THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST

Two Hot

2012-02-14T06:35:00.000-06:00

Two Hot

Well really these are not that hot....

5x7 oil on canvas panel

I See You

2012-02-13T08:48:00.000-06:00

I See You

Do you see those eyes? So you feel like you are looking at the Mona Lisa?

Do you feel like someone or something is looking at you?

They are..........Be sure that... I See You

6x8 oil on canvas panel

Deep Thoughts

2012-02-12T07:22:00.000-06:00

Deep Thoughts

Sometimes we can remove ourselves from any situation and be all alone even in a room full of hustle and bustle. We can steal away to a faraway place if we just close our eyes and let everything else go.

I go there sometimes when ever I find myself thinking those Deep Thoughts.

Tipped

2012-02-11T19:16:00.000-06:00

Tipped

I prepared this set up with the cup tipped on its side.

Just for the fun of it.

7x5 oil on canvas panel

A Trace Of Green

2012-02-09T00:00:00.009-06:00

A Trace Of Green

Just a little green on a single white cup sets the stage for this private dance.

The egg dance of course.

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Hanging Out at the Top

2012-02-08T00:00:00.012-06:00

Hanging Out at The Top

Well I am a mouse sitting on top of a green cup. In real life

my tail is attached closely to my body but for today I decided to let it all hang down.

Yep! I sit here at the top just looking out over everything. My thoughts......

I sure am glad that I am not an egg. They are useless. At least I can eat this

hunk of cheese in peace.

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Eggs-Tra Ordinary

2012-02-07T00:00:00.001-06:00

Eggs-Tra Ordinary

So I continue the saga with my egg obsession.

I am determined to do them better. Better to please myself.

I don't know how many more I will paint... I guess I will paint them

until.........

8x10 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

A Pear Affair

2012-02-06T00:00:00.002-06:00

A Pear Affair

There is just something about pears that I like.

As a matter of fact they are fun to paint as is eggs, and apples and everything.

5x7 oil on canvas panel

Two To Tango

2012-02-05T00:48:00.000-06:00

Two To Tango

These two pears wer sitting in a decorative bowl and they just

happened to catch my eye. This is my interpetation.

5x7 oil on canvas panel

And When I Say Those Words

2012-02-04T03:40:00.000-06:00

And When I Say Those Words

When I hold my baby in my arms nothing else matters. As I hear

that little coo I just know that she is saying back to me

all those I love yous, all those no body else matters, all those I am glad we are together...

And When I Say Those Words I know that she understands what love is.

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Eggxactly

2012-02-03T00:00:00.001-06:00

Eggxactly

How do like that new word? I made it up just for you.

Eggs yet again. Maybe I am through now... maybe not.....

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Green Eggs and .....Ham?

2012-02-02T00:00:00.006-06:00

Green Eggs and....Ham?

Well no the eggs aren't green the bowl is. But if you look closely you will

see a hint of green on the eggs......Does that count?

Ham? oh well ...another day

6x8 oil on canvas panel

When Angels Dance

2012-02-01T08:26:00.000-06:00

When Angels Dance

When angels dance you know something good has happened.

When angels dance the heavens take notice. I believe when people put the need of others before themselves,

when they give more than they have, when they go out of their way to give a smile to someone else

that really is the time When Angels Dance.

10x8 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

Rise And Shine

2012-02-01T08:03:00.000-06:00

Rise And Shine

Eggs, coffee and that favorite yellow bowl.

Rise and shine boys. It is time for breakfast.

6x8 oil on canvas panel

It's A Mystery

2012-01-31T00:00:00.011-06:00

It's A Mystery

What is the old saying? Which came first?

The chicken...No the egg....No the chicken...No the egg.

It's A Mystery

8x6 oil on canvas panel.

One Green Stem

2012-01-30T00:00:00.005-06:00

One Green Stem

Eggs again. I am having a little more fun with it. they have soft edges

and bright spots and everything in between. The cherry.... just icing on the cake.

5x7 oil painting on canvas panel

Unlikely Pair

2012-01-29T00:00:00.007-06:00

Unlikely Pair

I continue my trek on painting eggs. I love the shape and texture and

will put them with just about anything.

7x5 acrylic on canvas panel

Shining Through

2012-01-28T00:00:00.000-06:00

Shining Through

I don't even know why I painted this but I do like it.

The greens are so nice.

7x5 oil on panel board

Pulling Away

2012-01-27T00:00:00.009-06:00

Pulling Away

One pear and Two Pair. Ha!

8x10 oil on deep boxed wood

I Am Not The Easter Bunny

2012-01-26T00:00:00.001-06:00

I Am Not The Easter Bunny

This is a little bunny that I have had for a very long time.

