"Twilight III"

Oops - I accidently uploaded the wrong photo. Don't know if the first one came through or not. This is the "real" one.

"Twilight II"

This is the second in my Twilight abstract series. I have been busy getting ready for another art show which anyone in the area is invited to attend. More to come on date and location in my next post.

"Twilight I"

This one's part of a series of abstracts I recently painted in Corpus Christi. I originally went down to attend a workshop, but the workshop was a total bust. We all just ended up painting whatever we wanted. This is one of four. The workshop may have been a bust, but I enjoyed 3 wonderful days with my two painting buddies, so all was definitely not lost.

"Black Grapes" - SOLD

The inspiration for this painting came from a close up photo I took of dark ripe grapes while we were in Italy. I merged that image with my imagination and came up with this painting. This one is watercolor and colored pencil on Bristol board.
THANKS STEVE FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT. I APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

"Player"

This is a little painting I did of a woman I photographed in Ajijic, Mexico. I tweeked my painting (from the original photo image) to create a more design/abstract painting. I painted it with watercolor and gouache on bristol board, which is a flat smooth paper surface.

"Imagine 2010"

What a wonderful night! The Round Rock Area Arts Council chose my painting "Whispers" to include on all the programs and art posters. It was a fun filled night signing and absorbing some great art.




Thanks to all involved at the RR Arts Council. The event was first class and enjoyed by hundreds of people.




Meeting and making new friends is always a plus too!!

"Portrait of Karin"

This is a portrait of a fellow artist Karin Jurick. Her blog Different Strokes From Different Folks has been the leader in presenting painting challenges to other artists all over the country. As a thank you to Karin, over 100 fellow artists painted HER portrait as a thank you for all she does. Click the link for Different Strokes and you will see all the portraits. Thanks Karin!!!!

"Pennsylvania Grass"

I'm participating in the February paint challenge where people from all over the country do a painting of a particular photograph. At one point I was trying to encompass the entire photograph, but then decided I didn't like it. So I'm only showing the part I like. Also, this was a new experiment for me to paint with gouache. Gouache is a translucent to opaque type watercolor material that can be layered. My first attempt with this medium was also a learning experience; this painting has many layers. It was a fun challenge, but I'm glad it's over.

Mystic Garden" - SOLD

Obviously I was in a bright mood when I painted this. It's a full sheet transparent watercolor on paper. It's another painting that came out of my head with shapes and colors that reminded me of a brilliant fantasy garden. I'm currently reading "The Lovely Bones" and this may have triggered my imagination. It can be rotated in different directions, but I had 2 votes for this direction and decided to post it vertically.

"Tuscany 2"

Just finished this one this afternoon. It's going to be hung tomorrow along with several other larger works at "WATER TO WINE" our local Round Rock winery. There will be a reception this Friday night with wine tasting and food. If you are in the area, please drop by for a fun evening. Unfortunately, I took this photo indoors and it's showing a bit dark. The original is much brighter. I didn't have time to wait for the sunshine on this one.