On most Mondays, the Plein Air Painters of Mount Desert Island, Maine, meet at different locations around the island. On Sunday evening, local artist and author Gail, sends out a email with the painting location for the next morning. Last year was my first year of joining the group and I had the pleasure of doing so again this year. We met at the Northeast Harbor Marina. That meant boats, boats, more boats and water; both of which I am not very familiar at painting coming from the high desert of Central Oregon. First I did a warm-up in my watercolor journal. I pick a smart looking red boat to paint. This was fun, small and spontaneous. Then I attempted a 1/4 sheet watercolor painting. By the time I started, I had less than an hour to finish before the group stopped painting for critique and picnic lunch. So I did not get very far with my larger painting as I felt it was important to get the shape of the boat somewhat correct. I will share with you my journal entry:
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| My Watercolor Journal Painting of the Red Boat at Northeast Harbor Marina |
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| Photo of the Red Boat |
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| More Scenes of Maine – Every sunset is different |
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| Arriving at Isle au Haut – View from the Mail Boat |
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| Rocky Coast |
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| Lobster Dinner at Sunset |
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| Seals on the Rocks |
