Tranquility

 

12"x12"

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This is a painting of Smith Mountain Lake, one of the prettiest areas of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.  The views are ever changing with the seasons.

Strutting Around

 

12"x9"

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

SOLD

This was just a fun painting using lots of transparent paints.  I love using the transparent paints because of their vibrancy.

Laid Back

 

14"x11"

Oil on Canvas

The grace and beauty of these large birds just draw me to paint them.  It seems like they enjoy posing in so many beautiful poses and that huge wing span makes them so beautiful.

Aging Gracefully

 

                                                                               11"x14"

                                                                        Oil on Canvas

This beautiful old barn is just timeless.  It was a retired barn 50 years ago when I first moved into the house across the street.  Other than  missing the top to the silo and a small part of the metal roof, it doesn't look any different.  This is the barn that was lovingly called "Grandma Andrews Barn" by my children.  

Trimming the Tree

 

                                                                             10"x10"

                                                            Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

My models for this painting are my two grandchildren, the loves of my life.

Thank you to all who have followed my blog and all the kind words and support this year.

Wishing everyone good health, peace and love!

Shadows

 

                                                                                  7"x5"          

                                                                            Oil on Board

This painting is a result of a challenge from the artists at Art Visions Gallery to paint a picture of the interior of one of the rooms in our home.  This is a corner of my office with the morning sunlight coming in.  

Old Country Grocery

 

                                                                                12"x12"

                                                               Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

                                                                              SOLD

This was a fun painting of a local landmark near where I live.  I had put off taking a photo to paint from for many years and then one day it was jacked up to be moved.  I was sure I'd never see it again, but a few days later discovered it was only being moved further from the road to make way for a round about.  That made me take action before it disappeared.

                                

Spring Plowing

 

Spring Plowing

                                                                             16"x20"

                                                               Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This painting is so typical of the area of Upstate N.Y where I grew up. Because of that and my love of old barns, I couldn't resist painting it.  It was a fun subject to paint.

Her Majesty

 

10"x8"

Oil on Canvas

Since I am a realistic painter, this swan was totally out of my comfort zone.   While this was a fun piece to create; realistic ones are much more enjoyable for me to to do.

Bottle Treasures

12"x12"

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This is my answer to a challenge to do a painting of glass by the art group that I belong to.  Needless to say it was a very big challenge for me since still life is not a favorite subject of mine and then add the glass Yikes!  

These are treasures found when my childhood home was cleaned out and they were just too unique for me to be rid of.  The bottle with the face just really fascinated me, the other a local dairy and the canning jar is memories of all the canning my Mom did of produce from our garden.

Lift Off

16"x20"

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I really enjoyed painting these juvenile trumpeter swans, they are awesome birds; the largest water fowl in North America.

Daizee and Indee

Daizee & Indee
10"x10" Oil on Canvas

This was a fun painting (as animals alway are for me) for a gift for some very dear friends of mine.

Splash Down

12"x24" 

Oil on Canvas

This was a fun painting, I just love doing the white geese.  They are just such beautiful birds.

Jackson

12"x12"

Oil on Canvas

During this time of social distancing I have had plenty of time and it took every bit of it to finish this painting.  This is my grandson and while it was a joy to get his likeness on the canvas, it will be so much more joy when I can again pick him up and hug him.  

100% Pure Wool

10"x10"

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

SOLD

This was a really fun painting, mainly because it has been so long since I have painted any animals:-)

On The Rocks

10"x8" Oil 

on Gallery Wrap Canvas

SOLD

This was a fun challenge from the ArtVisions Artists' -rocks!  Everyone interprets differently and I guess I must have been thirsty when I decided to paint this:-)

Spring Morning

12"x16"

Oil on Canvas

Spring is always such a pretty time of year with the bright greens, and flowering trees and plants.  It was always a very welcome time of year in the Northeast.

Green Apples

12"x9"

Oil on Canvas

This was a painting challenge that was given to the artists at ArtVisions Gallery and Studio.  Since I do not do still life paintings, it was a real challenge for me; but I will admit I did enjoy doing it.

Morning Chores

16"x12"

Oil on Canvas

So this was another challenge for myself!  I much prefer painting snow; but do like the colors of autumn. 

Never More

7"x5"

Oil on Canvas

I hadn't painted a bird in some time and chose this raven while going thru some photos.  I've always loved how the feathers of a raven glow so many beautiful colors when the light hits them.

Heavenly Ham

10"x8"

Oil on Canvas

It had been a while since I'd had the fun of a pig painting.  This was a fun little porker to paint.

Moo Na Lisa

20"x20"

Oil on Canvas

SOLD

This is the last of my cow series; well for a while anyway.  Black animals are always fun to paint with the light hitting their fur there are always so many different colors reflected.

Morning Has Broken

10"x20"

Oil on Canvas

SOLD

I just love painting barns in winter.  I guess it has something to do with my childhood.  These are typical barns seen in the Northeastern U.S. and the snow just cleans up the landscape and adds a peacefulness to them.

47th Lynchburg Art Festival

Mark your calendar; the 47th Lynchburg Art Festival is Saturday, September 14 at EC Glass High School in Lynchburg.  Rain date is Sunday, September 15.  There will be 150+ artists showing and selling their art.  Please stop by and say hi, I'll be in space #50

Two Old Goats

12"x12"

Oil on Canvas

Oliver and Hamish were just too quirky not to paint as they are just hanging out in their goat house :-)

Penicks Mill

11"x14"

Oil on Canvas

SOLD

This is an old mill in Bedford, Virginia.  I love old buildings especially ones made of stone.  This one is in need of some TLC.

