"Tree Study - White Point Gardens" SOLD

SOLD

10"x8" Oil on Canvas

The Oak Trees in Charleston are full of gesture and movement. . . it's like painting a figure. Plus, I just had to paint something else as an excuse to remain outside on this gorgeous day!!

"Solitude on the Ashley"

12"x12" Oil on Canvas

A fellow painter, Rick, suggested this spot. I had no idea it existed! What a find. . . this is the head waters of the Ashley River in Charleston, SC. It was so beautiful. I could have painted several view points, but this guy fishing with his bright orange hat was begging to be caught on canvas!

"Queen Street in Spring" SOLD

SOLD

12"x9" Oil on Linen on Board

I actually painted this last Friday. It was one of the first warm sunny days we'd had in a while and I wasn't going to allow this day to pass me by without getting out there to paint!

It was fun. I felt like a Rock Star as tourists watched me produce this painting. I stayed focused and just enjoyed the day!

"Oak Tree Pathway"

9"x12" Oil on Linen on Board

I missed my Wednesday Painters today but time constraints kept me inland. Here I found a sweet little spot lush with beautiful vignettes. I wish I had more time to spend there. Perhaps another day.

"Sun-Seekers"

8"x10" Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

We were all "seeking the sun" this day as the rain and cold kept us inside. But Spring is here! And the following days promise higher temps and sunnier days!

"Early Morning Tidal Creek"

12"x12" Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

Two Tidal Creeks converge near this spot on Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

"Springtime At Sally's"

8"x10" Oil on Linen mounted on Gatorboard SOLD

The forecast was RAIN, but it was a beautiful day!!

"A New Day Is Dawning - Study"

8"x10" Oil on Canvas

This was a quick study of the sun rising through the trees in my backyard. . . I loved the "hot" pink peeking through the wooded wetlands. . . I couldn't resist!

"Neighborhood by the Sea" GIFTED

9"x12" Oil on Linen mounted on Gatorboard
NFS - GIFTED
A very cold day indeed! I had to stop painting when my hands went numb and were stiff from the cold! But it was still a fun morning out. Missed my fellow Plein Air painters. . . next week for sure!

"Jennifer Awaits"

24"x20" Original Oil on Canvas

Jennifer is a friend whom I always enjoy painting and whose company is always a delight. She was getting up from a 20-minute pose to take a break when she looked up at me like this - I shrieked, "Hold that pose!!!" and painted her just as she sat. Sorry, Jennifer, no break.

"Just Gathered"

10"x36" Original Oil on Canvas

Submitted for the "Let There Be Art!" Invitational Museum Art Show and Sale
April 15 -23 2011 Columbus, GA

I love these unusual formats on which to paint. Makes for an interesting composition.

"Sun-Filled Sill" sold

SOLD

10"x8" Oil on Linen

Again, we opted to stay indoors to paint a still-life rather than brave the cold (I know, we're pathetic! 40 degrees and breezy is just too much to bear).

All in all, it was a fun day to paint!

"Sunflower Blooming"

8"x10" Oil on Linen

It was COLD outside despite the beautiful clear sunny sky. . . our painting group opted to stay indoors and paint this still-life of sunflowers.

This is actually the second of two that I painted today.

"Country Morning" & "Country Morning II"

"Country Morning II" is sold (it's the top painting)
I wanted to pull back a little bit from the original point of view and re-adjust the still-life on the format again. So I ended up with two!

9"x12" oil on Linen on Board

"Middle & Center Street" - SOLD

SOLD Ah, to be back with the painting group again! What a boost to share the energy of such talented painters!
Noticably, each were all silently painting with great concentration and one could feel the synchronicity so strong between us all!
I've missed you all so much! Enjoyed meeting you too, Janie!

8"x10" Oil on Linen mounted on board

Grassy Winter Path

10"x8" Oil on Linen mounted on board It was a beautiful and sunny day to paint even though it was a bit chilly. The sun kept me warm.

A Good Book

11"x14" Oil on Canvas

Another attempt at painting my daughter. Great exercise in getting it down fast!

Not Yet Complete

This 9"x12" painting is an original Oil on Linen on Board

I am still working on it, but wanted to post as a sort of "journal"

Will post the completed image!

The Fruit of the Spirit

"The Fruit of the Spirit" is 16"x20" original oil on canvas
This painting is a commissioned piece and therefore is sold
I need to set it aside for a bit and revisit it with "fresh eyes" at that time I may touch up a place or two.

