Monhegan

Painting on a porch overlooking Manana Island. It's a tough life.

On the road with fruit smoothies in our bellies and egg sandwiches in hand (courtesy of the fantastic chef at Lakewatch Manor) we were queuing at the Monhegan ferry at 7 AM in a steady drizzle. Our plan was to paint from the deck of a private residence, but that plan changed when we met George, a multiple-generation islander who kindly drove down to the dock to fetch us and our painting gear.

Matt in touch with his inner pirate.

George offered the use of his porch, a roaring fire, his coffee-maker, his dining room, and a second-floor painting aerie.  How could anyone resist on a chilly, misty day?

Preparatory to painting.

It was a fantastic day, but all too soon the ferry’s inexorable schedule called us back. From Port Clyde, I was on the road to the 2013 Castine Plein Air Festival. It was hard saying goodbye to my students, but they all promise to be back next year.

George and I compared aprons.

Nancy was a veritable painting machine--three paintings in less than eight hours.

Nancy's painting of daylilies and the sea.

Nancy's painting of Manana Island.

Nancy's second painting of daylilies.

Matt's painting of Manana.

Pamela's painting of Manana.

Pamela's painting of rooftops.

We finishing up on a real high note! August and September are sold out, but there are openings in October! Check here for more information.