Bluejay of Happiness

Bluejay of Happiness
10" x 8"x 3/4" (sides)
oil on heavy panel
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I wanted my first painting of 2015 to reflect how I hoped the year would be. Originally I thought of painting a bluebird, but I didn't feel the energy of a bluebird translated what I wanted to convey. I have always loved bluejays and their strong, proud, joyful energy. They are incredibly intelligent and very misunderstood. (on a side note: I have recorded about 12 different calls they make, all unique and expressive - the "squeaking gate" sound being my favorite) My mother told me once that when she was in labor with me, she listened to a bluejay outside the window making all of it's calls… maybe I heard them too.

So this year I hope to go in with strength and embrace joy in all things, choosing to recognize the joys and hold them in me.

Happy New Year to all of you - I have a good feeling about this one :)

Wilmington Alley

"Wilmington Alley"

12" x 12"

oil on canvas panel

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I took this photo a few months ago and have wanted to paint a wilmington alley for awhile. I love the way everything is so dirty and wet on the street and the sunlight cutting into the buildings at the top. It truly is a metaphoric painting... light at the end of the tunnel? transformation? a new life?

Morning Nap

Morning Nap

7" x 5"

oil on panel

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Bird Dog

7" x 5"

oil on panel

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Sunset Skimmer

4 3/4" x 3"

oil on wood panel

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I love watching these birds and always wonder if they ever misjudge how shallow water is.

The gallery is coming along very well. We are going to be open this Saturday. The grand opening will be at a later date with lots of festivities, but if you want to come by and see the new space, come on! The hours will be 12:00 - 6:00.

The hours for the gallery will be 12-6 Tuesday - Saturday
4101 Wrightsville Ave.
Wilmington, NC