Croft

This little fellow is the handsome grandson of a good friend.  His dad and my son were high school friends in Auburn and college roommates at Ole Miss.  Now they are husbands and fathers, raising sons of their own.

Sam

I dusted off my drawing skills this week to render baby Sam.  He is a cutie!   He will be framed with a linen mat and ornate gold frame to share a wall with previous drawings of his brother and sister.  I really enjoyed drawing again.  It is where most artists begin their learning journey and where we all need to return often to brush up on our skills.

Happy

I fell in love with this dog when I saw his photo.  Bo looks so happy and carefree that I named the painting "Happy".

This painting is available for purchase at the Energen Show at their corporate office downtown in Birmingham through March 21.  I hope you will make time to visit this wonderful collection of artwork featuring Alabama artists.

Cahaba Lilies

I am happy that this is one of two paintings accepted for the Energen Show which will run from March 9 through 20 at their headquarters downtown in Birmingham.  It is indeed an honor to participate along with many talented Alabama artists they have chosen this year.

The Cahaba Lilies are unique in this area on the Cahaba River in Alabama.  They bloom once a year in late May and early June in this beautiful habitat near Birmingham.  They require swift current and direct sunlight to flourish. Each flower blooms for one day.

 Perhaps the best way to view them is by going down river in a canoe. One of the best populations is found in the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge.   They even have their own festival on the last Saturday in May in West Blockton.

Best Friends

This sweet Labrador Retriever was an only child until her new baby sister arrived.  From the looks of my photo references for this painting, this is the beginning of many fun times for this duo.

We enjoyed watching the Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show this week.  How I would love to paint those beauties!  Congratulations to Miss P, a 15" Beagle with lots of personality. Her owner said she would retire to become a Mom after winning this prestigious show.

Here is the collage of the paintings I created this month in Leslie Saeta's 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.  As you can see I didn't quite make 30, but close enough!  The collage was made by uploading the photos to an online website named "picmonkey".  It's a fun tool to use.

Take a look and let me know which painting is your favorite.  Many thanks to Leslie

for the challenge.  It was a great way to get motivated in 2015.

Day #30

                                               5 x 7 oil on linen canvas panel

This painting is a special vacation memory.  These are my fabulous art friends on holiday in Sorrento on a wet rainy day. I was drawn to their colorful umbrellas and the reflections on the slick city streets. Good times...

Thank you faithful friends for following me on my challenge this month! Day #30 of 30!  Yeah!

It has truly been a rewarding experience for me. I am  excited to welcome some new followers due to this social networking I am trying to master.  It comes so easy to our young folks, but can be a challenge for my generation.

Tomorrow I will be posting a collage of the paintings I have created this month.  Then I will be giving you a break from daily emails, as I return to posting several paintings a month.

Day #29

                                         5 x 7 oil on linen canvas panel   Sold

These beautiful birds are a welcome spot of color in the wintertime.  I enjoy watching them come to feed near our screened porch at Lake Martin.

I have always loved these birds.  When I was growing up my aunt and I made felt redbirds for our Christmas trees.  She was a master quilter, as well, and I was fascinated with her selection of fabrics and patterns.

If interested in purchasing, please email me at bkc681@charter.net

Day #28

                                                  16 x 20 oil on canvas

This is a spot for good times on Lake Martin.  Some think of it as Chimney Rock, though it is actually Acapulco Rock, so named because the brave jump off of it for thrills and excitement!  On most summer weekends a crowd gathers to socialize and watching the daring.

I missed posting one day this week because this painting took several days to complete.  I painted an underpainting first to establish my values.  It will be part of a new show beginning February 12 at Stonehenge Gallery in Montgomery titled Alabama; Picture Perfect.  For more information go to www.stonehengeinc.com.

Day #27

                                                   5 x 7 oil on linen panel  

I wanted to paint one more painting of the beautiful aspens.  This time I used a different color palette. Their coloration varies so much at different times of the day and on an overcast day versus one with sunshine.

Day #26

                                               5 x 7 oil on linen panel

This is the sixth painting in my boat series.  I loved the shape of this boat and the pop of red on the bow.  If interested in purchasing, please email me at bkc681@charter.net.

Day #24

5 x 7 oil on linen canvas

This little bunny is spoken for.  She will go to her new home in Memphis in the nursery for a newborn baby girl named Angeline.  Sweet dreams...

Day #23

                                                 6 x 12 oil on canvas        Sold



A friend with a green thumb gave me some narcissus bulbs for Christmas.  I love watching these sweet smelling flowers grow and bloom in January.  They became the subjects for this painting challenge.  I used a black background to make the image pop.  It is almost becomes a  graphic design.

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.

Day #21

                                                 5 x 7 oil on linen panel  


This is painting is from a photograph a friend of mine took on her trip to Melbourne, Florida last spring.   I enjoy painting vacation memories.  I appreciate her allowing me to paint it!