Three Year Old Bliss

What greater bliss out than cupcakes, theme parties with Thomas the Train, carousels and choo choos?

Nothing is better than bringing out your inner three year old. And what better way than by celebrating a birthday with a three year old? Bliss out!

The toys! The sugar! The fun!

Your imaginary three year old,

Patsie

In My Studio

In progress, for your insight into the artist's process, a portrait of a home. The subject: a commission of a Del Ray, Alexandria, VA, Cape Cod bungalow. 

The materials: oil on canvas. The size: 8 x 10".

The buyers are selling their charming home and wish to remember it from afar. 

Stay tuned for the finished painting. 

Your imaginary friend,

Patsie

House commission on the easel in my studio

Christina's World

On the rugged Maine coast, outside the coastal town of Rockland, is a farm belonging to the Olson family. Andrew Wyeth, renowned American artist, loved the rugged desolation of the farm and became close friends with owner Christina Olson, a paraplegic. Wyeth's most famous painting is of the wistful figure of Christina seated in the high grasses of the farm fields, gazing off to sea. 

While visiting Maine this past week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Olson Farm, both inside the farmhouse, outside in the fields and out in the cemetery where both Andrew Wyeth and Christina, his friend for life, were buried. 

The Reading Room of the Camden Public Library in Maine

The Bar Harbor Inn and Spa -- A 360 View of Frenchman's Bay

Dining al fresco on the terrace at Bar Harbor Inn and Spa

Bar Harbor Inn and Spa

One of many pocket gardens at Bar Harbor Inn and Spa

The View from Bar Harbor Inn and Spa

Seafood Salad at Bar Harbor Inn and Spa

Porcupine Island, as seen from the breakfast area of Bar Harbor Inn and Spa

Thuya Gardens, Northeast Harbor, Maine

Dear Imaginary Friends,

You would not believe how short the growing season is in Maine, thanks to the extreme cold weather.  Two months of greenery explode from the earth at once, resulting in astounding flowers, all blooming simultaneously. When Maine blooms, it really blooms! Especially impressive are the hydrangeas. 

Patsie

Spotted At The Asticou Inn, Northeast harbor, Maine