Getting Ready -

Been busy getting ready. I have 4 shows by the end of September! Here are a few of the new paintings. You can also see some new things at my "What's on the Easel" page on my website.

Feeling Cocky?!

Having a bit of fun with color and personality in these friendly little guys. Hope you like them. They are all 10x10 oils.

The Colonel

Scout

Mr. Cluck

Lovey

Frenchy

I-81 Series - next four

Here are the next four paintings of my I-81 Series. I am really enjoying these little paintings. They are all 8x8 Oils.

I've Been Everywhere - but here!

Hello All. I did my annual Piccolo Spoleto pilgrimage at the art exhibit in Marion Square. Seventeen days of art show and hot hot hot. Also, my 25th wedding anniversary was May 28 of this year. To celebrate, my husband, Robert, and I traveled to Washington DC and New York City. We then took a huge U-turn and came home via I-81 through PA and WV. It was a great trip; now I am at home painting again. I have been painting some of the beautiful mountain vistas along I-81. Take a look at the first ones. There are more to come.

I-81 Series , Valley

8x8, Oil

I-81 Series, Cloud

8x8 oil









I-81 Series, Barn
8x8 Oil



I-81 Series, Bald Mountain
8x8, Oil

Dawning

"Dawning"

Oil, 16x20

Thanks to my student, Linda, who came in with this great photo and allowed me to paint it. WooHoo. This one was fun.

Have Another Piece of Cake

"Peach Amaretto," 8x8 Oil on Canvas

Here's the latest in my "Sweet Series."

Missy's Gift

This painting was a demo I did in class this week. I just loved the flowers and the opportunity to paint from life. My student, Missy, brought them. Thank you very much for a very good time.

"Missy's Gift"

Oil, 11x14
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A Cut Above

Here are two paintings that once were one. I was working on a large painting that didn't work. I cut it into pieces and saved the best bits and restretched them.

"On Top of Bald Mountain"

Oil, 16x20

"Mountain Pass"

Oil, 11x14

Open Invitation

"Open Invitation"

Oil, 16x20

Here's a painting that took a long time! This image is from my Aunt Mary's house on Sullivan's Island. Everyone in her family has an open invitation to enjoy her home and her company.

How about some Cappuccino??

6x6 Oil

Sweet Series

Here are four new paintings. Make your mouth water? I hope so.

They are all 8x8 oils. Click any to enlarge.

"Chocolate Temptation"

"Peanut Butter Pie"

"Carrot Cake"

"Strawberry Cake"

Here's Some Good News

It's Official. I am recipient of the 2008 Fine Art Spirit of Achievement Award given by the South Carolina State Fair. I am so proud that they thought of me for this award, because it is given to those to inspire art in their community.

Here's the official link: http://72.167.34.80/competitive-exhibits/art/fine-art/SpiritAchievementAward.php

New and Old

"Fly By"

Oil on Linen, 16x20

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"Up the Creek"

Oil on Linen, 16x20

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Here are two paintings that I finished today. The first, "Fly By" is new. It is inspired by a flock of ibis that flew by me on the causeway at Huntington Beach State Park. The second is "Up the Creek" from a few posts back. However, I made slight revisions and wanted to post the final image.

Low Tide Wander

"Low Tide Wander"

12x16 Oil

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Here's the latest painting for the upcoming shows. I have been working on this a while. I glazed the entire thing a soft pink today (thinking of my friend Christie), and that is just what it needed.

Salley Girl

Stopping and smelling the roses a little today. I get caught up in what needs to be done for my upcoming shows (Calendar of Events). I painted for me today. This is Salley Girl. (p.s. She's not the one I tripped over.)

Pucker Up

And suck it up. On Monday, I tripped over my cat on the stairs and wrenched my back. OOOOOOOWWWW. I have been flat on my back until today - Saturday. I am feeling much better. Thanks to all my friends for the calls, cards, and especially the food!! : ) I started these lemon sketches on Monday morning and have just finished them. When life gives you lemons....artists paint them! All are 5x7 and painted in oil.

Two More

Here's a couple more that I have just finished. These have been in the works for a while, and have just been completed. The subject matter is the view from the causeway at Huntington Beach State Park - which is across the highway from Brookgreen Gardens.

"Still Morning Marsh"

Oil, 24x36

"Huntington Morning"

Oil, 16x36

Take Two

"Creek Bank"

Oil on Linen

16x20

"Up the Creek"

Oil on Linen

16x20

Hi all. Steady painting getting ready for my next shows. I will have four shows in April and two in May. Check out my Calendar of Events.

Where oh where have I been???

PAINTING! The Florence Show was spectacular. Now to replenish my studio walls. Here are my latest paintings.

Blue Sky Smiling at Me

11x14

Annie's Creek

12x16


Marsh Curves
12x16

Study - Dawn on Bear Creek

11x14

Mountain View

8x10

HOPE YOU LIKE THE NEW WORK.

AS USUAL.....

CLICK ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

Creativity Worshops a Success at Corley Mill Studio

Corley Mill Artists enjoy a creativity workshop.

During the month of January, I offered 3 Creativity Workshops, which were held at Corley Mill Studio in Lexington, SC. It was a welcome diversion from our normal routine. We talked about what inspired us to paint and how to modify a painting using alternative materials and mediums. Everyone expressed that they had a great time. I was unable to cover all the matierial I had prepared, so I may have another set of workshops in August. Thanks to everyone who participated and made these workshops so successful.