Marsha Hamby Savage
Plein Air Paintings

These paintings were all painted on location (plein air). They are a more spontaneously painted look, and therefore somewhat less detailed or finished looking than those that are done in the studio.  Enjoy!!!




Azalea Falls 
* Pastel *    $500.00

Image Size: 12" x 9"
Outside Framed Dimension:  19" x 16"

This was painted plein air (on location) in Calloway Gardens, Georgia. The spring is extremely colorful with all the different varieties of azaleas blooming. If you have the chance, visit there sometime during the end of March for this "Show". The shadows and all the vegetation captured my imagination and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed painting it.

Beehive August
  * Pastel *    $750.00

Image Size: 16" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  24.5" x 20.5"

This was painted on location north of Blue Ridge, Georgia. I actually stood there with those bees coming and going -- in hopes they would not find me offensive! I thought the light was absolutely wonderful on this sunny August morning.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed painting it.



Cloister Arches 
* Pastel *    SOLD 

Image Size: " x "
Outside Framed Dimension:  " x "

This was painted plein air at the Monastery of The Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia. We were given special permission to enter the Cloister for painting as long as we were respectful of the Monks. I loved the garden area seen through these arches and though it would make a very different painting for me. I hope you get the chance sometime to visit this wonderful Monastery.

Early Morning Field
  * Pastel *    $450.00

Image Size: 9" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  18" x 21"

This was painted plein air at Creighton Island - a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia. This was my second trip to the Island with 10 other artists. The field behind our camp was fabulous in the morning light -- and I actually painted three or four paintings on this morning -- two oils and two pastels. I was on a role!!!! I hope you get the feeling of the morning!
 






Her Majesty Oak 
* Pastel *    $500.00  SOLD

 Image Size: 9" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  18" x 21"
This was painted on location at Edisto Island, South Carolina. Several of my painting buddies and I rented a two cabins and painted for about 4 days. I love painting the marsh and the live oak trees.  They seem to have a personality that speaks to me! Hopefully you will enjoy  this painting and maybe plan a visit to this wonderful island.

Island In The Marsh
 * Pastel *    $750.00

Image Size: 12" x 16"
Outside Framed Dimension:  21" x 25"

This painting was also done plein air at Edisto Island, South Carolina.  The marshes were so golden in the afternoon and the contrast in color with the trees was tremendous! You can barely see a house or two peeking out from the foliage. Don't you know the owners love their view!





Fontaine Fourches 
* Pastel *    $750.00

 Image Size: 16" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  23" x 19"

This painting was done on my visit to France in August, 2006. The village is where myself and five other artists were hosted by "La Bonne Etoile" -- a magnificent artist retreat. On this day, we drove a little outside the village and set up and painted looking in both directions. This afternoon, I was able to paint three wonderful paintings. As you can imagine, the views were inspiring!

 
Morning Field of Light
  * Oil *    $1,200.00

Image Size: 20" x 16"
Outside Framed Dimension:  27.5" x 23.5"

This painting was done on my visit to Creighton Island, Georgia with 10 other artist. This field was painted many times by me and the other artists. I love the way the light hits the grasses and just tips some of the trees. The distant trees were still swathed in morning mist! Don't you just love it and want to visit?




Fields For Prayer 
* Oil *   $500.00

 Image Size: 11" x 14"
Outside Framed Dimension:  18" x 21"

This was painted plein air at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit near Conyers, Georgia. The fields had many wonderful wild flowers growing in them. But . . . when I started, one of the Monks came out to mow it! We talked him into starting on the opposite side and were able to capture the beauty before it was gone.  I also enjoyed putting his tractor with the umbrella on it on the far side!

Fields and More Fields 
* Pastel *    $450.00    SOLD

Image Size: 8" x 10"
Outside Framed Dimension:  14" x 16"

This was painted plein air in France! I had already done one painting of this scene, and decided I wanted to abstract the scene just a small amount. But, I just couldn't leave it abstract, so it is still very representational . . . but many changes were made. I hope you get the feeling of the countryside in France from this painting!
 






The Field
* Pastel *   $450.00  

Image Size: approx. 9" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  "Unframed at this time"

This was my last painting while on my trip to Creighton Island - a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia. My friend and I decided to do one last painting -- but I felt like I was being watched by  . . . don't know . . . and I was seated somewhat by myself.!  I finally said, "I can't work any longer -- going back to the camp." This is just as I left it -- composition problems and all. But, I still like it!!! It has a nice feel to it. Very painterly! I have decided it has a charm all its own and I will be framing it shortly! Hope you enjoy it for the moment.

