Frozen Heald pond

Pastel 5x7 copyrighted 2012
Nita Leger Casey
I took a 12 mile trip around town today, just to find the perfect spot to paint , the weather was  so beautiful for a January day, most snow is gone, the sun was shinning in the 50's , I am sure we will get so snow at some point, but for now we love it ! I passed the pond and saw those long shadows ,I knew that is what I wanted to paint, so the pastels came out, I have not used them for awhile, I have been painting watercolors.
This pastel is available just email me nlcasey@charter.net

The pink house

Watercolor 5x7  copyrighted 2011
Nita Leger Casey
Just a view into my world ! I love old houses as you must see in my work if you have been following me for awhile they are my favorite subject, they have character I cannot described,  I see one a mile away I will stop my car in a dime just to take this special photo, I feel sorry for the person behind me, they honk the horn give me the finger and so on, but I don't care I want to capture the moment, I should have a sign, I brake for old houses! this one is in Lowell the series I am working on now.

The Wayfarer

Watercolor 5x7, copyrighted 2012
Nita Leger Casey
Went to the studio and had a good working day, planed a medium size painting ,the drawing is done, it will be for my show in November. I cleaned the Loading dock gallery, it was my turn for the duty, that place is big, got my exercise  doing that, went back upstairs and painted this scene, it was on my list for sometimes, i love those little store fronts of restaurants on the coast of Maine , this one I think was close to Kennebunkport.
It is available, just email me if you are interested, nlcasey@charter.net.

St Anne in Winter

oil on board , 6x6 ,Nita Leger Casey copyrighted 2011
A painting that needs a home,  a small church on the coast of Maine with lots of history  in Kennebunkport , many people have been married in this little church , frequently visited by the Bush family . emailed me if you are interested nlcasey@charter.net

View from the Mill

A Lowell view ,watercolor 6x8 copyrighted 2011
Nita Leger Casey
This is a scene I painted last year from the stairwell at our Mill where I have my studio , from many of windows I have a wonderful views of the city and this is my project this year to paint many different scene from this city with a lot of history and character .I will have a show at the Loading dock gallery in November .
Today was taking with Dr's appointment and visiting a few friends ,it did not give me any time to paint, but this scene will give you an idea what I will be  painting for my show .this painting is for sale ,Email me if you are interested nlcasey@charter.net    

Drawing and David's bird feeder.

 Drawing for future painting

 David's bird feeder ,watercolor 6x6 copyrighted 2012 Nita Leger Casey

Today I went to the studio all exited because I wanted to paint a  large scene, I had it all drawn out the day before, so I was ready to go with the paint, I wet the paper, big mistake it was a bad sheet of paper probably was not sized  right, the water went right through, color bleeding all over, it was like a sponge, I was so mad I had spent all the time for nothing second time this has happened to me and always when you are working on a big sheet, decided not to get upset and painted something totally different and cheerful, I will pursue the street scene again with the right paper.
My brother-in-law made this bird house for me after I drew a simple plan for him , it came out so nice and my birds love it and the food stays dry .  

The Sweetheart cottage

6x6 oil on board,copyrighted 2012
Nita Leger Casey
After not painting in oil for a couple months, I had the urge! I had taking  a photo of this cute cottage somewhere on the coast of Massachusetts, what better time to paint this in a snowy day, it's one of these small place that are closed for the winter, but you can still imagine the fun a family would have there .I just loved the heart on top !
email me nlcasey@charter.net if you are interested in this one, a cute present for Valentine , it needs to dry for a few days .

4 th floor Salon

Watercolor by Nita Leger Casey    Sold

5x7 watercolor copyrighted 2012
I was gallery sitting today at the Loading dock art gallery and decided to work in a interior ,something I don't paint often.
This is a salon we have at the end of the hallway at our mill and every time I pass by I am always intrigued by the strong light that comes in, it has been decorated with very artsy details of different artist in our floor , my goals was to capture the light and I think I did that !
We just had a wonderful opening of a new show tonight and tomorrow we have open studio .

miniature sketch

Christian Science center in Boston,copyrighted 2012 Nita Leger Casey

I went to Boston today,  planning to go take some photos, with the temperature dipping to a low 7 this morning  it was a bit cold so I ended up going to the Boston Museum of Fine art to see the "Degas and the nude " the show is nearing the end ,so this was a prefect time ! a wonderful show, the Museum is so large now with the new addition  I got lost a few times .It was really interesting to see  a large body of work in one subject , many were sketches, I purchased the book with a 20% discount because it will close soon ,so that was good .
Before getting to the Museum while driving the Christian Science center caught my eye with the great light at the time,taking a few snapshots from the car, I later painted this miniature ,thinking it might be a larger one in the future.   

