Weeping Arch

This was painted during the New Bern Plein Air in May 2023 in New Bern, NC.  It is the entrance to the historic cemetery made of Marlstone, a compressed form of shells that have been mined in this area.  The Marlstone is very porous and weeps rain water as well as summer humidity.  Folklore says if you get dripped on you are the next resident of the cemetery.  
it was chosen as one of the twelve paintings to be in the New Bern Historic Society 2024 400th Anniversary Calendar.  As well it will be the cover image for the Calendar.

it was also awarded the ‘Best Building ‘ painting in the August Plein Air Salon Competition and is in the running for the 2023 Annual Awards given in May of 2024 by Plein Air Magazine.