Prelude to the Proposal

Sorry I've been so tardy in posting to blog. It's been a very busy time but I am really going to try to do better.

This painting evolved from a conversation with a friend. Her daughter was going to receive a proposal and we were discussing nice ways to have it done.

I have been hearing doom and gloom about the art shows this season due to the economy but I have been very fortunate to have two very good shows so far (with 6 more to come). Needless to say, I have to get busy painting as September and October are my next shows.

I am participating in a "paint out" sponsored by the Sharon Arts Center of Peterborough, NH. Artists will paint in Rindge, NH with a reception showing all of our paintings at the Cathedral of the Pines on August 20th.

#43

Labor of Love

It's been a long, hot week and I have not been able to crank up my creative juices. I thought I'd post one of my favorite paintings. I have done several versions of this subject, the original which was the actual flowers in my neighbors garden. I have changed the flowers in each painting and added a gate to this one. I just like the layout.

The painting is large but the size fit the subject matter and makes a strong statement. It captures my desire to create drama with shadows and light. Since fall is fast approaching, I wanted to linger on summer's bounty.

24x36 $795

The Watcher

It's been a fun week. My friends threw a surprise birthday BIR party for me over the weekend. My husband's band played and I reconnected with some good friends from out of state.

Thought I'd do something different and a little whimsical. The hydrangeas are prevalent on the East Coast and thought a pot of them would look good in this Nantucket basket.

The cat is based on a wonderful pet I had when first married. Her name was Daisy and she was extremely curious but non-aggressive. My current cat, Gypsy, would have that fish in her mouth in the blink of an eye.

I will be painting lupines up north this coming weekend and will post one of the paintings next week.

#12 5x7 $65 SOLD