Etsy

Well, I fixed the etsy link, so now you can see the paintings properly. Hope you enjoy them. Just click on any one to access my Etsy store. Thank you.

Now Selling on Etsy

I just signed up to sell my work on Etsy. I've listed only 5 paintings so far. I apparently didn't select the right way to display them on this blog, so please bear with me while I try to fix it. But if you click on one of the paintings, you will get right to that painting, and the rest of my on-line store.

As you know, I did have my work listed on ebay, but, though I sold a bit, I wasn't satisfied with their processes and policies. It works fine for many things, but not fine art. Items stay listed on Etsy much longer, are not subject to auction, and you can have an actual store where viewers can have a wider selection all in one place. So we'll see how this goes.

Still getting ready for my Open Studio Sale on October 17 and 18. This will give my clients an opportunity to see a wider variety of work than is usually on display at one time, and will also be a lot of fun. Hope the weather holds out!

Open Studio

I haven't posted in a while because I've been really busy getting ready for my Open Studio Exhibit and Sale, to be held Oct. 17 & 18, from my home. This is a really exciting opportunity for people to see and acquire some of my pieces that haven't been seen in a while. I'm looking forward to hosting this event, which will be my first Open Studio. More information coming soon.

Landscape Paintings

Well, the Wetcanvas.com group had some criticisms of Pale Bridge. I think they mostly missed the point, though. I know the reflections arent' accurate. They're not supposed to be. This is an Impressionistic painting, not Realism. But it's always good to get other people's opinions. Jump in anytime.

Landscape Paintings

This is a painting I did of a swamp on a plantation near Charleston, SC. I loved the way the swamp reflected its surroundings. I intensified the colors to suit myself (artistic license, you know), but to me, this evokes the mystery of the place. I submitted it for a critique on WetCanvas.com. Personally, I think it's one of my best. I'd like to know if my colleagues agree.

Pale Bridge, 30 x 30, oil on canvas (gallery-wrapped)

$900.00.

Portraits

The portrait is done. I added some color, texture, and movement to the hair, and finished up the details. The process of creating this portrait took about 2 hours for the initial sitting, plus 3 days of studio work. Pretty much par for the course.

Portraits

Here we are -nearly finished. I just need to smooth out some of the color, work on the background, and add a bit more detail.

Portraits

Here's the first stage of my oil painting. Notice that all the elements are in place, but it's rough and unfinished. I need to let it dry a bit before continuing. If I keep on working it, I'll just get mud.

Portraits

Here's a pastel drawing of Elizabeth, done from life. At this stage, in addition to trying to capture a likeness, I concentrated on getting the lights and darks, and basic skin tones. The drawing is rough, but contains all I need to continue working on my own.

Portrait of Alexis

Here's the finished portrait of Alexis, oil, 16 x 12.

Portrait of Alexis

This is a 2nd pastel painting, done from a different viewpoint, head only. I'm concentrating more on getting the colors just right here.

Portrait of Alexis

Here are a few photos of the stages of creating a portrait of Alexis. I built up her lovely skin tones layer by layer, using transparent oil glazes. It takes a while to do this, but the result is very worthwhile. This image is the first pastel painting I did of her.