Saturday, December 30, 2006

"Transformation" an abstract dragonfly


"Transformation" c2006



Another "sneak peak" of my 2007 new works... 24x18 dragonfly on gallery wrapped canvas. Lots of metallic colors, iridescent paints, copper, bronze, blue, pearl... plenty of texture and movement.


Dragonflies stand for good luck and transformation in many cultures... a fitting piece for the New Year!

Friday, December 29, 2006

"Playing With Fire" a bold abstract nude


"Playing With Fire" c2006



OK, so my kids haven't slept in FOREVER, so I am having trouble trying to stay up late enough to get my new work posted and write a bit in my blog.


Tonight is short and sweet.


I'm listing a couple of pieces from my new 2007 series a couple of days early. This piece is 24x18, and painted on a bright red background. The dancing figure is painted entirely in metallic glazes, with peridot, cream, champagne, copper and dark bronze lending depth to her body. Because of the iridescence, the painting changes depending on how you view her.


She, too is painted partially with a spoon, my newest favorite tool.

Thursday, December 28, 2006

"Tempest Tossed" a framed abstract nude #3 in series


"Tempest Tossed" c2006



As I look back on this year, I find that it has been an amazing journey. From the sale of our first home together, to the first steps of our youngest daughter, the first day of preschool for our oldest daughter, to the first week I actually out-earned my husband with art sales... what a ride!
I am exhausted, frazzled, and happy to the bone.


To paint, to create, to call myself "artist".... what a joy. And to do this alongside my beautiful little girls... absolute bliss.


I'm excited to see what 2007 brings, and am working hard in the studio on my newest series' of paintings.


The latest piece (look for more of my nudes in motion, more Tempest, and a series I've started called Ice Princess....) is called Tempest Tossed, 12x12 and is actually FRAMED.
This one is already up for auction in my ebay store. Email me with questions.

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

"Tempest Rising" #2 in Abstract Nude Series


"Tempest Rising" c 2006



I can't believe it's been a WEEK since I last posted... sorry for that. The holidays got me all turned around and running behind.


But, I managed some good studio time, and that resulted in the next two installations of my Tempest nudes series.


This particular piece is called "Tempest Rising", and is a 24"x24" painting on 1.5" deep gallery wrapped canvas. It is available in my ebay store.


Also in my store are a number of items with the Best Offer feature. I'm doing an end of year studio liquidation, so if there is a piece you're interested in, make me a reasonable offer. I have some charitable foundations who are asking for artwork donations, and several pieces will be donated and no longer for sale by the end of the year.


Email me with any questions!

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

"I Still Hear the Music" Abstract Carousel Horse


"I Still Hear the Music" c2006



My dad wrote me a poem in college called "Painted Horses". To date, it is my favorite poem of all time. He sent this to me while I was away at college and we weren't as close as we once were.


When I was a little girl, my daddy and I had a special bond, then through the course of a host of family issues, coupled with my adolescence, we grew apart.


I moved back to Austin during my junior year of college, and my daddy and I found a way to connect again. We went to movies every Sunday and out to either a late breakfast or early lunch. It was our thing, and we did that for several years until I moved out to Oregon for a job.


My dad and I are close to this day. We don't talk every day, but we send eachother emails, and I know he thinks of me as often as I do him. I still remember painted horses, and the carousel he sent me through words... I love you, Dad.

Monday, December 18, 2006

"Winter Lion" an up close study of a male lion


"Winter Lion" c 2006

This painting is not available


FINALLY.... I have ten minutes to myself so I can put something in my blog! It has been a crazy crazy week, with two sick kids, a husband working long hours, TONS of orders to get shipped out... I'm beat.


However, I am absolutely not complaining! I would rather be running around like this, scrambling to get the artwork that folks have purchased ready to ship than anxiously hovering near my computer hoping to get some buyers. This is GREAT.


It would be a little easier if my dear husband hadn't been sent out of town by his company this week. Makes things a little harder. But we're coping. I've got lots of projects set for the girls, and a sitter coming for a few hours in the afternoon towards the end of the week.


If all goes well, and the baby feels OK, the girls are going to grandma and grandpa's house for a few hours tomorrow so I can actually go paint in my studio... other than the gifts and last minute commission pieces people ordered as gifts, I haven't had a chance to just PAINT. And my fingers are itching. I have this disheveled angel in my head that really wants to make an appearance on canvas.... you might see her soon.


