Song of Songs 2:12

Song of Songs 2:12  oil on panel 4x4

This small painting was a Spring blessing! I usually do not paint this small, but I thought a field of poppies would be an enjoyable change for me. The shadows of the white poppies were very interesting and placing the details into the background made me use my tiniest brushes, but it was fun! I might do it again, but a little bigger next time.

I found a verse I thought fit perfectly with the painting:

"Flowers appear on the earth;

the season of singing has come,

the cooing of doves

is heard in our land."

Song of Songs 2:12

Too Small to Ride

Too Small to Ride  40x30 oil  sold

Junior Auxiliary of the Eastern Shore for Thomas Hospital, Fairhope AL

When the Junior Auxiliary commissioned me to paint a pasture scene for their children's waiting room in Thomas Hospital, I felt honored and excited!  I knew it had to be serene and calming, with an equestrian "feel" without actually painting a horse!  I could've taken many different routes to achieve the goal, but my heart told me to "take little Ladd and go outside".  That's exactly what I did!  In my front yard was the most beautiful view for the perfect painting.  Yes, I'm a little partial to the adorable little boy, but I couldn't have asked for a sweeter model!

The "Tack Room" should be open in April 2010.