Walk in the Sunshine
This one would make a great companion for the painting I posted the day before yesterday, A Beautiful Life. They were on the easel at the same time and completed at the same time. I’ve been so busy lately it’s … Continue reading
Category Archives: Abstract Figurative
A Beautiful Life
SOLD This was so much fun to paint and I love how it turned out–lots of color and texture! I must have spring fever because I’m feeling energized and full of life. The trees are finally blooming outside my studio … Continue reading
Wall Flowers
SOLD Beautifully dressed, ready to dance, but instead of being noticed, instead of basking in the spotlight, you stand in the corner and watch. It’s difficult to be overlooked when you’ve worked so hard. Everyone wants/needs recognition for their accomplishments … Continue reading
Commitment
This painting is currently available. Oil on gallery wrapped canvas with sides painted black for a finished look. 36 x 12 x 1.5 $800.00 (free shipping) Contact me if you live outside the continental USA for additional shipping charges. If you … Continue reading
Out of my Comfort Zone
Recently, I sold a couple of paintings to a collector in California. She wanted to hang one of the paintings over her couch but found that she needed to fill the space with two more paintings. She asked me if … Continue reading
Watching
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SOLD She sits resting, watching the other dancers, waiting for her next part. She’s enjoying a moment to breathe, to think about what comes next. She’s a seasoned dancer, not a young impatient beginner. She still gets nervous before a … Continue reading
Waiting
This abstract, figurative, oil painting is called “Waiting” and it speaks to a place that my family is in as I write this. We’re all waiting for something: a promotion, a soul-mate, a check in the mail, a hope, … Continue reading
Beautiful Strength
Some of you may already know that I’m a big movie fan, and of course “The Academy Awards” are a huge event in our house. I love the fact that this year offered so many amazing performances by women. Cate … Continue reading
Character Introduction
My son, The Director, is currently in the process of writing his next script. The process of writing seems to be a grueling task for many writers. It’s a huge undertaking to develop characters, design a plot, and to develop … Continue reading
Dreams and Visions
One of my favorite trees is a “Weeping Willow”. I feel so protected and hidden as I stand under one. My name, Shelby, actually means “estate of weeping willows”. So I have a connection to this tree in several ways. … Continue reading