Blue Ridge, Daily Painter: Janet Wimmer
Journal of Daily Painting on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Saturday, January 1, 2022
New Adventure
Friday, December 31, 2021
Along the Banks of the James
This painting and the next five are a diversion from my Parkway series. Sometimes I am asked to take a break from my beloved mountains and to paint a series of landscapes in other parts of the country. These paintings are of our state capital, Richmond, Virginia from the James River. In the hustle and bustle of every day life, downtown businesses and their patrons forget that there is another world surrounding them. Bringing the beauty and peace into a high rise bank was the objective of this client who knows well the effect of paintings on interior design and even more so, the well being of those who work and visit within the interior space.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Bridging the James
I have found these bridges to be named and renamed so I am not really sure what I am looking at. North Bank Trail Head, Buttermilk Loop trail, Pedestrian Only bridge, Robert E. Lee bridge and Porterfield Tyler Memorial bridge. If anyone can help me, I would appreciated info.!!!
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021
James River Arch Bridge
Richmond from the James 16 x 20 oil SOLD
This iconic concrete bridge was built in 1919. It is the oldest bridge over the James in Richmond and it is a railroad crossing for trains going north and south. As I continue the Richmond series I am finding the "sense of place" usually involves a bridge.
Friday, December 10, 2021
Richmond from the James
Cold Sunrise over downtown Richmond 12 x 16 oil $295.
The historical James River runs through our State Capital. Even in the hustle and bustle of city life the reminder of Life giving water and Peace remains faithful to us who take the time to admire the Beauty and the Majesty of the Creator of all things Beautiful! This is a new series for a client who recognizes the importance of surrounding ourselves with Beauty.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Blaze of Fire
On my way to the Peaks, the autumn colors change the world into a blaze of fire. It is so exciting to experience the seasons in Virginia. I cannot imagine living in a place that never enjoys the summer, fall winter, spring of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I could paint the same place a thousand times and the time of day, the day of the month, the weather conditions, the temperature, the humidity....all would change the painting. When I finish the 369 miles, I may start over and try this idea!!