Tranquility

Sunset is a time of reflection and tranquility.  Each day we can see God's new creation of beauty and color.  This painting is for sale at The Flower Store in Auburn, Alabama.

For the first time color authority, Pantone Institute, announced not one, but two colors for the year 2016:  Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue.  (You'll be forgiven for calling them light pink and baby blue.)
Designers this year chose a palette that is peaceful and relaxing.  They can transport us to a happier sunnier place.  You will be seeing these colors in fabrics, interior design, and in my case...an oil painting of the end of day.

Day #22

                                                5 x 7 oil on linen panel  

This the fifth painting in my boat series.  We love to watch the Dixie Yacht Club members sailing on Lake Martin.  If you want to purchase, please email me at bkc681@charter.net.

Simple Pleasure

Simple Pleasure has been accepted in the juried show of Arts Revive in Selma this spring.

Through the combined efforts of citizens for the arts, a gallery has been opened at the Arts Revive Carneal Building on the banks of the Alabama River in the heart of historic Selma.  It is the perfect venue for art, music, and community events.  The show will be open to the public from March 8-21.  It coincides with their annual Spring Pilgrimage.  A tour of homes, plein air paintout, and many other events are on the schedule. Check out www.artsrevive for more details.

My father, Clifton Kirkpatrick,  was born in Old Cahaba and grew up in Selma, so I'm happy to be returning to family roots for this show.

Red Sails in the Sunset

We spotted this sailboat when we were enjoying a late afternoon cruise this spring.  I loved the reflection of the red sails in the water.