Gingerbread Art Studio Nita Leger Casey

2009-07-03T18:03:00.000-07:00

Deer Isle fishing shacks , NB, copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
5x7 watercolor

Thinking of more fishing boats , I love going to these little fishing ports in the summer ,they are good subjects for my plein air painting , they are fun to be there ,see all the fisherman going to get that fresh catch . Email me if you are interested in this one .

2009-07-01T17:02:00.000-07:00

Fishing on Campobello , copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
Watercolor 11x14

I was just painting by the ocean in Maine last week, it made me think of some of my previous painting of boats who are looking for a home , would make an excellent present for someone .
this was done on location in Campobello Island in NB in past summers , witch I go there every summers in August, can't wait to go there . email me if you are interested .

2009-06-30T17:09:00.000-07:00

Sunday fishing, copyrighted 2009 by Nita Leger Casey
pastel 11x14

This painting was done on location last Sunday in Kennebunkport , Maine, from Ocean Avenue ,
when we got to this spot it really started to rain ,with pastels it's a problem so I sat inside the trunk of the jeep for this one , with a sheet of plastic making a tent , my friend and I had a good laugh . It was not plein air but fresh rain !
email me if you are interested , this painting is $200.00

2009-06-29T08:23:00.000-07:00

St Ann's church , copyrighted 2009 by Nita Leger Casey

11x14 oil on canvas
I choose this scene , as it is a popular church in town over looking the ocean, many weddings and important ceremonies have taking place there , the latest event was President Bush senior who made a parachute jump at age 85, and landed at this spot. the painting was sold that night at the event, at the fresh paint auction .
Email me if you would be interested in a painting similar , I do take commissions

This was yesterday at a fundraiser event in Kennebunk port , Maine for the Heartwood college of art , my friends and I painted in the rain , nothing stoped us , we made a make shift studio of the back of the jeep .we later had an auction at the Nonantum Resort in town

2009-06-26T18:58:00.000-07:00

The three visitors ,copyrighted 2009
pastel on paper 10x10
Nita Leger Casey

If you have been following me for awhile , you know I have chickens , I have talked about their adventures in the past, these three belong to my children , they live a few miles from me, they are curious and always want to be part of the family . They are fascinating and I love them!
noticed their old friend inside !

2009-06-25T18:44:00.000-07:00

"The parlor window"
11x14 pastel ,copyrighted
Nita Leger Casey

I have a hard time passing these old Parlor windows , they seem to have so much history , my house has one and I love it , sometimes I have to watch where I am driving ,because I will stop in a flash just to catch a window ,thinking it will make a nice painting, this was one of them !
This painting might bring memories of a grandma's house where they was a window just like this one . email me if you are interested .

2009-06-24T19:53:00.000-07:00

The Garden gate ,copyrighted by
Nita Leger Casey
6x12 oil on canvas

This painting was done on location at a beautiful garden in New Hampshire, called the Fells garden , a very popular and Historical site in the Lake Sunapee area . It has a semi abstract feeling with pleasing colors .Email me if you are interested

2009-06-23T19:34:00.000-07:00

6x8 pastel on wallis paper
copyrighted 2009,by Nita Leger Casey

Demonstration #2 at the symposium ,

we just got home tonight after two days of traveling through the most beautiful scenic landscape in Canada and Maine . It will take me days to put all my material back at it's place , and I must get back on my daily routine .

2009-06-22T03:26:00.000-07:00

Demo at the show , Pastel 11x14 copyrighted 2009,by Nita leger Casey

I just have spent the most wonderful four days at the Symposium , we were so busy with

25 000 poeple visiting the show , and talking to everyone while demonstating my time was limited to blog ,But I did promote our book and Daily Painters . Now packing to drive home ,we will take two days.

2009-06-16T17:57:00.000-07:00

Mini,mini landscape, copyrighted 2009 Nita Leger Casey
2,5x3,5 ACEO , oil on board

Cleaning my palette today before my trip to Canada. I painted a miniature before i disposed of left over paint half dried up on my palette , the only time I clean it is when I am in public ,at home I always find a small corner to mix all my paint , so it's clean now and ready to see 25000 people , that is what i am told !
My husband looked at the map today and did not realized it was going to be that far , I think it will be an adventure and I am ready for it.
I probably won't be able to blog until i get there , I will try to post photos of the event , stay tuned, if you are in Chicoutimi , Canada , stop by the Symposium .

2009-06-14T17:22:00.000-07:00

"The garden is planted" , copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
5x7 oil on canvas

All my flowers are planted and my small garden also , now a mix of rain and sun should do the trick . I think more and more people are planting , it's great to see the process of getting fresh vegetables from your own garden . The next two days will be a lot of planning for my trip to Canada to the Art Symposium .
It should be fun ,and looking forward to meet the other artists.

2009-06-11T14:32:00.000-07:00

Wild roses , copyrighted 2009 , Nita Leger Casey
pastel 9x12 matted and framed

This is a very serene pastel scene of the coast of Maine , wild roses are everywhere in the summer ,painted on location, this painting is matted and frames by a professional framer with a dark wood Italian frame. It would look great in any decor .if you are interested in this painting email me .
Today I prepared canvas and pastel paper for my trip to Canada , much more preparations needs to be done ,but I am getting there .check the site
http://symposiuminternational-jplapointe.com/

2009-06-09T17:12:00.000-07:00

Lighthouse in Gloucester Ma, copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
Watercolor 14x19
Busy with family these days , so my painting time is rationed , hopefully tomorrow I will paint ,but for today I am posting an older painting ,one that I always liked and would be happy to find a home for. I am also preparing for my big trip to the International Art Symposium in Canada . Looking at the map it's a 500 miles trip . I will be painting for three days there in front of a large audience , I am a bit apprehensive about it , lots to prepare ! check the website on my blog .

