Blizard Nemo 2013

on February 9, 2013

Many friends & fans are wondering how we’ve fared through Blizzard Nemo 2013. The snow began yesterday morning at around 9 a.m. and didn’t stop until about noon, today (Saturday). When we went to bed last night, there were about 6″ on the ground. The wind started to howl and the lights flickered, but unlike so many, we retained power. Being from Buffalo, NY, I’m used to snow, and here in Boston, the media tends to overhype and overestimate storms. They certainly did not this time. Nemo is the 6th worst storm in Boston’s history.

Pay special attention to the fence — you can really see the snow’s progression!

Here are a few shots!

Friday, February 8:

Blizzard Nemo 2013, Progression 1

Blizzard Nemo 2013, Progression 2

Blizzard Nemo 2013, Progression 3

Blizzard Nemo 2013, Progression 4

Blizzard Nemo 2013, Progression 5

Saturday, February 9:

Blizzard Nemo 2013, Progression 6

Our house survived Blizzard Nemo 2013!

Enjoying Nemo 2013!

Conway Covered Bridge, progression

on January 21, 2013

Conway Covered Bridge

I don’t paint enough winter scenes. Perhaps, it’s because I love summer. I mean, l kindof live for summer. There’s something so romantic about New England’s covered bridges in the winter, I thought I would paint a small one surrounded by some mountains. At 8×8″, this painting would be a great addition to any room. I will update with my progress!

Original Sketch:

“Conway Covered Bridge,” sketch by Melissa Fassel Dunn

Day 1:

“Conway Covered Bridge,” Progression I by Melissa Fassel Dunn

Day 2:

Note my daughter’s contribution to the painting… (purple crayon in the window). I guess I left it out for too long!

“Conway Covered Bridge,” Progression II by Melissa Fassel Dunn

Day 3:

“Conway Covered Bridge,” Progression IIII by Melissa Fassel Dunn

Day 4:

Listening to Ray Charles Radio on Pandora + Painting = Total Relaxation. I thought I was finished with this, until my husband reminded me that the road doesn’t actually go through the bridge. At that point, it’s the bridge floor. I pointed out that I’m not exactly going for realism, given that my portrayal of the bridge is actually structurally unsound, but at the end of the day, he’s right. Back to the brush!

“Conway Covered Bridge,” Progression IV by Melissa Fassel Dunn

Day 5

“Conway Covered Bridge,” by Melissa Fassel Dunn

Why Conway?

I decided to give the bridge’s sign the name Conway, in reference to the Northern New Hampshire ski town.