Watercolor Painting in the Finger Lakes

Yesterday I had the opportunity to teach a one-on-one watercolor class with an amazing woman, Pat Charland at her beautiful home. Pat is owner of Sunflower INK , a Public Relations and Communications firm. She is such a talented, fun person to be with. On the way home, the views were awesome! Here are a few photos displaying a glimpse of the beauty of Autumn in the Finger Lakes.

A Painting of Ana Alcaide - Songwriter in Toledo, Spain

As John, Bryan and I were touring Toledo, we heard beautiful music and saw a crowd gathered around a woman playing a nyckelharpa - keyed fiddle. Her CD is called COMO la LUNA y el SOL and her website is www.anaalcaide.com. I play her music often when I am painting and it takes me to a mystical and dreamy place... I am currently working on this painting of Ana. It is just so inspiring to see women around the world expressing from their heart and spirit which reaches out to so many... I hope that one day my art can touch someone like Ana's music has touched me.

New paintings inspired by Sorolla and Madrid

After seeing Sorolla's magnificent work in Madrid, I was able to purchase through a very generous person, the book : Joaquin Sorolla The Painter by Edmund Peel which is now one of my most cherished reference books. I am in awe of the light, color and dynamic images integrated into his amazing paintings. Here are two of my most recent paintings "Cafe con leche" and "Parque del Retiro"  I am excited about the direction that they are going....

Inspiration by Joaquin Sorolla

Our trip to Madrid, Spain in March changed my life! One artist in particular has influenced my art in so many ways. We were able to see his studio and home. Hope you are inspired too! Here are some of my favorite painting!

Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida (February 27, 1863 - August 10, 1923) was a Spanish painter, born in Valencia, who excelled in the painting of portraits, landscapes, and monumental works of social and historical themes.

Adirondack Painting

"Peaceful Presence" 

Cindy Altmire Harris 

Oil on canvas

14" x 24"

Autumn Creative Retreat in the Adirondacks

Over the past few years the idea of a "Women's Creative Retreat" has been forming and this weekend five courageous women experienced the seed of this concept. Through painting, writing, and sharing amazing breakthroughs were made. Look for more information on my blog about upcoming womens retreats. 

My First Blog!

I'm so excited. Emily is home from California and helped me create my first blog. Here I am walking in the field by my home studio...