Molly

12" x 12"

oil on canvas

I haven't been posting lately because I have a few paintings that are in process and some big graphic design projects. Too many irons in the fire and have been going crazy. 

Wanted to let you know I'll be in a show this week - here the info and the link below

Wilmy Winter

12" x 12"

oil on panel

commission

The economy must be getting better because, for some reason people are calling about getting graphic design work and although I would love to just paint, design work pays much better. So I have been trying to balance it all out with the commissions.

On another note, I received a really nice letter from someone I met at the Farmer's Market last summer. She had said I inspired her to start painting again and now she is getting commissions and doing really well. 

I wanted to share her website:

http://www.katcorrigan.com

I'm putting on a show Friday night at the coffee house. 

Here is the invite for those who can attend:

The Thief

12" x 12"

oil on panel

Just got back from Atlanta today and had a really great time. Saw lots of amazing artwork and was very inspired. We ended up going up to Asheville afterward to see some galleries and then on to Charlotte for one night. 

It was a great get away, but I thought about painting the whole time and was anxious to get back. Before leaving, I had started this painting for an owl show at a shop downtown, then finished it tonight. 

I'll let you know when the show is. 

Got a lot of commissions in the works!

Here it is with the frame:

Three Amigos on Vacation

12" x 12"

oil on panel

This is a commission from a RFPP on Facebook. I did a painting of two of these dogs and he wanted another of all three together, I'm also doing another commission for him of a friend's dog for a gift.

I have been trying to take it easy for the last few days . The show was so much work getting all the paintings ready, marketing, everything. I ended up having a panic attack, so I figured it was time to take it down a notch. 

The show did go very well with lots of attendees, some sales and getting a lot of positive response from the new paintings,  "Peace" and "Queen Naomi".

I'm going to the American Craft Counsel show in Atlanta new week and absolutely thrilled! If you ever get the chance, go! It is so inspiring and all the artists are the best in their craft. I can not stress to you how incredible this show is. 

I will be having another show March 26th at the coffee house with abstract Photography from Guy Pushe'e and maybe some other artists.

So much for taking it easy!

Paintings Done & Art Show

 

16" x 20"

oil on canvas panel

 

24" x 36"

oil on linen

Well, I have been working my tail off getting ready for the show Friday, trying to finish some paintings that have been half-way started - I can finally see light at the end of the tunnel! Still working on one more for the show, then I will be done with the painting part. Still have to frame, brochures, card, etc.

Recently, I developed an aversion to painting on the texture of canvas, so I decided after my next commission, to only paint on wood panel or masonite. It difficult to get detail, time consuming - takes more paint, feels awkward, etc. Maybe large paintings will still be on canvas - not sure yet.

Also, I have switched to distilled turpentine from mineral spirits - not sure why I didn't do it sooner. It's a much better experience and I don't feel drugged after painting all day. Maybe less headaches?

Hope to see you Friday night!

Random Facebook Pet Painting #11

12" x 12"

oil on panel

Random Facebook Painting #10 and Some Tiny Watercolors

 

12" x 8

oil on wood panel

New Miniature Watercolors

2" x 3"

Art Show!!

It's been a busy year already! 

I'm having an Art Show Feb 26th at the new Wrightsville Bean & Company Cafe 6 - 9pm. I'll be showing about 5 new paintings, some Random Facebook Pet Paintings, "Peace" and a large painting that has never been shown anywhere that I consider to be one of my best.  

I hope that you can come... see some art, have a coffee or some hot chocolate, listen to some music, sit awhile (still working on the music part).

There will be four other studios open that night to tour in the area.

For more info go to:

Wrightsville Working Artists' Studios (WAWAS)

Random Facebook Pet Painting #9

12" x 8"

oil on wood

Random Facebook Pet Painting #8

12" x 12"

oil on wood panel

Watercolors, Show and a Clean Studio....

6" x 4"

watercolor

4" x 6"

watercolor

My studio - before and after

I decided that I need a clearer mind and to get that I need to clean!! It took me two days but it's done and I feel so much better. 

I'm in an Artshow Friday and Saturday at Mitzy Jonhkeer's Jewelry Studio. 

Here is the invite:

TP

8" x 8"

oil on panel

Jawbreakers

8" x 8"

oil on panel

Tea Cup

12" x 12"

oil on panel

I was at an art show the other night and someone had mentioned making a pact to do some kind of art every day in February - kind of like the "daily painting" idea, but with other forms of art. There was a sculptor, jewelry designer, me and another painter and I thought it would be fun to do this with a group of artists. So I put together a Facebook group called Wilmington One-A-Days for February. Since last I checked there are 92 members with new posts everyday. I'm so impressed with the turn out!

Anyone can join - they don't have to be from Wilmington. It's open to anyone who wants to commit to doing something creative everyday. Here is the info I put on the group...

This site is for anyone who wants to create and post a new piece of art everyday for the month of February. Any art counts... painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, cooking, knitting, hair cutting, whatever. It doesn't have to be a masterpiece - this is just an exercise of inspiration. When you post please indicate the day, name & medium. Posting starts Feb 1st.

