colors of the land

december views

Art of This World

Love being included in this amazing group of artists! Take a peak...

into the studio

Ahh the smell of turpentine in the morning..smells like 'victory' *bad robert duvall impersonation*

Various states of undress and undone-ness.. going on though

hunkered down

Is that even a real phrase? Anyway, some lovely shots of the garden, which I have not done much to, and have surrendered it to the summer...

And instead have sequestered myself in the studio stitching ..

and painting.. in the cool

peace

In knowing that spring is there, under all the snow fall and ice

The green and yellow and blue of that season will come, no matter what.

at the center of it

the center is still

and silent in the heart

of an eternal

dance of circles

pure beauty

my show..

A few images from my solo show at Studio A in Fredericksburg Va..
I'm going back w/my tripod and take some clearer shots.. but you get the idea.

I even did the floral arrangements! :)

More photos etc.. here It was a great night, and thanks to everyone who came out. The show will hang until the end of November.. then another one at the library here! Whole different direction with that one. Ending 2009 on a good, productive note. xoxo

Still here!

My poor, neglected blog.. but there has been LOADS of art being made, just cutting back on the computer time..

Stitching here is an art quilt, "Hollyhocks" about 20x30" hand and machine sewn with color color color..

detail of the blooms..


and more here:

Some beading and embellishment, of course!

And paintings galore! this one's "In the Garden" 20x20" oil on canvas

And "poppies" again oil on canvas, 20x20"

And an Etsy update coming soon.. now I have (I hope!) my picture and computer skills working..

cheers.

back on

After many failed attempts, I'm computing again, still trying to import the photos, data etc.. to the new computer..
But I have been busy in the studio..

A few oil paintings, works on canvas and board... rain and rain the last couple of days, so all the better to work inside..

painting time

I've been busy!! here are a few new paintings..

This is "Tamar" it is oil on canvas 20" x20"
Part of my women of the bible on going series..



Here is "Choose", again, oil on canvas 20 x 20"

I hope you are having a wonderful Friday, it's warm and flowery here, finally! I appreciate your visits and comments, thanks!

studio friday

I am determined to do some art today! With 1million things going on, I've lost track of my art..Ok, no to all things today but art!! Above a blurry pic of a wip large landscape, oil on canvas..50x50"

paint + craft

Along with the craft show, I have picked up the paint brush again..a batch of WIP's all oil on canvas (my fav right now) and all based on biblical or folktales as subjects. Hope you are enjoying a nice weekend.

for IF

'judas tree' for the islands theme....oil on canvas 20" x 20"

more wip's

These are definitely not done, but I have been lax in taking pictures of the art, so here are a few. The top is "Ester" 20"x20", oil on canvas. The bottom is "Judas Tree" and it's 20" x20" oil on canvas.

It is interesting, to try and convey an image of a person, Judas Isacariot, for example and not paint a figurative painting. I'm thinking this may turn into a series on him... will definitely be posting more on these and other wip's soon..

ps. a big thanks to Charlotte at fancypicnic,

for the nice award! I'll pass it on soon!

I pick neki, abagail, lauren, and fourborne, extremely talented and fun blogs...

van gogh

On the 118th anniversary of his death, I think enough has been written about Vincent Van Gogh's troubled life. What about his wonderful art? Beyond the sickening prices paid for his work, I think he was so far away from what was being painted at the time, countless artists from then to now have copied his style. His use of color and paint is unmatched, except maybe by Claude Monet. Van Gogh is a painter's painter, when you look at his work, you don't think it's a photo or a fresco or anything else, but a beautiful creation in paint. I had the great opportunity to visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, so many beauties there! He by far, one of my favorite painters..

IF

"Farewell" oil and pencil on canvas, 20x24"...

art show

I have 3 paintings in a local art show here, in King George, Va..here's one that is in..oil/pencil on canvas 36x36" "Eve" A link to the show:

http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2008/062008/06192008/387607/index_html?page=2

Sargent

If I could paint like anyone I chose, (besides VanGogh) I'd pick John Singer Sargent. His use of paint and light and his deft hand is amazing to me. It's nice to read about a painter who was successful during his lifetime, and he was. He painted all sorts of society figures, including Presidents. I also like that late 19th, early 20th century period anyway. He painted pictures that were wonderful, vibrant and still could be appreciated by non-society folk.

IF 'forgotten"

This is oil and pencil on canvas 20"x24" The far shore.

grace

Oil, pencil and fiber on canvas, 18 x 20"