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Daily paintings

I did a study on regular Canson paper and then a larger one on sanded paper. I’ve been reading Carlson’s book about painting landscapes and it’s really helping me a lot.

This is the one on sanded paper. I also started with a warm (red, orange, yellow) alcohol underpainting with this one. 11×14″.

Leaning In, pastel painting of a tree in the winter forest

pastel painting of a tree leaning over a trail in the forest during winter time — Leaning In, soft pastel on paper, 6×8″.

Walking in the woods with the doggies and came across this big boy leaning over the road like he’s a boss or something. I take my life lessons where I can find them.

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Winter Sun, pastel painting of a morning in the woods during winter

pastel painting of a sun rise through the trees in winter time — Winter Sun, soft pastel on paper, 6×8″.

Another glorious sunrise out in the Manistee National Forest, my favorite place to be in the morning.

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Sun Peeking, pastel painting of the sun through the trees

I love walking in the woods on a winter morning, especially just as the sun is coming through the trees. The sky is all kinds of peach colored and the light looks like stained glass to me. Beautiful!

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Sunrise-pastel painting of a snow covered house in the woods

pastel painting of a snow covered house in the woods with a sunrise — Sunrise, soft pastel on paper, 5×7″.

Luckily, on days when it’s too cold outside to paint I can look out my own window and watch the sun come up!

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On the Bank, pastel painting of a bend in the river

On the Bank, soft pastel on paper, 5×7″.

I love this bend in the river. I stand on the bank and look down on the water flowing by. It’s very peaceful and makes me grateful to live where I do.

Little Cabin-pastel painting of a snow-covered cottage in the woods

Little Cabin, 5×7″ pastel painting of a snow-covered cabin in the woods by Marie Marfia.

Even though I was snowed in for a week I still had a view of this pretty little cabin in the woods right outside my window!

Fresh Snow-pastel painting of a path through the woods in winter

pastel painting of a snow covered path through the snow — Fresh Snow, 9×6″ pastel painting of a snow covered road through the Manistee National Forest by Marie Marfia.

This painting is based on a walk down a two-track road in the winter time. There was deep, fresh snow all along the two-track road and a pale blush of peach just over the trees on the horizon. I love walking in the Manistee National Forest with my dogs. It inspires my work.

Snowy Trail-pastel painting of a wintry scene in the woods

pastel painting of a scene in the woods in winter — Snowy Trail, 5×7″ pastel painting of a snowy path through the woods by Marie Marfia.

This painting is based on a walk down a two-track road in the winter time. Sometimes when I stop to paint what seems like a monotone scene I am amazed by all the color that comes through. I love walking in the Manistee National Forest with my dogs. It inspires my work.

White Dog White Road-pastel painting of my dog in the woods

pastel painting of my dog on a snowy road through the forest

This painting is based on a walk down a two-track road in the winter time. My dog Daisy stopped to sniff something in the road and I took a picture to use for a painting later. I love walking the woods in the morning with my dogs. It inspires my work.