The Path to Tide Mill

I have not posted for many months on this blog , but after posting this painting on my regular blog , it made me think of The Tide Mill farm , we will all get together again for another year in a few month , I am looking forward the reunion of all the artists friends and meet the Bell family again and see the grandchildren a year older , we all have seeing them as babies .The time goes so fast , also wondered how many new animals will be at the farm , so much to look forward .....

Artists at work 4

Lucia Swallow from Farmington, Maine ,painting from her studio on wheels!

Later at the farm, the work goes for a critique between Jane Bell , Lucia, and Kay

Artists at work 3

Dianne Levine of Bedford MA, painting a Plein air still life on the picnic table ,

Kay Morris of Gardiner, Maine , and Peter Meehan are painting the interior of a friend's cottage .

Artists at work 2

Tammy Paradis of Livermore Falls, Maine, printing photos to be used for future paintings , Tammy is also the House mother at the retreat.

Nita Leger Casey of Pepperell, MA, is painting a pastel on location on Campobello Island .

Artists at work

Joyce Dubay of New Vineyard, Maine
working on a large project.
Maria Kovacs of Livermore, Maine, working on her weaving.
all windows are with a view.

The Organic Tide Mill

We are fortunate to be guests of this beautiful organic farm , we start our day with a cow parade , we visit the chickens and give some treat to the pigs on our evening walks ,
Fresh vegetables can be bought at Carly's stand ,and fresh milk from Aaron , How good is that!
The animals have been wonderful models to many of the artists .
most have been painted over and over.

Demonstrations between artists.

Bobby, Dianne ,and Paula Pastel Artist Pat Collins ,working from a chair easel , it's simple and it works!