2009-06-07T18:02:00.000-07:00

Curious Georgette, copyrighted 2009 by Nita Leger Casey
pastel 5x7

Last month I had gone paint at a farm in Maine where they had chickens , geese ,ducks and more ,This one cough my eye when she was looking in the house , chickens are very curious animals ! and fun to have . anyone interested in this one email me $100.00 matted . free shipping .

2009-06-05T18:28:00.000-07:00

Fishing shack in New Harbor, copyrighted 2009, by Nita Leger Casey
11x14 pastel matted to a 16x20

This was a painting done in Plein air last week end , we were to have lunch with all the artists at this restaurant called Shaw's famous for their fish dinners , so I parked in their parking lot and this is the scene that was across the way , I just couldn't pass this wonderful light on the building and that's what I did first ,to capture the light , it goes so fast ! I was pleased with the results .This painting is $425.00 , email me if you are interested

2009-06-03T18:30:00.000-07:00

Pemaquid sunset,copyrighted2009 by Nita Leger Casey

Watercolor 6x8

I painted this early this morning from a photo I took a couple days ago , before doing some cleaning at the cabin, spiders have a way to take a place over when you are not here,being beautiful the last couple days ,it has been nice being here in the woods.Going back home tomorrow,

2009-06-01T10:04:00.000-07:00

Crushing waves,copyrighted 2009, by Nita Leger Casey
pastel 11x14

Well , I am back from a three day paint out at Pemaquid light , we had a great time and produced some good work. what more could you ask?
My summers are spent between Massachusetts and Maine , if you have followed my blog ,you know I also go in the Western Mountains of Maine where I have a cabin in the woods, We are off to open for the season , I will blog from there next, painting Sea Shore this week end and will paint mountains during the week.
Crushing waves was painted on location ,I had to do it fairly quick as the tide was going out .
email me if you are interested , this painting is larger 11x14 and asking $250.00

2009-05-30T18:33:00.000-07:00

Sea Green , copyrighted 2009 by Nita Leger Casey

5x7 pastel on board

Just had a wonderful day painting with a bunch of wonderful artists at this most beautiful place in Maine , the day started with rain , but by 10 AM it was magical! lots of paintings were created
and everyone was happy. email me if you are interested

2009-05-29T19:11:00.000-07:00

By the sea, miniature by Nita Leger Casey

copyrighted 2009, pastel 2,5x3,5

Arrived at Hotel Pemaquid in Maine around 1:30 , it rained all the way here . All the artists were painting in the studio across the street from the hotel , we were all happy to see each other again, I just had a little time to do a few miniature before a critique of all the paintings produced today ,some artist had come the day before ,we later had a nice meal all together and talked about the art world.
going to bed now , must get up early to go on location , stay tuned...

2009-05-27T18:26:00.000-07:00

Waiting to sail, copyrighted 2009 by Nita Leger Casey
Pastel on mat board 5x7

Today was our Wednesday Breakfast club , it was nice to see all my friends again after two weeks , it rained all day today so this afternoon I looked at some of my photos from HHI and decided to do a scene from the island . Tomorrow I will be going to Maine for a mini painting retreat with 25 other pastel artists , just hope the weather clears up .
this small pastel would make a great Father's day present for someone who wants a boat but can't! $100.00 + 10.00 shipping . email me

2009-05-26T17:14:00.000-07:00

Strawberries and Lilacs ,copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
watercolor 8x8 matted 12x12
Went to Boston on some business for my husband today , the city looked great all the flowers were blooming everywhere , I just wish I had some time to do some sketching or painting , it has been my goal for so long ,just to go in the city for this only , but it seems we always have an agenda not connected to painting ,and I usually come home frustrated with all the scene that would make a nice painting , we had lunch in a very nice Irish Pub, McGreeveys , I recommend if you are in town .
This still life would make a nice addition to someones blue and white kitchen decor . $100.00 + 10.00 shipping , email me

2009-05-25T19:12:00.000-07:00

Crab apple blossom , copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
watercolor 8x10

We live on Main street and are very fortunate to see a good Memorial home town parade , my husband and two sons all veterans watch the parade together , later had a small cookout , a good way to start the season ! the weather was beautiful all day . I did not get to paint so I am posting something I painted earlier. this week end I will be going to a paint out for two days at Pemaquid point in Maine , I was there last year , it should be fun!
this painting is $ 100.00 come matted and a certificate of authenticity , email me if you are interested

2009-05-24T19:06:00.000-07:00

Fresh strawberries , copyrighted 2009 by Nita Leger Casey
watercolor 6x8

I came back last night from my trip down South after spending a wonderful week with my daughter and family , the week went by very fast , I had all attention to be painting everyday but too many commitments , visiting galleries , going out to eat , plays , baseball games etc...
also spent the day in Savannah , a town that I love , at least I came back with lots of photos to work from . email me if interested

2009-05-20T07:02:00.000-07:00

Magnolia, copyrighted 2009 by Nita Leger Casey

6x6 watercolor

Magnolias all over the Island, I was surprised the flower only stays beautiful for one day then turning brown ,different from the ones up north. I went to Beaufort yesterday ,a cute town full of galleries .the weather has not been the best , but still a great little vacation for me .
email me if you are interested in any of my paintings.

2009-05-18T18:18:00.000-07:00

Morning walk on Hilton head ,copyrighted 2009

watercolor 5x7

Spending time with my grandchildren ,who live on this beautiful Island , the weather was perfect for the first few days ,today it rain all day ,but managed to take a long walk on the beach. Will be back in the studio ,if you are interested in this painting email me