Big Red

Canoeing is a favorite activity on Lake Martin.  It is such a peaceful scenic way to enjoy the water. We like to sit on our front porch and watch families and children on their journeys.

 It was fun to capture the reflection of this vintage canoe.  Big Red is available at The Flower Store in Auburn.

Lake House

This painting was done for dear friends.  They have had many happy memories with family and friends through the years at their lake home on Lake Martin.  They have an incredible view of the sunset each afternoon.

This was a new experience for me to paint on burlap.  I applied many coats of Gesso to prepare the surface.  It has a wonderful texture and hopefully lends itself to the lake scene.  My husband took photos for me one afternoon from our gently rocking pontoon boat.  Not the best setup for capturing an image!

Sunday Morning

Putting our minds in neutral and enjoying nature are two things that can be hard to do in our busy lives.  I am reminded of the Bible verse from Psalm 46:10 that says, "Be still, and know that I am God".


Sunday Morning has been accepted to the juried show of the Energen Corpartion.  It will be available at the Energen Art Show at their corporate offices in Birmingham from March 10-21. Please visit www.art.energen.com for more details.  I appreciate the opportunity Energen offers Alabama artists to show and sell our work.

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.

Practice Makes Perfect

My son, David, is an avid hunter.  He and Ronnie, his yellow Laborador Retriever, like to spend their leisure time in the Mississippi Dellta looking for ducks..  It is amazing to watch Ronnie fetch and swim doing what he loves to do! 

 This painting is one of four that I have for sale at Gallery 128 in Alexander City in their anniversary art show beginning with a reception on Monday night, April 22.  The show will run for six weeks from April 23 until June 6.  The address is 128 Calhoun Street.