Antigone

 

Antigone

Oil   5x7

 

 

Antigone--a unique name--is an antique shop somewhere in southern Alabama.  We were on our way to Navarre, Florida to the beach.  As we were stopped at a traffic light in this small town, I saw the antique shop and started clamoring to get to the opposite side of the vehicle (over my husband) to get a photograph before the light changed.  I love traveling the back roads.  You never know what intriguing scenes you might stumble upon. 

 

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!



Three Pots

 

Three Pots

Oil   5x7

 

 

Flowers in clay pots and bird houses--a few of my favorite things.  The birds are so busy feeding their young and the flowers are bursting in bloom everywhere.  It is difficult to keep my mind on my driving these days as I don't want to miss the profusion of blooms as I'm traveling around the area.  Spring is putting on a show for us and providing lots of material for the artist's eye.  Stop and smell the roses, or iris or peonies--take it all in.

 

Enjoy your day!  Thank you for your visit!



Three Red Apples

Three Red Apples

Oil    5x7

 

 

Apples have always been a favorite subject for artists to paint.  The colors and shapes are always interesting and different.  The next time I set up an apple still life, I will attempt to paint it in a looser style--still realistic but not painted as "tightly" as this one.  Experimentation keeps the painting process fresh and exciting. 

 

Hope you enjoy your apples today.  Your visit to my blog is always appreciated!



Water Lilies

 

Water Lilies

Oil   5x7

 

I love water lilies!  I love to look at them, photograph them and paint them.  I love their colors and the shape of the leaves--you get picture.  These were photographed at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Water lilies are just beginning to bloom for this season and so I thought it would be a good time to post a painting.  I obviously took some liberties with enhancing the colors in the leaves.  I think this is just a happy spring painting, and I hope you enjoy it and that it brightens your Monday morning.

 

Have a wonderful week!



Blue Shutter

 

Blue Shutter

Oil    5x7

 

It's lovely springtime again with flowers blooming everywhere--such a wonderful time of the year.  We so enjoy walking around our yard and seeing all the delicate blooms and beautiful colors.  This painting sings with color, and I thought it would be a nice springtime post with the flowers cascading over the balcony and bright blue shutters as a background.  Hope you are enjoying all of God's springtime creations. 

 

Thank you for checking in with me.  I sincerely appreciate each and every visit.  Have a wonderful week! 



Lake at Cottrell Ranch

Lake at Cottrell Ranch

Oil  8x10

 

Good morning sunshine!  For those of you who live close by, you know we've been experiencing cold and rain for the last several days, so waking up to sunshine this morning is such an uplifting treat. 

 

We were driving to a painting location in north Georgia through the dense trees along this little winding road.  Suddenly the road opened up and there was this beautiful lake with the water iris along the edge and mountain laurel hanging from the banks.  We were all so excited, we could hardly wait to set up easels.  Another beautiful day, beautiful scene with paint brush in hand.  I'm thankful for this and SO MUCH more!

 

What are you thankful for today?  Stop by and visit any time.