Recently widowed, this gentle Southern lady continues to smile with poise and strength. To me, her life she tells would make the strongest man crumble but she continues to stand with dignity.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
"Welcome Home"
This home and its gardens have been the subject of several of my paintings. . . everytime I come here to paint, a most glorious feeling of "welcome" envelopes me. Thank you, Sally, for sharing your gorgeous home!
"Belted Kingfisher" SOLD
A Collector asked that I paint a Belted Kingfisher for him. Hope he likes it.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
"Spring Silver Set"
Spring is in the air (and the greenish-yellow pollen is on my car!) I've got the fever!!
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
"Ship Yard Entry"
Painted on site at Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, I took the vantage point of the entryway to the docks instead of out on the water. It was COLD and WINDY today! The temperature was about 10-15 degrees colder near the docks, so I was on a mission to get the information of this scene down as quickly as I could as my hands were getting to the point they couldn't feel what they held! If it weren't for the wind, this would have been a rather warm day to paint - out in the bright sunshine. Still, I have no right to complain as the midwest and northeast are being buried under snow as I painted this. Stay warm, y'all!!
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Portrait's Latest Application
24"x36" Oil on Canvas.
It's not quite finished yet, but I just wanted to share the progress with you. . . It's not the greatest photograph since I took it as the sun was setting outside. But I am liking the development. What do you think?
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
"Down At The Docks" SOLD
The Wednesday painters met at Shem Creek Docks behind the "Wreck" Restaurant to paint. The sun came out suddenly today and warmed us up a bit from all the chilly, rainy weather we've endured these past few days. It was good to be outside again.
A Portrait In Progress. . .
This is still in its beginning stages, but I thought I'd share the progression of my latest portrait endeavor. When complete, this lovely lady will hang in the Columbus Georgia Museum for their annual "Let There Be Art! and Bloom" Exhibit this April. I'll let you know how it goes. . .
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
"Southern Comfort" SOLD
It was a bit "brisk" out this morning. . (go ahead all of you Northerners, call me a wimp!) so one of the Wednesday painters graciously invited us to paint at her Sullivan's Island house. Her home is so comfortable and beautiful and warm. The environment exudes the love and hospitality which is always the eager expression of our friend, Anne. Thank you again for opening your home to us! xoxo
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
"Beach House" SOLD
The second painting of our day today. . . . the sky color was curious: blue, gold and lavender. I think I will continue to work this one a bit. I had a great critique from one of my painting friends and her advise was stellar. I only wanted to get this posted before too long. I invite and appreciate comments from viewers too! Thanks!
"Low Tide Revelation" SOLD
"Portrait Under-painting Study"
Part 1 (shown) under-painting value study.
I am - as the saying goes: "sharpening my Ax" or re-sharpening my skills by participating in a portrait workshop under the tutelage of Robert Maniscalco. Robert is a Detroit native now residing in Charleston and is a fantastic painting instructor. His insight and wisdom are endless and his enthusiasm and energy are infectious. I am very much going to enjoy and benefit from taking his class. Thanks Robert!!
"Ft. Moultrie Guards"
I went back and re-worked this one a bit more. This was my second painting of our day (Jan 30th) and it was chilly and close to spitting rain so I worked quickly. This is a more "finished" version of the original.
"This Way To The Beach"
Sullivan's Island Plein Air Painters were at it again last week braving what was forecast to be sunny and warm turned chilly and slightly gray. We braved the wind chill and managed to paint a few. This is from last week (Jan 30th) and I haven't gone back into it (re-work it) since.
The photograph seems to show a bit of sun reflection so I may re-take this one.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
"Docked" SOLD
A common site at Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant.
This month's Theme for the Charleston Artist Collective is "STARS" How many stars can you find in this painting?
"Morning's Fog" SOLD
This is the same painting from an earlier post but now with a few twinkling stars in the early morning sky (I know, I know, "how literal!" Well I couldn't resist).
"Shore Birds II"
Sending this to a silent auction fundraiser for a good school. Wish me luck!
"Pom"
I was inspired by a painting that a Charleston Artist did about 12 or 14 years ago that I just loved! Honor Marks is a fabulous artist and I ran across her work at Piccalo Spoleto (I am not even sure of the year, but it was at least 12 years ago). I wanted to buy it. It was sublime! But alas, I didn't jump on it soon enough and it was GONE! My sweet husband assured me I could paint it just as well, but it is never as it is when you first fall inlove with it. . . . but I did my best. It's no Honor Marks' painting, but it serves as a wonderful reminder to never let the "one" you love get away!!
Friday, January 18, 2013
"Beach Grasses"
It was "summer" in January on Sullivan's Island this day. 85+ degree weather and it was beautiful! My usual child-care was missing so the two other painters invited me to bring my just turned 4-year old son with me to paint.
