Mijas, Spain - Decorated Donkeys

 This guy is waiting to give someone a ride around town. 

How could you not love this little guy?  They were all so festive and seemed to like the extra attention they were getting from me petting their noses.  Just precious

Cocina Door - Mijas, Spain

Well I'm back from a wonderful time in Spain.  The first part of the trip was in the southern most part of Spain referred to Costa del Sol.  It's right at the southern tip of Spain.  The hotel overlooked the beach and boardwalk and the breaking waves could be heard in the room.  There's nothing that puts me to sleep faster than listening to the ocean.  The first day trip was to a little town called Mijas.  It wasn't very far from the hotel and had wonderful white buildings, decorated donkeys and great shopping.  The above door is a small watercolor sketch I did from this town.  I'll post a photo of one of those adorable donkeys tomorrow.

The Genius

Sorry I've been gone for so long.  I've been traveling again and just returned from a great trip to Hawaii with 4 wonderful artist buddies.  We visited Maui and it was truly paradise.  I think we traveled every square inch of the island and made sure we got to do a horseback ride and swim in one of the Seven Sacred Pools.  I now have hundreds of reference photos to paint from when I settle down in my studio.  In just over a week I'll be hitting the road again with more art friends to visit Spain.  This year is a very busy travel time for me and I've loving every minute of it.  Unfortunately, it's cutting into my painting and posting time.  Ha  The above painting won PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD at the 5th Annual Imagine Art Event.  What a fun surprise that was at the end of the evening when the votes were finally tallied.  Thanks to everyone who voted for my painting.  It is currently on exhibit at Texas State University, Round Rock Campus, 4th floor until May 16th. 

Oasis

I apologize for the long posting gap.  I've been busy with other art exhibits and purchasing a small lake property in East Texas - another story.  This is my painting that is currently on exhibit at this year's 5th Annual Imagine Exhibit at Texas State University.  It won third place and I was thrilled.  It's mostly watercolor but has some acrylic and ink.  This exhibit will be up and available for public viewing Monday thru Saturday until May 17th.  It's a fantastic exhibit and worth your while to make the trip.  The 3rd floor is all photography and the 4th floor has paintings and sculpture. 

Announcing - Retro Series - SOLD

This is the third painting in the retro series. You know this stuff really isn't THAT old is it??

The State - Retro Series - SOLD

Another icon from Austin.  This is the second in the series of retro paintings for Steve.  11x14 Acrylic on Canvas

Radio - Retro Series - SOLD

I did a series of 4 retro paintings which all sold to my favorite collector . . . .Steve!!  You rock!!!  I thought it would be nice to share these with others.  This is acrylic on 11x14 canvas.

Violin Floral

I painted this watercolor from a photo of a floral arrangement from last year's Imagine event.  We are sneaking up on this big event so everyone please mark your calendars.  Friday night, February 22nd at 7:00 pm,Texas State University, Round Rock Campus (Off University Drive which is the same as 1431).  It will be a huge gala and everyone who attends has a wonderful time!!! 

Tsunami II - Collage

My artist buddy and partner in crime Rae decided I needed to rename this diptych to Tsunami.  So I have renamed them.  This is the second half of the duo.  Textured collages do not show up well in photographs so these need to be viewed in "real life." 

Tsunami I - Collage

Happy New Year everyone.  I hope you all had great holidays and are getting back to the regular world.  I've been working on a large collage that I ended up not liking.  I decided to split the composition and turn it into a diptych which I preferred much more.  So this is part one of my latest abstract.  I think my mind is still on the Italian coast although I had nothing in mind when I started these.  This work is constructed with all hand painted papers, some pencil and oil pastels.  Comments are always welcome.