Thinking of Africa
Thinking of Africa I wanted to post this painting to today, but I don’t have a lot of time to blog. I’m celebrating my 26th wedding anniversary with my hubby today, so I’ve got lots to do. I will say … Continue reading
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Abstract Figurative Painting, ‘Separation’
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This painting had a life of own, it just painted itself and I came along for the ride. Each character emerged one at a time, but it wasn’t until the one on the right came into focus that I knew … Continue reading
Abstract Oil Painting ‘Layered’
Our lives are so layered, complicated, deep and I can’t help thinking about it as I layer the paint on the canvas. I move a dark layer on top of a light layer and I love the effect. The beauty … Continue reading
Abstract Oil Painting ‘Making Marks’
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I’ve been painting purely abstract the last week or so. Each time I’ve painted in silence, no music like usual. In the silence, I’ve been listening to the painting, listening to my heart, and listening to the story that is … Continue reading
Abstract Oil Painting ‘Industrial Inspiration’
SOLD! Industrial Inspiration 30 x 30 x 1.5 Oil on 1.5″ gallery wrapped canvas Sides are painted black $1500 Here’s another abstract painting! I’m having so much fun in the studio right now. I’ve been on painting abstracts like crazy, … Continue reading
Abstract Oil Painting, ‘Impressions’
SOLD! Impressions 30 x 30 x 1.5 Oil on 1.5″ gallery wrapped canvas Sides are painted black $1500 If given a choice between photographing the beauty of nature or a junkyard, I’d chose the junkyard every time. Crazy right? I … Continue reading
Once Upon a Time
I’m one of those people who still believes in “magic” and that “dreams come true” and that “happily ever after” really does exist. It may be silly, but I’m a believer and I’m always sad when I meet someone who … Continue reading
Social Networking
SOLD! My social networking adventure began six or seven years ago when I first picked up photography. I started sharing my photos on Flickr and interacting with other photographers. Some were actually pretty critical and even down right mean but … Continue reading
Happy
When you were a kid, did you chase butterflies? Did you laugh and giggle and feel happy? So, when was the last time you chased a butterfly? Did you ever play in the rain? Was it fun? When was … Continue reading
Becoming
There’s a lake nearby our house with a nice walking trail. I like to observe the wildlife as I make my way around the water. There are ducks and herons, and some sort of pelicans have shown up recently. The … Continue reading