The egg added well....Just to add an egg.

Together wah lah...

5x7 oil on canvas panel

Faded Roses

2012-01-25T01:27:00.000-06:00

Faded Roses

Sometimes roses only get better. I love those shriveled ones which have dried

out. The faint fragrance still lingers. It is one of the wonderful things which God has given us.

Along with the smell of a puppy's breath, and children's hugs. Life really is wonderful.

8x10 oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

A Rare Pair

2012-01-24T00:00:00.006-06:00

A Rare Pair

Just painting. That is what I often do. Sometimes I plan and ponder but

sometimes I just paint whatever. This is a whatever.

7x5 oil on panel board

Patty Cake Baker Man

2012-01-23T00:31:00.000-06:00

Patty Cake Baker Man

Patty cake patty cake baker man, bake me a cake just as

fast as you can. Anyone remember that rhyme. I am old aren't I?

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Angel Bear

2012-01-22T00:00:00.007-06:00

Angel Bear

Another bear I received as a gift from my mom.

I really like her a lot. Couldn't resist painting her.

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Big Bottom

2012-01-21T00:36:00.000-06:00

Big bottom

Oh! I must be careful how I say this.... Wouldn't want to offend

anyone right?

7x5 panel board.

Looking Back

2012-01-20T00:00:00.010-06:00

Looking Back

This twisted pepper just seemed to be looking back.

Peppers do come in the strangest shapes don't they?

5x7 on panel board

I See Myself

2012-01-19T00:00:00.008-06:00

I See Myself

I wanted to paint an egg because usually I struggle with them.

I have even been thinking of painting a series of eggs just because.

We will see but for now it is just a thought because I only have

one egg in the fridge. Maybe I will buy some more soon.

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Label Still On

2012-01-18T06:54:00.000-06:00

Label Still On

One outstanding thing about this pear is that little blue label.

As I painted this pear I really tried to simplify yet maintain the beauty

of the label.

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Out Of Season

2012-01-17T07:30:00.000-06:00

Out of Season

This beautiful pumpkin photo just begged me to paint it. I did

my best to capture its luscious colors. The oranges and yellows screamed I am

beautiful Paint me, so Here it is.

5x7 oil on panel board.

Listen To Me

2012-01-17T00:00:00.012-06:00

Listen To Me

This reminded me of a mother giving instruction to her children.

I painted this for the challenge at

www.paintanddrawtogether.blogspot.com

Of course I changed it a little which is not always a good thing but

then sometimes it is. I did stay a little messy with the leaves or I guess I

should say loose instead of messy. Oh well! I do kinda like the end

result. If you go to paintanddraw you can see all of the entries.

5x7 oil on canvas panel

I Said It Is Red

2012-01-16T00:00:00.014-06:00

I Said It Is Red

I just attended a workshop In Birmingham at Alabama Art Supply. The

artist was Amy P Collins

I had such fun. This is a 5x7 oil on panel board.

Love the juicy red of the pear. It really is bright and delicious. She had us paint the

panels black before painting. Loved it.

A Few For You

2012-01-15T06:59:00.001-06:00

A Few For You

Some home grown veggies. Do you eat yours daily or is junk food

your forte. 6x8 oil on canvas panel

Seriously

2012-01-14T05:45:00.000-06:00

Seriously

This little tiger is intent on something. I don't know what but thought

he would be cute to paint. Reference from Wet Canvas.

6x8 oil on canvas panel

Sitting Pretty

2012-01-13T00:00:00.000-06:00

Sitting Pretty

This little lemon just may show up anywhere and would

you believe it is the same one that always ends up alone. Alone is good sometimes

right?

6x8 oil on canvas panel

Two Or Three

2012-01-12T00:00:00.008-06:00

Two Or Three

I found these bowls at TJ Maxx

I also purchased these about a year ago. I couldn't resist the

lemons once again. Maybe they will dry up before long and force me to use

them and I will move on to something else.

6x8 oil painting on canvas panel

Yellow Sweeties

2012-01-11T00:00:00.002-06:00

Yellow Sweeties

Here they are again. Bold and yes yellow.

6x8 oil on canvas panel

Jeepers Peepers

2012-01-10T00:00:00.008-06:00

Jeepers Peepers

This little frog keeps peeping out over things. I have been on a diet shall we say and

I do certainly eat some strange things for breakfast , lunch and dinner.

It is just downright unpredictable. My entry for daily paintworks challenge Paint your

breakfast. Frog legs anyone? THis is actually one of those little frogs made to hang on the

side of a flower pot.

6x8 oil on canvas panels

View From The Top

2012-01-09T06:00:00.000-06:00

A View From The Top

I bought these lemons the other day and the label on the

bag said Sweet and Sour. That is exactly my experience painting them...

