Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Red Rocks, sunset, beach

"Red Rocks"

Made this up for fun. I started with a thin strip of purple in the middle and worked out in both directions with rainbow colors. Then added the clouds, rocks and waves. It was painted alla prima.
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Drapes, abstract

"Drapes"


Wanted to take it down (from my last two paintings) to a minimal study of color and line. I distorted and exaggerated the flow of the red drapes, and also strengthened the bluish shadow.

Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $250 

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Window Orchids 2, floral


"Window Orchids 2"



Got a little wild and semi-abstract with these, but I love the closer view and the thick paint! Did this one alla prima, or all at once in one session. used loads of paint and let it squish all around. Too much fun!

Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $275.00 USD


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Friday, January 23, 2009

Fading Glory, wildlife, buck

"Fading Glory"




I just added the buck to this older painting, and brightened up the vines. These palm trees no longer exist, the whole area where they used to live was leveled and plowed. A tree farm has been started there.
Thanks for looking!
Ready to frame.

Size: 9 x 12 inches
Media: acrylic on hardboard
Price: $600 USD

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Dawn's Hope, Florida Sunrise


"Dawn's Hope"

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!


I really sensed a feeling of joy and anticipation as the sun came up and the fog lifted. This painting is symbolic for the way we have a new clean start anytime we chose to trust in Christ. I am not talking about religion, just about talking to God and asking him to forgive us. He is more interested in hearing our thoughts and leading us in a better direction than He is watching us go through the motions of tradition. He speaks to us through nature, through people, and through His word. We just have a hard time tuning in!


Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $375.00 USD

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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Morning's Chatter, fox squirrel

"Morning's Chatter"

This fox squirrel was in a tree near me while I was out early in the morning doing some photography of a ranch. He was not happy with me, and scolded me very loudly as he ran up and down the tree. I just got a couple of pictures of this very large squirrel, and then he ran off.

This is a very detailed painting that I did a few years ago. I painted every leaf and every hair! Found it in storage today, Enjoy!

Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on canvas panel
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
Price: $650 USD

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Just Around the Corner, knife painting, Florida landscape

"Just Around the Corner"


Lori McNamara inspired me for this one. She does wonderful palette knife paintings! I started with the palette knife, but then gave in and finished it up with a small brush.
I love paths, they shout "come and see what is hiding back here . . ." When I was a teenager I used to love to ride my horse on a new trail just to find a new place to sit and take nature in.


Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
custom frame



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Sunday, January 18, 2009

"Winter Blooms"

These bougainvillaeas are blooming in my front yard. So striking against all the brown grass and leafless trees. It was windy and I didn't stay out long, but I really enjoyed it.
This is my first chance to do any plein air painting in months. After my husband got so sick I only stole an hour here and there while he was sleeping. So good to have him back! He is about 80 % back to his old self. I should say his new self. He is so grateful and opens up more often now.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $285 USD
Ready to frame.

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Saturday, January 17, 2009

Pond of Lilies, heron and egret, wildlife art


"Pond of Lilies"


This is an older painting that I did a couple of years ago. I always wanted to add wildlife to it, so I pulled it out today and added the great blue heron and the little cattle egret, plus lots of flowers.



Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
Sold


Thursday, January 15, 2009

Morning's Glow, flowers, butterfly


"Morning's Glow"

Impressionistic style daisies with a butterfly. Loved the way the morning sun danced on it's wings!

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Not Available

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Violets 3, abstract flower

"Violets 3"
8 x 8 inches
Acrylic on canvas
sides are painted, framing is optional
$650.00

I loved the blue reflected light hitting the shadow side of the leaves, so this was exaggerated and then contrasted with the bright yellow and lime green from the sunlit side! I wanted to repeat the colors of the flower, so I used it in the back ground for harmony. This painting was fun to create and just flowed from the brush!

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Violets 2, sunlit flowers

"Violets 2"
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on canvas

NOT AVAILABLE

Here is new version of the same violets. The sun was coming through the leaves and making some very cool colors! I was very interested in the warm and cool contrasts, and the petals of the violets that seemed to repeat the the patterns in the leaves.
I worked on this painting 2 -3 hours at a time, 2 sittings, yesterday and today. It has thick paint and an impressionistic style, which really emphasised the sun's glow.

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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Violets, painting flowers step by step

"Violets"
6 x 6 inches
Acrylic on hardboard
ready to frame
SOLD

These violets are blooming in my window, so I couldn't resist painting them. I photographed the painting in progress, and posted it as a step by step painting lesson: click here for the lesson. 

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Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Let's Talk About This . . .


"Let's Talk About This . . ."
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on canvas
NOT FOR SALE


This was way out of my comfort zone! My Daily Painters group is posting self portraits for tomorrows page. So I wanted to paint my portrait to include my husband, Robert Barr. I may work on it some more, but it is close. I painted yellow in the background for the joy he has brought to my life, and the red is for his genuine passion. I added some blue to symbolize my cold shoulder that I often turned his way when we first got married. (We have been married for almost 9 years now.)

His favorite saying is "Let's talk about it . . ." of course talking is not on his mind, and of course, all I want to do is talk about the issues at hand (and not in the bedroom!!!) We have always been able to laugh about it. He usually wins me over. He still has a great sense of intelligent humor, even with all the illness we have had to deal with these past few months.

His beautiful curly hair is all shaved off now (He had a shunt put in his head just before Thanksgiving.) He has lost 13 lbs or more in the last three weeks from having migraines. But today he didn't have the severe headaches he's been having, and was able to eat more than a few bites. We go back to Shands hospital this week to have more tests done and discuss the small tumor that is in his inner ear.

Please keep us in your prayers!




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Sunday, January 04, 2009

Around the Bend, Florida Sunset

"Around the Bend"
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on canvas
Not Available

I started this painting of some palms down the road from my house, but it reminded me a lot of the Peace River in Arcadia. So I added the water and played up the weeds.

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Friday, January 02, 2009

Iris Abstract, O'keeffe flower

"Iris Abstract"


8.5 x 11.75 inches
watercolor on acid free paper
Ready to frame

$475.00 

I have always been inspired by Georgia O'keeffe's flowers. I thought this one would look great in watercolors. I changed the colors somewhat and let the composition flow the way it wanted as I painted it in without drawing it first. I used to have my students at the high school do this type of art history study. Of course they had to do a report too!

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