Plein Air Art Show
Martha Pileggi
I have been painting professionally in Delaware since the 80s. My main concentration for the last few years has been on realistic plein air oil paintings of the Eastern Shore. I like to portray the open spaces and quietness of the landscape in its many forms and weather conditions. I want the viewer to feel a sense of solitude and beauty when looking at my paintings. I have been described as a "high key" painter, who uses bright colors to express my art. My greens are especially vibrant which is the way I see them. Regular visits to state and federal parks in Delaware and Maryland give me inspiration. Studying the masters and regularly taking art workshops from a variety of well known and accomplished artists helps to improve my work. Previously known for my watercolors and hand painted tiles, I now work exclusively in oil.
Martha Pileggi
I have been painting professionally in Delaware since the 80s. My main concentration for the last few years has been on realistic plein air oil paintings of the Eastern Shore. I like to portray the open spaces and quietness of the landscape in its many forms and weather conditions. I want the viewer to feel a sense of solitude and beauty when looking at my paintings. I have been described as a "high key" painter, who uses bright colors to express my art. My greens are especially vibrant which is the way I see them. Regular visits to state and federal parks in Delaware and Maryland give me inspiration. Studying the masters and regularly taking art workshops from a variety of well known and accomplished artists helps to improve my work. Previously known for my watercolors and hand painted tiles, I now work exclusively in oil.
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LICHEN ON THE PINE Martha Pileggi $350 Oil on Gessoed Board - 9" H, 12" W Framed - Total: 12" H, 15" W This tree is on Assateague island. It is on a sand dune and covered in lichen among so many upright trees. The tree reminded me of an abstract because of all the limbs going in all directions and very gnarled. It is framed with a modern heavy eco-frame in glossy black with streaked gray. Questions? Email [email protected] SOLD |
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STEPS TO KNOWLEDGE Martha Pileggi $125 Oil on Canvas - 6" H, 6" W Framed - Total: 10" H, 10" W A tiny 6x6" painting of the Chincoteague library steps. Lots of warm colors with yellow-green, orange and red. Frame is a modern glossy black 2" wide frame. Questions? Email [email protected] Click to purchase |
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ASSATEAGUE MARSH Martha Pileggi $600 Oil on Board - 16" H, 12" W Framed - Total: 21" H, 17" W Beautiful west view of Green Run Bay during the summer months. Pine trees receding back with a touch of sunlight on the distant grasses. In a modern black wood frame to bring out the brightness of the painting. Questions? Email [email protected] SOLD |
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BLUE SKY AHEAD Martha Pileggi $350 Oil on Board - 12" H, 9" W Framed - Total: 17" H, 13" W Painted after a rain storm when just a break in the clouds. Painting is mostly overcast gray and very subtle. Framed in a black wood frame to bring out the gray coloring. Questions? Email [email protected] Click to purchase |
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MISTY MORNING Martha Pileggi $600 Oil - 12" H, 16" W Framed - Total: 17" H, 21" W Painted on August 10th at the Chincoteaque National Wildlife Refuge. It was early morning, the sky was gray and very foggy, which did not lift until 11:30. The background trees faded in the distance. This beautiful spacious marsh was bright with many greens. Painting is framed in a black wood frame. Questions? Email [email protected] Click to purchase |
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THE LONE PINE Martha Pileggi $125 Oil - 6" H, 8" W Framed - Total: 1.1 1/2" H, 13 1/4" W Small painting of a typical long needle pine tree on the beach of Assateaque. Painted near the canoe rentals. Pale blue and tans in the painting with a strip of peach sky near the horizon line. Frame is black.. Questions? Email [email protected] Click to purchase |
