Saturday, December 31, 2011

Just Lounging Around

Just Lounging Around
A salt and pepper shaker I found at Hobby Lobby and did not buy but
suprise my sweet little daughter gave it to me for Christmas.
4x4 oil on canvas panel.


Friday, December 30, 2011

Mr Snowman

Mr Snowman
This is a gift from my best friend Gloria who gives
me a snow man most every year. I never tire of them.
He doesn't fit in the box of course.
Thanks to Carol Marine for the challenge at
6x8 oil on canvas panel
$50

Plenti Full

Plenti Full
 This little mouse is stuffed but has a whole block of cheese left.
His little tummy is Plenti Full.
4x4 oil on canvas panel.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Short and Stout

Short and Stout
There is a childrens rhyme that says
I'm a little teapot short and stout, here's my handle here's my spout.
For some reason this came to mind when I painted this.
5x7 oil on canvas panel

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Belle

Belle
One of my little Christmas gifts from someone special. It is as
cute as pie. Hope you like it.
7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Green Spiders

Green Spiders
Really tomatoes not spiders but sometimes your mind will play tricks on you and
these just happened to look like spiders to me.
Oil on canvas panel 5x7

Monday, December 26, 2011

What Fur

What Fur
A new bear in my collection from mama.
He really looks nothing like this.
7x5 oil on canvas panel

Sunday, December 25, 2011

From Our House To Yours

From Our House To Yours
This is our gift to you. I do cry a little as I post this. My oldest daughter Julie
is a Captain in the United States Marine Corp. Today this Christmas day she serves.
 She is far far away who knows where. She is at a location I can not
 name because I do not know. Her profession is protecting you and your family
on this Christmas Day. No I won't talk to her today but I will think
of her and pray for her safety as she works to ensure ours. She gave me one of her dog tags not long
ago and it hangs constantly from my easel. I tied it there from a ribbon. The leaves on
this mistletoe branch represent our family, Lacy, Kristopher, Benny, Angela and
 Captain Julie M Laube. We give you this gift From Our House To Yours.
Merry Christmas to all.......

Friday, December 23, 2011

Naughty or Nice

Naughty or Nice
This little diva was painted for a friend. Her family consist of my friend and
 this loyal pooch. Sometimes she is naughty and sometimes she is nice.
Hope she likes it.
7x5 oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Off To School

Off To School
After working 12 hours in ICU last night I came home and painted
two of these small paintings before going to the land of nod.
Felt good to just unwind.
4x4 Oil on canvas panel. Still life

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Feathered

Feathered
This big ole rooster is the cock of the walk as he struts around the
farm yard.  6x8 oil on canvas panel.


Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Monday, December 19, 2011

Flowers

Flowers
Well as you can see these are actually tulips. I was having
brain fog and could not think of a good name so Flowers it is.
5x7 oil on canvas panel

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Waiting For Chocolate

Waiting For Chocolate
A single cherry waits for a dunk in warm melted chocolate.
Yummmmmmmmm..........
4x4 oil on canvas panel

Friday, December 16, 2011

Smeared Red

Smeared Red
Red....Red...Red....I love it...and cherries...so why
not both. Three juicy cherries just lends themselves to my
brush interpetation. So....the end result....
4x4 oil on canvas panel

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Butterfly Kisses

Butterfly Kisses
Commission finally finished. A little girl and her horse.
14x11 on oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Rambling Roses

Rambling Roses
One more in the quest of the best painting for my little sweet mother.
I can't decide. I guess I will just take them all and let them pick from them all.
That should be kinda fun huh?
20x16 oil painting on stretched canvas.

Monday, December 12, 2011

A Flower For Mama

A Flower For Mama
Well! I have been trying to do a painting for my Mama.
As I told you this morning she is moving and wants a pic for her new
room. This is another one so now I can't decide which one. I have been up
painting since 3 am.  Sunny you are right I can't possible choose thus
now I will paint another.... Please stay tuned.
20x16 oil on stretched canvas

Those Wide Eyed Piggy Banks

Those Wide Eyed Piggy Banks
I originally painted this for my mother. She lives with my
sister and they are getting a new house. My mom wanted a painting for
her new bedroom. I really like this so I decided to keep it for my selfish self.
Keep looking I will be posting hers as soon as I am done.
 Oil on 20x16 stretched canvas.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

In The Distance

In The Distance
I did this a little differently but it sure was fun and
challenging.
5x7 oil on canvas panel

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Frogs or Us

Frogs or Us
Just posting this for the fun of it. Each year I paint ornaments. Mostly done on
commission from co-workers. Well this year someone just had to have a frog.
Have you ever painted a frog on an ornament? Not easy to come up with an idea but
this sure did turn out cute.
Size? Ornament size , acrylic on glass
Experience level... FUN

Two Escaped


Two Escaped
Tis vase of yellow flowers just caught my eye as so many
things do. I studied the shape of the vase the soft delicate flowers and the water
line of course. Also the light shining through the water in the shadow area brought attention.
I have always had trouble with this so I thought I would try it once again.
8x6 on canvas panel
No Longer Available

Friday, December 9, 2011

Stubborn

Stubborn
I just liked this name however I painted this donkey which
belongs to a friend of mine and she says he will lay down and roll
over for you to scratch his tummy. How cute huh?
8x6 oil on canvas panel
No Longer Available

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Just Standing There

Just Standing There
A big heavy sheep doing nothing but just standing there.
8x7 oil on canvas panel.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Bella

Bella
This is a commission painting. Bella is in doggie heaven while her dad still
grieves. His beautiful wife had me paint this for him as a Christmas gift.
I sure hope he likes it. Keep quiet now.... This is a secret...
SOLD

