Peaceful Easy Feeling
This week, I would like to share a painting of someone I love! Here are progression shots of my painting, “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” oil, 12×12.
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Show Time
It has been a while since I prepared my studio for a show! I am framing, hanging, making title cards, rearranging, sweeping… Excited to have Stormwater Studios back in action. We are preparing for the 30th Annual Vista Lights, on April 22 and “Art Day” in the Vista on April 23. Many ways to enjoy the visual arts with these events. Show time! It’s gonna be fun y’all.
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The Green Green Grass of Home
There has been a large painting on my easel, and it has been a joy to paint. “The Green Green Grass of Home.” This spot is where I am most connected to the earth. Do you have a spot where you are connected to the earth?
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Nature as Seen Through a Temperament
The sunset on the dam at Lake Murray consoled me during lockdown. I would drive to the dam and paint whatever presented itself.
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An Invitation
Spring time has arrived at Stormwater Studios. It is a great little respite in the middle of a hot, southern city.
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Spring Endurance
Spring rains and sunshine on Lake Murray speaks to me of endurance. The earth keeps turning, the seasons keep coming.
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Enjoy the Process
Every artist has a process they enjoy the most. This is part of my process, and I thought you might enjoy seeing it.
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“Tell us why you paint…”
I didn’t get those crayons in my neighbor’s closet, but Mama made sure I had something creative in my hands at all times.
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Challenge Accepted
I participated in Mary Gilkerson’s painting challenge on her Art+Work+Living site. Here are paintings around new cues to create painting habits.
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Have we met? – my art history
My very first memory is crawling next door to get their crayons. The big ones. Eight colors. I wanted to touch them so bad. It is a vivid memory.
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My New Collection – Edisto Island, SC
My new collection of paintings springs from Edisto Island, SC. Inspiration was everywhere-such a beautiful island! Full of sights, sounds and smells of the Lowcountry.
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Oyster Roasts and a Paint Brush
I love to paint oysters. What are your oyster roast traditions?
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