As much fun as it was having him with us, it won't be a new habit. He's sweet and my attentions were divided. He, on the other hand, had a blast playing in the surf and meeting all the dogs that walked by. He even made a new friend with one dog that insisted he throw drift wood to fetch. That puppy was owned by one of our painting friends who was taking advantage of the beautiful weather to walk the beach with her husband and four-legged child.
"Misty Beach"
I'm back! It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted but I've been painting. This is the first of two I did at this spot at Station 19 on Sullivan's Island, SC. It rained us out eventually, but the cool misty morning was a nice study of middle values due to the weather. The horizon virtually disappeared into the sky; it was difficult to know where one began and one ended. The rains were headed my way.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
"Old Village Path II" SOLD
This path is same driveway I painted in the earlier post (Old Village Path) only from the opposite vantage point. I was fortunate enough to meet the man who owns this property and he invited our painting group to come out any time to paint. Such a sweet and gracious man, he gave us a little tour of his homestead and showed us the two grand Oak Trees he and his father planted over 70 years ago as a boy. His lot is a high bluff which backs up to the Charleston Harbor and he allowed us access to the mini gardens below nestled near the water's edge. Each garden was a respite of solitude and peace and made you feel like you were a million miles away from any neighborhood or city. Hopefully you will be seeing paintings of those vistas soon.
The movie "Rich In Love" was filmed right here on this property. And just two weeks before I painted this, L.L. Bean was here to do a catalogue photo shoot. It's a lovely place.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
"Old Village Path" SOLD
10"x8" Oil on Gessobord Panel sold
This is my Plein Air Painting from this morning. While painting this, the owner came out and gave us a tour of his property and invited us back to paint some more. I am so excited to get back there to capture his lovely grounds which offer about a year's worth of paintings! More to come. . .
"Patiently Waiting - Home Team BBQ" SOLD
"Sullivan" is the Yellow Lab waiting patiently for her human parents outside their favorite haunt.
"Come Sit With Me II" SOLD
This is such a popular spot that I had to paint it twice!
"Hilltop View" SOLD
Sullivan's Island, SC, boasts a large "hill" near the business district behind the Gazebo and next door to the Fire Department which allows views from the beach all the way across to the marsh. The Sullivan's Island Lighthouse is just one of those views looking back toward the driveway up the mound.
"Gestures"
Paper size: 24"x18"
It's been a long time since I've had the opportunity to practice my Life Drawing Skills: the standard by which artists measure their basic of artistic abilities. Capturing the gracefulness and lyrical movement of the human form has always been my favorite next to the portrait.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
"Carolina Shore Birds" SOLD
December's Theme is "Stocking Stuffers" at The Charleston Artist Collective.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
"Charleston Roof Tops II" SOLD
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8"x6" Oil on Gessobord Panel sold
"Stocking Stuffers" is December's Theme for The Charleston Artist Collective. The Wednesday painters braved a very chilly and windy day when this was painted.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
"Sunshine on My Shoulders" SOLD
7"x12" Oil on Linen Panel Sold
The Wednesday painters were out at Briar's Creek Country Golf Club when this was painted. It is part of the Charleston Artist Collectives Theme "Song Titles"
Monday, October 29, 2012
"Church Street View" Morning Painting of the OPA paint Out
My morning painting for the Oil Painters of America Paint Out in Downtown Charleston, SC. We could not have ordered up a nicer day to be outside painting! thank you, my friends, who came out to visit me while I painted this one.
"Church Street Neighborhood"
The afternoon glow was really spectacular bouncing between these two buildings on Church Street in Downtown Charleston, SC!
At the End of the Day - The OPA Paint Out
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Painting With Old & New Friends!
"Through the Gate" SOLD
soldIt was a grey day last Thursday when I was invited by a dear friend, Karen Weihs, to join some new friends to paint on Sullivan's Island. Fun!
"Home Team BBQ" SOLD
Another one for November's theme: "Text In Art" for The Charleston artist Collective. I've wanted to paint this for a couple of years now. . . "Text in Art" gave me a great excuse to do it!
"Hilltop View" SOLD
Today, Anne and I spent our Wednesday painting at the top of the mound behind the Fire Department on Sullivan's Island. The Sullivan's Island Lighthouse which you see in the distance in my painting is located all the way on the opposite side of the island! the views are spectacular since you are up so high. So unlike the "Lowcountry!"
"Kiss Hug"
Can I be any more literal than this for November's "Text In Art" theme?? But to know me is to know I love hugs and kisses from my family and friends!
"Welcome To Sullivan's Island"
"Text in Art" exercise for November's Theme at the Charleston Artist Collective
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