Golden Glow Marsh
 * Oil *    $800.00

Image Size: 16" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  25" x 21"

This was painted plein air at Creighton Island - a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia. This was also done on my second trip to the Island with 10 other artists. The marshes were so golden in the afternoon. I took some liberties with the colors in the sky and water to create this painting! The sky was just beginning to show tinges of pink from the lowering of the sun. I thoroughly enjoyed creating this painting -- and I hope you enjoy looking!
 




Hydrangrea and Phlox 
* Oil *    $1,200.00

 Image Size: 16" x 20"
Outside Framed Dimension:  23.5" x 27.5"

This still life was painted outdoors with the natural light. I picked the flowers from my yard, took a little pink table and pot outside, arranged the flowers, and set up to paint. I enjoyed doing something a little out of the ordinary for me! I hope you enjoy it also.

Lake Conway, Arkansas
  * Pastel *    $500.00

Image Size: 12" x 9"
Outside Framed Dimension:  21.5" x 18.5"

On a trip out West, my friend and I stopped each day to paint! What fun! We were just outside Conway, Arkansas when we saw a sign for a lake and spillway. The cypress trees growing everywhere out in the lake made a wonderful scene. I enjoyed the distant houses, the bridge, and the great clouds. It was a magnificent day for painting!
 




Live Oak Field 
* Oil *    $800.00

 Image Size: 12" x 16"
Outside Framed Dimension:  21" x 25"

This was painted plein air (on location) on Creighton Island - which is that privately owned island on the coast of Georgia. The afternoon was quite sunny and I hope that is the feeling you get when looking at this painting! I have painted this particular live oak several times and at different time of the day -- I always enjoy painting it. I hope you enjoy the scene!

Live Oak Listens
 * Pastel *    $500.00

Image Size: 9" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  18" x 21"

This is also a painting from Creighton Island -- and indeed it was done plein air! Don't you get that feeling that the three palms are talking to the live oak tree? This was on the North end of the island -- which we only got to visit once during the trip. This is one of my favorite paintings I have done on the Island -- I was able to keep it simple! I love the shapes! Hope you enjoy it also.
 






Hay In The Morning 
* Pastel *    $1,600.00

Image Size: 18" x 24"
Outside Framed Dimension:  24" x 30" (Antique Frame)

This painting was done plein air (on location) near Monteagle, Tennessee. We drove down into the valley and painted early in the morning before breakfast -- we only had coffee!! The golden pasture through the trees lining the pasture of hay was so interesting. It seems that everywhere in these farming communities the pastures are lined by trees as well as the fences. I love it -- since I am a "tree" painter!!!


Thru The Trees
 * Pastel *    $500.00

Image Size: 12" x 9"
Outside Framed Dimension:  21" x 18"

This painting was painted near Sewanee, Tennessee -- at one of the overlooks into the valley. We painted two different evenings near the Unversity of The South -- which are beautiful grounds and buildings. The sun was just beginning to set and we waited until everything was just barely being hit by the light. I loved the way the distant valley was so many different shades of blue! I hope you get a feel for the height above the valley from the colors I chose.
 




The Storm Passes 
* Pastel *    $800.00   SOLD

Image Size: 12" x 16"
Outside Framed Dimension:  21.5" x 25.5"

This painting was done plein air near Monteagle, Tennessee. Several artists drove down into the valley, even though it was misting rain. We sat our easels up, painting underneath the hatch-back to our vehicles. But . . . it was not long until the skys started breaking up and the colors were wonderful. This is such a serene scene even with the turbulence in the sky. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed painting it!

Monastic Haven
 * Pastel *    $800.00

Image Size: 12" x 16"
Outside Framed Dimension:  19" x 23"

This was painted during a paint out at Monastery of the Holy Spirit near Conyers, Georgia. I loved the field with the wildflowers and the little building in the distance. The trees were magnificent and, of course, I had make them a partial star in the painting. It was a wonderful day for painting!
 




Porch View 
* Pastel *    $750.00

Image Size: 16" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  Unframed at the moment

This painting was done plein air in Apalachicola, Florida. I took a workshop from Bob Rohm while I was there. This scene is on one of the little residential streets just about a block from the main street. If you ever get the chance, visit this wonderful homey town! There are many great places to eat, visit the oyster and shrimp houses, and drive over the bridge to visit St. George Island which is not very far away!

Sunken Treasure
 * Pastel *    $750.00

Image Size: 16" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  Unframed at the moment

This was painted during a trip to Apalachicola, Florida to take a workshop with Bob Rohm. The class was allowed to paint anything they wanted in the morning -- we were near the oyster houses. I chose this sunken boat and the great reflections! When Bob demonstrated that day during lunch, he decided to paint the boat. I wanted to buy his demonstration to have along with my painting of the morning, but . . . I was not able to do so. But, there are good memories. And . . . he like my version, too!
 



