Tadpoles and Snails

This a painting I have been wanting to tackle for a while. A couple of years ago while plein air painting a group of young boys from a nearby camp came to play in the river to cool off. They were so full of joy and fun. It reminded me of my childhood when I would ride my bike down to the nearby pond to gather snails and tadpoles in a mason jar. The ditch along was filled with wild roses and in the early evening pheasants and dove scurried on the country road.

They were quite a distance off but my little point and shoot canon managed to capture the light and shapes of the boys. I have been pulling up the images every couple of months and thinking about how to begin this piece. After various composition changes I arrived at the one that seemed to pull the idea together. When I began painting it just flowed beautifully. The Adventurers  has been accepted into the Missouri Valley Impressionist Society 8th National Juried Competition and will be on view September 7 through October at the Albrecht-Kempner museum.

Moving more Paint

Capturing Light and Movement

As a representational painter I continue to search for great clarity and strength in my work. Still lifes set up in my studio have helped this journey greatly. One instructor has really helped me in the direction, Jeff Legg. He is an Oil Painter of America Master and has a consistent no nonsense approach to his teaching methods which I very much respect. My upcoming show with Georges Artaud of France features some of my latest work produced after my second workshop with Jeff.

Peaches and Cream Oil on Panel 16 x 20

Southern Memories Oil on Panel 16 x 20

Tempest Oil on Panel 16 x 20

Winter Mist | Diana Shearon - Blog

Winter Mist | Diana Shearon - Blog

Small Works

I have always loved painting still lifes. This year I was very fortunate to study with outstanding still life painters Elizabeth Robbbins and Jeff Legg. They both helped me so much. My efforts this year have placed me in four national shows and one regional. The hope for next year is more learning and improvement. http://dailybrushwork.com/grid2.aspx?OJSID=14873&OID=13&GSID=4117&pg=19

Painting P. Allen Smith Moss Mountain

When a great opportunity was given to me by the staff at P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain I could not believe my good fortune. Painting all the beauty at the wonderful place is a great experience. There a separate gardens - the vegetable garden, the rose garden and the flower gardens with paths working east to west below the house. P. Allen’s poultryville which was established to maintain rare breeds of birds is a delight. I have three more weeks at this beautiful place.

New series

In October I will have a show at P Allen Smiths Moss Mountain Farm. During my last visit I was inspired by the floral setups in the kitchen, These are part of interior series for the show,