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

I'm All Out Of Love

I'm All Out Of Love
Some of you will remember an old song that went like this....
I'm all out of love I'm so lost without you...
This is what I thought of when I viewed the challenge photo.
7x5 oil on canvas panel
Painted for a challenge at www.paintanddrawtogether.blogspot.com

Monday, December 5, 2011

She Rules

She Rules
Cant you just tell it? From those passionate eyes to that slightly tilted head
this little queen gets exactly what she wants but on the other hand she gives
a lot too. She is dedicated and loyal just like any good dog. She demands love and in return
she gives love but in the end....... She Rules.
8x6 oil on canvas panel

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Eat Your Veggies

Eat Your Veggies
A friend took this picture at her ranch.
Glad she shared it with me.
6x8 oil on canvas panel.

Friday, December 2, 2011

To Grandmothers House We Go

To Grandmothers House We Go
I painted this little ornament from my daughters tree.
Don't you love those ornaments that when you look at them years
later it brings back those worm fuzzy memories.
6x8 oil on canvas panel.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Hand Made Pottery

Hand Made Pottery
This is another piece that just caught my eye.
While I was at the art camp I found this deliciously beautiful bowl up in the cabinet.
It had such rich weighty color that I knew I must have more.
8x8 Oil on canvas panel.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

My Cup Runneth Over

My Cup Runneth Over
It really does you know. I have been blessed with so many things.
I have plenty of food on my table. I have a good job. My husband and family love
me. I am warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Why I even have a loyal little
dog who always wants to give me a hug. What more could I want?
6x8 oil on canvas panel.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Reaching

Reaching
As you too well know I love red. I can't help it or explain why. My daddy
loved red. It was his favorite color...It is mine...
Hope yo like red too...
6x8 oil on canvas panel.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Two Moo

Too Moo
Cows are such odd creatures. But........I love them. I am afraid of them and
wouldn't want to be shut up in the pasture with them but to look at them is such a joy.
I so enjoyed painting these.
8x8 oil on canvas panel.
No Longer Available

Sunday, November 27, 2011

A Dream of Sailing

A Dream of Sailing
Found this photo on wet canvas and loved it. I changed it of course.
I am so pleased with it. The colors are beautiful... a little richer than I was able to produce
on my computer but a pretty good reference of it.
8x6 oil on canvas panel.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Red Glass


Red Glass
This is an antique decanter which belongs to my sister.
I couldn't resist. The grape is just because.
8x6 Oil on canvas panel. still life
No longer available

Protected

Protected
This little puppy is not afraid at all. When the big dogs come near he bolts
up and barks like a doberman. He aint scared because he is protected.
6x8 oil on canvas panel

Friday, November 25, 2011

Window Pane Reflection

Window Pane Reflection
In front of a window these beautiful flowers ar in a clear glass vase.
Almost as eye catching as the flowers is the window pane reflection.
This is another photo taken with my Ipod. It is a little sharper than it appears here.
8x8 Oil on canvas panel. still life 

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Just A Spoon Full Of Sugar

Just A Spoon Full of Sugar
Everytime I ask for coffee someone says what do you want in
it? My answer...Just a spoon full of sugar.
8x8 Oil on canvas panel still life

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

She Waits for Santa

She Waits For Santa
The colors in this are not quite true. I tried and tried but had to take this with
my IPod as I am visiting my daughter and left my camera at home. Of course
her batteries were dead. This is a very cute painting.
Oil on 6x8 canvas panel

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Like A Bowl Full Of Jelly

Like a Bowl Full Of Jelly
I painted this short plump Santa and then the question of a name?
Ho Ho Ho my grandaughter said....Saint Nick....or Christmas present...
I took this into my own hands and wah lah!!!
Like a Bowl Full Of Jelly.
Oil painting on canvas panel 8x8

Monday, November 21, 2011

Dipped


Dipped
A very lucious berry a little chocolate and a little white drizzle.
Need I say more?
4x4 Oil on canvas panel

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Orange You Special

Orange You Special
This orange just caught my eye and showcased on this napkin how
could you go wrong.   Oil on 8x8 canvas panel


Saturday, November 19, 2011

Almost Gone

Almost Gone
Recently I had this for breakfast. This is what was left over.
6x6 oil on canvas panel.

Friday, November 18, 2011

A Perfect Match

A Perfect Match
These few grapes just seemed right for that green green cup.
The bottles were added extra for free.
Oil on 8x8 canvas panel
Unavailable

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Cute Shoes For A Little Old Lady

Cute Shoes For A Little Old Lady
Yep!   These are mine. I do get looks...why I have even had
a group of 20 year old young men stop me while I was out
shopping to tell me they liked them. I just grinned. I know they expected
me to be wearing little old granny shoes.....
Yep! these are Cute Shoes For A Little Old Lady
8x8 Oil on canvas panel
Painted for a challenge at www.dailypaintworks.com

Breaking Away

Breaking Away
Ever felt tied to something? Ever needed to break away?
Me too........
8x8 Oil on canvas panel
still life
No Longer Available

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Feed The Children

Feed The Children
I found a photo of this little bird but it was missing a little something.
You see he did not have a worm but I thought to myself... every bird needs a
worm so now I had a squiggley worm hanging out of the little birds mouth...what now?
I was going to name this painting Christmas Dinner but the more I looked my heart
was touched and I knew the name must be Feed The Children...
So that is how a painting is named. It is done only after much thought and consideration.
Is that how your painting is named?
5x7 Oil on canvas panel