First painting for 2012

Barn in Jaffrey, watercolor copyrighted 2012 6x6
After a wonderful two weeks of Holidays, kids family and colds, today Tim and I decided to go for a drive and get some fresh air. I really wanted to paint something today being the first of 2012. The weather was incredible 50 degree for  Massachusetts on New Years day , awesome! so here is my first painting of the year a nice New England barn .
I also want to wish everyone who follows my blog a wonderful New year and good health!and thank you for giving support ,comments etc... ,Happy 2012

Sugar Hill village

Watercolor, 6x8 copyrighted 2011 by Nita Leger Casey
Took my grandson Carson to the studio today, I had a photo of Sugar Hill where I have gone painting before during snow camp and I always wanted to do it this little scene , today was the day ! he sat next to me and painted the same scene , he was so cute ! he is so observant I am really impress with him, I got him his own easel and box combination ,so he is all set!
I wish we had a little snow like the painting ,just enough to make it pretty .if you are interested in this watercolor email me nlcasey@charter.net 

Mount Lafayette

8x10 oil on canvas
Copyrighted 2011 Nita Leger Casey
Mount Lafayette 
I have not gone away, just down with a bad cold and the Holidays, on the good side, I was very happy to have all my family all together this Christmas 14 of them, it was a house full and still is ,
 a few have gone back to South Carolina, Grand son Carson my little artist is getting me going again , Let's paint grandma ! the only trouble is the studio at the house is a mess with everyone here , but we will try to get back in the routine .
This painting was done last year at snow camp in NH, no snow here in Mass this year ,it was 46 degree this afternoon,strange December but it's OK ,we will pay later I am sure!
this painting is for sale $ 150.00 , email me nlcasey@charter.net

Going to school

oil on canvas 8x8 copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey

Anyone interested in a last minute  present for a bus driver a school teacher or just anyone who would like this lovely original oil painting ,framed with a dark wood frame , email me for more info nlcasey@charter.net

New England church

Watercolor 5x7 copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
I love the way this watercolor came out, it is sometimes a bit tricky to save that nice light, I have received many compliments with it and yet I have not found a home for it, if you think you would like this one email me,  nlcasey@charter.net

The camp

Watercolor 20x26 copyrighted 2011by Nita Leger Casey   Sold
The camp will find it's place to it's new home, where it used to be, it will be on a brand new wall so the memories will  live on! this is the reason House portraits are a wonderful thing to have or give, I do these all year long, I have painted many houses camps churches condos commercial buildings in the last 25 years.
email me if you ever have the need for one.
nlcasey@charter.net
 

Tufted Titmouse

oil miniature 2,5x3,5 copyrighted by
Nita Leger Casey
These little guys come at my feeder everyday, they are very cute ! I know one thing birds like good food, forget the cheap grain stuff ,we bought some and they are snobing us right now and going next door, I had told Tim don't get the cheap one, I guess it will take a trip to the store tomorrow .
I had a wonderful day with my friends today at Breakfast Club, all of us are artists! we had our regular meeting of networking and critiquing paintings, after we went out for yearly Christmas lunch at an Italian restaurant ,some of us have been friends for over 20 years .

Cardinal #2

Mini 2,5x3,5  copyrighted
watercolor by Nita Leger Casey
Just a little one today ! went to the studio to finish my commission and painted this Cardinal from one of my photos I took of the many cardinals that comes in my tree and the feeder.
I can't believe Christmas will be in twelve days, so this will be short I must start decorating !
email me if you are interested in a ACEO /mini.  nlcasey@charter.net

Cinnamon tea

Cinnamon Tea, watercolor 5x7copyrighted by
Nita Leger Casey
Just finished my second week end of open studio, many people came by and did their shopping,  now I am tired and ready to have a cup of tea and relax before I attack my week of cleaning before my kids come home for Christmas, also bring a little Christmas to this house, I am a bit late but painting came first !
email me if you are interested in this still life , nlcasey@charter.net

Down hill all the way

Watercolor 5x7 copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
Someone has to know a skier! this little watercolor would be the perfect gift.
It is always nice to start a collection of originals.

 very reasonable price email me nlcasey@charter.net

in progress!

Watercolor commission  in progress, by Nita Leger Casey
As I promised I would post this today to give you an idea of working with different photos ,as the years went by for this family and the many memories they have shared of this cute camp on a lake in New England.
This week end open studio again Saturday and Sunday ,if you missed last week end here is your chance .noon to 5pm both days , come by and see me at 407 A