Chocolate Kiss

Acrylic on Artists' Board, 6x6--SOLD

No calories! (Don't be surprised, though, if you find a bag of kisses in your shopping cart....)

Conch Shell

Acrylic on Artists' Board, 6x6--SOLD

Some daily painters spend a maximum of one hour on each painting. I tend to agonize over each one for a longer period of time throughout the day. This drastically reduces my actual labor rate to less than minimum wage when I sell something for less than $100. Above is an attempt at more fluidity (and less of a time commitment). Yes, it is more impressionistic in style. For those of you who collect my work, would you even consider buying something like this or is it "just not ME?"

Civil War Bullets, No. 1

Acrylic on Artists' Board, 6x6--$75 Purchase from Artist

Virginia (actually, the East Coast in general) has Civil War battlefields everywhere. My Texas-born husband and I are smitten with this part of American history. Here are some bullets from his collection atop a wooden box with dovetail joints.

Royal Flush - Spades

Acrylic on Artists' Board, 6x6--$75-Purchase from Artist

O.K. I guess I'm committed to doing hearts and clubs. Therefore, this royal flush can be considered number 2 in a series.

Royal Flush - Diamonds

Acrylic on Artists' Board, 6x6--$75 Purchase from Artist

This is my first attempt at painting playing cards--definitely a challenge painting straight lines free-hand! I cheated with the chips, though--a quarter made an excellent template.