West Quoddy Head Light, Oil on Canvas

One of my most favorite vacations was in Downeast Maine. We stayed in Machiasport at a little cottage on the coast. It was perfect! We would take day trips from our cottage and visit Eastport, Campobello Island and Lubec. I finally got to paint a painting of the red and white West Quoddy Head Light. This is a 18" x 18" oil on deep stretched canvas. I am gearing up for the Freeport Fall Festival in Freeport, ME. on October 4th & 5th.

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Arica Pillsbury ~ Arica's Art: "THREESOME" - Day 6 of 30 Day Challenge -SOLD!!!!!

 SOLD! Happy to have an excited customer in South Dakota!

Arica Pillsbury ~ Arica's Art: "THREESOME" - Day 6 of 30 Day Challenge: These cute little Chickadees are my favorite to watch. They are so little, with a big personality! I used to stand as still as possible unde...

"Michelle" 18" x 24" commissioned Watercolor

I was commissioned to paint pink roses. I was sent a photo but the reference photo  only included a few pink roses & mostly greenery. Upon visiting the customers space & gathering information about personal feelings & style this is what I came up with for a watercolor for Michelle's office space. I am honored to have been able to be free to create an original to fit a space & personality  as well as interpret what she wanted. I love how this turned out! It makes me happy to know I have a happy customer! Thank you Michelle!

"Sailing Christmas Cove", South Bristol, ME Oil on Canvas 12" x 16"

Having a beautiful summer here in Maine. Spent a day driving the coast & managed to get a few photos to use as reference to paint! This is an oil on 12" x 16" canvas.

Popping in to say HI!

I feel as though time gets away from me and have a hard time keeping up with blogging, Facebook, emails, website, Etsy, etc and trying to find time to paint...... I haven't even had time to give the support I want to to my fellow artist friends! Know that I love to be connected to all of you and enjoy your posts and all your hard work and creativity! Keep on making the world a happy colorful place! CHEERS!! ~ Arica

January 2014 30 Day Painting Challenge Collage

Bittersweet....the January 2014 painting challenge is over. I actually need to catch up on some neglected duties. Thank you to Leslie for organizing! Thank you to all those who have followed my journey! So glad I have made new friends along the way! Cheers to a healthy, fun, prosperous year!

Arica's Art Adventure - Day 30 of 30

My final painting for this 30 Day Challenge is the painting I had the pleasure of teaching to a group of 10 ladies! I took them on Arica's Art  Adventure ~ A Colorful Journey! It's a NO EXPERIENCE required class of painting, eating & sipping on a favorite beverage! The rule is you must be positive & just go with it! I love having those that have never painted before create a masterpiece! It makes my heart smile to see the smiles at the end of the lesson because they are super proud of themselves! Here are a few photos from last night! We use acrylic paint for purposes of drying and ease of beginners covering up something if they don't like it. 

This was the sample I used to teach.

This was in progress showing them how to paint the flowers - Loosely!

A few pictures of students & their work in progress & their drinks :)

And voila....after a couple of hours we have masterpieces!!!

THANK YOU ladies for joining me! I love being your teacher! Cheers until the next class!!

I also offer in home paint parties! Lots of fun! Message me at aricasart@yahoo.com for more information or through my Facebook page: Arica's Art

"BLUEBIRD" - Day 29 of 30

This cute little Bluebird I was chasing around my sisters house in the pouring rain! Finally got a good photo. He looks irritated but yet so cute! Original Watercolor painted by me. Painted on 300lbCP watercolor paper. Image area is 3" x 4 1/2". To purchase click here: Arica's Art - ETSY SHOP

My photo reference...

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"DEER at DUSK" - Day 28 of 30

Oh my goodness! I am so busy this week (every week).  This was inspired by the deer I saw recently at a friends home. Every evening between 15-20 Deer (minimum) come out at dusk to eat & play. A few were getting quite frisky. It was fun to watch. This is my Pen, Ink & watercolor interpretation of what I witnessed. Painted on 300lbCP Watercolor paper.  They are such beautiful animals. To purchase click here: Arica's Art - ETSY SHOP

This was a photo I took, I used it for reference but changed it up to my liking....

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"RICHARD" - Day 27 of 30

Meet Richard the Rooster. This was painted from a photo I took of my sisters Rooster. Actually it's my brother in laws rooster. He just has to make sure there is a "man" taking care of the "ladies". 16" x 20" Acrylic on Canvas. Painted by me. Having fun with loose style acrylic painting. Keeping paint wet & layering colors, not getting to OCD with painting each feather etc.. I also wanted to make his tail feathers taller and him a little rounder.

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My reference photo....

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Make it a great day! Thank you for stopping by! CHEERS!