Abstract floral, orange, green and purple

Sketches of the painting "West Parish Church from the Children's garden pagoda"

 I recently completed a new studio painting, a view of the West Parish Church from the Children's garden pagoda in Andover, Massachusetts. I was awe struck by the tall white steeple. The light shining on it what so bright and pure.

I wanted to share with you some sketches done on location.

West Parish Church from Children's garden pagoda, 16" X 20", Oil on linen, $450

Basic scene

Detail of the Steeple and color notes

Detail of the Pagoda column and color notes 

Composition notes

West Parish Church from Children's garden pagoda

West Parish Church from Children's garden pagoda, 20" X 16", Oil on linen

This painting is currently in the Places exhibition at the Andover Historical Society.

My inspiration for this painting was the West Parish Church in Andover, MA. I visit the Children's garden and the West Parish garden cemetery occasionally. This time, I was sitting in the lovely shade of the pagoda. The light shining on the tall white steeple captured my attention.  It was very bright and beautiful. I felt a sense of peace and grandeur at the same time. I observed the architecture for a while and then began to sketch the details. You can read more details about the process of creating this painting here.

Downtown Andover

Downtown Andover, 12" X 9", Oil on panel, Donated

Castle island boardwalk, Sold

Castle island boardwalk, Sold

Evening glow on the farm , Sold

Evening glow on the farm, 12" X 9" 

 Strawberry hill farm was right across my neighborhood. The area has been sold to a housing company that will build a retirement community.

Evening glow on the farm, Framed

Process steps for House on starwberry hill farm

Shawsheen river in summer, ●

Shawsheen river in summer, 20" X 16", Framed to 24" X 20", Oil on linen, Sold

View of the Shawsheen river from across the Andover Ballardvale Fire Station. 

Fall in West Parish Cemetery

Fall in West Parish Cemetery, 20" X 16", Framed to 24" X 20", Oil on linen

A walk in the West Parish Cemetery, Andover in fall is a not to be missed event. This scene has the chapel at the back, framed by a large maple tree. The fallen leaves on the ground, the yellow orange canopies above and the sunlight peeking through this lattice .... all create a surreal atmosphere.

Pond at the West Parish Meadow trail

Pond at the West Parish Meadow trail, 20" X 16", Oil on linen

Lovely colors of fall, leaves floating in the water, graceful branches...  

Tree by the pond, Sold

Tree by the pond, 20" X 24", Oil on linen 

A majestic tree by the side of the pond in West Parish Cemetery.  The pattern of shade and light was hitting on the tree trunk and ground. The pond was glittering with reflections of nearby shrubs and trees.