Also I'm going to be in an art show with some other artists - here is the info - 

Mollie

12" x 12"

oil on wood panel

Random Facebook Pet Painting #6

12" x 12"

oil on wood panel

SOLD

This is Bodi, he passed away a few years ago and belonged to Star Sosa of Wilmington.

Random Facebook Pet Painting #5

12" x 12"

oil on wood

Turns out the painting I posted last of the dog swimming is the #1 Flat Coated Retriever in the world for dock diving and in the top 5 for dock diving in the country! Pretty impressive!

Random Facebook Pet Painting #4

12" x 12"

oil on panel

SOLD

Random Facebook Pet Painting #3

12" x 12"

oil on wood

SOLD

New Items on Ebay - Three New Landscapes

8" x 6"

Oil on panel

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8" x 6"

Oil on panel

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8" x 6"

Oil on panel

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Interview...

I have been published in an interview with an online magazine!

You can see it here:
WHOPPLE.COM

Art Opening This Friday!!

I will have new paintings hanging at Jonkheer Jewelry Art Studio this Friday for anyone who is living near or in Wilmington, NC - Hope to see you there!!

For more information go to the

Wrightsville Avenue Working Artists Studios Site

Random Facebook Pet Painting #2

8" x 8"

oil on panel

"Peace" in progress

16" x 19"
oil on canvas panel

I started this yesterday and at this point it is without color, painted only in burnt umber, later I'm going to layer in the color. I've been reading a book called Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting by Al Gury and it talks about this process. I used to only paint in black and white then add some color. So I thought I would try this process and so far I'm really liking the results - I'm not even sure I want color.

I'm hoping to use this painting as a submission in a portrait competition. For some reason this painting reminds me of the beginning of a poem by Sara Teasdale. Here is the whole poem:

Peace flows into me
As the tide to the pool by the shore;
It is mine forevermore,
It ebbs not back like the sea.

I am the pool of blue
That worships the vivid sky;
My hopes were heaven-high,
They are all fulfilled in you.

I am the pool of gold
When sunset burns and dies —
You are my deepening skies,
Give me your stars to hold.

New Prints Available

I just put up some new prints of recent work on Ebay.

Available in different sizes.

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Tinker

8" x 8"

oil on panel

SOLD

I'm starting a new daily painting project called R.F.P.P. Random Facebook Pet Painting. Which is just what it sounds like - using photos from my friends list for random pet paintings. So if your not on my friends list and you want a painting of your pet, you may want to "friend me" and put up a decent photo of your pet (cat or dog). You can use the painting in your profile picture and if you want to purchase it - they will sell for $75.

Here is an update on the "Queen Naomi" painting.

It's about 75% done - time to start the other commission!

"Scout" with nose fixed

8" x 8"

oil on panel

SOLD

Here is scout with his nose fixed. Apparently in the photo he WAS in a "mid-sniff".... I really love my job!!

Scout

8" x 8"

oil on panel

This is a commission is a of a Red Bone Hound Dog - The nose looks a little crooked to me and in the photo it's crooked as well. I'm going to ask the client if this is accurate and if not I will need to change it.

I've noticed sometimes when you take photos of dogs, if your hold food, they will sniff and when a dog sniffs, their noses move back and forth. The photo given by the client my have caught him or her in "mid-sniff" and that is why the nose looks crooked and considering the sniffer on these dogs is what they were (guessing here) breed for, I'm guessing this is the case or maybe he or she just has a crooked nose. I probably should have asked before finishing the paint, but it's not that big of a change.

8" x 6"

oil on panel

2010 Uncorked

8" x 6"

oil on panel

This is my first painting of 2010. I hope everyone had a safe and peaceful new year celebration. Mine was very quiet... crablegs, steak, baked potato, movie and Welches sparkling for us. Guy surprised me with an engagement ring at 12:12. A very nice way to start the new year.

I wanted to take a break for a few days... actually I think it's been a week and although I haven't been painting the small paintings, I have been whittling away at the large commission of "Queen Naomi" and it's coming along really nice. I'm so excited about this painting! I will send photos later this week.

Nautilus

12" x 9"

oil on canvas panel

SOLD

Naomi (update)

24" x 36"

Oil on linen

I've been working on this for awhile now, then it was put on hold and now I am back on track. I still have quite a bit of work on this and will send updates as it progresses.

Nautilus (in progress)

9" x 12"
Oil on panel

Merry Christmas to everybody!!
I've been busy on two large commissions and this painting of a nautilus.

I have added two new paintings to Ebay
- a portion of the proceeds will go to The Humane Society:

Hope everyone has a safe and peaceful New Year.

New Ebay Items Listed

I just listed these items on Ebay

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EBAY

Jake & Hedda

Jake
8" x 8"
oil on panel

Sold

Hedda

8" x 8"

oil on panel

Sold

These two dogs belong to friends of mine and I gave them as Christmas presents. Hedda is a downtown dog retouched.