All Things that Fly

Hello, it's been a while since I blogged. I've been experimenting with new ideas for paintings. I am inspired by my husband Neil's beautiful paintings. He often works with dark backgrounds, and it adds a wonderful drama and intensity to his work. I wondered if I could continue my love for painting interiors, but place the furniture on a dark background. Here's my 1st attempt. I think it worked well, and I think I could continue to explore this theme. But I wonder if it works for other people. It's all well and good if you love your own creation. But it's more fun, and profitable, if others  find beauty in the paintings as well.

My life with kitties

Neil and I had a great time in Charleston. The opening of the show Women painting Women was a real high point for me. The intensity of the passion in those paintings was beautiful, and the quality of work was also amazing. It should be in a museum. But I loved Robert Lange's gallery and he and is wife were so gracious to Neil and I. We were sent a photo of us taken the next day in the park, during the painting in the park morning. It was really cold, but I was so happy to be there with all those wonderful artists and our good friend Karin Jurick. We met some really nice people and some cool dogs too.

Unfortunately, a few days after we returned home, our sweet angel kitty, Scout, died unexpectedly, and it's been a challenge to get used to not having her here. But in a weird way, I still feel her all through the house. For those of us who work from home, our pets are such constant companions. She was such a happy cat, I just know she continues to find joy wherever she is. Thank you everyone for your kind comments on Neil's blog and facebook. All those wonderful thoughts made this much easier. Here are some new paintings I've been working on. I'm trying to add more animals to my compositions. It's so much fun!

New painting,  Accidental Scholar, 36x36, will be available at 16 Patton Gallery in Asheville NC

Bovine Beach

I've been in the mood to paint animals. Neil's been working on his amazingly, beautiful cow. She takes my breath away every time I walk into our studio. She looks like she's been painted by Rembrandt. So I decided to paint my version of cows. Not so dramatic as Neil's, but kind of whimsical. This painting is 36x36", and will go to Mason Murer gallery, with Neil's cow.

wrapped chairs with crows

I know most of you will think this is a bit dark for me. But I do have my dark side. Actually, I originally painted this painting several years ago when I wasn't adding anything but tied chairs in the paintings. But I recently got this painting back from a gallery, and thought it needed more. I do love crows. They are so smart and cool looking. So here it is now. I just love it. It's 40"x40", I'll be sending it to Mason Murer gallery when it dries. Just in time for Halloween.

Buttermilk

It was fun painting this windowscape with the buttermilk pancakes because I could really spend some time focused on the still life. Those pancakes are making me hungry! Click here for the ebay auction link.

Turbulence

In contrast to my cheerful Ocean and Fruit painting of last night, I've decided to try my hand at painting a tornado. I don't know if anyone will find it as interesting as I do, but it's something I've always wanted to paint. I'm so fascinated by tornado's, very fearful of them, I could never be a storm chaser, but I think there is a beauty in their power. This painting will be offered for auction on ebay tonight. Click here for the link.

Watermelon and Cherries

I'm starting this week's ebay paintings with a bright beach painting. The contrast between the turquoise ocean and the bright red fruit adds a punch to this image. My husband Neil's paintings of cherries inspired me to paint some cherries of my own, they were calling out to me. If you would like to place a bid on ebay click here.