“Disc Plough”
10x8 inches
May 15, 2022
Ink, graphite and watercolour on lightweight watercolour paper
Despite his best intentions, Farmer Jim never did get around to repairing the old plough.
Judith can be contacted by e-mail at judith@judithmcrae.com
"En Plein Air" is an annual exhibition of paintings and drawings created at the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage near Nanton, Alberta. Artists from all over Southern Alberta create drawings and paintings at the Centre on Artist Days once a month in May, June, July, and August, and then contribute their best pieces to the exhibition, which takes place during the weeks just before Christmas at the Dr. Foster James Penny Building in Lethbridge.The organizations responsible for making this happen are The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts, Alumni Association Art Gallery, and The Coutts Centre.
Special thanks go to Jon Oxley and his team for keeping the lot of us organized.
Contact Judith at judith@judithmcrae.com to inquire.
En Plein Air 2022
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“Disc Plough” Despite his best intentions, Farmer Jim never did get around to repairing the old plough. |
En Plein Air 2021
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"Water the Daisies" Water that just sits there in the watering can is of no use to the plants - one must pour it out over the plants for any good effect to take place. |
"Coutts Barn" The girl in the office sighed as she tried to explain to the caller, yet again, that the office hours were 9 am to 4:30 pm, and that no one would be available outside of those hours. |
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"A Bird on the Roof" He refused to answer the door. After 15 months in lockdown, he'd finally realized that he liked his own company best. |
"In the Poppy Garden" Belatedly, she realized that black was the wrong colour to wear on such a hot day. |
There were no Artist Days during 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
En Plein Air 2019
These were some of the pieces I created on the Artist Days at the Coutts Centre during 2019. These were the ones that were shown at the exhibition.
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"The Chicken House" |
"Camera Obscura" |
"The Kitchen Door" |
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"Poppies in the Garden" |
"The Buds of Spring" |
"The Spare Wheel" |
En Plein Air, 2018
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Old Farm Buildings Shows: "En Plein Air, 2018" |
The Poppy Field July, 2018 acrylic on canvas 14x11 inches |
The Hollyhocks by the Door (finished in studio July 25) July 22, 2018 acrylic on canvas 14x11 inches |
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The Birdhouse Shows: "En Plein Air, 2018" |
Birches Shows: "En Plein Air, 2018" |
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| Untitled #1 June 17th, 2018 acrylic on canvas 14x11 inches |
Untitled #2 June 17, 2018 acrylic on canvas 7x5 inches |
Untitled #3 |
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| Untitled #4 June 17, 2018 acrylic on canvas 7x5 inches |
Untitled #5 (finished in studio) June, 2018 acrylic on canvas 11x14 inches |
Untitled #6 (finished in studiio) June, 2018 acrylic on canvas 12x9 inches |
