Nita Léger Casey: Maine coast

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Saturday, February 10, 2018

Sketch of Nubble rocks, Maine

Nubble rocks ,©2018
Nita Leger Casey
Sketch on the day I went and sketched the Lighthouse, it was a beautiful day with some nice breaking waves, and the best way to capture this was a quick sketch of a combination of watercolor and gouache . In my sketchbook !

Monday, March 13, 2017

Hills beach cottage

Hills beach cottage, Biddeford ME
Watercolor 5x7
©2017 Nita Leger Casey
In January I took a drive along the coast of Maine ,we barely had snow and now we are expecting a blizzard. On this drive I came upon this large cottage with the bottom windows boarded for Winter,but I just imagined how this house was waiting for it's summer residents to enjoy it's beautiful beach with children running around ,people sitting on this wrap around porch enjoying the gorgeous Sunsets. OK, I am dreaming ! tomorrow we are getting 18 to 24 inches of snow, In March I know the snow will melt quickly and Spring will be here.
this watercolor is available.
email me nlcasey@charter.net $100.00 mated

Monday, April 11, 2016

A Maine Fishing shack

A Maine Fishing shack .©2016 Nita Leger Casey .
Watercolor 6x8
After a trip to the coast yesterday I was in the mood to paint a little fishing shack, sort of painted this from memories of a beautiful Sunday in Southern Maine. I wanted to give it a mood of a nice sunny day with clouds. Also wanted the watercolor do it's magic and not overwork it. email me if interested nlcasey@charter.net

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Monday, August 03, 2015

Beach roses

Original watercolor 8x8
©2015 Nita Leger Casey
Who doesn't like beach roses! they are a Summer's beauty on the coast of Maine ,they grow wild all over roads, walks, rocks... the bees love them ! couple weeks ago in Maine the bees were feasting on these beautiful flowers.
A perfect present for someone who loves flowers!
email me nlcasey@charter.net

Thursday, August 12, 2010

"Maine morning "
pastel 9x12 copyrighted 2010
Nita Leger Casey

This was a painting I started at our retreat last month ,I was dying to finish it ,but with my busy life it took awhile .
Well yesterday I got the call telling me, I could come and get the key for my new studio, I did not waist any time and went downtown to get it , this morning I cleaned it and tonight moved in it , so I am ready to paint away from my house studio and gallery ,no distraction just paint! it's in an old Mill ,very large windows over looking a canal , 200 artists have studios in it , the mixture of art is very interesting and exiting ,I am probably one of only a few doing traditional work .I also have a few friends in there , it should be fun !
If you are interested in this pastel let me know , only $ 200.00
nlcasey@charter.net

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Owls head ,coast of Maine ,miniature watercolor (c) 2009
Nita Leger Casey
Sold

Just came back from Maine , a wonderful two days in the Camden area ,to see snow on the rocky coast was very pretty, all the villages decorated for the holidays ,it looked like a Christmas card everywhere. This was the scene yesterday morning on Owls head a very quint peninsula south of Rockland, I took lots of photos for future work , only had time to do this little one while there.
Our stay at the Inn was wonderful , I recommend this Inn if you are in the area The Hartstone Inn.

I want to wish all my followers and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Nita

Sunday, August 09, 2009

Still life by the bay,copyrighted 2009, Nita Leger Casey

5x7 acrylic,

My laptop has not been working very well at this remote location , so hope you are all patient with me . I have been painting a lot and enjoying my art friend and the beautiful scenery of this wonderful location . we have found a new house for next year ,so we are exited!
I set up these wild flowers in the front of the house here on the bay!
email me if you are interested,

Friday, June 05, 2009

Fishing shack in New Harbor, copyrighted 2009, by Nita Leger Casey
11x14 pastel matted to a 16x20

This was a painting done in Plein air last week end , we were to have lunch with all the artists at this restaurant called Shaw's famous for their fish dinners , so I parked in their parking lot and this is the scene that was across the way , I just couldn't pass this wonderful light on the building and that's what I did first ,to capture the light , it goes so fast ! I was pleased with the results .This painting is $425.00 , email me if you are interested

Friday, May 29, 2009

By the sea, miniature by Nita Leger Casey

copyrighted 2009, pastel 2,5x3,5

Arrived at Hotel Pemaquid in Maine around 1:30 , it rained all the way here . All the artists were painting in the studio across the street from the hotel , we were all happy to see each other again, I just had a little time to do a few miniature before a critique of all the paintings produced today ,some artist had come the day before ,we later had a nice meal all together and talked about the art world.
going to bed now , must get up early to go on location , stay tuned...

Artist statement

Artist statement

I am an Artist who has painted most of my life and enjoy every minute of it. My journey in the art world continually evolves keeping up with the time, I paint in many different medium and love them all. My collection of work is primarily in oils and I use watercolors for commissions, illustrations, and pastels for my own pleasure. My love for architecture shows in my work and many have compared my style with Edward Hopper. I feel honored to be compared with such wonderful artist. I paint daily in the studio and plein air when weather permits. I try to paint from life as much as possible. Last year I gave up teaching art after thirty years of private classes and, now enjoy my former student’s accomplishment in the arts. Many collectors around the world own my work and hope many more will in the future.

The best is yet to come – enjoy my journey!

Nita Leger Casey

www.gingerbreadartgallery.com

Buy Art Online

Handy Hints to Successful Art Buying Online

You can make your online art purchasing experiences a lot of fun, and stress-free, if you just take a few moments to follow some tried-and-tested advice.
These hints will give you the very best chance of finding quality works of art, and receiving the art in perfect condition.

1) If you see a piece of art you like on a favorite artist's Blog, don't be afraid to request a couple more photos of the work. Most artists will happily oblige. You might like to see close-up detail of some section... or perhaps an image to confirm the coloring is consistent.

2) Look for the artist's email address. Apart from a direct email contact, artists often post contact phone numbers. They do this for a reason. They would like you to phone them. So do it! If you'll feel better talking to a 'real person' make the call. But I would always recommend making direct email contact with the artist.It's helpful to have a line of communication from the point when you make your purchase, to the point when the work is dispatched to you. Most artists also would like the opportunity to follow up and ensure the work has arrived safely. Don't simply place your order and make your payment. Take the opportunity to communicate with the artist. It will make the whole process run more smoothly.

3) Consider purchasing more than one piece of art at a time.If you fall in love with the work of a particular artist, consider purchasing a piece and leaving it with the artist. Then, when you see another work by the same artist you wish to purchase, ask for both pieces to be sent together. This will reduce freight costs considerably. Most artists will be happy to hold a paid artwork in storage, especially if they realize it's because you wish to purchase a second piece.

4) Email the artist and ask them if they have any artworks not yet posted on their blog.Some artists don't have the time to post every piece on their blog. Or some pieces are displayed, and then taken down after a time. It doesn't hurt to ask the artist to email images of any works they have in their 'stock room'.... and it can be a way to discover secret treasures.

Nita Léger Casey