Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Chincoteague Paintings

                                                     "Coming Into Chincoteague"
                                                                6x24", oil on masonite

                                                        "Chincoteague Waterways"
                                                                    6x24", oil on masonite


A cold, dark winter day actually made me think of a summer weekend on Chincoteague Island, which inspired these paintings.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Two Takes of Harrisburg's Italian Lake

                                                  "September Sun on Italian Lake"
                                                           10x20", oil on canvas
 
"Italian Lake Greenery"
9x12", oil on canvas

Italian Lake in the city of Harrisburg, PA is a popular painting spot. "September Sun on Italian Lake" depicts very early aspects of  Autumn, while "Italian Lake Greenery" was painted at the height of Summer. While it's not Italy, why not enjoy something that is at least reminiscent?

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Fall Memories

"Pond and Beyond"
8x10", oil on masonite

"Fall Brights at Blue Hound Farm"
16x20, oil on canvas
 
Crisp, colorful views show what Fall is all about on Blue Hound Farm in Lewisberry, PA.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Rocks and Bridges of the Susquehanna

                                                             "Rocks in Royalton"
                                                           14x26", oil on masonite
 
      "South Bridges of Harrisburg"
       12x24", oil on canvas



                                                                      


Monday, September 10, 2012

Storms Over Susquehanna

 
 "Susquehanna Under Indigo Skies"
24x36", oil on masonite
 
 
"Stormy Spring at Rockville"
8x24", oil on canvas
 
       The "...Indigo Skies" painting was enlarged from a plein air sketch after being on location near Middletown, PA. The Rockville painting was completed just before the rain came. The "mini Lady Liberty" could be seen "holding her own" in the painting.
 
 
 

Saturday, September 8, 2012

More Italy Paintings

 
   "Overlooking Olive Groves"
   10x20", oil on masonite


                                                     
  "View from Annunziata Monastero"
                                                         6x12", oil on masonite

 
"Steeples in Casperia"
12x16", oil on canvas
 
     Although the weather was very hot in June and July, 2012, in Umbria, the humidity was low and the sunshine abundant, making for days of broad, beautiful views of the Italian countryside. 
 
    

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Susquehanna River Paintings

 
"Spring Green Reflections"
12x16", oil
 
 
"After the Rain, Long Level" (York Co.)
14x24", oil on masonite


Saturday, August 25, 2012

Welcome to my blog by S Benigni Landis

 
 
Welcome to my blog which will showcase my original paintings.
 
 
 
"Roundstone Sheep" by Susan Benigni Landis
18x24", oil