"Tucker", pet portrait - Sold

"Tucker"

12"x 16" oil on line panel

commission

A pet portrait always. makes a great gift to a loved one, friend or to self!! This painting of Tucker was a Christmas present commissioned by a longtime collector for her husband. Their "best friend" has been sorely missed but it brings the family joy that his painting now hangs near his favorite spot. It is a pleasure to bring sweet memories to their minds each day of their sweet boy. 

 

Belin Memorial Garden - Sold

"Morning Grace" 

11"x 14" Oil on stretched linen

sold

This painting commission was inspired by a smaller painting from last year. It is the view from the front door of our sanctuary where persons from all over the community come to contemplate the loving grace of our Heavenly Father. 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bake - Sold

"Family Favorites"

12"x16" Oil on stretched linen

Sold

It appears that homemade cookies are on lots of minds during this quarantine!! I received this commission after my last cookie bake painting. Who doesn't love chocolate chip cookies, everyone's favorite! 

Crystal Creamer and Raspberries - Sold

"Crystal Creamer and Raspberries"

8"x 10" oil on Gessobord

sold - commission

Another commission finished and on to the next. If you have a vision and would like to talk to me about your own project just email me at marilynmking@yahoo.com and I'd be glad to discuss it with you.  Thanks y'all!

Murrells Inlet Sunset from Veteran's Pier II - Sold

"Romantic Evening in Murrells Inlet"

12"x 16" Oil on stretched linen

commissioned boat portrait

This view of Murrells Inlet at sunset is probably familiar if you follow my work.  An earlier painting caught the eye of a client that commissioned me to paint a larger version with his personal boat in the scene. I was happy to oblige!  

Beach Children -Sold

"Garden City Beach Playtime"

11"x 14" Oil on Linen mounted on board

commissioned

This portrait was a delight to paint and the client was thrilled! She provided the photo and I provided the paint. Commissions are welcomed, email me at marilynmking@yahoo.com.

Three White Flowers Series 2 - SOLD

"Three White Flower Series"

12" x 12" x 1 1/2" on cradled wooden panel

Commission /nfs

This series was a pure delight to produce and a departure from my usual still life paintings. However I did a series of four similar paintings in 2016 that was the inspiration for my collector who commissioned the work. I'm so happy to know they will be hanging in a gorgeous Southern home!

Strawberries and Silver Creamer Encore - SOLD

"Strawberries Encore"

6"x 8" oil on Gessobord

sold

This painting was commissioned by a collector who missed out on purchasing the previous 5x7 painting of the same image. I changed the size ratios of the objects to make a better composition for the new size of 6x8. I was especially happy to paint this one again, one of my favorite images. Several other previous works have been reproduce by request and each have improved a bit, it's a good practice!  

Mandarines and Skittles - SOLD

"Cuties"

6"x 8" x1/8" Oil on Gessobord  

commission

This commission really took me back to my illustration days. The client conceptualized the "story" and suggested the layout/design. She wanted to capture memories of the skiing breaks with her grandkids as they enjoyed their favorite snacks. The hardware on the table is painted from the provided photo of an actual lodge table they frequent but the snow is artificial. A really cute idea for a still life and I hope she loves it!

Yes, I did eat the props and Skittles are NOT on my current diet!

Back from Seclusion

I've learned a lot this week. I'm totally hooked on the internet, blogging, email, ebay and all things related to connecting with the outside world via the computer. Last Tuesday our phone line went dead due to some upgrading by ATT on the neighborhood lines. Because we use this line exclusively for DSL internet service I was not happy. Upon calling in a repair report I was promised a "by Saturday" repair date which did not happen. It was today (Monday) that we finally gained our phone service back, thus our DSL internet connection.

Six days without that "outside" connection was much harder to bear than I ever expected. It wasn't just not being able to check my bank balance, email, pay bills, sell on ebay and communicate with customers, but I felt so isolated. Usually I spend some time most days checking on the art community family on line. Having made so many connections, I have the sense of being part of an artist colony walking in and out of artist's and friend's studios and sharing in our work. It was pure painful withdrawal that I felt this last week being cut off from all the inspiration, encouragement and knowledge that I gain from you all. It's great to be back!

I haven't accomplished too much in the way of painting this last week. Below you will see the one painting I did finish, a commission to paint another "Tarzan and Mary Jane" piece. It was commissioned by an ebay collector that missed winning the original painting. I think this is the first "re-paint" I've done and was more difficult than I thought it would be. The client wanted it to be as close as possible to the first painting, so concentrating on a likeness proved contrary to staying loose and spontaneous with brushwork. I pulled it off, but it wasn't as "fun" as painting the first painting. The process of this assignment felt familiarly like my past illustration work in which all art is commissioned. I learned to appreciate my current freedom to paint those things that inspire me day to day. What a great joy and privilege!!!

"Tarzan and Mary Jane #2"
6"x 8" Oil on gessoed board.

Commissioned work - sold