In the mean time, here is the lion I painted as a gift to my mother. I fell in love with him and really considered keeping him for myself, but it is Christmas after all... the season of giving and all that!

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

"Feel the Beat" an abstract heart painting


"Feel the Beat" c2006



I'm deep in the spirit of the holidays, and am feeling whimsical.


So.... more hearts. This one is 28x14 with gallery wrapped edges and available on auction now.

Monday, December 11, 2006

"Tempest" an abstract nude


"Tempest" c2006



This piece is full of color, life and movement. And again, the subject in this piece is painted entirely with a spoon. I'm really finding a rhythm with the spoon as a painting tool, and am enjoying the progression of my work as I use it more.


The woman coming out of the ocean in this painting creates a wonderful shape and color contrast...


Available at auction in my eBay store.

Saturday, December 9, 2006

"Pitter Patter" Black and White Heart Diptych


"Pitter Patter" c2006



There is a fine line between upscale art and "cute" paintings when the subject of choice is a heart. That has been my challenge the past few times I've worked with hearts as my focus. Several pieces have been started over, tossed out, painted over (kicked, stomped on) .... but this one is definitely a keeper, and one I'm proud to post for sale.


The bright hearts are painted with many layers of bright red, garnet and antique gold glazes over a stark black/white background.


The backgrounds arent' flat paint, however. They are painted with pearlescent paint, so they have a sheen depending on the angles you view them from. The pieces are accented with a bit of turquoise, and lots of coppery metallic glaze for accents, both in the rich warm copper color and a cooler patina hue. The entire piece will be glazed with a high gloss varnish for protection.


The result is a striking piece measuring 32" wide by 20" high on 1 1/2" gallery wrapped canvas.

Friday, December 8, 2006

"Dragonfly Swirl" a FRAMED abstract dragonfly


"Dragonfly Swirl" c2006



Lately, I've been painting with a spoon.. I can't stop! The effects I'm getting (I'm hopeless with a pallette knife), are great, very textural, etc.


It is providing me with an outlet other than the brush, which has really stimulated me to create more work. All I want to do is paint, which is hard to do considering I have two small children at home.... but it's all good.


This particular piece is 12x12, gallery wrapped edges, and as a bonus comes FRAMED in a black frame with deep 1 1/2" sides. Would make a great gift for you or someone special on your list.

Thursday, December 7, 2006

"Morning Run" large galloping horse on red and gold


"Morning Run" c2006



I hear the music inside a horse. Seriously, there is not much in this world sweeter to me than the sound of a horse nickering in the pasture, or their soft velvety nose. I saw this horse running across a field early one morning, and the painting was born.


I painted it from memory, the beautiful mare, tail high, running just for the sheer joy of it.


The painting is 24"x24", on deep (1 1/2 inch) gallery wrapped sides that are painted. Wired in the back for ease of hanging. It is available at auction now. Would make a great gift for a horse lover in your life, or... I'll let one of my collectors to the speaking for me.


"this one is fabulous, the movement is awesome....just awesome! The colors were meant for [me]....Each time you paint one it just seems there was a hole in my house waiting for it!" Kathy, TN

Wednesday, December 6, 2006

"Birth of Venus" a large scale abstract


"Birth of Venus" c2006



As I come into my own as an artist, finding my style, appreciating the ideas in my head, I feel comfortable exploring new techniques and tools to really bring out my cretaive thoughts...


This painting is a result of that. Not only is this piece not actually a square, it's full of texture and painting strokes created with unexpected elements.


I have actually been painting with a spoon for part of my new stuff! It is so much fun, and the freedom of not being able to control every stoke to the exact milimeter for placement is resulting in movement and life I didn't have before in some pieces!


I am really enjoying this piece, and know it will find just the right home. It's 42" wide by 28" tall at it's widest points, and is comprised of 5 panels... one 14x28 and four 11x14.


Please email me with any questions or comments. I love to hear from others!

Tuesday, December 5, 2006

New Abstract Heart Triptych


"Love me, Love me not" c2006



In my never ending quest to find interesting subjects to paint, I was exploring symbolism both in popular culture and religion. This series of hearts stems from my search. I'm working on a series of symbols and icons, a series that can hang alone or all work together, with icons from historical societies, ancient civilization, religious symbols and modern mysticism.


The hearts are on the whimsical side, painted in earthy, rustic tones, glazed lightly with an antique gold and pewter glazes, and the black of the highly textured hearts are highlighted with a light turquoise accent.