Sweet and Sour. They will show up in a few more paintings I think.

6x8 oil on canvas panel

Sidekick

2012-01-08T00:06:00.000-06:00

Sidekick

I just couldn't resist painting it one more time. I chose to change the color of the vase but

that is what art is all about. I like being able to change anything I want. It kinda gives

me a sense of control. I like it. Control I mean.

8x6 oil on canvas panel

Sweet and Sour Pork

2012-01-07T07:47:00.000-06:00

Sweet and Sour Pork

This is a painting of a little clear tinted blue vase I found somewhere

about two years ago but have been kinda apprehensive about painting it until

today. It was quite fun. I must confess that I did study Helen Coopers paintings to determine

how I should approach the colored glass. Check out her blog. This was so much fun.

I do find lemons quite a challenge too. Oh yeah and that crazy wide up pig was

just begging to be painted once again.

6x8 oil on canvas panel

Cluck Cluck

2012-01-06T07:23:00.001-06:00

Cluck Cluck

I don't know why I always have to paint two of everything.

Well, not everything of course......

8x6 oil painting on canvas panel

Itty Bitty

2012-01-05T06:52:00.000-06:00

Itty Bitty

This is a little chicken figurine my husband gave me for Christmas.

After I gave a strong hint of course.

8x8oil on canvas panel

I Am Loyal

2012-01-04T00:00:00.009-06:00

I Am Loyal

I am a dog but not just any dog. I am the dog that any man would die for

because if it came down to it I would die for him.

My dedication never waivers. I am Loyal

6x8 oil on canvas panel

Hey! You Come Back Here

2012-01-03T00:00:00.000-06:00

Hey! You Come Back Here

Number three in the series of Paintings of Sadie the Yorkshire Terrier.

These were so fun. I do find that I just love painting animals.

6x8 oil on canvas panel

Do You See What I See?

2012-01-02T00:00:00.000-06:00

Do You See What I See?

Number two in the series of Sadie the little Yorkie.

An original oil painting on 6x8 canvas panel.

Bugged

2012-01-01T00:00:00.001-06:00

Bugged

This is a little dog named Sadie. My daughter met her this year as she

attended pet grooming school. It was love at first sight. I will be doing a series of

three paintings of this little darling. Watch for them over the next few days.

6x8 oil on canvas panel

Happy Happy New Year!!!!!

Just Lounging Around

2011-12-31T06:46:00.000-06:00

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.

Mr Snowman

2011-12-30T20:58:00.001-06:00

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

www.dailypaintworks.com

6x8 oil on canvas panel

Plenti Full

2011-12-30T00:00:00.004-06:00

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.

Short and Stout

2011-12-29T00:00:00.002-06:00

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

Belle

2011-12-28T00:00:00.003-06:00

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.

Green Spiders

2011-12-27T00:09:00.002-06:00

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

What Fur

2011-12-26T00:04:00.001-06:00

What Fur

A new bear in my collection from mama.

He really looks nothing like this.

7x5 oil on canvas panel

From Our House To Yours

2011-12-25T00:00:00.028-06:00

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.......

Santa's Helper

2011-12-24T00:00:00.004-06:00

Santa's Helper

I don't know why I love painting these little helpers but I do!

a Yorkie in a santa suit of his own.

How fun....

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Naughty or Nice

2011-12-23T00:00:00.007-06:00

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.

Off To School

2011-12-22T00:00:00.001-06:00

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

Feathered

2011-12-21T00:00:00.001-06:00

Feathered

This big ole rooster is the cock of the walk as he struts around the

farm yard. 6x8 oil on canvas panel.

I'm Outta Here

2011-12-20T00:00:00.001-06:00

I'm Outta Here

This chicken is headed out. A direct back end view.

7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Flowers

2011-12-19T00:00:00.000-06:00

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

Waiting For Chocolate

2011-12-18T00:00:00.000-06:00

Waiting For Chocolate

A single cherry waits for a dunk in warm melted chocolate.

Yummmmmmmmm..........

4x4 oil on canvas panel

Side By Side

2011-12-17T00:00:00.001-06:00

Side By Side

Cherries again. 4x4 oil on canvas panel.

Smeared Red

2011-12-16T00:00:00.001-06:00

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

Butterfly Kisses

2011-12-15T00:00:00.009-06:00

Butterfly Kisses

Commission finally finished. A little girl and her horse.

14x11 on oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

Country Living

2011-12-14T00:00:00.007-06:00

Country Living

Again...... Just for the fun of it.

5x7 oil on canvas panel

Rambling Roses

2011-12-13T00:00:00.010-06:00

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.

