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!

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Jesse's on Magnolia River

Jesse's on Magnolia River 6x6 oil on panel

Paintings and more paintings! I've had so much fun the past few days in a workshop led by Jo Patton! She is a walking encylopedia of amazing information and techniques. I can only hope I will continue to explore and experiment with everything I learned in her workshop. She emphasizes color surprise. Let me know if you can find my color surprise!

This painting was done in about 30 minutes. I started it the last few minutes of day 2 in the workshop. The next morning, I started back on it, thinking it was going to be a "paint over". I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be a much better painting than I thought. I concentrated on using an analogous color scheme I would not normally use. I need to try that again!

Momma's Fishin' for Supper

Momma's Fishin' for Supper -8x8 Oil on board- Lyons Share Gallery


One night at Fairhope Pier, I observed many people enjoying the evening fishing off the pier. Fairhope Pier is extremely long, jutting into the Mobile Bay. When Hurrican Ivan came through a few years ago, some of the pier was washed out, but now rebuilt and enjoyed by all. I had so much fun snapping pictures this beautiful summer evening. The fish were biting and everyone was happy! I'm not so sure Momma caught too many that night, but she was styling in her new hat!

Wrangler

Wrangler 8x8 oil on board --For Auction "Gimme Shelter" benifitting Baldwin Animal Rescue Center SOLD

I cannot express how happy I am to be painting again! Yippee! Ok, that's out...now about Wrangler. I chose Wrangler among numerous dogs who need homes in Baldwin County. Wrangler, who is an Austrailian Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix, has a very sad story. She was found with a belt tied around her neck. The belt had embedded itself in her skin because she had grown up with it around her neck. The vet's had to surgically remove the belt and now she has to wear a harness instead of a collar. Wrangler is well taken care of at a boarding shelter, but she needs a good home. This painting will be a part of the "Gimme Shelter" Exhibit at the Eastern Shore Art Center benefitting the Baldwin Animal Rescue Center (BARC) in September. I hope this painting gets a great home along with Wrangler! I enjoyed painting this with a palette knife and brushes too.

I Bought This Cap at a Surf Shop

You know when you leave your ballcap at home and have to stop by the nearest "Surf Shop"? I am notorious for buying new caps because I forgot to pack one! I'm not saying that's where this girl got her's, but I thought it would be a funny title because we all can relate.
I'm still enjoying my July 4th photos at Caribe Resort in Orange Beach, AL. I may explore some beach shots I took of my husband and children. They had so much fun until the jellyfish started stinging. Ashlyn (5) vowed to never enter the ocean again!! It won't last.

I Bought This Cap at a Surf Shop 6x6 Oil on Canvas Panel Available at LyonsShare Gallery Fairhope, AL

Scenes from the Beach

She Likes Her Drinks Cold

6x6 oil on canvas panel

Available at Lyons Share Gallery Fairhope, AL

I'm happy to say, we're home from the beach and I'm ready to paint! The girls are taking a tennis camp, so I have a little more time this week. I love painting from vacation photos, but I've decided to focus on life on the Gulf Coast. Having vacationed in one of the most beautiful places in the country...Yellowstone...I can't forget about the beauty we have here on the Gulf Coast. We may not have amazing mountains or paradise valleys, but we do have gorgeous beaches, bayways and ancient oaks!

The reason for this blog was to start painting more and to find my focus area. I may not focus on the Gulf Coast forever, but right now, I want to explore this beautiful area I live in and people's lives around me.

Prelim & Finished Painting of Mount Moran/ Tetons

(above) Preliminary Painting
9x12 oil on panel $250

The girl's went to see WALL-E. Didn't sound too excited about it. I took care of baby and finished a painting. I feel better now. Like I said before, mountains aren't my thing, but it's a memory of our fabulous vacation this summer. I struggled with the whites because they weren't white at all. They were blue/greyish whites. I guess because of the big cloud hovering above. I try to paint what's there, elaborating a little as I go. I think it needs a moose at the water's edge. What do you think?

Fishing on Bon Secour

9x12 oil on panel Available at Lyons Share Gallery Fairhope, AL .....SOLD

Wanting to start a waterway series, my husband & I cruised around the Intercoastal Waterway looking for the perfect scene to start my series. I had to take pictures because of the lack of time we had in Bon Secour. The man I picture of was much more buff than the man I painted, but I didn't think the muscles worked with the environment! I did not plan on even painting this scene,but it kept calling me and I'm glad I heard it! I'm pleased with the way the reflections dance on the water.