The three pieces can be hung alone, or mix and matched into different combinations. Each panel is 16x20, for a total size of 48" wide. Gallery wrapped edges painted black, and wired for easy hanging.

Monday, December 4, 2006

"Aries Ascending" a large scale abstract tryptich


"Aries Ascending" c2006



The sun signs are in my head lately, and I'm working on a new series of paintings dedicated to the astrological signs and their meanings.


The work is big, with lots of color, movement and texture. Layers of glazes, paint and metallic bits work together for an interesting effect.


This piece is up for auction now in my eBay store. It's 42 inches wide and 28 inches tall on gallery wrapped canvasses.

Sunday, December 3, 2006

"Indian Summer"


"Indian Summer" c2006



I've got a thing going for trees right now. Possibly because all except the evergreens are now bare, and the stark silhouette of a tree against a winter sky makes such a striking picture...


I love the contrast of a beautiful sky at dusk paired with a sharp line of a barren tree.


Such was the inspiration for this painting. It's 8x10 on canvas panel. Ready to frame, and up for auction now. Use the link above to visit my listing and bid.

Saturday, December 2, 2006

"Across the Savannah"




"Across the Savannah" c2006






Here's a new spin on my animal/safari paintings. It's a large scale abstract landscape with a small herd of giraffes running across.




Very modern, with touches of black and silver.




48" wide, on two 24x18 canvasses.

Friday, December 1, 2006

"Virgo Rising" a new large scale abstract


"Virgo Rising" c2006



After two days of being cooped up with my little girls and a stomach flu, I was desperate to escape to my studio yesterday. Thank goodness my mother in law was babysitting, because I was hit with the inspiration bug and painted all day!


One of the results from my painting frenzy was this large scale abstract on three canvasses, called "Virgo Rising". It's 66" (5 1/2 feet) long and 24" tall. I had a wonderful time working with color and texture, and letting the painting tell me what to do next....


It's up for auction now, so use the link above to visit the listing and see more pics.

Thursday, November 30, 2006

"Night Flight" a FRAMED Dragonfly Painting


"Night Flight" c2006



For the holidays, I thought I would offer some medium sized framed paintings for easy gift giving.


This particular painting is a dragonfly on a dark (black) background, with metallic highlights and deep magenta/blue-green accents. Dragonflies are thought to bring good fortune, magic and vision. I think they are absolutely stunning, and whatever else they bring, they are beautiful, sparkling creatures.


This painting is 12x12, and comes framed in a deep edged black frame that can be hung horizontally or vertically, depending on what angle you want your dragonfly to fly.


I will also send this item directly to a gift recipient with an enclosed gift card at no extra charge. Just let me know at check out.

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

"A Tryst in the Forest"


"A Tryst in the Forest" c2006



This painting is all about color, texture, and movement. I was inspired by some of the beautiful colors on the leaves here this fall. Now, most of the leaves are gone, aside from the evergreens, and we're heading into what is predicted to be a pretty harsh winter, for us anyway.


I find myself missing the vibrant oranges, yellows, reds and browns as I drive my daughter to preschool, though I am enjoying the holiday lights that are springing up on the houses in our neighborhood.


The piece is two panels, total size 20x32, (each panel is 20x16), gallery wrapped edges painted black.

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

"I'll Keep Waiting" - one of 3 Heart/Love Paintings


"I'll Keep Waiting" c2006



So the holidays already have me giddy like a little kid. I love, love, love decorating my home, baking cookies with my girls and finding the perfect something special for those dear to me.


With that in mind, I went to my studio and created these modern, abstract heart paintings. They've got a contemporary color scheme, and are funky enough to hang just about anywhere. They make me smile, and I hope they make you smile, too.


All three are available in my eBay store.

Monday, November 27, 2006

"Strength" a Lion


"Strength" c2006



This painting is one of a series I worked on while my dad was recovering from heart surgery. He's a Leo, and a pretty typically proud one at that. Recovery hasn't been very easy on him.
Since we live 2000 miles apart, painting these lions is my way of keeping him in my thoughts, and at the same time, giving myself something to do so I won't go crazy!


This piece is up for auction, it's a 16x20 stretched canvas, and it comes framed, ready to hang.


Sunday, November 26, 2006

Looking Left, a new series of horses


"Looking Left" c 2006



Well, after a brief bout of let's call it "painter's block" when it came to horses, I finally have broken through and created some pieces I really like.


