Art

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Strawberry Island Low Tide Out There

Watercolor and ink on extra white archival paper

12" x 15" (w x h) framed, 8" x 10" (w x h) art

Painted at Strawberry Island, Kennebunk, Maine, painted plein air on June 16, 2024 using Daniel Smith, Schmincke Horadam, and Winsor & Newton watercolors, selected for light fastness and permanence, and Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lbs. Fabriano Artistico cold press rough 100% cotton extra white watercolor paper

bruce@brucemcmillan.com  | www.theartofbruce.blogspot.com

After a career as a photo-illustrator I evolved to watercolors, to interpreting what I see rather than recording it. I paint both plein air and from my photos. I paint almost daily and post to my blog, even if it's merely a sketch.
I'm a Signature Member of the Vermont Watercolor Society (VWS), a member of the Icelandic Watercolor Society, the Plein Air Painters of Maine, and the Art Guild of the Kennebunks (Maine). I'm fortunate to have had a successful career in children's books with more than forty-five published garnering many honors and awards, all but two illustrated with my photography. I live in Maine while continuing my visual journey.
I've published a limited-edition watercolor calendar since 2013. When painting, my mind hears the voice of my sometimes-fellow painter grandson Teague, "It's a painting; you can do anything." And also, the voice of fellow painters, "Keep it fresh," and "Stop, it's done."

Item Special Note

Important. If you are the winning bidder:

Soiree Attendee winners:  You will be able to pay and take the painting with you that night. Your winning bid email will come to you either via email or text message between 8 - 8:30 p.m. If you are the winning bidder, come see us at the registration table to claim your piece! You can then choose a form of payment (Credit card, check, etc). 

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