Work in progress

Work in Progress

     I've been painting up a storm today.  I'm reworking a painting and thought I'd post it for my #29 of the 30 in 30, just because the REAL painting that I'm working on is a commission, and I can't let the secret out.  It's turning out really well, so far.  You'll just need to wait on seeing that one.

"Wild Thing"

"Wild Thing"

12x24" Oil on Canvas

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     Texas!  I just love Texas, and the wildflowers that live here.  This has been a very dry spring, so there aren't nearly enough of these beauties.  There are a few survivors...these yellow ones and the daisy's.  I rounded up this crock to fit the look.  I can just see this one hanging in someone's Shabby Chick living room.  I had so much fun painting this one.  I wish you could see it in real life.  This crock really looks like glass.  I changed the color temperature and added texture.  I really wish you could see it!

Pretty Nattie

Pretty Nattie

Digital Art

iPad

     I'm trying to keep up with the 30 Day Challenge, but have yet had a chance to pick up my brush.  I feel it coming, still.  But, today I had the fun of going to the park and playing Frisby Golf with my son and his little family.  Actually, little Natalie was along for the ride.  She loved swinging.  It was fun just swinging her and watching her little facial expressions.  So, until I can pick the brush up again, just know little Nattie:  you are a very bright spot in our life.  I cherish every moment with you.  I never thought I would have a little girl to love on.  With all the little boys to love, I just never knew I could love a little girl. But, yes. I can!  Swinging though the holiday!  

Blues

The Blues

Acrylic on Canvas Board

8x10

     Number 21 of 30/30.  This was a monochromatic value study done from an online art tutor ebook.  It never hurts to get back to basics, but it is very hard for me to do step by step things like this.  If it's not the subject matter that I'm interested in, it is like pulling teeth for me.  I guess sometimes I need a few pulled.  It was a good exercise and I value the value study tutorial.  

His Love

"His Love"

22x28 Alcohol Ink on Yupo

SOLD

     This one was such a joy to paint.  It started out with a few days of travel and no time to think.  That was followed by a house full of little grandsons with all the joy that comes with it.  As I entered the doors of the sanctuary this morning, I felt a certain amount of peace.  The peace that "knows" that something will happen as worship begins.  A friend came up and asked me if I had a direction for the painting, and I just had to say, "no, but something would come".  It did.  Jesus came.  There was a time during my worship that my hands shook so bad that I could barely get the eye dropper into the alcohol.  I determined to use that to my advantage.  As tall as the mountains are, as low as the valley's are, His love is mine.  This one sold immediately.  

"Just a Fit"

"Just a Fit"

11x14" watercolor on paper

     William.  To my sweet William, the "One who is a resolute protector", according to name meaning:  It was such a funny day not so long ago, when this hat became the center of play, the center of laughter, and giggles.  The eyes around that table glimmered in gladness, but have now  known the shadow of sadness.  You've been swept away, down a very long road.    The road that's  too long for weekend sleep overs, and those midweek stays.  The quick visits, the unexpected run overs are now out of the question.   We find ourselves making trades.   Instead of the tractor in the field, it's the tractor on the side walk.  Instead of the sandbox and chickens, it's way of city life.  For us,  the  trade off will be intercession instead of cookies,  declarations instead of snuggles,  and encouragement by phone instead of those weekly visits.   William, may the Lord keep you and  protect you. May the Comforter bring peace on both ends of that road. May you discover early in life your helmet of salvation.  May you learn to be a resolute protector of your heart.  May you learn to discern the voice that whispers rebellion and pride into your ear.  May you learn even better the voice of the Father; the One that Protects, Provides, and tells you who you really are.  May you always trade truth for the lie.   Scripture says that the Lord is a shield about me, and about you.   He hears our voices when we cry, and he answers us from His holy mountain.  He causes us to lay down and sleep and sustains us.  Psalms 3:  3-5.  Our hearts are solidified with the joy of the Lord, and we're keeping the hat ready for  "Just Another Fit".

Blue Whimsical Silk Scarf

Hand Painted Blue 100% silk, hand painted and one of a kind scarf. This long, steam set, vibrant beauty is fun and whimsical. Proceeds go to missions. Credit card accepted.
$55.00

Blue and Yellow Silk Scarf

This is a soft, very beautiful pastel 100% silk scarf, hand painted and individually steam set for vibrancy and long lasting color. It is hand washable. Priced at 45.00, with proceeds going toward missions.

Credit cards are accepted.