Collector's Pics

Christmas updates from my collectors:

It ALWAYS makes my day when I receive Collectors Pics of my paintings in their new home.
This year a couple of people sent in these pics of the paintings under their Christmas trees. I see it as a great honour being included and getting a glimpse where my paintings find their home.
I was so busy tending to commissioned paintings that I didn't have a lot of time to post on my blog in December, so I hope to thread in in the next few weeks what has happened last month in my 'studio' (actually my easel is pitched in my living room by the warm fire, haha).

If you have been following my blog, you have seen above painting before. You can read the story behind this painting in the blog post by clicking here.
And the painting below was purchased by a sweet husband who wanted to surprise his darling wife. I had painted the Winnebago Cabover Painting as part of my 'camper a day' project this past September. He called me up mid December and I got the painting on its way right in time for Christmas. I am smiling as I see how lovingly it is placed! You collectors of mine are theee best, thank you! I appreciate each one of you so very much! You keep me painting and pushing my limits to become better at what I love to do! Thank you!!!

Cold Snap

Have I mentioned it was cold here in the Maritimes the last couple of weeks? Below are some photos from the St. Andrews wharf I took just a few days ago. The sea smoke on the water is a sure fire indication that it is a verrrryyy cold day. 

My painting day today

We are expecting a 'snow bomb' to explode here in the Maritimes tomorrow. Markus and the people of St. Andrews have been busy getting their houses ready. I hope people will stay home and stay away from the roads. Here this was the view from the wharf this afternoon. Isn't it beautiful? I started a painting, but couldn't quite finish due to frozen cold fingers. Will post about that in the next few days sometime. Hope to finish some last touches, maybe tomorrow. 
Thanks for taking time to visit, and stay in touch again tomorrow.

Art Show on Deer Island

'Island Horizon' Fishing Boat, orig. watercolour by Simone Ritter
20x28in approx.
more info and purchase click here

It has been a while since my last post- but I have been busy painting all along; and we also had our Art Show at the Algonquin Resort a couple of weeks ago which was busy as usual. I had written a special blog post for this, but forgot to post it online- yikes- (artists brain dysfunction I call this). Also, I have been copying blogposts from my website to here, so sometimes I forget... if you'd also like to sign up for my newsletter at www.simoneritterart.com. All subscribers will receive a surprise shortly;-).

Anyhow, if you are in the area next Sunday, August 23rd 2015, please stop in 2-4pm at Jerome Andrew's ocean front Studio Gallery (14 Clines Point Road, Leonardville, Deer Island, (506)747-2310 for a joint exhibit with Jerome's and my works.

'Little Wings' tagging along down to the Lord's Cove Wharf on Deer Island

A couple of days ago, I took my 'Little Wings' vintage Shasta camper over to Deer Island to paint for this coming exhibit-our first overnighter painting trip, while my kiddies had a fun sleep-over at my dear friend Mary's house (bless her heart for taking them all and giving me some time for myself and painting- thank you, thank you! The offers to take kids get fewer the more kids there are, so if someone is helping out, it means so much to us moms).

Anyhow, I arrived later than planned on Deer Island, it was foggy and so I ditched the idea of doing some nice sunset paintings as all scenery was 'vanishing in the mist'.

I took my time getting 'Little Wings' parked (you get the idea, ha, ha) and set up at my friend Anke's Deer Island Inn (www.diinn.com), who so generously allowed me to stay on her grounds.

I really enjoyed my peace and quiet there and also had a pleasant visit by two girls, friends of my daughter's who were hoping Sabrina had tracked along.

Inside my 1960's Shasta Camper, making a simple but yummy breakfast

In the morning after cooking up some breakfast and a warm cup of coffee from Anke, I stopped by Lynne Bowland's place- Fireball Gallery- specializing in handcrafted glass beads and works by canadian women. I am very fortunate to be one of her featured artists!

Well I just wanted to say 'hi', but after hearing one of my paintings just sold, I treated myself to a most beautiful bracelet and earring set handmade by Lynne. I just love her works! Check out her etsy store , too (www.etsy.com/shop/islandgirl).