I've done a series of three horses, a stallion looking right, a mare looking left, and a yearling running all on a bold blue/violet background.


Since my last horse series sold, I've gotten a lot of comments and requests to post some more, so here they are! This particular piece is 6x4 on canvas panel, ready to frame in any standard picture frame.


Saturday, November 25, 2006

"Giving Life" last in a series of small nudes for awhile


"Giving Life" c 2006



Lately I've been feeling nostalgic about babies and pregnancy.... I can understand about babies, my youngest one is almost 15 months old, so I miss the tiny cuddly phase. Pregnancy, I don't have much to reminisce about aside from the fact that I was growing a little person.


With both kids I was horribly sick, I threw up the entire nine months with my first, had to be taken out of work, and was generally miserable. With Stephanie, the second, I only threw up the first 4 solid months, which was lucky since Sophie was only a year old when I got pregnant!


I got diabetes with both girls, and had to be on a strict diet, test my blood sugar, and all that. Labor with Sophie lasted 44 hours, and ended with 4.5 hours of pushing, to the point where I nearly got an emergency c-section. Stephanie's labor was much easier, 5 hours with 30 minutes of pushing.


Looking back at the pregnancies, it is hard for me to understand where this pining for doing it all over again is coming from. Then I look at my little girls and I remember WHY I did it, and the negatives fade just a little bit.... funny how that works.


So, long story short, this tiny little painting is a celebration of the miracle of giving life. For all we go through, all the dreams that come with it, and the sheer beauty of a woman about to become a mother. It's 6x4 on canvas panel.


A big shout out to all the mothers out there!

Friday, November 24, 2006

"Bashful" a modern abstract nude


"Bashful" c2006



"Bashful" is one of my miniature nudes, a 6x4 abstract of a woman in rich blues and greens with antique gold highlights. It is one of those pieces that shows just enough that you know what you're looking at, but it's not so obvious that it takes a minute to figure it out.


As with all of my daily paintings, bidding starts at only $29, and shipping is free during auction. After auction, some pieces are available in my eBay store, and shipping is always free with Buy It Now.


***** Since yesterday was Thanksgiving, I took some time to reflect on all of the wonderful gifts I have experienced this year. After moving into our new house in a wonderful, kid friendly neighborhood, I was able to take some time to rededicate myself to my painting. I started posting a few pieces on eBay, and selling privately.


I am thrilled to say that since July of this year, I've gone from selling a couple of pieces a month, to nearly a painting sold EVERY DAY between eBay, local clients, my website, and other online sales venues. I cannot believe that in less than 5 months, I have built up such a strong client base.


It is truly an honor to create every day. Thank you to all of my returning customers, your business and referrals are invaluable.


With my wondeful family, rapidly expanding business, and good friend surrounding me, this is turning out to be one of my personal best years. Blessings to all of you!

Thursday, November 23, 2006

Weird Little Turtle


"Turtle" c 2006



This funky little turtle was again the result of the shapes I saw after creating some backgrounds. I found his shape in the colors, and the outcome is this interesting little guy.


He's 4x6 on canvas panel. Bold colors with metallic highlights, varnished for protection. I love these canvas panels, because they are so easy to frame in a standard frame. They are also super simple to ship, which saves my buyers on s/h charges.


Happy Thanksgiving to all! I'm off to peel potatoes for my famous mashed potato casserole with a crispy parmesan crust..... we're spending a lovely afternoon with my husband's parents, who luckily live only a half a mile away. I'm relieved to not have to be on the road this weekend wiht my baby girls and all the nutty holiday drivers!

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

"Joyful Dance" daily nude


"Joyful Dance" c 2006



Lately, I've been trying to see where the canvas wants to "take" me, so to speak, and instead of going to the easel with a set idea in my head, I'm waiting to see what shapes and feelings I get out of the background colors.


This beautiful little lady came out of the soothing blues and greens I washed onto the canvas panel. She just makes me smile.


"Joyful Dance" is 12x6, canvas panel. Blues and greens with black and antique gold highlights. Available in my eBay store.


Have a great Thanksgiving, I hope you and yours are all happy and well.

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

"Bask in the Glow" an abstract landscape


"Bask in the Glow" c 2006



Somehow, I completely forgot to write in my blog yesterday. I almost wrote a post at lunch while the girls were napping, then something came up and I missed my opportunity.


