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 :)

Peaches on French Cloth - Sold

"Peaches on French Cloth"

6"x 8" on RayMar canvas panel
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I finally have this one ready to go to a new home!! Getting her ready was much like me getting ready to go out and I need to try on several ensembles until I feel comfortable with the look. Three background colors were tried, grey, green and finally this blue shade. Fits perfect!! 

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.

Sunrise at Murrells Inlet Boat Ramp - Sold

"Early Light"

12"x 16"x 1/2"Oil on stretched canvas
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I must have dreamed it but I know I wrote a post for this painting already! I've checked Daily Paintworks, Facebook, Small Paintings by Marilyn M King and Instagram. Nowhere! I remember what I wrote even but alas I begin again. I love social media and it gives me an opportunity to show my work in multiple places but sometimes the time spent handling the posts becomes lengthy. Just part of the job. 

Sunrises over this favorite spot are usually breathtaking and images captured are great reference for me to practice and do numerous studies of land/sea/marsh scapes. I feel that this was successful enough to offer here, hope you like it!  I see many potential study and painting subjects near my new home, the area so rich in low country beauty.  I am definitely out of my comfort zone, but working it out. 

Atlantic Avenue in Garden City Beach, SC

"Garden City Fireworks"

10"x 8" Oil on Gessobord
$112.50

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After painting and ditching several recent works I finally finished one suitable to post. I don't usually go through such a long string of false starts, so moving beyond that is so refreshing. This painting is of a small avenue my husband and I take several times a week to visit our local pier and walk on the beach. Often the clouds build up, may yield a short shower and then the bright sun bursts forth again. I've always been moved by the strong warm light casting warmth on the landscape with the gray clouds still remaining in the sky. Thankfully I think I captured that moment.

Three Peaches on Blue Background - Sold

"Peaches in December"

6"x 8" Oil on Gessobord

sold

That deep blue background makes the peaches pop and a perfect color for December.

Note that the photo is showing the foreground table edge darker than the original and there is a bit of black under the table side edge not apparent.

Wild Pears and Pottery- Sold

"For the Picking"

9"x 12" Oil on Gessobord

sold

I find myself looking for fruit trees and certain flowers everywhere I go. Once I find a fruit tree such as a peach, apple or pear I remember where it is and go to borrow leaves or maybe fruit sometimes.  Often I'll use store bought fruit with the leaves of a certain tree for that freshly harvested illusion. On this occasion I hit the jackpot as this pear tree was in front of an abandoned house and the fruit was there for the picking. 

Braves Hat, Ball and Peanuts - SOLD

"Braves Fan"

8"x 10" Oil on Gessobord

$250.00

sold

I had to celebrate the great season our Atlanta Braves are having!! I lived in Atlanta 53 years and although I recently moved to SC, the Braves will always be my team!! Go Braves!!

My illustration background allows me to feel very comfortable with this type of subject, it was fun, fun, fun!! Peanuts, anyone?

White Roses - SOLD

"Rose Beauties"

8"x 6" Oil on Gessobord
$175.00

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After a few rose studies under my belt, I feel like I'm beginning to be happy with the results. The colors in this rose were so varied that it was a pleasure to work on achieving the variations accurately.

Raspberry Jelly in Bell Jar - Sold

"Bonnie's Homemade Jelly"

8"x 8" Oil on mounted linen

Sold

This subject revisited from a few years back- same image, different background and size. The perfect pop of color for your cozy kitchen. 

Sunflowers and Copper- Sold

"Sun and Copper"

8"x10" Oil on linen panel

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I'm loving some new Linen panels from Jerry's Artarama by Senso. They are mdf board wrapped with linen and retain the nature linen color gessoed with a clear gesso.  They have a lovely texture that really encourages me to put the strokes down looser. The painting goes much quicker than on my usual Gessobord with the smooth surface but Gessobord is still my favorite  for super realistic painting but I'm going to stock up on these! Enjoy the sun and enjoy your Summer in full swing now!

Dad's Daffodils

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"Dad's Daffodils"

8"x 10" Oil on Linen wood panel

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The first sight of Daffodils means spring is here!!! I haven't seen any yet this year but this painting is from a photo from last spring right before my Dad passed away. He loved spring, being an avid gardener and these Daffodils were picked from his beautiful selection.  It's ironic that I chose to included sea shells in my photo, not knowing then that I would soon move to my new home at the beach! Happy Easter to all FB friends and family!!

Strawberries and Blue Bowl --SOLD

"Strawberries and Blue Bowl"

6"x 6" Oil on Gessobord

Sold

More strawberries before I move on to something other than fruit in my next painting. This colorful one will hang in the home of one of my dear collectors. Thanks Gail! 

Red Grapes on Silver Pedestal Plate — SOLD

"Red Grapes on Display" 

6"x 8"x 1/8" Oil on Gessobord

SOLD

 I’ve been watching some art videos lately and was inspired to approach this still life a bit differently. I premixed my paint for the most part rather than mix as I go along and I blocked in color all over the canvas before finishing any one area. I’ll continue this my next painting—seems to keep my colors cleaner and see my all important values better.