Annie Helmericks-Louder Road-Trip Discoveries

I am an artist that begins most of my work on location--or plein aire. Although more developed works, or works in other mediums are done in my studio, these quicker, outdoor pieces are essential in gathering information. More importantly, direct contact with the land is essential to me; it fills me up. I am lucky to travel frequently and my home-states are Arizona and Missouri. Wherever I go, I always carry art-supplies and easel. I welcome you to visually come along with me.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

8/4/2011, Goodbye to Wiggin's Pass, Naples, Florida

12" X 12", pastel on paper, plein-aire

6" X 12", pastel on paper, plein-aire

12" X 6" pastel on paper, plein-aire

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

8/2/2011, Naples, Florida

12" x 12", pastel on paper

7/31/2011, Naples Florida

I was gifted today by the presence of 3 courting manatee. They stayed and danced just off shore for about an hour.
9" x 6 ", pastel on paper

12" x 12", pastel on paper

‎"Wabi-sabi nurtures all that is authentic by acknowledging three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect."(Richard Powell, 2004)