"Shem Creek" Revised

SOLD

12"x9" Oil on Linen

"Palm Tree Study" (Revised)

SOLD

This is a revision of the earlier post by the same name.

8"x10" Oil on Linen on Board

"Christmas Amaryllis"

SOLD

12"x12" Oil on Canvas

"Pond at Kiawah Island"

SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Linen mounted on Board

"Orange Persimmon on Teal"

SOLD 8"x10" oil on linen board painted alla prima
Thanks Anne, for allowing us to use your studio to paint! Super fun day!!

"Afternoon Silhouettes"

SOLD

10"x8" Original Oil on Linen Board Painted Plein Air alla prima

"Outgoing Tide at Mullet Hall"

SOLD 16"x20" Original Oil on Canvas Plein Air painted Alla Prima

I was captured by the way the shadows of the quickly sinking sun were creeping across the out-going creek and revealing the muddy beds on either side.

$1,000.00

"Tidal Creek at the Cottages"

SOLD

8"x10" Original Oil on Linen Board

The views were breath-taking!

"Still Life with Oranges"

SOLD 8"x10" Oil on Linen Board

"Study of Marshside Oak Tree"

8"x10" Oil on Linen Board Plein Air

On the property of a friend's home lives this magnificent Oak Tree; a massive focal point of her back yard views.

I just had to try it!

"Pathway at Mullet Hall"

8"x10" Original Oil on Linen Board Plein Air

I had to try it again!

(I really love painting paths and dirt roads)

"Seeing Through Ian's Eyes"

8"x10" original Oil on Linen Board Plein Air

Ian Roberts, a spectacular and inspirational artist, helped me see the cast shadows in their simplest forms as he instructed a group of us at Mullet Hall near Kiawah Island, SC.

"Tuscan Mural"

Yes! I do murals, too!

The wall is about 10 feet high and approximately 12 feet wide

"Basket of Brown & Green Eggs with a Crock of Mums"

SOLD 8"x10" original Oil on Linen mounted on Foamboard.

The painting group was unable to meet on our usual painting day so I stayed in and set up a still-life of eggs I got from a friend's organic farm.

Jeremiah Farms is a goat farm located on John's Island. My friend, Casey, and her family raise goats and free-range chickens, they have cats and dogs, rabbits and a whole lot of fun! She makes the most wonderful Chevre with homegrown rosemary and herbs that I have ever tasted anywhere!

"Sally's Beauty - final"

SOLD

10"x8" original oil on Linen board

I glazed the cooler shadows and brightened the sky just a tiny bit after its initial drying down.

It is finished!

"Old Village Marshview"

SOLD

8"x10" Original Oil on Linen Board

Subtle revision were made to this one as directed by my friends in a little critique. Thanks y'all!

"Sweet Little Martha - Final"

Instead of lightening up the background, I "balanced" it instead. I like this effect much better.

"Sally's Beauty"

SOLD

10"x8" original Oil on Linen Board

What a glorious day to paint and what a beautiful neighborhood to inspire a plein air painter!

I love these red tin roofs!

The juxtapositions of shapes; the greens to the reds; the warm to the cools all caught my eye as I set up the easle today and voila!

"Floral Entry"

SOLD

10"x8" original oil on Linen Board

Because of the steady rain on this day (Oct 14th)

Anne graciously opened up her home to all of the painting group to paint indoors.

The grey, cool weather along with the quiet shower of rain created a relaxed, casual atmostphere in which to paint.

The dark and moody interior juxtaposed to the bright and colorful flowers illustrates just how I feel while I am painting even on somber days like this one.

There is nothing better than when one is living their dream - sunshine or not.

"Shem Creek" and "Shem Creek Shrimp Boat" SOLD

The day was a little overcast (which is nice when it is still pushing 90 degrees in late September!)

"Shem Creek" is a 12"x9" original oil on Linen board painted En Plein Air Alla Prima (painted on site out-in-the-open and painted at that time with no additional work in the studio afterward).

"Shem Creek Shrimp Boat" is a 5"x7" SOLD original oil on canvas board painted En Plein Air alla prima, too. This little piece was my attempt at painting those tricky boats and all its gear on a tiny format. I will continue to practice with this subject.

Sweet Martha!

24"x18" Black PrismaColor Pencil on Canson Paper

What a beautiful little girl, and those eyes!!

I think I will "lighten up" the black background a bit and this one is all done!

Decorative Art For A Friend

A friend of mine asked me to paint some decorative art for her. The rooster really exists! He lives on Magnolia Plantation in Charleston.