Today is a magically wonderful day in my art studio. I am laser focused on my subject, immersed in the rhythm of painting a single red rose, a portrait. I am studying a flower petal, its top and bottom, its front and back. I explore its deepest shadows and I paint light. I stroke a …
Channeling a Master My latest oil painting is inspired by the beauty of my flower garden and all its many colorful blooms. My focus for painting through these summer months continues to thrive in my heart and mind. I remain centered around my colorfully, vibrant theme that has taken on a life of its own, …
Joseph’s Coat In Georgia, our coldest stretch of winter has arrived. We are shivering to temperatures that dip into the twenties overnight. And, we are donning our warm winter coats as we brave daytime temperatures that hardly rise past forty degrees. All this shivering and bundling is quite contrary to how we southern folk prefer …
Forever Yours Red Rose Be My Valentine. I will love you forever. This perfect red rose was one in a bouquet of roses given to me by my husband. These intoxicating flowers brightened up our house for days during which they became perfect subjects for painting. On a creative afternoon, I toned an 11 by …
I Have These Christmas Wishes Today, standing at my easel in the warm sunlight, I am working on my painting entitled, My Sweetheart Rose. I am some thirty hours, and more, into this new rose portrait, and I am not yet seeing the end of this challenging painting. Layer after layer, I continue onward in …
A New Painting Underway This month I have enjoyed the good fortune to paint with fellow oil painters in a small carefully orchestrated workshop, while practicing social distancing and watching out for each other’s safety. The camaraderie was a very welcome change of pace from the many days spent sharing current creative endeavors with my …
The Perfect Red Rose The perfect red rose was one in a bouquet of roses given to me by my husband. These intoxicating flowers brightened up our house for days during which they became perfect subjects for painting. On a creative afternoon, I toned an 11 by 14 inch canvas with the color viridian. I, …
Tea Rose Delight This week I am adding my finishing touches to my newest completed oil painting entitled, Tea Rose Delight. It is always a joy filled experience when a new painting is completed. During this time, I celebrate, as I prepare new canvases. My creative work continues, humming along with its own rhythm, ensuring …
My June garden is teeming with lush vibrant flowers and perfumed scents. I go exploring with my camera in hand. I am on the lookout for flower portraits…
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