Shugar

 

Shug was a beautiful Newfoundland who lived in Florida.  She was a gentle spirit and her family's beloved "baby girl" for eleven and a half years.

 

                                         

 After drawing her on my canvas, I began her painting with a French grisaille method using burnt sienna oil paint.  This helped me establish values and gave her a warm undertone.  

A Day at the Lake

I appreciate being commissioned by grandparents to paint their precious grandchildren These beautiful grands were having fun at the lake.  Perhaps as they continue to grow up, this painting will be a sweet reminder of special times spent together.

Rachel

It was a honor to be asked to paint Rachel's portrait.  This beautiful young lady was approaching her senior year of high school with so many hopes and dreams ahead of her.  

Bella and Charlie

I understand that these two were best friends and partners in their human family.  They are still hanging out together on their Mom's memory wall!

 

Bailey

It has been a while since I have posted.  Our lives have been interrupted in numerous ways.  We must surely view these days knowing that our Lord is in control.  For an artist it can be difficult to find our creative spirit in challenging times, but when we do, the joy returns!  

While I have not painted as often, I am enjoying commission work.  I am well and thankful for so many blessings.  I love painting for you.

Bailey was commissioned by my friend and the owner of Vignettes, a beautiful gift and interior design store in Auburn.  I appreciate them showing and selling my work for the past seven years.  This painting was a special Christmas gift for her son.  

Precious Memories

This beautiful homeplace in Selma, Alabama, holds a lifetime of sweet memories for a southern family who has both roots and wings here. What a grand place it has been to nurture and grow generations of children and grandchildren!  

Charley

Charley is moving with his owners to our neighborhood soon.  He will get to meet his new dog friends, Coco and Rose.  We think he will enjoy the walking trail around the pond in front of his house.  Welcome to Legacy, Charley!

Blue and White

The beautiful blue and white Chinese footbath was the perfect host for this Bromeliad.  

I like the contrast created by the cool leaves with the blue and white vessel versus the warm red flower and polished tabletop.  

Southern Belle

This adorable young lady is looking very southern posing barefooted on her verandah in a lovely heirloom dress.

Merry Christmas

This is the fourth painting in my series of Redbirds.  Each year I paint a new one and print notecards.  If you need hostess gifts or stocking stuffers, these are available at The Flower Store in Auburn and the Museum Store at Montgomery Museum of Fine Art.
I want to thank you for following my blog and encouraging my art journey.  Wishing you a merry Christmas with health and joy in 2020!

Celebrating the Holidays at the Art Haus

We are looking forward to the inaugural show for the new Art Haus in Opelika this Saturday from 11:00 to 2:00.  It follows the Christmas parade downtown. I hope you will come out for a fun filled day.
I have enjoyed spending some time there painting this fall.  
My small Santas will be for sale along with beautiful artwork from a group of talented local artists.  We are thankful for the vision of the Stern family in providing this lovely gathering place for the arts in Opelika.

Aubie

 Aubie is the beloved mascot of my alma mater, Auburn University.  He delights all who meet him!
This painting will be in my solo show featuring Auburn related paintings this weekend at The Local Market at J & M..  It is fun to have our team back in town.  Our son and daughter-in-law graduated from Ole Miss, so our family loyalties are divided this time.

All AUburn

We are glad to have two college mascots at Auburn University.  Tigers and eagles will be in my art show at The LocAL Market at J & M this weekend. I will also have landscapes, seasonal small paintings, notecards and prints.  I hope you can join us for the show opening Friday and for the fun activities downtown before the football game Saturday night.

Nova

Nova will be for sale next weekend at my art show at the LocAL Market at J & M on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2.  I will be there from 10 to 2 on Friday.  I hope you will come shop for art and souvenirs.  Enjoy the downtown home football game activities at Toomers Corner!

Tucker

Meet Tucker!  He is a precious King Charles Spaniel and a service dog who hangs out with his master, Dr. Charles Greenleaf, at Auburn Pediatric Dentistry.  He offers comfort and snuggles to the children as the wait for their teeth to be cleaned and for procedures.  What a great idea!

This painting will hang in the office above his play area.  He will have his own built in doggie bed. I caught him napping when I delivered his portrait!