The Majestic

The Majestic, 16x16" oil on canvas (sold)

The Majestic restaurant is located in old town Alexandria, VA.   I loved the great reflections in the windows. 

Treasure Hunter

I fell in love with the lime green boots.  I saw this young man exploring in the town square fountain in Old Town Alexandria, VA where they have a wonderful farmer's market every Saturday morning.  It was early spring and the fountain was dry except for some water from a recent rain.  It was obviously a favorite pastime, because he was wearing his boots and headed straight for the puddles.

The photo is a little light.  The colors are more reverberant in person.  The painting was just purchased by a gentleman who said his mother stopped to enjoy the painting every time she walked by it. The best compliment ever. 

Treasure Hunter, 12x12 oil, (sold)

 

On the Potomac

Old Town Alexandria is on the Potomac River.  Another reason I find it inspirational when I visit.  There aren't many boat slips left along that part of the Potomac, but I found this one just off King St. 

 

On The Potomac, 11x14 oil on canvas, $325

Tip: Moving paintings around can be hard on frames (& your walls).  I borrowed this great idea from a friend.  Just get some inexpensive foam pipe insulation and cut it to fit your frames. It already has a slit to fit over pipes. 

Fish Market

I knew when I retired I wanted to start painting again.  I also wanted to do something to meet other artists.  Finding an art class seemed like the perfect plan.  The Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria (Va.) was the first place that came to mind.  Its really is an old torpedo factory (http://www.torpedofactory.org/history.htm) converted to art studios, classrooms & two galleries in the early 1980s.

Just like I'd hoped, I met artists from the area and got back into painting.  I think the 'Fish Market' was one of my first successful paintings.  I still love it and I'm proud it found a wonderful home with Lisa & Doug who live in Old Town.  I had a wonderful compliment when a friend's mother was driving with her down King Street and yelled, "there's Lydia's painting!" 

The Fish Market restaurant (105 King St.) has been renovated and looks a bit different these days, but its still a nice place to eat if you are visiting Old Town.  You also don't want to miss stopping in at the Torpedo Factory to see all the wonderful art.  

Fish Market, Old Town Alexandria

11x14” oil on canvas (sold)