As luck would have it, it slipped my mind after everyone was asleep, exhausted from looking at all of our Christmas decorations.


I just finished this abstract landscape, and am enjoying the little bit of Gustav Klimt feeling it gives me. It's two 16x20 panels, so the total size is 32x20, a substantial piece for a room.


As always, email me with any questions.

Sunday, November 19, 2006

"The Bather" A Miniature Nude


"The Bather" c 2006



Well, it seems (fingers crossed) that I'm on the tail end of this nasty cold, and hopefully making a comeback to the world of the living. I sure do miss the days when I could just call into work, crawl under the covers and watch tv all day when I was sick! Being a stay at home mom, that just isn't an option, though my girls have enjoyed the extra tv time they normally aren't allowed to have.


I think we've watched our share of Disney movies this past few days.


In any case, I felt good enough to paint last night, and am working on a series of small nudes. "The Bather" is the first of several I'm going to be listing this week. She's 7x5 on canvas panel. Creating the small nudes has been a result of requests from previous clients wanting to have smallish pieces to give as a gift, or place in a certain spot in their home.

Saturday, November 18, 2006

"Heaven Shines Down"


"Heaven Shines Down" c 2006



Well, this painting had sold, then the customer received it at home, and realized that she needed a slightly larger size for the space she was thinking about.


So, this piece, 20x16 is for sale again, and I'm working on another piece like it for her, but 24x18.


"Heaven Shines Down" is full of bold red/orange & yellow, lots of movement, color and brushstrokes.


Sorry for the short post. I've got the flu and between shipping out paintings and creating my holiday lights, I'm pooped.

Thursday, November 16, 2006

"Zebra in Blue"


"Zebra in Blue" c 2006



Before I give the information for this painting, I just want to say thank you personally to all of you who have found, and are bringing my artwork into their homes. I have found that my work is selling more and more each day, and am so blessed to be meeting such wonderful people from around the globe.


To wake up each day and have my primary focus be to raise my beautiful daughters and pick up a brush to create art... I can't describe how much that fills my heart. So, thank you.


This particular piece is called "Zebra in Blue", and it's HUGE, 36"x36" on gallery wrapped canvas.

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

"Vanity - Ana's Rebirth" #3 in Abstract Nude Series


"Vanity - Ana's Rebirth" c 2006



THis is the third and final piece in my series based on a response to the rising popularity of eating disorders.


It is a celebration of a woman triumphing over anorexia (Ana), and coming into a new life as a strong, healthy person.


24x20, gallery wrapped sides. A portion of the proceeds to benefit an eating disorder foundation.

Monday, November 13, 2006

"Vanity - Metamorphosis of Mia" #2 in Abstract Nude Series


"Vanity - Metamorphosis of Mia" c 2006



I am FINALLY finished with this series of three paintings I created in response to the increasingly accepted practice of eating disorders. As a woman who has suffered through the grip of bulimia, and as a mother with two daughters, this subject is near and dear to my heart.


As with my first painting that sold, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this piece will be donated to an eating disorder foundation.


20x24, gallery wrapped edges, signed in front and back, wired for professional hanging.

Sunday, November 12, 2006

Modern, edgy dragonfy series.


"Dragonfly Kaliedoscope" c2006


Another of my moody, modern dragonflies. Dark greys and blacks in background, splashes of color and a metallic silver dragonfly really pop.


I'm enjoying this series.


I am finishing two more pieces for my vanity female nude series, which a portion of the proceeds will be donated to an eating disorder foundation. They should be listed either tomorrow or the next day.


I'm excited to see the response. The first one really touched a lot of people.

Thursday, November 9, 2006

Dragonfly in Technicolor


"Dragonfly in Technicolor" c 2006

Ok, so call it an obsession, call it a phase... whatever works.

I am painting dragonflies like crazy, and LOVING IT!!! There are so many wonderful ways to explore color, reflection and highlights with this amazing subject.

This piece is Dragonfly in Technicolor, part of a new series I'm working on. There are four so far, maybe more to come. They'll be listed in my eBay store this week.

It's 4x6 on canvas panel. Email me with any questions and have a great day . Sorry for the short blog, I'm trying to get myself ready for an art faire this weekend, and have about 5 minutes before my littlest daughter wakes up from her nap!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006

Dragonfly in Mist


"Dragonfly in Mist" c 2006

People are responding to my dragonflies so well, I've decided to continue to paint them for a while. I am loving how they turn out, the black shadows against the brightly colored background.... metallic highlights.

