Sunrise on the hill

Oldie but goodie #2
oil 5x7 on Wallis paper matted .copyrighted by 
Nita Leger Casey
A Scene from Maine when the sun rises in August while I am there, talk about sunrise these past few days they have been so beautiful , lots of reds ! just about the time I take Clancy for a walk .
I miss not painting in oil ,after the holidays I believe i will get back to it , I have concentrated in Watercolors the last few month  I really would like to sell some of these gems , I know somewhere out there , a collector is starting  a collection ,this would be the perfect time to buy at this price $50.00 ,email me  nlcasey@charter.net

High water

oil on paper canvas 6x8,copyrighted by
Nita Leger Casey
The loading dock gallery  at WAS in Lowell is just about decorated ,I was amazed how beautiful it was looking, so many wonderful people were working at it today , so much beautiful art !
This week I am clearing a few oldies but goodies , this one has a peaceful mood  with earth tone colors  $50.00  an original for this price is a bargain! email me nlcasey@charter.net

Cyber Monday sale

 Cyber Monday sale 
"Morning light" 5x7 watercolor Copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
Everyone went shopping over this long week end , you are now at work at your desk on your break Thinking I still need to get a present for someone special  or maybe yourself , here is your chance a lovely watercolor $75.00 matted including shipping email me nlcasey@charter.net

Fruitland farm

pastel 11x14,copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
Wish I had something new today , I have been making watercolor books and painted paste paper  all day for our Christmas market , it will be set up all month at the Loading Dock Gallery  at Western Avenue studios in Lowell MA, lots of affordable gifts .the gallery is open from Wednesday to Sunday  11AM to 4:30PM
I have many beautiful painting that need a home like this one , a nice New England farm .
The weather was beautiful again today , I do want to paint snow I am sure it will come  soon  enough .
Email me and make a reasonable offer ! nlcasey@charter.net

The Blood farm in Winter

Pastel, 11x14 copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
Happy to say I did not go out on Black Friday , We had a wonderful Thanksgiving day yesterday with the family ,today I just wanted to stay home and work on my art for our own two week ends of Holiday market place at Western Avenue studios , I am making beautiful Paste paper for scrapbooking , journaling , or collage  also making some small watercolor Books , all this kept me busy most of the day , went outside for awhile to start winterizing the chicken coop ,they have been so happy to be loose in the yard with this beautiful weather we had all day .
this pastel is a nice one , it is framed and on display at my studio in Lowell , old farms are make a wonderful keepsake .email nlcasey@charter.net

Tremont Street Kiosk

Watercolor 8x10 copyrighted 2011

Nita Leger Casey

From my last trip to Boston last week when we went to the International show , when we came out of the Cyclorama ,the sun was  setting on the city, the light was just beautiful,  the people going home from work where creating these long shadows , I think I have recreated that scene !
Tomorrow it's Thanksgiving , I imagine everyone is cooking and baking already , My daughter -in-law will cook the turkey and host our family dinner , I am just making an apple pie .
interested in this painting email me nlcasey@charter.net

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone !

Le village

oil 8x10 copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey
I had a busy week end of mostly Art socializing and not painting , started with a visit to Newburry street ,visited the Copley Society, the Guild of Boston then on to the Cyclorama to the Boston International fine art show , all were great I saw so many beautiful paintings that would take your breath away the prices with it . I was with two other friend so we had a great time , the next day it was the opening at the Wistler house Museum where I had a painting juried in , there again beautiful art work and great friends some I had not seen in years , to end the week end  this afternoon we had a pot luck dinner at the studios ,great food and company ! all this they was no time to paint I did managed a few photos while in town .
this painting would make a nice present for someone  or yourself .$99.00 free shipping in the US
email me nlcasey @charter.net 

Proud to be an American Farmer

Watercolor 7x8, copyrighted 2011 by Nita Leger Casey
Working from my recent Maryland trip, wanted to paint them before I loose the interest with the Holidays coming , I love farms  and barns , this one caught my attention first the red barn and this farmer must be proud to be an American and I love that !In Maryland the farms are so clean and well kept ,wish it was like that everywhere.
I am also working very hard for our two open house week ends in December , I am making beautiful paste paper ,good for scrap booking also making small journals , they all will be at the studio for sale .
this watercolor is available by emailing me nlcasey@charter.net , it would make a nice present for someone who collects old farms .

After church

Watercolor 5x7 " After Church" copyrighted 2011 by Nita Leger Casey

When I was in Maryland a couple weeks ago , my grandson and I went into the country side on Sunday morning  when we came upon a Mennonite church , the young girls where  outside waiting for their ride , the boys were on the other side , I took this photo in my rear view mirror , I was a little afraid to do it ,but it was a picture moment  ! I don't often do figures but i just wanted to do it in a very loose style .