Cow 54

"SOLD"

20"x20" 

Oil on Canvas

Just another fun cow painting.  

Making a New Friend

14"x11" 

Oil on Canvas

This little girl attended the Art on the Green at Lexington, VA this past spring; in fact I was honored to have her grandmother purchase some art from me.  Always ready with my camera to capture the perfect picture I could not resist this sweet little girl with the cute bonnet.  I knew immediately this was a moment that I wanted to put on a canvas.

Ollie - A Commission

20"x16"

Oil on Canvas

I was honored to be asked to paint a portrait of Ollie.  He is such a sweet, lovable dog; what a joy to paint him especially after meeting and getting to know him.  

Dairy Queen

SOLD

20"x20"

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Painting animals are always a joy for me; but this painting was extra fun since it was done with a palette knife.   

Country Living

SOLD

20"x20"

Oil on Canvas

This is pretty much country living, USA.  I grew up in an area of NYS much like this and now the area where I am living in rural Virginia is very much like this.

Art on the Green

Art on the Green in Lexington, VA will be held Saturday, May 4.  It's a great art show and Lexington is a beautiful little historic town.  Plan to visit and stop by the art show.  The forecast is 70 degrees and lots of sunshine.  I'll be in Pad #3, Panel B, please stop by and say hi.

Just Duckey

12"x12" 

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

                                                                   SOLD

Some fluffy baby ducks and their Mom just in time for Easter.  Happy Easter everyone!

The Girls

8"x8" 

Oil on Canvas

SOLD

Ok, so now I've had my animal fix, well maybe, lets see if I can think about spring now:-)

Ass Kisser

10"x8"

Oil on Canvas

So, here's another painting of a crazy donkey; they really are a fun animal to paint.

Late Harvest

SOLD

11"x14"

Oil on Canvas

Barns like this always catch my eye; they are so much like the farms in Upstate NY where I grew up.

Abby

7"x5"

Oil on Canvas

I was honored to paint a portrait of Abby as a remembrance for her family.  I really enjoyed painting this gorgeous dog.  I hope the painting brings her family happy memories.

Winter's Song

9"x12"

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

SOLD

The warm glow of the sun on a cold winter day, after a new snow always captivates me.  It's always so quiet first thing in the morning before the plows and everyone starts to dig out of the snow.

Winter's Glow

11"x14" 

Oil on Canvas

This barn reminds me of my childhood and where I grew up in Upstate N.Y.  It brought back many memories of my childhood growing up on a farm.

Take A Bite

9"x12"

Oil on Canvas

SOLD

Another painting of a fun little donkey; he just can't wait to sink his teeth into that juicy red apple.  The donkey is a fun to paint subject:-}

Tobogganing

6"x8"

Oil on Canvas

This painting brought back lots of childhood memories.  This was one of my favorite things to do when I was a child growing up in Upstate New York.  Flying down a hill totally out of control and ending up crashing in the deep snow.  What fun :-)

Fall Open Studio - Art Visions Gallery & Studio

Don't miss the Fall Open Studio at Art Visions Gallery this Saturday, October 20th from 10am-4pm.  130 Scruggs Rd., Moneta; by the Chicken.  

Meet the artists, tour the gallery.  There will be lots of new artwork and many discounted pieces.  It will be a fun event.

Ass Kisses .$50

10"x8"

Oil on Canvas

SOLD

Donkeys just have some of the cutest expressions and are just so much fun to paint.

Thanks

Thanks to all that came out to the Lynchburg Art Festival yesterday.  It was a beautiful day and great seeing everyone.

The Blue Victorian

14"x11"

Oil on Canvas

This is another Victorian home in Fine View on Wellesley Island, NY.  The homes there are just amazingly beautiful and always make me want to paint them.

Lynchburg Art Festival

Due to hurricane Florence, the Lynchburg Art Festival is being moved to September 30, 2018 at EC Glass High School in Lynchburg.

Shades of Grey

20"x24"

Oil on Canvas

Elephants have always fascinated me, their super large size but the gentleness of them, well if they aren't angered :-)  They were a lot of fun to paint.

Heading Home

8"x16"

Oil on Canvas
SOLD

These migrating trumpeter swans were so beautiful.  I am always in awe at their gracefulness and beauty and the width of their wing span.  They are truly awesome to see.

Lost Paddle

8"x10" Oil on Canvas

I've been struggling on what to name this painting until this morning as I was posting it I realized this poor child didn't have their paddle.  I guess that is the reason for the sad posture of this little person. 

The Smithy

10"x8"

Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

It's been awhile since I have done a painting from the Booker T. Washington National Park; and it has usually been animals.  This photo was taken at one of the fall events; which is always fun.  There are people dressed in period costume going about their daily life in the timeframe of Booker T. Washington; shearing the sheep, harvesting crops, preserving foods, and many more. 

Lucky

7"x5"

Oil on Canvas

This Portuguese Water dog was a commission and so much fun to paint, loved doing all that beautiful long and curly hair.

Summer Poppy

6"x6"

Oil on Canvas

Ok, so I have now completed my challenge to get out of my comfort zone with flowers...and I must say flowers are still a big challenge for me.