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!