Olivia at the Lighthouse

Somehow the image of a lighthouse came to my mind.  Aha, another painting!  I looked on the computer for images and I came up with one that spoke to me.  I needed something old with written history.  Here is a photo:

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.