The Emerald Pencil

               "The Emerald Pencil"

                Oil on Panel 8" X 10"

The Emerald Pencil is a cute little shop located in Nashville Indiana. I painted this during an IPAPA paint out with the Brown County Art Gallery. 

The light hitting the porch is what attracted me to this subject, and the green gazing ball I thought added a nice touch. 

Potter's Bridge

      "Potter's Bridge" Plein Air Oil 

                            8" X 8" 

This painting was painted at Potter's Bridge in Noblesville Indiana. My friend Lesley and I spent the morning painting the bridge on location. There was nice light coming through, that attracted my interest. 

"Yellow Bird Cottage"

               "Yellow Bird Cottage" 

                Plein Air Oil 12" x 12"

This was done in Carmel Indiana during "Drawn To The District". Which invited artist to come and paint Plein air (on location) in the Carmel Arts District. 

It was exciting to find a new subject to paint. I found the Yellow Bird Cottage along the Monon. Painting along the Monon a nice Russian man talked with me for a good while. He was very pleasant. 

I was able to get about 90% of the painting done before a big thunder storm came along. I think this would make a charming painting in someone's home. 

Magnolias In The Park

             "Magnolias In The Park"

                   Plein Air Oil 5" x 7"

I was looking for magnolia trees to paint, and I came across these two trees in the park. The gazebo is used by many visiting the park. I love the pink color of the trees standing strong between the gazebo while looking up the hill at the scene. 

Carousel In The Winter

            "Carousel In The Winter" 

  Plein Air Oil 5" x 7" in private collections 

I just loved how the shadows rested across the snow. The sun light hitting the roof tops, and the warm colors of the winter trees. The carousel colors are just intense with the reflections of the snow bouncing off it, I fell in love with this scenery. 

Abandon House

  " Abandon House" Plein Air Oil 8" x 10"

Abandon House was painted on 166Th and Boden Road in Noblesville Indiana. I painted it one morning back in late fall of 2014. Without me knowing at that time the house was empty. They have now boarded up the windows, and I think soon the house will be torn down. There are plans for a new subdivision to be built where the house stands. I'm glad I painted this cute home before it's gone forever. 

If your interested in the purchase of this painting please contact me. 

Email: sondrasart@yahoo.com

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Hidden Notes

     "Hidden Notes" Oils 11" x 14" 

Hidden Notes was painted for a theme show for the Nickel Plate Arts. The theme of the show was Collaboration. We had to have a painting that inspired the artist. I picked the classical song by Beethoven "Fur Elise". Inside the painting there you will see music notes. They are hidden within the painting. 

The Henhouse

            The view of my henhouse 

                   "The Henhouse"

               Plein Air Oil 8" x 10"

The temperature was in the 60's today. It was windy and cloudy, looking like it could rain. It was so pleasant I couldn't resist painting.

I decided to let my girls run around while I paint the inside of their coop. I was hoping one would roost for me, but I couldn't manage to get a poser. 

Hues of November

     Plein air painting at Macgregor Park

                "Hues Of November"

               Plein Air Oil 8" x 10"

It was the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and the temperature was reaching as high as 50 degrees. I invited the members of the IPAPA group to come and paint with me. One member did show up, his name was John. 

John painted a barn that was in view across the highway. I picked the trail with all the colors late autumn was showing. The wind was picking up as we were getting started. It blew my panel over and it blew John's easel over also. I helped John to secure his easel better by tieing a string on one of the legs to a pole next to the easel. 

I was happy with what I painted, but John was not finished with his. He said the sun was in his eyes, and the wind was picking up strength. It was a good spot to stop for him. I can't wait to see how it turns out later. 

                      

Glimpses Of Queen Anne

        "Glimpses Of Queen Anne"

                     Oil 10" x 8"

I painted this at my friends studio in Noblesville Indiana.  

The painting is from my trip to Burkesville Kentucky seeing family. This painting is from a photo I took from a place called "Rock House Bottom". A place where my niece took us to show us a natural arch way that was carved out millions of years ago. This historical site is such a beautiful, and spiritual place. 