Almost A Path 
 * Pastel *    $475.00

Image Size: 12" x 10"
Outside Framed Dimension:  16" x 14"

This was painted plein air (on location) on Creighton Island - a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia. There were 10 other artists along for this wonderful trip. The edge of this pasture was where we walked to and from the owner’s cabin to our camp site. So . . . “almost a path” was how I thought of it. The shadows and all the vegetation captured my imagination and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed painting it.

Two Pines
* Pastel *    $300.00

Image Size: 11" x 9"
Outside Framed Dimension:  " x " (presently unframed)

This was painted plein air (on location) near Blue Ridge, GA. The crepe myrtle was barely in bloom, but the little two-track road beckoned me to come around the bend!  This was an attempt to paint a little out of the ordinary colors while painting outside -- so I enhanced the underlying colors I saw in everything! Hope you like it.


The Old Cabin 
* Pastel *    Not for Sale At this Time

Image Size: approx.  9" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  (presently unframed)

This was painted plein air (on location) near Blue Ridge, GA on property that will be a golf and fly fishing resort on the Toccoa River.  I have been given permission to go on the property to photograph and paint. There are several paintings from this location that  are being held for a show when they open the Resort! Don't know the date yet, but I will keep you informed when it will be available for sale!

  Golden Opportunity
* Pastel * SOLD

Image Size: approx.  9" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  (presently unframed)

The information is the same as the above painting -- it was painted plein air (on location) near Blue Ridge, GA on property that will be a golf and fly fishing resort on the Toccoa River.  This is the view from the cabin.  It was middle of the day after painting the cabin painting in the morning. The sun made those trees sparkle like gems! This painting has been to France for the "Art du Pastel" International Show and then to Giverny for another show!






Island View 
* Pastel *     $725.00   SOLD

 Image Size: 12" x 16"
Outside Framed Dimension: 22" x 26"

This was painted plein air (on location) on Creighton Island - a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia. The little inlet of water and the reflections in the water were very intriguing, and it was a race against the tide taking this little water out. This was our group of 11 artists first morning painting on the island and the warmth even in November was so wonderful. It made me want to stay out all day painting.

Lotus Blossom Pond Study
  * Pastel *  $425.00

Image Size: 12" x 9"
Outside Framed Dimension:  15" x 19" (Antique Frame)

This was painted at a location near Cartersville, GA -- the pond was part of a "Pond Tour" held in early summer. The owner told me the lotus blossoms would be in bloom soon and he called when they were. I took a friend with me and we painted several paintings that day of all those very tall blossoms and lily pads. Some of them were probably 8 feet tall!





Blue Island, Gold Grass
* Pastel *    $450

Image Size: approx.  6" x 8"
Outside Framed Dimension:  (presently unframed)

This was painted while on my trip to Creighton Island - a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia. Eleven artists spent one week painting this wonderful scenery. I went out on a little causeway during the afternoon when the sun had everything lit up like gold!

Marsh Clouds
* Pastel *    $450  

Image Size: approx.  6" x 8"
Outside Framed Dimension:  (presently unframed)

This was also painted while on my trip to Creighton Island - a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia. While I and ten other artists spent one week painting this wonderful scenery, the weather was coming in. It was turning cold just before we left the island. This is another one where I went out on the little causeway during the afternoon.





Palms & Marsh
* Pastel *     $575.00

Image Size: 14" x 11"
Outside Framed Dimension: 18" x 15"

This was painted plein air (on location) on a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia – Creighton Island. There were 10 other artists along for this wonderful trip.  I was sitting on the little porch of our bunk house looking out across the marsh in the late afternoon when I painted this. The afternoon sun was turning the marsh grasses into pure gold. The contrast of the cool shadows where I was sitting and the warmth of those golden grasses was what drew me to paint this scene. I hope you can feel the cool of the shadow and know there would be warmth out in those grasses!

Three Trees & A River
* Pastel *    $300.00   SOLD
Image Size: 6.5"x12.5"
Outside Framed Dimension: 7.5"x13.5"  (Antique Frame)

This was painted plein air (on location) at the Toccoa River near Blue Ridge, GA. I loved the way the sun was hitting the fallen tree and the two left standing. You think they are discussing what to do about their fallen friend? It was a very warm day at the end of the summer? I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it.





The Path Back 
* Pastel *    $725.00

 Image Size: 16" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension: 22" x 18"

This was painted plein air (on location) on a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia – Creighton Island. There were 11 artists painting on this trip. This causeway lead to a little spit off the main island. I stood there waiting for the tide to come back in so I could have water on both sides of the causeway. Well, it just did not happen before I finished the painting. The little cedar tree was so interesting, so I tried to focus on the blueness of the tree compared to all the lush green of the island.

