"Oak Tree in the Old Village Park"

8"x10" Oil on Linen mounted on Board

This is a massive Oak Tree which shades one of the cutest parks. Little voices squealing with laughter filled the air as I painted this today.

"St. Phillips Church II"

8"x6" Oil on Canvas

"River Boat House" SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas SOLD

I photographed it a little "tilted". . . perhaps I'll re-post it so it doesn't "lean"

Let me know what you think!

"Downtown Firehouse - Queen Street" SOLD

9"x12" Oil on Linen SOLD

What an interesting facade. The elements which attracted me to paint this - aside from the fact that it is an historic site - were the juxtaposition of the arcs and curves with the upright and linear planes of the building.

In addition to these elements, I love the organic shape of the palm tree and the street made of river rocks against the strong structure of the buildings.

"Corner of East Bay & Exchange" SOLD

SOLD

10"x8" Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

I always loved this little corner (also at the intersection of Broad Street and East Bay). It has a quaint "European" feel. I especially loved how this tree twists as it grows.

As my friend, Leslie, stated when she saw it, "every artist deserves a "red dot." For those who may not know, a red dot indicates a "sold" painting.

"Rocky Cove at Fort Moultrie" SOLD

SOLD 8"x10" Oil on Canvas

Painted En Plein Air on site at the beach in front of Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island. I love the little path that travels up the hill to the plateau above. Beyond the trees is the ocean and in front of the rocks, the tide was coming in. By the time I was finishing up this painting, water was beginning to surround these rocks. I also love how the windswept trees lean as if frozen in space; directed by the constant ocean winds.

Leslie and I met an aspiring artist who sat on a rock drawing just left of field in my painting. She was drawing and painting the rocks from the opposite view with Downtown Charleston off in the distance. Great meeting you, Linda and your husband, Phil! Hope to see you down painting again one day!

"2 Meeting Street" part of the "Charleston Churches Series" SOLD

8"x6" Oil on Canvas   SOLD

I included this painting in the "Charleston Churches" series because of this Bed & Breakfast's reputation for being a premier Honeymoon spot in Charleston.

It was originally built by a Bride's father as a Wedding Gift. The house's architecture is reminiscent of a Wedding Cake and it is just beautiful. It is surrounded by trees and bushes which secludes, and secures it from the busy touristy street corner on which it is located. I had my chance at peeking in when I found this gate open on the side of the property. You can see the beautiful color with which the gardeners plant the grounds. You can see the tranquil scene within the property. What a beautiful place to Honeymoon!

"Self-Portrait May 11, 2010"

10"x10" Oil on Canvas

This is something I need to do on a regular basis. What a great exercise in seeing what you are painting in an objective way! Plus, your model is free and always available! I'll be doing more of these!

"Contemplation in Technicolor"

SOLD 40"x30" Oil on Canvas

If you'll check earlier posts from my drawing series a few years back, you'll find one drawing entitled "Contemplation" drawn from life.

I had painted this "abstract" painting from an earlier era (smile) in my life; and just wasn't satisfied with it. As I stood before it, I saw a figure coming forth and it reminded me of my earlier drawing. So I simply combined the two and I like it now.

"Fort Moultrie Beach Retaining Rocks" SOLD

12"x9" Oil on Linen mounted on Board   sold

I may need to rephotograph this as well. . . there is a shine from the wet paint. But this was painted at the beach in front of Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island. One can see in the far distance part of the new bridge which crosses the Cooper River into Downtown Charleston.

Series: "Churches of Charleston, SC"

Fresh Paint! 8"x6" Oil on Canvas

I photographed this while the paint was wet so sorry for the shine. Perhaps I'll re-shoot it when its dry.

This church is located just down the street from St. Michaels Church on Broad Street.

Series: "Churches of Charleston, SC" sold

"St. Michaels Church" 8"x6" Oil on Canvas
SOLD
This church is located at the corner of Broad Street and Meeting Streets better known as the "Four Corners."

Series: "Churches of Charleston, SC" Sold

8"x6" Oil on Canvas sold

This is a very famous church located on one of the prettiest streets on the peninsula: Church Street.

"Spring's Low Tide" SOLD

SOLD

10"x8" Oil on Linen Afternoon painting.

This is the same creek on Kiawah at Vanderhorst but looking in the opposite direction as the a.m. painting. After lunch, I got back out there and realized the low tide had revealed the "craggy" muddy sides of the creek. What an interesting texture. I loved the curl of the creek and the bumpy surfaces of the mud and oysters . . . had to be painted!!

"Kiawah Creek" sold

SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Linen Morning painting.

For the past 14 years, Anne's sister, Beth, has a group which meets each year on Kiawah to study under a notable artist. In the middle of this year's, instructor Christoph and the group, graciously invited me to paint today. This was the a.m.'s result. Unseasonably cool, but sunny and beautiful! No bugs! I couldn't have been more blessed by the invite!!!

"Beach Path At Fort Moultrie" sold

8"x10" Oil on Linen mounted on Board SOLD

The vantage point of this painting is from up high on the hill looking down toward the path which will take you to the sandy beach below. You can see the rocky boulders that help maintain the beach's integrity from being washed out to the ocean. Beyond this is a row of beach front homes tucked in along the wind-blown trees.

"Shem Creek At The Wreck" sold

SOLD 9"x12" Oil on Linen mounted on Board painted En Plein Air

There is a cozy little Restaurant named "The Wreck" the result of Hurricane Hugo wrecking a local family's shrimping business. Instead of re-instating their shrimp business, they built around their wrecked boat and started a quaint seafood restaurant affectionately known as "The Wreck."

You have to know where it is located to find it. As far as I know they do not advertise; it's all word of mouth. A local eatery that has no frills. Candle light is the only light to eat by; the kitchen has the only electricity. The tables are rope spools. Butcher paper is your table cloth and you dine with paper plates and plastic ware. It is the food as well as the charming simple atmostphere that keeps you coming back.

This painting exemplifies one of the views you'll see from your open air, dock-side table.

This particular view attracted me because of the tree's organic form and shadows blending into the boxey structure of the building. The pylons and shrimp boats break up the horizontal shapes well. I also love the rocky shore line and the reflections of the structures in the water below.

"In The Shadow Of The Almighty" from the "Oaks of Righteousness Series"

28.5"x22/5" Oil on Canvas

This is a larger version of a 10"x8" I painted En Plein Air a few years back and always wanted to make it into a larger painting.

Lately, I've been "into" Oak Trees. The Oaks found in the region where I live are so beautiful and gnarly and figurative. They have a "movement" all their own. They are really crying out for my attention so I have started a series called "The Oaks of Righteousness" series.

What drew me to paint this was not only the "key hole" that the trees themselves made down the end of this path, but their cast shadows as well. The patterns across this crushed oyster path were so beautiful! It begged to be painted.

"A New Day Is Dawning" Triptych

Each Panel Measures 48 3/4" x22 1/2"

Oil on Canvas

This is the large image that the small study was for. I wanted it to be representational with an abstract quality.

The individual panels are not in the correct order. The window with the 3 all together shows how it is to hang.

"Sunny Day At The Park" GIFTED

GIFTED

11"x14" Oil on Canvas

I love the "tunnel" created by the large Oak Trees in this park... They almost look as if they are reaching out to give a hug. I liked the organic shapes of the trees in contrast next to the newly renovated Band Stand.

What a glorious day to be out painting!

"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