Fine Art by Don Whittemore

Painting from Searles Castle Completed

donaldrw — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:46:23 +0000

In April, I attended an event at Searles Castle, Windham NH, with the Greater Salem Artists Association. I photographed this structure on the grounds of the castle. I began the painting the next day. It was a damp, foggy morning and I thought it would be fun to capture in acrylic paint.

Greater Salem Artists Association Spring Show

donaldrw — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:04:39 +0000

The greater Salem Artists Association is having their Spring Fling Art Show and Sale. I hope you can make it to this great event.

Seniors Complete Three Works

donaldrw — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:37:21 +0000

Joanne K. painting of cabbages, April 2012.

Deb T. completed this colored pencil drawing May 1, 2012.

Bob H. completed his painting in April 2012.

Pelham New Hampshire Public Library Displays Ten of My Paintings

donaldrw — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:17:20 +0000

I will have ten paintings on display at the Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green Pelham, New Hampshire. This display will begin on April 2, 2012 and run through April 30th. I will be there on Tuesday evening, April 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm to discuss my work. I’ll have a slide presentation to show the methods I use to create the effects produced in these paintings.

The library hours are:
Monday, 9am to 5pm
Tuesday, 9am to 8pm
Wednesday, 9am to 5 pm
Thursday, 1pm to 8pm
Friday, 9am to 5pm
Saturday, 10am to 5pm

Seniors Complete Six Paintings to Kick Off 2012

donaldrw — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:50:35 +0000

The seniors at the Ingram Senior Center have completed six more paintings in 2012. Here they are.

Jerry F. completed these two painting after he left the class a few weeks ago. His work continues to improve. The first is Boston College, Gasson Hall, where he went to college. The second is a river view. Jerry will be returning to class ASAP.

Jerry F. March, 2012. 12 X 12, acrylic on canvas.

Jerry F. March, 2012. 18 X 24.

Roland M. March, 2012. 16 X 20.

Nancy S. March, 2012. 20 X 24.

Joanne K. March, 2012. 16 X 20.

Marc P. March, 2012. 20 X 16.

Bob H. has returned to class and has almost finished with his latest work. It’s coming out excellent. March 2012. 20 X 16.

Fashion and Art Show at Searles Castle

donaldrw — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:51:53 +0000

Tot-to-Teen Fashion Show & Tea
Sunday, April 22, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Searle’s Castle, Windham, NH

There will be twelve artists from the Greater Salem Artists Association displaying their paintings as part of this fashion show. I will be there with two new paintings. All of the art is available for purchase.

Tickets: $15 advance, $20 door
Presented by Salem Family Resources

And the Winner Is…

donaldrw — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:50:13 +0000

My painting Murphy’s Chickens won a First Place Ribbon in the acrylic division at the Sage Art Gallery Spring Art Exhibit, 136 Washington Street, Haverhill MA. This juried show held the “Grand Opening” on March 10, 2012. All of the paintings in the show will be on display through the month of March.

I also have two additional paintings in the show titled Native American Dancer Don Barnaby and a new still life titled Pomegranates, Lemons and Limes. Stop by and see all of these artists outstanding work.

The winter hours for the gallery are:

Wednesday 1 pm to 5 pm

Thursday 1 pm to 8 pm

Friday 1 pm to 8 pm

Saturday 1 pm to 5 pm

Sage Art Gallery has First Juried Show

donaldrw — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:20:27 +0000

Sage Art Gallery has First Juried Show

The Sage Art Gallery located at 136 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA, will be holding a juried art show running from March 8 to March 31, 2012. There is an Opening Reception on Saturday, March 10 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. I’ll be there along with the other artists to meet and greet folks. I hope you can stop by to say hello and see three of my latest works.

The Sage Gallery winter hours are:

Winter Hours
Wednesday - 1 pm to 5 pm
Thursday - 1 pm to 8 pm
Friday - 1 pm to 8 pm
Saturday - 1 pm to 5 pm
Closed Sunday, Mondays & Tuesday

Moonlight Painting Completed

donaldrw — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:52:03 +0000

I finished this painting today. I started with a photograph of some rocks I saw while kayaking on Lake Massabesic, NH last summer. I’ve been looking at the photo for some time, and decided to go with a deep blue sky and show the rocks as if bathed in moonlight.

I started with a well prepared canvas with four coats of gesso. A Burnt Sienna wash followed and several layers of Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue and Winsor Blue scumbled over this. Trees and rocks were under painted with Red Oxide and Burnt Sienna. The trees finished with layers of gray using varying amounts of Burnt Umber, Hookers Green Deep, Winsor Blue, White and a touch of Cadmium Red Hue.

This was followed up with washes, glazes and dry brushing using all of the same colors to bring out the different textures of the rocks. The foliage and moss was done with Hookers Green Deep, Hookers Green, a touch of Cadmium Red Hue, Red Oxide and white.

Moonlight

20 X 16

Acrylic on Canvas

$500

Students Finish One Work; Three Others in Progress

donaldrw — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:11:46 +0000

Marc P. is well along on a difficult subject. February, 2012.

Nancy S. is well underway with her vase of flowers. February, 2012.

Joanne K. has just started a painting of cabbages with lots of good under painting. February, 2012.

Jerry F. completed his fall landscape in early February, 2012.