Pines & Waterway
* Pastel *     $725.00

Image Size: 12" x 16"
Outside Framed Dimension: 17.5" x 21.5"

This was painted plein air (on location) on a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia – Creighton Island – along with 10 other artists! Looking out across the inter-coastal waterway was mesmerizing. The little inlet of water with just a hint of the reflection of the pine trees and the grasses growing interested me. The marsh grasses out in the middle were mysterious and made you want to hop a boat and explore!





Toccoa Autumn 
* Oil *   $575

Image Size: 12" x 10"
Outside Framed Dimension:  16.75" x 14.75"

This was painted on the Toccoa River during a workshop I gave to a private student! The day was crisp and clear, the water looked cold, but the foliage looked hot. People were still canoeing down the river and sometimes it made me want to see what is around the bend in the river, too!

Marsh Mystery
 * Pastel *   $500
   
Image Size: approx.  8" x 12"
Outside Framed Dimension:  (presently unframed)

This was painted from my bunkhouse on Creighton Island -- a privately owned island on the coast of Georgia. I went with 10 other artists and painted for one week during November. I wanted to just get my impression of the marsh and the distant island -- I think it turned out very nice!







style="font-family: arial; ">Canal Sunshine 
*PASTEL*   $450.00

 Image Size: 10" x 8"
Outside Framed Dimension:  16.25" x 14.25"

This canal is located between Inverness and Floral City, Florida near my Mom and Dad's home. A friend and I painted outside a little neighborhood hangout that was located along this canal. The sunlight was sparkling off those water lilies in the distance and the pink grasses growing on the top of the water in the pond scum. I was told that every so often they have to bring in equipment and chop up all the vegetation growing in the water because it will form a solid mass that floats on the top. I'm glad I was able to capture this scene before it was gone.

Toccoa Riverbank #1
  *Oil*    $1,100.00

Image Size: 16" x 20"
Outside Framed Dimension: 27"x31"

This was painted near Blue Ridge, GA. on the Toccoa River. The beginning of fall can be seen in the lavender JoPye weed and Black-eyed Susans gleaming in the sunlight on the bank of the river. Even the leaves on the trees are losing some of their brilliant green color and hint at the approaching cool weather. I love painting these types of scenes and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of looking at this painting and can transport yourself there!





Toccoa Riverbank #2  
 *Oil*    $475.00

Image Size: 11" x 14"
Outside Framed Dimension: (presently unframed)

This was on the Toccoa River during the beginning of fall.  I wanted a light effect of the trees beginning to lose some of their vibrant green color.  The sun was bright, the air was cool, and the day just floated by while I was lost in my painting of these two Riverbank paintings! I hope you enjoy it.

Toccoa Susans
 *Oil *   $400.00

Image Size: 10" x 8"
Outside Framed Dimension: 14" x 12"

This was painted plein air (on location) at the Toccoa River near Blue Ridge, GA. I enjoyed viewing the bright yellow black-eyed susans growing across the river. They were leaning out from under the canopy of the trees trying so hard to feel the warmth of the day. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it.





Florida Farm 
*PASTEL*     $675.00   SOLD

Image Size: 12" x 16"
Outside Framed Dimension: 22" x 26"

This painting was created near Orange Lake, Florida. We arrived around 8:30 a.m. and the light was just wonderful. The lake itself is a little to the left of this scene -- I was intrigued by the little barn, the palm trees and those wonderful pink grasses. 


Go Lightly Along
 *Pastel*     $425.00

Image Size: 10.5" x 8.5"
Outside Framed Dimension: 20" x 18"

This was painted along the Toccoa River in North Georgia near Blue Ridge, GA. I loved the little country road and all the wonderful spring buds popping out on all the trees and shrubbery! Doesn't it just make you want to know what is over the little rise in the road? This was very early in the morning and the air was still slightly cool coming off the river.




Tumble Down
*PASTEL*   $550.00

 Image Size: 10" x 14"
Outside Framed Dimension: 21" x 25"

This scene is from Calloway Gardens in Georgia. My plein air group, Southern Ladies Art Conference, painted on location for a week in the Calloway Gardens and surrounding area. This little brook is located right next to the Chapel. The mountain laurel was in full bloom also. The wonderful rocks, the babbling brook and the smell of the mountain laurel all combined to make a wonderful painting experience with my friends!


Rose of Sharon
 *PASTEL*    $250.00 (unframed price)  SOLD

Image Size: 10" x 8"
Outside Framed Dimension: (unframed at present)

This is a plein aire painting from my property near Blue Ridge, GA. Plein aire paintings are painted on location and usually very quickly before the light and shadow changes. This Althea, also called Rose of Sharon, was just receiving light in the early morning and I loved the way it was silouetted against the light grass, the gravel road and the background foliage across the street. I taught two plein aire workshops this summer in Blue Ridge, so be sure to check out my class page for news of upcoming classes and workshops, if you are interested.



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