Nita Léger Casey: South Carolina

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Monday, May 11, 2020

Edisto Island,South Carolina

Coronavirus discussion in the low Country, Edisto Island SC
Pastel 12x16 ©2020
It was March 11, my daughter had taken me to visit Charleston and some beautiful plantation along the coast, this one happen to be Botany Bay Plantation, so peaceful and serene.We had a great time until we got a call from home talking about the virus. My grand daughter was to get home from NY the next day, and I was to live South Carolina the day after, before it got to dangerous to fly. Well that was the start of confinement, two months later and still at home !
I did paint this scene as soon as I got back .

available if interested $300.00 not frame . contact nlcasey@charter.net

Friday, March 25, 2011

Waiting to sail,
pastel 5x7
Nita Leger Casey

Anyone on a sailing mode ? I am sure a lot of boat owners in New England would like to be in their boat right now, with the long winter that does not want to go away , snow is melted but still cold in the morning .
This would make a perfect present for the dad who has everything ,or a friend who dreams about sailing .
just email me nlcasey@charter.net
$100.00 matted and free shipping ,this is an original!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Need a project?
Watercolor 5x7 (C) 2011
Nita Leger Casey

I think in every States you can find a nice little house abandoned just like this one, I always feel bad! it's like no body cared, they did not care of the History they left behind, fixed up they can be little gems . Maine has a lot of them I call them lonely houses, this one was in South Carolina where I just visited, the light was perfect on it and I wanted to capture that feeling of a nice sunny day .
All my work is original and go to great distance to capture these scenes .
Email me if you are interested nlcasey@charter.net

Friday, March 11, 2011

"The Store"
watercolor 8x10 (C)2011
Nita Leger Casey

A little store with Southern charm full of collectibles was my pick for today , it happens to be in the same little town of Bluffton , the name was easy , it was called the Store !
I wanted to catch a nice light on it , like a nice sunny day , in a very loose style .
Feeling so sad today learning about this devastating earthquake in Japan , cannot fight nature ,
very sad !
This watercolor is available email me if you are interested
nlcasey@charter.net

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Southern Hospitality
Watercolor 5x7 (c) 2011
Nita Leger Casey

while visiting South Carolina this past week end ,I took lots of reference photos of the Old South , the historical houses which I love , if the walls could talk in this little guest house !
The progress is coming to this little town , it has changed a lot in the last five years , I hope they keep the quintessence of it , many houses are razed to put a new one , and the Country side is growing with Gated communities .
I think I captured the Spanish moss on the live oaks , some of those trees are just beautiful .
This little gem is available , email me nlcasey@charter.net

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

"South Carolina beach"
watercolor 6x8 (c) 2009
Nita Leger Casey

95 degree today in May in Massachusetts !I think we are getting a test of early summer , too hot to paint for me , wish I was at the beach , so i decided to post this beach scene from last Spring on Hilton Head S.C, while visiting my daughter and her family .
email me if you are interested nlcasey@charter.net

Monday, May 18, 2009

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

Thursday, January 01, 2009

"Spanish moss "
oil on linen 10x14 copyrighted 2008

My daughter who lives in South Carolina was not able to come for the holidays , we sure missed the family, this tree made me think of her and my grandchildren ,when I was there in March I was fascinated with these huge trees with moss all over , they are so interesting in shape .
email me if you are interested in this painting. nlcasey@charter.net

Sunday, March 23, 2008

HHI, Pickney Island

Another Easter gone by ,the years just go so fast! we had a nice family gathering after the last three weeks being so hectic , it was nice to enjoy and relax today , it was a beautiful day but cold, I really want to see some flowers to start coming , one interesting thing is the maple sugar buckets are out on the maple trees right next to my house , cold nights warm days is perfect for collecting the syrup, I love to paint them every year .

This was a small island next to Hilton Head where I went every morning to see the birds .

5x5 oil mated . email me if interested, nlcasey@charter.net

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Cottage from the Low Country

Spring is here in South Carolina , I just called home to Massachusetts and they are expecting snow tomorrow, I am glad I just spend two weeks here where the weather is a bit nicer , I will go home on saturday,I have spent a great time with the kids a lot of driving and tons of new scenes to do , I have explored this area, the landscape, the wildlife and got to know my way arround,
I painted this scene in Bluffton yesterday , alla prima 5x5 oil on watercolor paper .
email me if interested
nlcasey@charter.net

Artist statement

Artist statement

I am an Artist who has painted most of my life and enjoy every minute of it. My journey in the art world continually evolves keeping up with the time, I paint in many different medium and love them all. My collection of work is primarily in oils and I use watercolors for commissions, illustrations, and pastels for my own pleasure. My love for architecture shows in my work and many have compared my style with Edward Hopper. I feel honored to be compared with such wonderful artist. I paint daily in the studio and plein air when weather permits. I try to paint from life as much as possible. Last year I gave up teaching art after thirty years of private classes and, now enjoy my former student’s accomplishment in the arts. Many collectors around the world own my work and hope many more will in the future.

The best is yet to come – enjoy my journey!

Nita Leger Casey

www.gingerbreadartgallery.com

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Nita Léger Casey