Pemaquid Inn ,
oil on copper 4x5 ,copyrighted 2010
Nita Leger Casey

Went to the studio today and painted with my friend Paula and her sister Wanda from Atlanta , we had fun painting different things different medium and style , that is why it makes it interesting ! tomorrow we were supposed to go to Plum Island to paint plein air ,but I guess the weather has another idea, I am disappointed because I don't know if I will be able to go next week . I painted the Inn we stay at every year in a very loose style , I hope you like it ! Well if you are interested in any of my paintings give me a shout!
email nlcasey@charter.net

Beach roses on rocks
Pastel miniature 2,5x3,5 copyrighted 2010
Nita Leger Casey sold

Here is the third of this mini series , they sure would make a great arrangement on someones wall , these were painted plein air on location at the Pemaquid lighthouse in Maine ,If you have visited the coast of Maine in your travels , you know how beautiful it is ! it's the time to buy them now , ounce they are frame they will cost four time the price ,before I frame them $ 25.00 for this miniature is a bargain, comes with a certificate . email me nlcasey@charter.net

Pemaquid rocks
Pastel 5x7 , copyrighted 2010
Nita Leger Casey

Back home after a wonderful three days in Maine at the yearly Pemaquid retreat for the Pastel Painters of Maine . This is a small painting done there on location ,the scenery of the coast is just beautiful beach roses everywhere ,Lupines in all the fields .
When you go on a mini retreat with other artists , you really have a great time ,we all learn from each other about different painting material and techniques ,the camaraderie is great ,we paint all day then share a great meal at the small restaurant on the edge of the ocean ,the lobsters are being caught right there , the sound of the light horn and crashing waves ,what more could you ask?
The first night I had the honor of doing the critique , a task with everyone being so good .
the second day we also had a very accomplished Pastel painter , Claudette Gamanche give us a demo and a talk about our passion .all in all it was great!
This painting is available , email me if you are interested nlcasey@charter.net

Beach roses and lupins
Pastel, 6x6 copyrighted 2010
Nita Leger Casey
On the cost of Maine with the Pastel Painters of Maine at a retreat at Pemaquid point , just a wonderful treasure spot on the coast, staying in a Victorian Hotel ,it's like going back in time .This is my third year with the group,this year I was chosen to give the critique after our first day of painting, it was a lot of fun we are 25 artists.

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

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...

Miniature ,Maine coastal rocks,copyrighted 2008 sold

Another hot day today, but at least I was cool on the pond in my kayak , just came back from a nice ride with my friend Judy ,we were the only ones on the pond with the loons ,we think one is nesting because the other one told us to back off, we did! we are always so happy to see new baby chicks , we are very protective of our loons on the pond ,they are so wonderful to see .

During my last few days I have painted a few miniatures and here is one ,

2,5x3,5 oil ,if you collect this type of format, email me nlcasey@charter.net

Fog on the coast,copyrighted 2008
The heat has come up the coast all the way to Maine , I am so happy to be at the lake where it is cooler. I am still painting scenes from my last trip to the coast.
5x5 oil on watercolor paper mated ,email me if interested nlcasey@charter.net