The Old Lighthouse at Selkirk near Pulaski, NY.
This did the trick. I love the ivy on the house, the boats - the whole scene.
Here's a picture from a wider angle.
The third photo I found was that of an old postcard. Unfortunately, it has a "do not copy" on it, so I'll just have to tell you. The photo is taken from the left side of the house. There's a big sailboat with people on it. Here's the part I like the best, it's from a woman named Olive written Tuesday A.M. to a friend named Verna asking her and Sarah to come down for a day. She said, "Now do come down at once. " Oh my, there is my story for the new painting! I don't know the date of the card, but the writing is very old style as is the photo.
I have changed the name of my "Lady" to "Olivia." I am using the photos above and a bit of my own inventions, adding the "Lady". She is not finished yet, but she's on her way.
I have since worked with the sky, water, hat, added more yellow to the greenery and worked on the beach. We are going to Vermont for a week, so she will have to mind the house until we get back.
