This week in my art studio…

I finished one pumpkin painting…voila!     Aaaaaand I made progress on one of my sunflower paintings…added in some dark values to the petals and finished the background. Here you can see a before and after: Because I’m working diligently … Continue reading

Cello commission

I loved painting this commission piece for my younger cousin, Victoria, who is a fantastic cello player. This is an 8×10 oil on canvas panel: Victoria lives in San Antonio, Texas and absolutely LOVES her painting – as if the … Continue reading

Sunflower painting progress 

Making a little progress on one of my sunflower paintings! I put in the mid-level color on the petals. Next step is to add highlights and texture with a palette knife.  Before:   After tonight’s work on the petals:    

This week in my art studio…

Just a little peak into what I’m working on this week in my art studio! I’m working on a 14×14 sunflower- reference photo courtesy of http://rachellynnphotography.net – and several small pumpkins. Only 3 pumpkin paintings are pictured…I have about 10 in the … Continue reading

Lincoln and Reagan: Political Pups; 11×14 oil on gesso panel

I finished this commission piece last week just in time for my friend, Jenny, to give it as a birthday/Valentine’s Day gift to her boyfriend, Dustin. I had a great time painting this piece because I know and love the … Continue reading

Entryway Splendor; 12×16 oil on canvas panel

This is a piece I have wanted to paint for over a year and started several months ago. As commissions come in and various projects arise, pieces that I want to paint just for fun get pushed to the wayside. Since … Continue reading

A boy and his dog

I created this sweet little painting as a Christmas gift for my sister-in-law. The painting is based on a photo of my nephew, LJ, and their family dog, Daisy. I would just love to know what he is saying to … Continue reading