From the Studio (photo)
I’ve finally finished my painting of our dear cat, Kelsey, whom we lost to illness a few months ago; way too young! In his honor, I created this half sheet painting.
“Kelsey Sunning” was painted a few years ago and some aspects bothered me. New version on the right; I changed the stare of the eyes to a softer gaze and altered the body and head in various places. I’m happier with it now. Lots of edge softening!
The landscapes that follow were also altered for a livelier look.
Each is a half sheet and had more intense color and contrast added.
Decadent Dahlia, on a half sheet of paper got a makeover as well. A bit less white and more mid tones
NEWS
I no longer teach workshops. There is still painting information under the workshops link in the header on my website. I do have 4 digital books, a hard cover book and 2 videos on this site for those who want to see information about how I paint, my materials and more. There is also PAINTING information in the archived issues of the Seasonal Notes from other seasons and in several articles and interviews posted under the Articles heading in the top Bar of the Home page.
You can view a variety of my paintings on the gallery pages. Many of these are still available for sale. Contact me at ann@annpember.com if you are interested in information about a particular painting.
Longtime Keeseville Resident Ann Pember Brings 40-Year Watercolor Exhibition to Restored Old Schoolhouse Gallery in Essex.
Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Friday, July 10, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Read the press release.
NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITIONS
HOMELESS
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 1, 2027
2026 ALLIED ARTISTS OF AMERICAN ANNUAL; ONLINE EXHIBITION
KELSEY; REST IN PEACE
Aug – Oct
WATERCOLORS USA Spiva Center for the Arts Joplin, MO;
KELSEY SUNNING
Aug – Sep
4 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF AMERICAN WATERCOLORS.” View Art Center; Old forge, NY: Seagaul Family Award