Thanks to all of you who have bid and/or purchased on of my dragonfly paintings. I look forward to sharing more of these fun pieces with the world.

This particular piece is 5x7 on canvas panel.

Monday, November 6, 2006

Dragonfly Sunset


"Dragonfly Sunset" c 2006
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Well, I thought I would have free moment yesterday to write in my blog.... apparently I was wrong. Between shipping painting orders from last week and preparing for an art faire this weekend, I had about 10 minutes to answer emails, re-list items on eBay and send out all my bills for the month.

In any case, I did finish a small series of dragonflies over the weekend. This particular piece is 9x12 on canvas panel, reds/orange/magenta with a metallic dragonfly cruising through the sky.

He's up for auction on eBay. Watch for the others to be listed this week as well.

Saturday, November 4, 2006

Vanity - Abstract Nude


"Vanity - A Celebration of Emaciation" c 2006

This particular piece holds a special place in my heart. It's my response to the tragic glorification of starvation in the media. The effect caused by the adoration of women who starve themselves to 15-20% under a healthy body weight creates a host of unrealistic body image expectations in the young women in our country.

It breaks my heart, and I am hoping that my daughters won't be touched by this.

A portion of the proceeds from this sale will go to an eating disorder foundation.

Thank you and good night.

Thursday, November 2, 2006

"The Dance" another equine study


"The Dance" c 2006
SOLD

Well, I no sooner had this piece up than it sold. It shows that when I paint from the heart, other people connect with my work and feel the intensity I have for the subject.

This particular piece is an equine study in movement of an Arabian stallion prancing. I have always loved the grace in an Arab's movements, so delicate and light on their feet. (Unless it's a little dappled Arab named Beaver that I learned to jump on, she was like a Mack Truck on hooves!)

Anyway, I guess that I have always been touched by a deep connection to horses. It was the first thing I drew once I got past stick figures, that was what I pinned up on my walls in junior high, horse pictures from Horse Illustrated and Western Horseman, not photos from Tiger Beat or other pre-teen magazines.

I still love horses, any breed, any color. I love to watch them, listen to them, I love the sweet smell of their breath after eating hay, and their soft, velvety muzzles.

This horse pic isn't available any longer, but I have others in my eBay store, and will be posting more.

Wednesday, November 1, 2006

"Fire Blooms"


"Fire Blooms" c 2006
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I have a thing about funky flowers. I mean, I love flowers in nature, flowers in paintings, especially flowers from my husband when he's not in trouble.... but I very much enjoy flowers in non-traditional settings.

Abstract paintings, to me at least, can sometimes feel "hard" or "cold". When you paint flowers in an abstract sense, it's hard to make them unfeeling or harsh. This particular piece is a diptych of 14x28 panels, the subject is two bold, fat, red blooming flowers that look like they are springing to life from fire.

What you can't see in the photo is the metallic gold hints, and bits of deep purple in the flowers themselves. It's finished with a high gloss varnish for protection.

Email me with any questions, as always, I love to hear from new people!

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

"Dragonfly on Water"



"Dragonfly on Water" c 2006

I was just chatting with someone who is bidding on several of my paintings, and thought, "How wonderful it is to be living in a time when connecting with someone on the other side of the country is this easy?"

This woman lives in Tennessee, and is a veterinarian and rides dressage. At the moment, she's purchasing three of my small equine color studies and waiting for the fourth to be posted. To share a quote from her "Horses. You see in them the color and magic that is there and you should be thankful, that is a gift!"

She saw the love I have for painting animals and natural elments. And when I paint them, sometimes it's realism, and sometimes they come out in technicolor... it is an amazing thing to have another person be able to connect to your artwork with the same passion you do!

"Dragonfly on Water" is 16x20, gallery wrapped canvas, available on auction at eBay.

Sunday, October 29, 2006

"The Wild One" new Zebra Painting


"The Wild One" c 2006

It always comes back full circle... to horses and zebras. I guess you can't steer away from what you love.

This piece is called "The Wild One". 16x20, gallery wrapped. Available in my ebay store.

As always, please email me with any questions!

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Equine Horse Color Study "Flying Leap"


"Flying Leap" c 2006

No matter where I go, I always come back to painting horses in some way...

This particular piece is called "Flying Leap" and is available at auction on eBay as we speak. My smaller pieces are shipping free right now, so it's an excellent time to get one for the holidays.

