the fun begins! (painting “adams lane” day 1)

Export to PDF | Export to DOCI’m happy to report that I have successfully completed the third of my three commissioned paintings for my client from Travelers Rest, SC named Ron. I put the finishing touches on this painting at the end of the day on Friday, and I’m really pleased with how it turned […]

Drawing what I can’t see (“adams lane” day 1)

Export to PDF | Export to DOCThis week I’m staring the third of three commissioned oil paintings for my client Ron. I saved this one for last because I thought it may be the most challenging — I wanted to make sure my painting skills were back up to snuff after the summer break. It’s […]

Dinner party at Famster HQ

Export to PDF | Export to DOCMy friend Kyle had a dinner party on Friday night and we were invited! As I was getting ready to walk out the door, it dawned on me that we were heading to FAMSTER Headquarters! So I grabbed my camera, and went there ready to snap some photos of […]

Back home in Indiana…

Export to PDF | Export to DOCWe spent a relaxing week in Indiana, visiting our family and friends in the beginning of August. I love the summer in Northern Indiana. Nothing beats the views of lush, green fields accented by red barns. It’s Christmas for your eyes (without the snow!) Here’s some photos from our […]

turning napkins into throw pillows

Export to PDF | Export to DOCIt was Sunday, July 4th and we had nothing to do but REST that afternoon, as we were still “on vacation” after returning home from our Hilton Head get-away. I tried to take a nap, but all I could do was think about how much I wanted to make […]

Sunflowers are Fun flowers!

Export to PDF | Export to DOCIf you love sunflowers as much as I do, here’s some visual inspiration for you! My husband stumbled across this field of sunflowers while driving home from a hike in the mountains. Knowing my delight over this kind of scene, he took me back there — equipped with my […]

Done! “beach”

Export to PDF | Export to DOC“Beach” if the final piece in my series of four oil paintings called “VACATION!” I’m planning to have this painting with me at the Midtown Festival of the Arts in Atlanta on September 25th and 26th. If you go to the in the  Snapshot section of my website, you’ll find the story […]

Done! “buoys”

Export to PDF | Export to DOCNo matter how often I type the word “buoys” it still seems like it’s spelled incorrectly. Isn’t it funny how some words will do that the more you look at them? “Buoys” if the third of four oil paintings from my “Vacation” series. It’s one of my FAVORITE paintings […]

Done! “boat dock”

Export to PDF | Export to DOCHere is the second of four oil paintings from my “Vacation” series. I’ll have  these with me at my upcoming art show in Atlanta on September 25th and 26th, 2010. You can read what’s my favorite part of this painting called  “boat dock,” in the  Snapshot section of my […]

Done! “bait stand”

Export to PDF | Export to DOCAll four of the paintings in my “Vacation” series are done and dry. I’ll have  these with me at my upcoming art show in Atlanta on September 25th and 26th. You can read the story behind the  inspiration for “bait stand” in the  Snapshot section of my website.