After FINALLY starting to paint then in the morning, I began with smaller paintings and finished with this big fishing boat portrait of the 'Island Horizon'. By then the fog was almost burnt off. 

All paintings will go in my show on Deer Island opening next Sunday, August 23, 2-4 at Jerome Andrew's ocean front Gallery Studio, where you can see his surrealist works as well. We will share the wall space for one week, Art will be on display until September 1st 10-4 daily.

Hope you can come and check it out- I might even bring 'Little Wings' along for the Opening!

Old Fishing Boat, watercolour by Simone Ritter, 5x7, plein air
 For more info and purchase: click here 

Nun ist doch schon wieder einige Zeit vergangen seit meinem letzten Eintrag, aber ich habe recht viel gemalt diesen Sommer und wir hatten auch unsere jaehrliche Kunstausstellung beim Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews welches immer gut besucht ist. Ich hatte schon einen Blogeintrag darfuer geschrieben, aber vergass ihn online einzustellen- HILFE- Kuensterhirn hat zugeschlagen! Ich blogge jetzt auch direkt von meiner Webseite und so vergesse ich manchmal hierher zu kopieren. Falls ihr interessiert seit an Neuigkeiten und kommenden Shows, dann tragt euch doch fuer meinen Newsletter ein- Newsletter-Abonnenten koennen sich demnaechst auf eine Ueberraschung freuen!

Naechsten Sonntag, August 23, 2015 von 14-16 Uhr ist Vernissage von meiner Kunstausstellung mit Jerome Andrews auf Deer Island (12 Clines Point Road, Leonardville, Deer Island, 506-747-2310). Ihr seid alle eingeladen, kleine Haeppchen gibt es natuerlich auch;-).

Vor ein paar Tagen habe ich 'Little Wings', meinen kleinen Camper aus den 60ern mit nach Deer Island genommen fuer unser ersten Malausflug. Die Kinder waren bei meiner Freundin Mary, die sich bereiterklärt hat, die 3 Racker fuer den Nachmittag und die Nacht zu nehmen, es ist wirklich ganz lieb wenn sich Freunde anbieten uns Muettern zu helfen, denn je mehr Kinder man hat, desto weniger Hilfe bekommt man natürlich! 

Als ich dann auf Deer Island ('Insel der Rehe') verspätet ankam, war es neblig und so legte ich die Idee Sonnenuntergänge zu malen schnell mal beiseite. 

Ich liess mir viel Zeit beim rückwärts Einparken mit dem Wohnwagen (Frau am Steuer- und ich geh jetzt nicht auf Einzelheiten ein ha, ha...) bei Anke's Pension Deer Island Inn, die mich großzügig fuer die Nacht parken liess. Ich genoss die Ruhe und den Frieden und bekam noch netten Besuch von 2 kleinen Freundinnen, die Sabrina suchten und hofften dass sie mitgekommen sei.

Am Morgen machte ich mir ein feines Fruehstueck und genoss eine frische Tasse Kaffee von Anke, bevor ich bei Lynne Bowland's Haus- Fireball Gallery- vorbeiguckte. Sie stellt exquisiten, handgefertigten Glasschmuck und -perlen her und repräsentiert kanadische Kuenstlerinnen, unter anderem auch mich!

Naja, nachdem sie sagte dass sich gerade eines meiner Aquarelle verkauft hat, hatte ich keine Ausrede mehr und so kaufte ich ein wunderschoenes Armband mit passenden Ohrringen! Sie verkauft auch auf Etsy (www.etsy.com/shop/islandgirl). 

Mitmorgen, als ich dann endlich doch zum malen anfing, begann ich mit kleinen Bildern im Nebel und malte im Anschluss dieses Bootportrait von der 'Island Horizon'. Als ich fertig war, war es sonnig und fast schon heiss.

Alle Aquarelle werden ausgestellt bei Jerome Andrews' Gallerie direkt am Meer, und Vernissage ist am Sonntag, August 23, 2015 von 14-16 Uhr.

