Pomegranate

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 -- SOLD

The pomegranate has got to be the most complicated fruit in this area.  We have a tree growing on our farm property--absolutely loaded with these amazing red orbs; yet, they are never ripe when I pick them and attempt to remove the innards.  When they are clearly ready for eating, the  bugs have already devoured massive quantities.  Any advice for next year?

2011 Calendar (Sept. - Dec. paintings)

2011 Wall Calendar -- $15 plus $3 shipping



My 2011 wall calendar is finally available for sale.  It features 12 of my original paintings in full color.  Using only premium glossy cardstock for the paintings and premium matte cardstock for the grid calendar, this calendar is spiral-bound and measures approx. 8.5 inches x 11 inches when closed, 17 inches x 11 inches when open.

Shown below is the artwork for September, October, November, and December.   All four original paintings ("Lost Marbles," "Witchhikers," "Autumn Pumpkin," and "Jingle Bell with Candy Cane" are 6x6 and are still available for sale.     Please contact me for more information.  

2011 Calendar Available (May, June, July, August photos)

2011 Wall Calendar -- $15 plus $3 shipping



My 2011 wall calendar is finally available for sale.  It features 12 of my original paintings in full color.  Using only premium glossy cardstock for the paintings and premium matte cardstock for the grid calendar, this calendar is spiral-bound and measures approx. 8.5 inches x 11 inches when closed, 17 inches x 11 inches when open.

Shown below is the artwork for May, June, July, and August.   The first two paintings (the scotchbonnet and the seascape) have already been sold.  The paintings for July and August ("Chuckwagon Salsa" and "Stocked:  Canning Jars," respectively) are both 20"x20" in size and are still available for sale.     Please contact me for more information.  (NOTE: I will post the remaining months in the next blog entry.)
  



 

"Scotchbonnet" -- May painting









"Gulf Waters" -- June painting





"Chuckwagon Salsa"-- July painting



"Stocked:  Canning Jars"--August painting

2011 Wall Calendar Available

2011 Wall Calendar -- $15 plus $3 shipping

My 2011 wall calendar is finally available for sale.  It features 12 of my original paintings in full color.  Using only premium glossy cardstock for the paintings and premium matte cardstock for the grid calendar, this calendar is spiral-bound and measures approx. 8.5 inches x 11 inches when closed, 16 inches x 11 inches when open.

Shown is the artwork for January, February, March, and April.   With the exception of February ("Kiss"), the original paintings are still available for sale.  Please contact me for more information.

I will post the remaining months in subsequent blogs.

Happy New Year!

Jingle Bell with Candy Cane

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 -- View eBay auction

This is the painting I'm using for my Christmas cards (and is also the December picture for my 2011 catalog). A portion of the purchase price will be donated to the Marine Corps' Toys For Tots campaign.



Artists' Reception--The Dutch Art Gallery, Dallas

Chuckwagon Salsa, Oil, 20x20 (contact the Dutch Art Gallery for purchase info.)

If you are in the Dallas area, consider attending the Dutch Art Gallery this Saturday for the "Artists of Texas" reception from 1-5 PM. I'd love to meet/see you!

Where Texas Finds Its Color

The Artists of Texas - Second Annual State Show

November 2 - December 31, 2010

 

Artists Reception

November 6th, 1:00-5:00 pm

The Dutch Art Gallery

10233 E. Northwest Hightway, Suite 420

Dallas, TX  75238

(214) 348-7350

 

Autumn Pumpkin

Oil on Cradled Artists' Board, 6x6x3/4, View eBay Auction Listing

This darling little pumpkin is known as a "tiger strip pumpkin" due to its vivid orange stripes within the natural crevices.  I've definitely got Thanksgiving on my mind!



Play Ball!

Play Ball!  Oil, 20x20

For purchase information, please contact:

The Dutch Art Gallery

10233 East Northwest Highway Suite 420

Dallas, Texas 75238

http://www.dutchartusa.com/

 

Canning Jars - Final

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 20x20

I have finally completed my canning jar painting!  I hope you've enjoyed the progress pictures I periodically uploaded to this site.  It can be fascinating to see the evolution of a piece of art.

This painting is one of six that will travel to Dallas next week for a two-month Artists of Texas gallery show.  I'm looking forward to meeting some of my colleagues from the great country, er, state of Texas and hope to introduce my work to many art enthusiasts from the Dallas area.  I'll send more details about the locale, dates, and times in a post next week.

Thank you for your patience regarding this painting.  I hope it was worth the wait!

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Canning Jars - Day 6 - In Progress

Oil on canvas, 20x20--In Progress

A-L-M-O-S-T there!

Canning Jars - Day 5 - In Progress

Oil on canvas, 20x20 -- In Progress

After a bit of a hiatus (e.g., a sick puppy, lack of motivation, family  commitments), I finally picked up a paintbrush today.  I'm attempting to give the fruits and veggies more depth.  I've changed the angle of light as well.  Highlights are still a couple of days away....



Canning Jars - Progress - Day 4

The baby corn has been delivered! Lots more work is necessary, but you get the idea. The lids had some color and detail as well. Background and shadows as well as highlights and details for each jar are still necessary. Time to walk away--too much fussing right now will "muddy" my work.

Canning Jars - Progress - Day 3

More details are beginning to appear. I'm playing with the background. (Longtime followers know the agony I experience with this part of the process!) Still need to tackle those lids and the baby corn....

Canning Jars - Progress - Day 2

The "innards" of the jars are starting to form (from left to right): pickles, peaches, plum jam, tomatoes, and baby corn. My angles/spheres look a bit off. Corrections are forthcoming....

Canning Jars - Progress - Day 1

I am trying to be a little more diligent in "recording" my progress with my larger paintings (since I've done so few).