Gallery on Newburry street

Watercolor 6x8 Copyrighted by Nita Leger Casey  sold

 Fall is nice ,but it also comes with a lot of yard cleaning ,this is what I have been doing the last two days.
I am taking this  opportunity to post previous work . and call it "make me an offer days"
This is a  watercolor from my Newburry street series in Boston of a very well known gallery the Childs Art Gallery , I would love to find a home for it , it's matted ready to go in a frame  , every week I will post a painting where you can make me an offer ,email me nlcasey@charter.net

Le Chateau de Fontainebleau

 Chateau de Fontainebleau

Watercolor 6x8 (c) 2011 by Nita Leger Casey

When I was a young , This castle was one of my favorite to visit with my family , at the time not so much for the castle itself but the gardens and the fish ponds , they used to have the biggest red fish in it , I only lived about an hour from it ,so it was a Sunday ride or a school field trip , the inside is just beautiful! I took this photo a few years ago ,Tim and I had lunch right across the street from it .If you go to France ,this is a good one to visit , this was my choice to paint today at the studio in a very rainy day .Email me  nlcasey@charter.net if you are interested in this watercolor .

French Country life

Watercolor 6x8 (c) by Nita Leger Casey
 French Country life
 A painting that needs a home , if you have traveled to France and want to remember what it was like walking to get your fresh bread from the bakery ,this watercolor would bring you back !
email me if you are interested , nlcasey@charter.net

Lowell neighborhood

watercolor 6x6 (c) 2011 by Nita Leger Casey
Just a small neighborhood view of Lowell, an old Mill town with character !
I have posted this before ,in case some collector missed that one ,here it is again .
email me if interested nlcasey@charter.net  

Somewhere on the Mason and Dixon line

7x10 watercolor ,copyrighted 2011
Nita Leger Casey
Monday while in Maryland I took a drive with my grandson  to take some photos , we were right on the Mason and Dixon line so at times we where in PA ,and sometimes in Maryland , we took lots of photos , we came upon this scene that was so picturesque with all the geese in the small pond , I knew I would paint it , and that is what I did today at my studio after being away for a week it was nice to be there again , this Saturday we are open so if you are in the area ,come by!
email me nlcasey@charter.net,  if you are interested in this watercolor . my work is very affordable .

Little calf

Watercolor (C) 2011,5x7 by Nita Leger Casey
Carson and I found this cute little one # 76 in a pasture during our photo shoot expedition, all babies are cute!
Carson was so exited to find all the animals we took pictures of that day . I really had a wonderful time with my grandchildren .
Well I must get back to reality ,open house this week end at Western avenue studios .
our area looks like a war zone after the storm this week end , 70 percent of the people don't have power in our town , we are the lucky ones ,but my poor yard is a disaster,lots of work ahead !
this small painting is available if you are interested , a good deal $65.00 matted ! email me nlcasey@charter.net

sketch #2 of Maryland trip

watercolor (c)2011,by Nita Leger Casey   sold
This sketch was done from my  kitchen window at my son's house , I was having my breakfast when all I could see was these beautiful shadows across the street, so the sketch book came out at that time ,I think I captured the scene the way I wanted .This afternoon I took Carson and we went for a photo shoot of all the beautiful farm around,we had a lot of fun finding some beautiful places , laundry lines with Monday's wash ,cows sheep and lots of duck and Geese .
 He said on our way back ,it was a lot more fun then I thaugh .he took 75 photos ,he is 7 years old

Sketching with grandson

Sketch of a farm in Maryland after the storm (c) 2011by Nita Leger Casey
 My grandson and I went out painting this morning in a very rural part of Maryland with beautiful farms and rolling hills,mostly Mennonites families live in the area, it was nice to  see them all dressed up coming out of church this morning.One family was worried about us just parked on the side of the road, they stopped and asked if we needed helped, after i showed them the sketch they were fine with it .I did take some beautiful photos of cows and sheep, might go back in the area again tomorrow.Not sure what my yard looks like after the storm while we are away !

Halloween House in New England

Watercolor 8x8 Copyrighted 2011

Nita Leger Casey

Last week I was driving through the town of Hudson, NH and was stopped at a red light when this house really caught my eye it just looked like Halloween season or maybe haunted, I loved the strong light on it, I know the tree is in the middle but I think it added to the look of spooky ,anyway I just had  seconds to snap a photo  before the light turned green . I painted this at my studio today after having a nice lunch with my artists friends in the third floor.
Yesterday I had a terrible day after getting bit by a tiny deer tick again it was hooked on me for at least 18 hours , after many calls to doctor, nurses etc... I received a doses of antibiotics,I already have Lyme in my system from another bite a few years ago ,they are now very bad ,my neighbors got bit twice last week .
This painting is for sale ,email me if you are interested nlcasey@charter.net 

Place Jeanne D'Arc

(C) Watercolor by 

Nita Leger Casey

Still on my French Mode , here is one watercolor  I painted a while back of the Place Jeanne D'Arc ,in the town of Orleans where I grew up , the statue of Jeanne d'Arc is a beautiful monument in the center of town, every May 8 th  the city has a big parade celebrating her victory .
this painting is available , just email me for the details nlcasey@charter.net

L'Ancienne Hotel du Midi

Watercolor by 

Nita Leger Casey ,copyrighted 2011

Thinking about France made me look at some of my old photos, this is a hotel that my Aunt owned in the town of Checy, it was called L'hotel du Midi , I probably could write a book about it, a lot of Family history happened there, weddings, religious events, births and funerals the family would gathered  at the hotel after, I have just about every relatives photos in front of this old hotel even  during World War two as well , the name is changed now, but the memories live on .
This was from a photo I took about 4 years ago  now called Bar de la Diligence .
If you have a photo of a place that you would like to have  a painting for  memories ,
email me nlcasey@charter.net