Barnyard Bubba

Barnyard Bubba

Oil  8x10

I wanted to share with you my favorite rooster painting to date, Barnyard Bubba.  I love the light I was able to capture on him and hope that it shows up well on your monitor in spite of my poor photography skills. 

I knew as soon as I looked at the photograph for this one what the title of the painting would be.  He's quite hefty and self-assured, so I know he has total command of the barnyard.  

Have a blessed day!

Twins

Twins

Oil  5 x 5  

Gallery Wrap Canvas

I got a little heavier with the brush strokes on this and liked the effect. So far, I've painted 5 bird nests this spring and enjoyed every one of them.  

My brother and dad were cleaning up the garage getting ready for our big family Easter dinner when they discovered a bird had built a nest in one of dad's garden baskets he had stored away.  When I arrived, they proudly presented it to me for my collection and I was thrilled with my new nest!  I may have to paint the basket too because I'm not sure if I can remove it intact.  Something to contemplate.  

The trees are quickly leafing out here in north Georgia.  It's amazing how quickly spring unfurls once it gets started.  Have a wonderful week!

New Life

New Life

Oil 6x6

Does anyone remember when we got baby chicks for Easter when we were children?--poor baby chicks.  But they were so adorable, soft and fluffy.  Who wouldn't love a sweet baby chick.  This little fellow was so much fun to watch it come to life on the canvas.  I enjoyed it so much, I immediately painted a second one. 

Wishing you all a blessed Good Friday and Easter Sunday!  

Daffodil

Daffodil

Oil  6x6

Another beautiful sign of spring!  I have always loved daffodils--their beautiful colors and ruffled edges, but probably a big reason I get pretty excited when they start unfolding is because they are one of the first flowers to slow their beautiful face.  When they start blooming, I know spring time is just about to burst forth in all it glorious splendor!  I love you Daffodil!

Awakening

Awakening

Oil  8x8

I love bird nests!  My husband found this one for me, and I have painted it before and probably will again.  However, it was so big and unruly, I got tired of moving it around and finally discarded it.  Now, I'm sorry I did.  So if I find another one, I will keep it.  I did take several good photos of it, so all is not lost.  

This must have been a strong bird because it had some really long and large twigs in it.  Fun to paint too.

The Promise

The Promise

Oil  5x5

Gallery Wrap Canvas

The promise of spring!  Nesting season is here.  We've been enjoying watching the birds and squirrels busily carrying twigs, leaves and other materials to get ready for a new family.  We will wait with great anticipation to hear the little chirps just outside the door on our deck.  We can sit at our breakfast table and watch all the activity.  Sometimes I would just like to help the little birdies out a bit, but that would be interfering with Mother Nature.  The squirrels sometime get overly ambitious and try to carry a twig that is much too long.  When they run into a limb with it, they have to turn back and try again. It's an exciting time with all this activity and the flowers bursting into bloom and trees beginning to show their leaves.  Everything is coming back to life after a long winter's nap.  

Enjoy The Promise!

Bundled

Bundled

Pastel  6x6

This little snow woman is all bundled up against the cold and snow.  Amazingly, we still have patches of snow and the deck has a good helping of snow left.  As I look out over our hill, there are patches of snow hiding behind the big trees where the sun can't get to it.  The snow people are still hanging on so we might see another one or two come out to play. 

Have a wonderful Saturday!

Fashion Statement

Fashion Statement Snowgirl

Pastel  4x6

This little snow girl is wishing you a happy Friday and weekend!  We still have a good covering of snow in our front yard which does not get the evening sun and a thin cover in our backyard--still beautiful.  However, the sun is shining bright and I think ole frosty will be melting soon.  In the meantime, the snow people are ready to play.  Have a great weekend!

I'm Back

Sunshine Snowman

Pastel  6x6

If you remember from last year's Snowman Parade, Ole Frosty said "he'd be back".  Well, he is true to his word and has paid us a visit again in the "sunny"? south.  Kids are sledding and squealing with delight, and those of us too chicken to get our feet cold are enjoying the beautiful sights from our cozy window perch. 

This sunny snowman just wanted to drop in and say a snowy hello to everyone out there.  Enjoy your beautiful day wherever you are!

Happy Fall Y'all

Happy Fall Y'all

Happy Fall and Happy Halloween!  I sure hope you are all enjoying this beautiful fall weather and the changing of the leaves--such a beautiful time of the year!  

I've been absent from this blog for several months now and also pretty much absent from painting.  No excuses--I've just let other things take priority.  With the holidays coming up, I don't think I'll find much painting time but, hopefully, after that I can get back to "slinging a little paint".  

I did want to share this little pumpkin with you today and wish you a wonderful fall weekend.  Thank you for sticking with me even during the long "dry" spells.