Canned foods are commonplace in rural Texas. I've actually tried my hand at canning and have made such delectable goodies as spiced pears, loquat jam, tomato sauce, fig preserves, strawberry jam, dill pickles, and apple jelly. They look like glistening jewels inside those glass jars! Now, it is time to immortalize them in art. Stay tuned....

Chuckwagon Salsa - Final

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 20x20--Available

My masterpiece! I can't begin to describe how pleased I am with this painting! If no one purchases it, this work of art will look amazing in my farmhouse kitchen. Win, win.

Chuckwagon Salsa - In Progress

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 20x20--In progress

Progress photo #2. I need to "walk away" at this stage. Too much fussing with the oils will muddy some of the vivid colors I've achieved. Tomorrow is another story....

Chuckwagon Salsa--In Progress

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 20x20--In Progress

I always want to kick myself when I do these progress photos. Usually, I don't think about snapping a picture until I am halfway through; then, I chastise my lack of foresight. Regardless, I am working on some large paintings for a gallery showing in Dallas (November and December). This will be included (unless the final product sells before I ship!!!!) :) I'm thinking, "Nice Christmas gift...."

I'll keep you posted.

Beach Sunrise

Oil, Canvas, 24x12--View eBay Listing

This could just as easily be called "Fun with Color." It is based on a photo taken by a dear friend from my Williamsburg days, Pyongmu Chon, while he vacationed with his family in Nagshead. How I miss the Outer Banks....

Gulf Waters

Oil on canvas, 28x22, $400

Maybe I should include some tar balls?

Red Bell Pepper

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 - View eBay Listing

Can anyone tell me why red bell peppers are more expensive than green ones in the supermarket?

Bacon and Eggs

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 - SOLD

Hello, World! I've been enjoying summer break with my family and have neglected my artistic endeavors. With the new school year starting in less than a month, I will probably continue my sporadic painting as I refresh myself for future "masterpieces."

This little painting is of one of my favorite breakfasts (other than an IHOP hot fudge sundae--yes, I said "breakfast.") Enjoy!

Iced Tea with Lemon

Oil on canvas panel, 7x5--Contact me for purchase info.

Just finished mowing the yard--wish I had one of these now!

Daisy Study No. 2

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--Contact me for purchase info.

Daisy Study No. 1

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6

"Study" is the operative word.

Cherry Red Lipstick

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 -- View eBay Listing

Hello, everyone! I've been out of town lately, but managed to do some painting while gone. Here is one--cherries are in season and these matched my lipstick; hence, here is my newest still life. (I don't know where you would hang it though--in the kitchen? Near a vanity/dresser?) Oh, well, the new owner may do whatever she (or he?) wishes....

Red Yo-Yo

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--$95

This is my daughter's yo-yo. Actually, it is one of six (I think). She's gotten the collection bug and is working on tricks (e.g., walk the dog, rock the baby). I used to know some of those--still remember the wonderful Duncan yo-yo I got from my grandparents in the Bronx. Oh, the memories....

Sax Appeal

Acrylic on canvas, 24x18 -- $1,000.00

This is hubby's sax from high school. It was actually used by Don Drachenberg (his brother-in-law) in the Texas rock group, The Triumphs (think--BJ Thomas). Anyway, thought I should post this--if someone is willing to pay the outrageous price for this painting, hubby will wish it well on its new journey.

Three's a Crowd (Professionally Framed)

Oil on Canvas Panel, 7x5--$100

This painting is professionally framed. Please let me know if you are interested in additional pictures....

Cherries Jubilee

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--View eBay Listing

I love the play on words with the title of this. Figuring out what a party blowout is called was probably the most difficult research I've had to do in a while....

In Progress: Texas Swamp

Acrylic on canvas, 48"x48" -- In progress

This is my largest painting to date (other than a hall mural I did for a friend). Upon completion, this will hang in a local elementary school's library. (Getting it in the car for the journey should be interesting....) Obviously, it needs tweaking--especially the reflections in the water, the depiction of Spanish moss, and the shadows on the algae. I also plan to add a few native creatures to the scene as well (no, not The Creature)....

Needle and Threads, No. 2

Oil on cradled panel--6x6--Commission

I adore getting commissions. Working with a client creates such a special relationship to the artwork. This particular painting is a new version of #1. I included the lettering found on some old wooden spools belonging to my mom and, as this is a gift for the client's friend, I even included her upcoming birthday as the 4-digit shade number. (Wonder how long it will take for her to notice....) These added "touches" can truly make a painting special. Now I think I need to add some lettering on the original canvas version....

Sushi

Oil on canvas panel. 6x6--View eBay Listing

First, I will need to rephotograph this painting again. The oils were still quite wet; hence, there are some glossy spots that look like white paint. Regardless, I love California rolls--especially with lots of wasabi. If I don't cry, then I haven't used enough!

Approaching Storm

Oil on canvas panel, 6x8--View eBay Listing

There's something exciting about the ominous....

Oyster with Lemon Wedges and Cocktail Sauce

Oil on stretched canvas, 20x20x1-3/8, View eBay Listing

Here it is--my newest (and all-time favorite) painting! I truly challenged myself with this one--not only the much larger size, but dealing with silverware, china, and a shiny, slippery food item (the ever succulent oyster!). I hope you will enjoy viewing this as much as I enjoyed painting it. Bon Appetit!

Chinese Take-Out with Mandarin Oranges

Oil on canvas panel, 8x6--SOLD

Sometimes I crave Chinese take-out! Recently, while gorging myself on chicken fried rice, I was mesmorized by the box. These waxy works of "art" were originally used as oyster pails! Oysters were shucked by pros, then packed into these containers for transport home by housewives. Who knew?