Und vielleicht bring ich auch 'Little Wings' mit fuer einen kleinen Ausflug!

Fundy Bay Fisheries

Fundy Bay Fishing Boat, oil 6x6, sold

(10$ from each sale donated to 'Let's hear it for Debby' Fundraiser for hearing aids)

This is my second last painting for this 30-day-challenge, and because the weather wasn't really nice outside and the schooling was a draaaaag today (hey, Monday!), I opted for a studio session in the warm with radio entertainment and a yummy cup of tea after the kids' bedtime- hence another late-nighter, haha! 
I love the local fishing boats, their rustic charm, a perfect fit for our rugged coastline with its ever-changing tides. 
Thank you for stopping by, nighty night (or: Good morning to Germany)!
 If you have enjoyed following me on this painting-journey, and are not already a subscriber to my blog or a SimoneRitterArt FB fan, I'd like to invite you! 
Hope to stay in touch!                                                                                     Simone

I primed the Canvas red to counterbalance all the greens and blues

Dies ist mein Vorletztes Bild fuer die 30-Tage-30-Bilder challenge und da das Wetter heute nicht so einladend war und der Schultag so zäh gegangen ist (hey Montag!), entschloss ich mich drin zu malen nachdem die Kinder im Bett waren; mit Radio im Hintergrund und einer feinen Tasse Tee war's grad nett im warmen Stübchen: wieder mal 'ne Nachtaktion, haha!
Ich liebe die Fischerboote hier, ihr rustikaler Scharm passt perfekt zu unserer steinigen Küstenlandschaft mit den immerwährenden Gezeiten.
Vielen Dank fuer's Vorbeischauen und a guat's Nächtle (oder: guten Morgen nach Deutschland)!
Falls dir die letzten 30 Tage Spass gemacht haben, mit mir zu gehen auf malerische Entdeckungsreise und du noch nicht Subscriber bist, möchte ich dich einladen deine email oben ins Kästchen einzutragen oder mich auf Facebook unter SimoneRitterArt zu markieren (to 'like' my page sagt man auf englisch, weiss leider nicht wie auf deutsch, sorry).
Ich hoffe wir bleiben in Kontakt!                                                                  Simone

St. Andrews Lighthouse

Sunny Boat

Yellow Fishing Boat, oil, 6x6, sold

(10$ from each sale donated to 'Let's hear it for Debby'

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What a great day it was- the weather almost like in July! Great choir concert with the 'Voices of the Bay' (Sunday on Grand Manan and October 19, St. Stephen- if you can, treat yourself!) and morning fun at the anglican fall fair (lots of candy for the kids and fun games, thank you to all the volunteers and organizers!). Late afternoon painting at the wharf, today it was the yellow fishing boat. Had a nice visit from the daughter of the fisherman owning the 'All Done' (the turquoise boat I painted a couple of days ago). All in all a memorable autumn day! A blessed Sunday to you all and thank you for stopping by!           Simone

Welch ein schoener Tag es heute doch war- Wetter wie im Juli! Tolles Chorkonzert mit den 'Voices of the Bay' (Morgen, Sonntag auf Grand Manan und Oktober 19 in St. Stephen- sehr zu empfehlen)

und am Morgen viel Kinderspass beim Herbstfair (viel Schlecksach fuer die Kinder und spassige Spiele, danke an alle Helfer und Organisatoren!). Spaetnachmittag malen an der Anlegestelle, heute war das gelbe Boot dran... waehrend ich malte bekam ich dann noch einen Ueberraschungsbesuch von Jane, der Tochter des Besitzers des tuerkisen Fischerbootes welches ich vor ein paar Tagen malte). Alles in allem ein ereignisreicher und schoener Herbsttag! Schoenen Sonntag euch allen und Danke fuers Vorbeischauen!        Simone

Midnight Painter

'All Done', oil, 6x6in, sold

(10$ from each 30-day-challenge sale will be donated to 'Let's hear it for Debby' Fundraiser for hearing aids) 

