Pineapple Fountain 14.5 x 18″ oil on panel, framed by the artist

The Pineapple Fountain aligns with the City Gallery, creating a symmetrical, dark background, highlighting the fountain so we can see the glimmering light interacting with the water. I want the viewer to feel the rushing water, the refreshing splash on a hot day. This was one of three plein air paintings I created during the first annual Plein Air Competition, sponsored by the Mary Martin Gallery by its new owners, Sylvia and Dru Blair. The City Gallery is also a place with many fond memories of exhibitions gone by.