A Flower For Mama

2011-12-12T09:50:00.001-06:00

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

2011-12-12T00:00:00.001-06:00

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.

In The Distance

2011-12-11T00:00:00.003-06:00

In The Distance

I did this a little differently but it sure was fun and

challenging.

5x7 oil on canvas panel

Frogs or Us

2011-12-10T18:15:00.001-06:00

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

2011-12-10T00:00:00.000-06:00

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

Stubborn

2011-12-09T00:00:00.002-06:00

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

Just Standing There

2011-12-08T00:00:00.001-06:00

Just Standing There

A big heavy sheep doing nothing but just standing there.

8x7 oil on canvas panel.

Bella

2011-12-07T00:00:00.002-06:00

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

I'm All Out Of Love

2011-12-06T00:00:00.001-06:00

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

She Rules

2011-12-05T06:22:00.000-06:00

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

Just Hanging Around

2011-12-04T00:00:00.001-06:00

Just Hanging Around

Painted for a challenge at www.rookiepainter.blogspot.com

8x6 oil on canvas panel

Still life

Eat Your Veggies

2011-12-03T00:00:00.002-06:00

Eat Your Veggies

A friend took this picture at her ranch.

Glad she shared it with me.

6x8 oil on canvas panel.

To Grandmothers House We Go

2011-12-02T05:30:00.001-06:00

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.

Hand Made Pottery

2011-12-01T02:18:00.001-06:00

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.

My Cup Runneth Over

2011-11-30T00:00:00.000-06:00

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.

Reaching

2011-11-29T00:00:00.000-06:00

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.

Two Moo

2011-11-28T00:00:00.012-06:00

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.

A Dream of Sailing

2011-11-27T00:00:00.002-06:00

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.

Protected

2011-11-26T00:00:00.010-06:00

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

Window Pane Reflection

2011-11-25T00:00:00.005-06:00

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

Just A Spoon Full Of Sugar

2011-11-24T00:00:00.015-06:00

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

She Waits for Santa

2011-11-23T00:00:00.002-06:00

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

Like A Bowl Full Of Jelly

2011-11-22T00:00:00.014-06:00

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

Dipped

2011-11-21T05:37:00.000-06:00

Dipped

A very lucious berry a little chocolate and a little white drizzle.

Need I say more?

4x4 Oil on canvas panel

Orange You Special

2011-11-20T00:00:00.000-06:00

Orange You Special

This orange just caught my eye and showcased on this napkin how

could you go wrong. Oil on 8x8 canvas panel

Almost Gone

2011-11-19T00:00:00.000-06:00

Almost Gone

Recently I had this for breakfast. This is what was left over.

6x6 oil on canvas panel.

A Perfect Match

2011-11-18T00:00:00.001-06:00

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

Cute Shoes For A Little Old Lady

2011-11-17T09:47:00.001-06:00

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

2011-11-17T00:00:00.006-06:00

Breaking Away

Ever felt tied to something? Ever needed to break away?

Me too........

8x8 Oil on canvas panel

still life

Feed The Children

2011-11-16T00:00:00.001-06:00

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

Shiny And Bright

2011-11-15T02:42:00.001-06:00

Shiny And Bright

Once upon a time when I was very poor during a dark dismal time

in my life this Beautiful Christmas ornament became mine. I went Christmas

shopping with my sister. I had no money so I really went Christmas window shopping.

I was so sad and depressed but I just went along because she ask me. As we shopped I saw this lovely ornament and I fell in love with it. It was quite expensive so definitely out of question.

A few days later my sister brought a plain white box wrapped up and tied with a

pretty bow. I opened it and to my delight was this special ornament all shiny and bright. I can still remember the happiness I felt...why in fact I still feel it now. I hope that your Christmas

will be shiny and bright and may you receive something totally unexpected. In fact

why don't you give someone something they would never expect. Who knows

maybe 30 years later they may still remember and do a post about it.

6x8 Oil on canvas panel

Gossips

2011-11-14T00:19:00.000-06:00

Gossips

Cherries are so much fun to paint. From the lush reds to the subtil greys they

just dance and come off the brush so easily. Hope you like...

4x4 Oil on canvas panel

Surrounded

2011-11-13T00:00:00.005-06:00

Surrounded

Two little pats of butter in a bowl just minding their own business

when out of nowhere these guys show up. Surrounded. That is not so bad if the

ones surrounding you happen to be friends.

6x6 Oil on canvas panel

Waiting For Trouble

2011-11-12T00:00:00.005-06:00

Waiting For Trouble

Fires happen. Peoples lives are changed. These instruments

must be ready at all times just in case.

The fire hydrant. Dependable and sure.

Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.