Bird's Nest and Eggs - Sold

"Home Decor"

12"x 12" Oil on Gessobord

sold

I finally decided to paint this treasured "prop" and love the way it developed. Several years ago when my husband worked for a wholesale nursery he began bringing home abandoned nests that were found in bushes and trees arriving from the growers. It's sad really that those mommy birds lost their nest and sometimes offspring but I'm thankful to have a good collection of nests. This one is by far the most creative and colorful and the painting is very close to the actual nest. It's an amazing example of how resourceful God's creatures can be. This sweet mom had a real flare for interior design. ( These eggs are non-GMO :)

Silver Pitcher and Lemon- Sold

 "Lemon with Tea?"

10"x 8" Oil on linen panel

sold

I have been painting although not posting much. There are several paintings that I just can't seem to feel satisfied with and haven't called them finished yet. This painting I completed yesterday in one sitting and I couldn't be happier with it. I spent more time on getting the photo of it right than it took to paint it! I'm digging the lost edge on the left and the silver pitcher emerging from the background.

A bit of good news!! Today I found out that I won first place in the Daily Paintworks Monthly Contest!! There were 86 other works entered some amazing art!! I'm so honored to have even been in the top 15 and to have won 1st place blew me away. It is a happy day indeed in this studio!! Below is the winning work which is in the collection of Dan and Freda Alexander.

Blue Plate Special II - SOLD

"Blue Plate Special II"

8'x 10" Oil on linen panel

$250. + s&h

sold

Fresh out of the garden and onto the easel!  Happy Summer while it lasts.

Three Peaches and Bottle - SOLD

"Peach Round Up"

8"x 8" Oil on linen panel

sold

Peaches in the South..... nothing finer than that!! The old bottle has been in the family forever and the painted bench I found in a little antique store in Brookhaven, Ga.