30" x 30"
oil on panel
My new Cabana Carport (Phase I Complete)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Bowl of Cherries & Downtown Dog Paint Sketch
8" x 8"
8" x 8"
sold
I did the cherry painting during the hurricane while the power was out. We had no major damage and it was quite exciting - I thought it was very appropriate that the hurricane landed on my birthday since I was born in a hurricane 47 years ago!
Before the hurricane at the beach
Thursday, August 25, 2011
New Painting "Big City Dog"
14" x 11
sold
Well, I took a little break to turn my carport into a cabana paradise and I'm so close to my peace and serenity, and not to forget, the fruity drinks, but still need to add some finishing touches. I'll send a photo when I get done.
I have really exciting news... I have been chosen to have my own show in October (up for 3 months) featuring all my dogs at the WHQR Gallery downtown!! I'm so excited! I will post the dates later...
NOW, it's time to get busy!!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
First Class at Bald Head Island
Well, my first teaching experience went well. I'm so thankful it was a small class - I was so NERVOUS! After a while the nervousness faded and we all had a great time. Here are my students - none of them had painted before except one, who had painted in oils for the first time a week before at another class. They each had a their own unique style and all did awesome!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Time Flies!
I just noticed my last post was July 31! Wow, time flies! Sorry I have been so neglectful in my posting, but I haven't been painting much. I did paint some abstracts and I thought about posting them, but I never know if they are done, so I'm waiting to see where they go first.
Anyway, the table and benches have been my big project and I have been absolutely loving it! My goal is to create a "Cabana Carport" with tropical plants, string lights, bamboo, tiki torches, fruity drinks, you get the idea. Basically turning what was a nightmare space into a place of peace and serenity.
One of my paintings has been featured on The Pet Museum blog. They wrote some really nice things about "Beach Dog" painting and the comments underneath are awesome!
I also wanted to remind everyone again about the portraits class this Thursday.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Transition
26" x 20"
oil on canvas
SOLD
There is a part of me that wants to understand what makes realism work on canvas.
There is a part of me that wants to paint what I see, another part wants to express what I feel through color and imagery, there are so many different painters inside of me and I guess that's why my style has so many variations. It used to bother me because I see all these other artists that are consistent with their style and subject and I thought that's how I should be and I tried, but I just can't do it. These other artists inside of me have to be heard and won't let me rest until they are. Who am I to shut them up? It does make life interesting for me and (hopefully) for you too. :)
Friday, July 29, 2011
Dawson's Creek
30" x 30"
oil on canvas
I had so much fun painting this - Perfect day, the colors, brushstrokes, music, everything - I really feel like the training wheels came off for this one.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Chiquita Banana
30" x 30"
oil on canvas
I'm about 80% done with this. Still need to work on the hat and fine fur. I also thought she needed an earring, so I started to add a nice "tropical fruit bunch" earring which I thought was appropriate for the subject.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Curious
6" x 4"
oil on wood
I am a big fan of coffee and the best coffee I have found, though years of trial and error is Fresh Market brand. The nearest Fresh Market is in Gainesville, so I took a trip today. I saw this guy on my journey. I'm not sure if he or she is a mule or donkey, but he/she was very curious (and cute) while I stopped to snap a photo. I would have stayed and chatted for awhile, but it was hot and coffee was waiting.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Lake III
"Resurrected"
5" x 7"
oil on panel
This little boat had sunk a while ago and was brought back to shore. Not sure if it can be used again, but it does make a nice painting.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
"Lake II", "Ollie" Commission, and "Chiquita" Progress
"Lake II - Clouds Clearing"
7" x 5"
oil on panel
"Ollie" Commission
12" x 19"
oil on panel
"Chiquita"
30" x 30"
oil on canvas
in progress
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Paintings, Lake and Film
Lake I
7" x 5"
oil on panel
This is first in a series of paintings at the lake house. I'm going to try to paint one everyday while I'm here. Today was a nice rainy, gray day and the clouds were shifting from dark to light and back again. It was quite beautiful.
Although this has nothing to do with painting, is does have something to do with my art. I have just completed a book cover for author, Nicole Louise Reid, winner of the Burnside Review Fiction Chapbook Competition. You can read more about it here.
Which brings me to my recent epiphany. I have alway struggled with my identity as an artist... "am I a graphic designer or a painter?" Well, I realized the other day, on my journey as being a painter, I was taught graphic design to be a better, more rounded painter. Being a successful artist, you must market yourself and if you aren't going to rely on a gallery to do it for you, you must do it yourself. I would prefer not to rely on a gallery (although, I do love the Woods gallery on Bald Head Island because it's really fun to take trips there) because in my opinion, I feel I can sell my paintings better and reach more of an audience on the world wide internet with my graphic design and marketing skills. It's a little more work, but it fun for me.
While we are on the subject of reaching more of an audience, somehow through all the marketing, NBC saw my work and has purchased six of my paintings to be in the backdrop of the show "Parenthood" in the fall. SO keep an eye out for paintings. I gotta tell ya, I'm as giddy as a school girl about this!!
Also, a movie that is being filmed now called "Hick" with one of my favorite actresses, Juliette Lewis used two of my paintings. Hopefully the scene won't get cut - keeping fingers crossed.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
100 Dogs Poster
24" x 24"
Signed Print
Now that I have found a reputable and excellent printer, I am now offering the "100 Dogs" poster in my store. 100% of the profit goes to Adopt-an-Angel in Wilmington, NC. If you would like a smaller size, email me and I will give you a price.
These prints are absolutely gorgeous and archival! I am also offering any painting as a print of any size, so if you have something in mind let me know.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Busy, Busy!!!
Hydrangeas and Fruit
16" x 12"
oil on gesso panel
Grassy Marsh
8" x 10"
oil on gesso panel
Life has been crazy busy lately. Between, painting, marketing and yes, you heard it people, selling art, I barely have time to do anything else. Lately, I have been hitting marketing hard on Etsy, Twitter, Facebook, and any place that'll have me and it has paid off!! I have seen a bump in sales like I have never seen before. Finally!!
Hope everyone is having a nice summer and not too hot, too wet or too dry. :)
Friday, June 24, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
First Gardenia
"First Gardenia"
13.5" x 11"
oil on gesso panel
View in Etsy
In my garden, I have about six large gardenia bushes and every year they burst with fragrant flowers and childhood memories of my grandmother. I try to paint at least one every year and this is the first of the year.
13.5" x 11"
oil on gesso panel
View in Etsy
In my garden, I have about six large gardenia bushes and every year they burst with fragrant flowers and childhood memories of my grandmother. I try to paint at least one every year and this is the first of the year.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Hilda and Desk Project
"Hilda"
10" x 10"
oil on panel
sold
Desk Project
This weekend we proved to ourselves we have woodworking skills. We put together drawings, made a model and brought this desk to life. Thought I would share some photos.
our model
finished!!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
"Hilda" in progress
10" x 10"
oil on panel
Although I think about painting 100% of the time, I haven't been doing much lately. Have been needing to take a break for awhile. Really enjoying the jewelry making and all the new techniques involved.
We are currently doing a garage makeover and as you probably know, it is a long involved process with lots of dust and dirt. I'm just glad it's not hot yet.
Here is a photo shortly after we cleared everything out and did a little painting. As you can see Guy is hard at work (he loves projects).
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
At The Cameron Museum
My painting "Wonky Bumbershoots" is on display at the Cameron Art Museum along with 800+ artists throughout North Carolina until October, 2011.
It is a fantastic show!
Here are some articles...
My painting is mentioned here - yayy!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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