County Courthouse

               "County Courthouse"

                   Oil 10" x 8"

This was done at Forest Park in Noblesville. The distant view of the courthouse inspired me to paint the scene. 

I was standing in the parking lot above the golf course looking down. The sun was shining creating wonderful shadows in the snow. 

Country Mart

                  "Country Mart"

                 Oil 16" x 20"

I was in Brookville Indiana in October 2014 for an IPAPA paint out. My husband and I were driving around taking photos when we notice the Country Mart tucked away from the main road. 

I liked the clouds, how they were coming in, and the light glowing on the building and tanks. My love for grain tanks goes clear back to my child hood. 

Macgregor Park

                 Easel set up

                    "Macgregor Park"

                   Plein Air Oil 8" x 10"

This is one of Hamilton County's new park. I haven't been there for years. They made it easier to enter. It's located on State Road 38 and U.S. 31. 

I liked the way the path takes you back into the woods, and all the colors of autumn in the foreground. The mystery of the woods is enchanting with the grays and browns. 

I enjoyed painting this piece, I plan on going back to do more paintings. 

Mid Morning

                    "Mid Morning"

           Plein Air Oil 12" x 12"

I painted this plein air for the IPAPA members show. My painting won an Honorable Mention. I'm so grateful an honored to receive such an award. 

Gloomy Days Of Autumn

         "Gloomy Days Of Autumn"

                        Oil 6" x 8"

I wanted to practice on the colors of the trees. It was raining and I panted this from inside of my car. I also wanted to capture the distance of the scene. This was a fun study for me. It was painted at Forest Park in Noblesville Indiana.  

Rainy Stroll In The Park

          "Rainy Stroll In The Park"

                  Oil 8" x 8"

I would have called this a plein air painting, but it was done from the back of my SUV. It was raining and the wind was blowing. I thought it would be best if I stayed out of the elements. 

I spend a lot of time at the park. The view was calling me to paint it while visiting Forest Park in Noblesville Indiana. 

Coffee Or Tea

                 "Coffee Or Tea"

                    Plein Air 

                      Oil 14" x 11"

My friend Lesley Haflich and I were painting downtown Noblesville. This is the Noble Coffee and Tea Company located on Logan Street. I was almost done with this painting when I had to leave for work. 

I returned back to the site to finish the painting after I was done with work. While I was painting channel 13 WTHR was on the same corner interviewing people. They asked if they could film me painting. I told them they could. I thought "how cool is this"! When they were done filming me the anchor man asked me if I vote? I told him yes. He then asked if they could interview me about "If I'm elected I will not serve". He wanted my thoughts on this. I told him my opinion on the matter. During the whole interview he talked about me being Noblesville local artist and they showed me painting on the 6pm news. 

This was a great day. I think of myself being a little lucky that day. I just happen to be in the right place at the right time. I think now I should have bought a lottery ticket, maybe I could of won the big one! 

Field Of Gold

                  "Field Of Gold"

                  Oil Plein Air

                        8" x 10"

                    "Field Of Gold"

     On site photo of Plein Air Painting

This painting was done off of Howe road in Noblesville Indiana. I have loved this view for many years of the soybeans  golden color. 

I made a few changes to the painting by moving the trees to make it more interesting. I didn't want the new houses in the painting. I wanted it to be viewed as if the subdivision hadn't been built yet. 

For information on the purchase of this painting please contact me at:

 sondrasart @yahoo.com. 

The Train Depot

                "The Train Depot"

    Carmel On Canvas Plein Air Event

                      Oil 8" x 10" 

           

       

     My easel set up early on a Saturday  morning. 

I was attracted to the light hitting the building and the cool shadows. 

The Wicker Chair

             "The Wicker Chair"

                    Oil Plein Air

                        8" x 8"

I picked this subject, because of the look of the old siding on the house. Then I saw the wicker chair. The sunlight was shinning through the tree creating wonderful shadows and light. 

If interested in the purchase of this piece contact me at: sondrasart@yahoo.com