Birds

My birds for the July show are climbing. Think I have 19 now. I am making a point of painting birds that are sort of annoying to most people. Often we miss something really beautiful when we dismiss "pest" animals. The common Grackle is probably one of the most bothersome yet, most beautiful of birds.



Shots of the "Small Wonders" show at FCCA. The show hangs through January....



...honored to be mentioned.

On the easel...New Mythology

I am feeling the magic.........

Check out the Etsy link on the right....more prints and small paintings uploaded.

What's up.....new paintings and getting warmed up

The "Small Wonders" opening was really fun. One of my paintings received an honorable mention, which is nice. I never win anything, and honestly don't put too much stock in awards, but it was a nice treat. Thanks to all my people for coming out to the party. I was really glad to meet artists Ana Rendich, Jill Powell and finally, Jeanne Tanks. The show hangs through January, so come out and if you do, let me know so we can grab a coffee.....


Me and Jill.....

After so many months of painting tediously for the bird show in July with focused technique and tiny brushes, I did a warn up, a painting challenge of sorts to get myself in a different state by using a completely different approach to painting. I also decided to begin a new New Mythology painting today. Below are the first foundational passes.....


... study from this morning


new painting

On the easel.....FCCA Opening reception

Birds and more birds.....still. I have 18 now. Let's see how many I can hold on to until July.

"Small Wonders" at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts is now on exhibit through January 28th. The open reception is this Friday December 3rd at 6 p.m. here in the 'Burg.
I will have three paintings on exhibit and will be at the opening. Also downstairs in the member's gallery is the Christmas show. There will be a lot of very affordable paintings in both shows.


"Mockingbird"
5" x 7" oil on panel

Small Wonders at FCCA

"Small Wonders" open at FCCA in Fredericksburg next week. The opening reception is Friday December 3rd at 6 p.m. I will be there, so come on by. This is First Friday, so all the galleries will be having opening receptions for new exhibits.

Birds Galore....

I received an letter announcing that I was awarded an exhibit of New Mythology paintings at the Howard County Center for the Arts in November of 2011.

On the easel....birds and more birds...

More prints and small paintings available on Etsy....see the link on the sidebar....

Art Prints...On the easel..

I have prints very affordable prints and paintings available on Etsy so go here if interested. I plan on adding more birds and paintings from New Mythology over time.

On the easel....