Many of my clients buy these daily paintings as gifts for loved ones, when they want to pick something really special.

Please email me with any question, or visit my eBay store to see this and other works of art available!

Have a lovely day.

Thursday, October 26, 2006

More Dragonfly Paintings!





DRAGONFLY SERIES c 2006

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OK, so it's a small obsession.... and they are so much darn fun to paint.

So, I did a series of three dragonflies, which can be purchased and hung together, or separately.

Lots of color, metallic copper and silvery-green highlights.

Too much to do tonight, I have holiday light box orders to fill, so I need to get to the garage and start making them!

Have a lovely evening everyone, and please contact me if you have any questions or comments. Or, if you would like more information on a particular piece!

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Dragonfly Daily Painting


"Dragonfly" c 2006

I'm taking a small break from the enormous abstracts and getting back to some fun little color studies.

I am experimenting with some different techniques. This particular piece is 5"x7" on canvas panel. A dragonfly in a brightly colored sky with delicate metallic highlights. Available on eBay.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Smaller pieces on the way!


I'm working on some smaller pieces to post this week, along with a couple of larger semi abstract works.

Tonight, I'm revisiting a favorite of mine. This is my all time number one zebra painting, and I still miss him....

He's living in a million dollar home on a lake in Chicago, so I think he'll be fine, but I still pine for him from time to time.

Monday, October 23, 2006

Born of the Sun


As I sit here typing my daily blog, which by the way I've been trying to do since 10am.... my brain is clicking off a list of things that have to get done tomorrow.

When did my days get so short? How did I manage to LOSE TIME by leaving my 60 hour a week job? Sometimes I miss those days when I would get up, go to work, do my business uninterrrupted for the most part, make a list of what needed to get done the next day, come home and take it easy.

I think about how nice it would be to have regular scheduled (mandatory) breaks, overtime, lunches with friends, and a workspace where I would never find a random green crayon or some leftover Cheerios.

Then I think about how many laughs, steps, milestones and memories I would miss. I can breathe easily knowing my girls are being raised by a firm and loving hand, being taught the values I adhere to. They know their mommy is the first line of defense when there is a quarrell, an owie to be kissed, or a peanut butter and jelly to be made. I think about how soon they will be teenagers and will think that everything I do is lame, will want me to drop them off a block from school, and will be embarrassed when I sing or dance. Now, I can sing to Dora the Explorer, dance with my babies throughout the house, and make them giggle when I'm silly. And I realize that I'm exactly where I want to be. I'll just take a breath, and forge ahead on days like today.

I'm a wife, a mother, and an artist. Some days are struggles. Some months are tight, and sometimes finding time to paint means cutting out needed sleep.

But it's all worth it. Because soon enough they'll be off to school all day long, and I'll be counting the minutes until I can pick them up from school and hear about their days.

Until then, I'll paint when I can, play when I can, and do my best to balance both worlds.

In my art world, there is a new piece... "Born of the Sun", a triptych available in my eBay store. Three panels, 14x28 each, total installation 42x28.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

A Tangled Web


For some reason, this pic didn't post the other day....

It's another abstract triptych, called A Tangled Web.

42x28, gallery wrapped sides.

Available in my ebay store.

I'm exhausted, so short post tonight.

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Long Day

POPPIES IN PERSPECTIVE c 2006

I didn't paint at all today. But, the good news is that my husband got my new workbench built in my studio, which gives me 8 FEET of workspace, 3.5 feet deep.... yea! I'll be able to get crazy with some of my abstracts working on an elevated surface, instead of killing my back with the canvas on the floor.

I know, I'm feeling ALL of my 33 years tonight. It didn't help that my baby woke up at 3:20 am needing a diaper change, then my 3 year old came stumbling into our room at 5:15 saying she was awake and needed her yogurt, a banana and the Backyardigans.

It's now 11:30, and I'm going to go to sleep as soon as I get one last basket of laundry put away.

I'm not posting something new today, but rather a piece that has some news! "Poppies in Perspective" was selected to be one of the "big gifts" in indieholidays.com, which people are calling a better holiday site than redenvelope.com! It was a nice surprize, as the lady who runs the catalog emailed me and asked if she could include my painting as one of two featured items.

How wonderful!

Please keep the emails coming, I love to hear from all of you, your thoughts, critiques, anything!

Good night, I'm off to (fingers crossed) get some sleep!

- Carrie