Susan Neese McKinney Ramblings

"Flash of Fall", 11"x14", Oil painted on location. On our weekly painting trip this week located at a wonderful resort, Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Missouri, there are unlimited  painting options: lake, marina, beautiful landscaping, historic buildings, waterfalls, bridges, horses, and on an on.    I decided on this trip to paint something up close and personal.    I found this foilage in a small corner by the Gift Shop of the resort.    The colors were glowing with the morning sun hitting on the leaves.    Thanks for all the nice comments from workers and resort clientele.  

The water was crystal clear at Bennett Springs State Park, Missouri, so I could see many trout in the gorgeous blue waters.    It made it a little tough for the fisherman to sneak up on them.    Thanks to the visitors that took time to come by and for the nice comments.    Here are two paintings I painted there last Thursday.    I only used the palette knife, so the paint is nice and thick.......This makes the painting best viewed from a little distance, not up close, so it makes them harder to photograph.   Both are available as soon as they dry a little.    8"x 10", Oil, painted on location 8"x 10", Oil, painted on location

I was happy to have two paintings accepted into the Annual "2015--Pure Enjoyment" show sponsored by Brewer Science of Rolla, Missouri, and the Springfield Regional Arts Council, Springfield, Missouri.  This show will be on display at the Arts Council, Creamery Arts Center at 511 N. Sherman Parkway, Springfield thru October 29th, 2015.   Here are the paintings available for sale and on display there: "Surrender", 16"x 20", Oil "Sunrise Glory", 24"x 24", Oil

Surprised and pleased that 5 of my entries were accepted into the First Friday Art Walk, Ozark Technical College show which is located in the Gilloiz Theatre in Downtown Springfield, Missouri.   The show runs from Oct. 2nd thru Oct 23rd.   Here are the paintings, all available for sale. "Bully to You", 16"x 20", Oil "Despair", 24"x 30", Oil "Dream Dancer", 24"x 30", Oil "Metamorphosis", 14"x14", Oil "Silent Killer", 24"x 30", Oil