welcome
"Thanks, Scott. I didn't get my summer beach trip and fall is rushing in like a train. Paint fast or miss it!"
Capturing Mint Hill at Mint Hill, NC
October 19, 2017 to October 21, 2017
2nd Annual Paint Out Event Registration: Artists may register on-line at minthillarts.org, or in person at the Mint Hill Arts gallery. Day-of-event registration is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct 19, 20 & 21, 8:00 - 10 a.m. during artist check-in.Entry fee is $25 Registrations through Oct. 14 get a $5 discount. Judge: Bill Colt www.billcolt.com Awards: First Prize: $200 cash, Second prize $100 cash, Third prize $75 Binders Gift Card,…See More
Capturing Mint Hill at Mint Hill, NC
October 19, 2017 to October 21, 2017
2nd Annual Paint Out Event Registration: Artists may register on-line at minthillarts.org, or in person at the Mint Hill Arts gallery. Day-of-event registration is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct 19, 20 & 21, 8:00 - 10 a.m. during artist check-in.Entry fee is $25 Registrations through Oct. 14 get a $5 discount. Judge: Bill Colt www.billcolt.com Awards: First Prize: $200 cash, Second prize $100 cash, Third prize $75 Binders Gift Card,…See More
"Looks Great Martha, Thanks for the update!!!"
Trying to go nocturnal in North Pole, AK
"Thanks, Beth. It was fun and strange to be painting at night with blazing sun bouncing off the plane. This place in summer could the the life and death of a plein air painter--how long can one go without sleep with so much beauty abounding?"
Trying to go nocturnal in North Pole, AK
"Martha, I like the balance of the plane; it has a lot of tension. You painted the plane with feeling; and it appears to want to fly off. The colors At Night there are so surprising. Have fun ; keep painting."
Trying to go nocturnal in North Pole, AK
"Thanks, Scott. Mark's plane is like that one, but it is the one in the background. He's doing some maintenance on this one."
Trying to go nocturnal in North Pole, AK
"Wow, that's amazing! Great painting too! Is that the plane your son flies?"
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Waverunner Studio
I have just returned from an adventure on a little Yamaha Wave Runner . I spent the week camping at Lake Russell in SC--water like glass reflecting lush green trees and red dirt cliffs, egrets and hawks, buttermilk clouds. But the real pay off was the preparation to paint. My husband helped me fashion a little pochade from a wooden box that I packed in a waterproof bag with my other painting…
Continue Posted on August 14, 2010 at 11:11am
Floating Studio--How To
My last post was written on the wings of my excitement about my week of plein air fun. Today I’ll relive the fun by sharing my tips and treasures of making it easy.…
Posted on August 14, 2010 at 11:00am
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 7:42am on March 29, 2011,
Sudy Dressler said…
- Love your "Blue House"--your use of color and your composition.
- At 7:40am on March 29, 2011,
- Martha, thank you for your comment on my painting.
- At 6:40am on March 6, 2011,
Tony Robinson said…
- Hi Martha,
I've been told I need all the friends I can get. And especially a resourceful one like the gal sitting on the wave-runner with the umbrella. Brilliant photo. Thanks.
- At 5:42pm on January 9, 2011,
Morgan Dethman said…
- Thanks. I am quite excited. My husband got me a French Easel for Christmas so I feel equipped. Looking forward to a future paint out.
- At 3:49am on September 26, 2009,
Mona Hearne said…
- Good to see you here Martha............this network is and is going to be great! Mona
- At 12:22am on September 26, 2009,
Scott Boyle -admin said…
- Hey Martha, how about posting that plein air unicycle rider on the video page sometime.
Scott
- At 10:47pm on September 25, 2009,
Martha Faires said…
- Thanks, Scott, for being an organizer and an inspiration.
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