It's late again, past midnight while I write this- maybe I am a midnight painter/blogger?
Today's painting is a studio piece after I loved yesterday's mood at the wharf and didn't get a chance to head down today, so a studio session it was... It's one of (if I'm not mistaken) only three actively used fishing boats left in St. Andrews: the 'All Done', who I have painted many, many times over the years. The golden years of the fisheries certainly are over and the licenses are passed down from generation to generation, as it has been with the All Done. She looks weathered, tired, telling many stories of her life at sea. I love painting the All Done and wish her many more years! Thanks for stopping by! 
Blessings,                         Simone

Extra deep gallery wrap

Es ist wieder mal spät- nach Mitternacht- waehrend ich diesen Blogeintrag schreibe- vielleicht bin ich sowas wie ein Mitternachtmaler/blogger? Das heutige Bild habe ich im Studio gemalt, nachdem ich die gestrige Stimmung am Meer so beindruckend fand aber heute leider keine Zeit hatte runterzugehen zum malen am Meer... Das Bild ist von einem der drei letzten, verbliebenen, aktiven Fischereiboote in St. Andrews, der 'All Done' (aka: 'Alles Vollbracht'). Ich habe sie schon viele, viele male gemalt in den vergangenen Jahren. Die Bluetezeit der Fischerei ist auf jedenfall vorbei und die Lizenzen werden von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben, so auch mit der 'All Done'. Muede schaut sie aus, verwettert, erzaehlt von ihrem harten Leben auf See. Ich liebe es, die 'All Done' zu malen und wuensch ihr noch viele Jahre!      Danke fuer's vorbeischau'n! Vergelt's Gott!                     Simone

Windy by the Wharf

Dancing Dinghy by the Wharf, oil, 6x6, sold

(with all paintings sold in this 30-day-challenge: 10$ donated to 'Let's hear it for Debby' Fundraiser: www.facebook.com/events/933751463305810/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming  )

Wooo, was it ever windy today down by the wharf, true autumn spirit! I was glad to have a hoody and a scarf with me! The little green dinghy was dancing in the choppy waves and the clouds were playing colour-change-games with the water as they were rushing by... Happy fall y'all!  Simone

this is more like the real colours...

Wow, war's heut' windig unten an der Anlegestelle- richtig herbstig! Ich war froh Kaputze plus Schal dabeigehabt zu haben! Das kleine gruene Beiboot tanzte vergnuegt auf den Wellen und die Wolken spielten mit den Farben des Wassers wie sie vorbeigezogen sind... Schoenen Herbstanfang euch allen! Simone

Fishing Boat, St. Andrews Harbour, September 23, 2014

Plein air paint-out and 'Pool Painting'

Saint John Power Boat Club

watercolour 11x14in approx. 27x35cm Aquarell

225$

yesterday was a busy day painting with the 'plein air painters of the bay of fundy'- annual paint out. this year in Saint John with the show beeing on display at the Saint John Arts Center from June 24- September 4th 2010.

it was great meeting up with the other artists and soon afterwards everyone headed to their chosen painting spot and only a couple of us were still at the Saint John Power Boat Club marina painting away mid afternoon. the morning i spent painting this acrylic near the SJAC to be close for the noon meet-up.

Saint John View

Acrylic on panel 6x8in 15x20cm Acryl

sold

today i didn't make it unfortunately due to restaurant (our business) obligations and our 3 children missing their mom.

below is the big Pool Painting i did a couple months back and never seem to find the time to blog about in depth.

It was meant to go into the humid pool area i choose high quality metal primed sign board and ASTM non-toxic sign paint (for the initial 'block in') and artists acrylics for the over layers.

out came a bright swirly and vibrant painting which i hope the viewer finds joyful and stimulating.

our inn pool will not be built this year- too many delays- but i had great fun 'going big'.

the size is 8ftx8ft and i had it attached to our living room wall while i painted it.

you can see it 'in persona' at the 'fundy artists' sale and show at the fairmont algonquin end of july.

thanks for visiting!

Fire and Ice- and me diptych

acrylic on sign board

8ftx8ft