Dona Juana Be Here?

15-3/4"x9-3/4", Oil on Board

Nothing better than on a cold rainy day to take off to the Caribbean... with my painting anyway.  This was done from a photo I had taken on a small island off of the main island of Roatan.  Something about the way the color, light and shadows bounce in and off the water was mesmerizing enough to take me back there for the day.  I can almost hear the waves lapping ashore.

Fall Leaves on Flat Creek

Fall Leaves on Flat Creek, 16x20" acrylic on canvas

Every so often I return to test the waters of acrylic medium.  I struggle with acrylics, it's the plastic texture I think.  Perhaps I'm using old paints that are separating and stringy.  Whatever the case, there are elements I love about this piece: the light reflecting on the water surface and the bold colors of the leaves which are what inspired this piece.  It will be nice to revisit this with oils for more fun.  Happy painting.

This painting is currently available at Atelier Gallery Asheville.

Moonlight over the Outer Banks

14x32", oil on board

I had reworked this piece as I wasn't happy with the balance in the composition. I am happy with the results, which is not always the case.  You can see the earlier version posted, November 1, 2009.

Coastal Maine

"Coastal Maine", 9-3/4" square, oil on board

Inspired from a trip up the coast of Maine a couple of years ago with my husband. Amazing color in the rocks up there, especially on a misty day. I am taking this today to hang in Atelier Gallery, 24 Lexington Ave. downtown Asheville.

Aquarium2

Second of the series. I finshed this one this evening and entered it into the CNote show in Columbus, Ohio. Check out other artist at the show and cast a vote.
http://cnoteartshow.com/fall2009/

Swim with The Fishes

So I am jumping right in; new to blogging and more importantly new to posting.
This is a painting I finished this morning. 10"x 16" oil on masionite board.
This past spring we took a trip out to the Outer Banks aquarium and my goal is to create a series of these. One down, more to come. Please stay posted!