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As a mother of three beautiful children ages 9,7 & 2, I'm a busy mom, but painting is my time to retreat, refresh and rejuvenate! I plan to make this blog a journal of ideas for paintings, an update on how a painting is coming along and finally, the finished product. Most of the paintings are for sale, so if you see one you can't live without, let me know! Also, please feel free to leave comments, ideas or a friendly howdy! Take a look at my website: http://www.tinapowersfineart.com

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Juicy Oysters

Juicy Oysters
6"x6" oil on panel

$125 +s/h




It's a beautiful day when I'm painting!! Obviously, I haven't been a regular artist OR blogger, but I'm getting a little work done now. Other than my juicy oysters, I'm working on a large commission for Baldwin County's Junior Auxillary for a children's waiting room in Thomas Hospital. I'm very excited about it and the painting is coming along nicely! I can't wait to post it when I'm finished. I hope to finish by Dec. 1, but I'm not promising anything!

This painting is celebrating NOT having a ban on raw oysters in Alabama!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Her Violin

Her Violin 5x7 oil on canvas
Yes, I know this is unlike my usual style, but I'm on an abstract kick! More stylized, more fragmented, sketchy. I hope it looks more free-ing......because it feels that way!



Aspen Stream

Aspen Stream 6x6 oil on panel

Aspens are my all-time favorite trees! While we were in Utah, most of my pictures were of aspen trees!
This painting is a little more of my abstract-style. There WILL be more in this style! I'm pulling away from realism! Here goes!!

Sketch by the pool



Vacationing in Park City, Utah was such an eye-opener for me. I was able to sketch by the pool, take long hikes with my hubby and really study the mountain scenes and wild flowers of this beautiful place! Granted, I stayed chilled most of the time, but sitting by the pool at the Dakota Lodge inspired me to do a little sketch and watercolor of this brand new hotel.

I mentioned it being an eye-opener...I've come to realize that my art is not about me. Yes, it's something I do FOR me (therapy), but God gives us gifts and I want to give back to Him. I also realized how realistic my paintings are evolving. I really want to get away from that and concentrate more on color ,atmosphere and drawing. I'm trying to say , is from now on, the paintings I create will pull away from realism, concentrate more on drawing and the atmosphere of the subject. Now, let's see if I can do it!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Urban Renewal

SOLD
Urban Renewal
24x36 oil on canvas

The RSA Tower is added plus for Mobile's skyline! I love crossing the bay at night to see the glowing lights atop the RSA Tower ! It's a beauty!