"Gone Fishin'" 9x12 Oil on Linen
"Stella Maris" 10"x8" Oil on Linen SOLD
"Shem Creek Glow" 11"x14" Oil on Gessobord SOLD
"Red Tin Roof" 6"x8" Oil on Linen sold
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
"Expressionism" is the Theme for October at the Charleston Artist Collective
"Gone Fishin'" 9x12 Oil on Linen "Shem Creek Glow" 11"x14" Oil on Gessobord SOLD
Monday, August 25, 2014
"The Falls at Glenville"
This one might not be complete yet. . . but it's always fun to put it out there for your comments. Let me know what you think.
This one is headed for the Mountain Mist Gallery in Cashiers, NC
"Her Favorite Aunt". SOLD
A friend traveled to help celebrate her favorite Aunt's 75th Birthday and asked me to paint this picture of her as a young woman. Wow, what a beautiful and glamorous lady.
"Portrait of Noah and his little sister, Corley" Still In Progress
This is a start of one of my portrait projects. . . and I just had to share. I am enjoying seeing their faces emerge from the "underpainting." I love back-lit portraits, especially when little boys' ears are turned bright red from the sunlight shining through. These children are so full of joy and it is my hope to convey their bright, sunny personalities.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
"North, South, East & West"
More for the Shore Bird Series. . . this one is headed to the Hagan Fine Art Gallery on State Street in Historic Charleston, SC.
"Out To Sea". SOLD
Painted en Plein Air on location at Shem Creek near the Geechee Dock in Mount Pleasant, SC
Available at www.charlestonartistcollective.org
"From The Sea". SOLD
Painted en Plein Air on location at Shem Creek near the Geechee Dock in Mount Pleasant, SC
available at www.charlestonartistcollective.org
"Breech Inlet Rocks" revised
Painted En Plein Air on location at station 31 on Sullivan's Island near the place that separates Isle O Palms and Sullivan's Island.
Available at www.charlestonartistcollective.org
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
The Quick Draw: "Sweet Katie"
The final painting of the week was the "Quick Draw" where each artist paints a subject of their choice and has two hours to paint it in. . . I asked this lovely young woman if she would be willing to model for me. What fun! She said yes and here it is. . . we were under cover of the Village Green structure. Good thing: it was raining! She was a trooper and I am very pleased with the result. All I really cared about was capturing her beautiful cheek bones! Thank you, Katie!! You rock!
"High Hampton's #8"
Our final morning to paint before the judging! High Hampton Inn and Country Club beckoned to be painted and here I found, up on this bluff looking down at the lake and onto the 8th green, my vision. I enjoyed this painting process so much! What a beautiful world in which we live - especially in the Blue Ridge Mountain area!
"After the Storm" SOLD
After painting "Young Vision" I was not ready to leave. . . however, the bright, hot sun soon turned to a chilly rain shower and I ran for cover. Up on the covered porch I looked out and this is what I saw. . . the misty air in the valley created the most beautiful purple and turquoise mountains! My decision was made for me!
"Young Vision" SOLD
Tuesday afternoon found me way up a tall mountain near Glenville at Sunny Hill Farms. There was so much beauty there to paint that it was almost overwhelming! There were gorgeous gardens: formal and not; sheep, a sweet little burrow, barns, pigs, dogs, the house itself was a work of art. . but I chose a tree-lined fence line looking down toward the valley. The light sparkled and the mountain view was mystical. It caught my eye!
"Peckin' at the Watershed" SOLD
Tuesday morning a few of us were scheduled to meet up at Mike Mishler's Farm located on the other side and up the mountain from Cashiers Lake. What a beautiful place! He had about 150 chickens and roosters all of which kept me amused! As I was finishing up this painting the shy chickens must have gotten used to me and crept into my "venue." So I rushed behind my canvas again and placed them one by one into the scene and this is the result. As it turned out it was the judges favorite of all my paintings.
Looking for a spot to paint
Pictured here my friend and painting buddy in Charleston, Elizabeth Middour, and myself posing for a shot at Dovecote Cottage. Elizabeth has already started her little gem and at this point I had yet to find my "painting."
"Cashiers Lake" SOLD
8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel sold
My Monday afternoon took me to Dovecote Cottage in town and just behind it is another real treasure: Cashiers Lake. Here, I am showing the filet of the gold frame in the second shot.
"Fairfield Dock" sold
The second painting the morning we were at Merrie-Woode. Fairfield Lake is the Lake around which Merrie-Woode operates. Swimming and boating of all sorts are the focus of this beautiful lake. In the off-season, Merrie-Woode opens its gates and allows the community to enjoy Fairfield's walking/hiking trails all around.
Available at www.mountainmistgallery.com
"Merrie-Woode Falls"
(available at Mountain Mist Gallery in the heart of Cashiers, NC www.mountainminstgallery.com)
The Cashiers Plein Air Paint Out was a huge success and even more, was a ton of fun!! On Monday Morning, a small group of us Plein Air Painters were invited into Camp Merrie-Woode to capture on canvas the beauty of that magical place. This was my first painting.
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
Just a couple of my latest. . .
