Tuesday, May 23, 2017

some water lilies...



6x12
oil on stretched canvas (available)

so i've been taking this class from dennis perrin.. the perrin method..loved it!!.. he is all about values.. and has us doing a very simple but easy to follow value map of the subject...the first image is my map..the second is the ? finished painting..maybe still working... this is an image of the giverny lily pads...

Monday, May 8, 2017

some derby hats...





so each of these paintings is 24x30..these are currently hanging at harrison lake country club and were part of the decorations for their annual derby party..unbelievable food, by the way..as usual.. and a fun night of dancing and meeting some new peeps!..the third one..is a new rendition of one i donated to the frederica academy on st. simon's island for their derby party..i am currently ensconced in the kitchen...tending to our newest family member..waveland ivy sheffield elizabeth...wavey..a nine week old (tomorrow) and tiny golden retriever!!...sometimes we look at each other after bringing her home yesterday and say "what were we thinking?"..but she will be great.. for us and for ruby...i'll get some pics posted tomorrow...

Sunday, May 7, 2017

been a while..."Red Kickers"

12x12 oil on gallery wrap

ok.. so here's just part of what i've been doing...this painting.. along with one of my wine bottle/wineglass paintings has been donated to "Wine, Women and Shoes"..a gala being held may 12 to benefit Gleaners..a cause i've given to for years..second.. i've been taking an online class with dennis perrin.. who specializes in values..(lights and darks)..and has a unique way of working that i am trying to incorporate into my work..i'll post some of that a bit later.. also.. a few weeks ago i was approached by a fellow named adam ziemba who wanted to do an interview with me for his blog..it was all about "expert advice on how to purchase art"..and although i certainly don't for one second think i'm an expert.. on anything!!!....i was happy to share some thoughts with him.. so the article went "live" today and i wanted to share the link....www.nobleportrait.com ...AND we brought home our new golden retriever puppy "waveland ivy sheffield elizabeth gregory girl"...(wavey) today...life will never be the same!!!!  but in a good way!!