"Pot O Gold"

"Pot O' Gold" is a still life of beautiful Sunflowers in my Grandmother's 

Haviland Autumn Leaf French China.  

The composition is such that the complicated flowers and china juxtapose the wood dining table and dark background (a "rest area" for the eye) forcing the viewer to explore the bold focal point.  

It was my joy to convey the color nuances found in the shadows of the Tea Pot and reflections.

The colors of the tea pot even reappear within the flowers themselves. 

"Searching For Sunshine" SOLD

As I was setting up to paint this still life, the sunflowers seemed to be searching for the sunshine behind them.  And even as I painted, because I put fresh cuts on the stems (which promotes better water delivery), the entire bunch (greens and all) "moved" during the time I painted them.  They were "stretching" as they "awoke." This was a lot of fun to paint!  

Sold at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery Studio

www.haganfineart.com

"Lush Bouquet" SOLD

12"x9" Oil on Linen Panel   sold

The Charleston Artist Collective is a great online gallery to find little gems from some of Charleston's finest artists.  Each month the artists decide on a Theme by which they create their artwork, and with every art sale 10% goes to benefit a local charity.  "Lush" is March's theme and the charity is the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center.

"Summer's Last Blooms"

12"x9" Oil on Linen Panel

A Counter top Pitcher filled to overflowing with some of Summer's last glorious Color!www.charlestonartistcollective.org