Saturday, July 05, 2014
Cashiers Plein Air Paint Out 2014!
During July 13th through the 19th I am privileged to be a participating artist with the Village Green Cashiers Plein Air Paint Out Event for the third time in a row!
Come out and participate in the Artist Seek where you'll track down each artist and observe as they paint the breath-taking views. You "tag" them when you scan their tag and place them on the map for others to see.
Fun, music, food, adventure and great art and artists there to meet and greet.
http://www.villagegreencashiersnc.com/events/arts-on-green.php
Thursday, June 26, 2014
"Italian Dessert"
I played host to some world-traveling out-of-town guests this week and they surprised us with a gift of Prosecco from Doc, Italy. So I had to pair it with an Italian Creme puff pastry!
Available at www.charlestonartistcollective.org
"Fruit Tart Still Life" SOLD
The theme for the Charleston Artist Collective is "Still Life" and I thought a colorful dessert might be a nice departure from my normal floral still lifes. . . in addition, it makes for a nice treat after the work is done!
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
"Betty's Paradise" GIFTED
The first of two paintings today. . . my attempts at putting color and value information down quickly fight with my natural tendency to be-labor the point or put too much information on the canvas. This was an exercise in self-restraint and discipline to do what I set out to do in the first place. . . . what do you think?
"Pink & Purple Hydrangeas" SOLD
The second of two today. . . Betty's home was once again the Wednesday Painter's beloved Muse. The sunshine makes her garden glow! And we simply cannot resist her beautiful subjects!
Saturday, June 14, 2014
"Wave Runners" SOLD
This will be headed to the Hagan Fine Art Gallery on State Street in Downtown Charleston, SC. Check it out: www.haganfineart.com
"Still Life with Green Apple & Strawberries"
July's Charleston Artist Collective's theme is "Still Life"
check it out www.charlestonartistcollective.org
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
"Window Box" SOLD
Someone commented that the flowers look as though they are trying to peek inside the window. . . they do, don't they??!!
Today was another lovely day to be outside painting with good friends! The sun was hot, but the breeze was a blessing. And, we were paid a lovely visit by a manatee! I'll see about posting that video next.
"Dockside Oyster Beds" SOLD
The tide was going out so fast that within minutes of starting this painting, the water's edge disappeared into mud! A great exercise in getting the information down quickly, for sure!
Thursday, June 05, 2014
"2nd Beach Family Holiday" This time with baby SOLD
I could rename this, "No boys allowed" since there are no boys in this picture. I added a little baby girl in her mamma's arms wearing a turquoise beach hat. Hope you like it!
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
"Solo Sandpiper" SOLD
Trying to catch up with my posts since my computer crashed. This was done a couple of weeks ago for the Charleston Artist Collective and its June theme: "Salt & Sun"
"Beach Combers" SOLD
Another one for "Salt & Sun" which is June's Charleston Artist Collective's Theme
"Sullivan's Point" SOLD
A couple of weeks ago we set up near Fort Moultrie and painted at the beach. . . this is a view looking back toward downtown Charleston. . . a very familiar and favorite spot we like to paint.
Today's Paintings: "The Washout at Isle O Palms" & "Three Palms"
"The Washout at Isle O Palms" 6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel
Sold
"Three Palms" 8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel. Sold
Today was a glorious day to set up outside and paint!! The Wednesday painters met at the North end of Sullivan's Island on the beach where the wash out separates the Isle O Palms from Sullivan's Island. It was so peaceful and clear. What a day! Another day at the "office!"
"96 Degrees in the Shade" SOLD
A day at the beach with the family and some of what I observed. . .
"Une Autre Belle Journee" SOLD
11"x14" Oil on GessoBord Ampersand Panel
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
"From Sullivan's Station 18"
Today's painting! It was another glorious day in paradise. My 5-year old son accompanied me as I painted; he played in the surf and communed with all the dogs that walked by. . . we had a blast!
I literally bungee-corded my easel to the station 18 post to keep my set-up from blowing away!! HA!
"Une Autre Belle Journee" Sold
My computer crashed which explains the large jump in posts. . . so I am doing all of this via my phone. I hope that the editing (ie: cropping) I am doing through my phone shows up on this post. Advanced apologies if it isn't and looks sloppy. Hang tight as I get another computer :)
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
"Sealed With A Kiss" SOLD
I was commissioned to capture this wedding event on Canvas earlier this month. This is depicting the moment when the Groom was told he could kiss the Bride! It was a beautiful wedding.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
"Picnic Oak" SOLD
Near the front of Magnolia Plantation across the drive from the main house is this pleasant little picnic area sheltered by this enormous Oak Tree.
"Magnolia's Prayer Garden Bloom" SOLD
The flowers were popping wide open at the time I was at Magnolia Plantation and the colors were brilliant!
"Magnolia's Garden Path" SOLD
As you walk the lovely paths within Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, SC, you will come upon this scene.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Portrait Sketch: Kellen Fundraising Donation
Painted live in the open air (en plein air).
Kellen sat for me for this quick sketch under a gazebo in the beautiful Springtime sunshine!
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