Tuesday, March 31, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING OF NANCY'S LAUNDRY

 
Hey Friends,  This small painting should bring back some memories.  Loved the smell of clothes from the line, sunshine and wind.
Wouldn't someone you know love this for Mom's Day? or a birthday?
 
Check it out in my ETSY store.
 
Have a grand Spring week.
 
Happy Trails

Monday, March 30, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING LANDSCAPE TRAIL RIDE HORSES AND RIDERS

 
Hey Friends,  Something a bit different every now and again is the spice of life!  I enjoyed this one a lot.  It's been a long time since I rode trail horses.
 
When I was a young teenager, we would go to Mr. Taliaferro's farm to play and hope he would let us ride his horses.  He was an important man in the Calvary I was told.
 
He was a stern old fella and seemed a bit gruff.  He was probably just set in "His Ways" as some of the older folks say.  But he insisted that if we rode the horses we had to get them ready to ride!  We put the pads and saddles and all that stuff on them.  And when we got back we had to brush them and feed and water, etc.
 
Well, my horse was pregnant.  And I did not know she liked to swell her belly way out so her baby wouldn't get squashed.  I thought the cinch was good and tight.  But besides her trying to scrap me off at every tree she saw, when she relaxed or sucked her belly in, I sort of did one of those circus moves, where you go under the belly still clinging to the saddle.!  It was funny.
 
And I was mad at the same time.'cuz everyone laughed at me.
 
Some memories are worth sharing.
This is available at Second Helpings Gallery in Roanoke.
 
Hope your Trails are Happy.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING OF LAZY COWS

 
Hey Friends,  Slightly different take on these cows.  Saw them in Bedford when hunting for barns.  They moved so slowly you would have thought it was freezing cold or they were a bit DAFF !
 
None the less, they were pretty cute.  I especially like the blond cows.
 
Hope your weekend has been smooth sailing.
Thanks for stopping.
 
Happy Trails

Saturday, March 28, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING LANDSCAPE RIVER EDGE WITH COWS AND REDBUDS

 
Hey Friends,  This was painted from photos and sketches I took last summer while watching my
GranBabes play along the bank of the Roanoke River in Greenhill Park. 
There is a small herd of cows, I see from time to time, across the way.  I"ve always wanted to cross the river and get closer photos.
I can't seem to spot a place on the other bank to get out of the water.  It all looks too overgrown and snakey.
 
This is painted on gessoed mat board so it should be matted and under glass.
 
Hope you are having a great weekend.
Thanks for stopping by.
 
HAPPY TRAILS

Friday, March 27, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING GARDENSCAPE WITH HAMMOCK

 
Hey Friends,  It's Friday - YAY!  Time to play and get that hammock out of the shed.  The rain will wash away the dust.
 
This painting of memories is for sale in my ETSY Shop. Click There.
 
Also time to find the post hole digger and get that swinging bench up !
 
Time to get out the plein air equipment !  YAY!!
 
Have a great weekend.
 
Happy Trails

Thursday, March 26, 2015

ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA DAISY PAINTINGS

 
Hey Friends,  I've had a busy and pretty day so far.  The Double Line Painters met at 2nd Helpings Gallery on their patio to finish our Color Wheel Chair for the Bedford Artisan Trail auction.
 
 
For the DLP Blog - CLICK HERE
 
 
And before I forget, the Daisys above, along with a few more are for auction in Ebay.
 
Thanks for taking your time to stop in.
 
Happy Trails

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING OF MILL MOUNTAIN WITH STAR AND MOON

 
Hey Friends,  Here is a fantasy type or dreamy type painting of our famous Star.  You know the Roanoke Valley is known as the Star City of the South ! 
It really is exceptional.
 
And you can bid on it in Ebay - JUST CLICK HERE.
 
Soon it will be warm enough to stand on the observation deck under the Star at night.  YAY!
 
Happy Trails

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

The MARSH'S OF SOUTH PORT, NC - An original painting

 
Hey Friends,  Have you ever been to South Port, NC ?  It's just north of Calabash and Calabash is just north of Myrtle Beach.  It's a beautiful piece of real estate.
 
This 12x12 painting is from South Port.  Name of the road has left me but its just after crossing a bridge.   I have listed this in my ETSY SHOP.
 
More to come.  Thanks for stopping by.
 
Happy Trails

Monday, March 23, 2015

ORIGINAL ACRYLIC PAINTING - "WOOD STORKS'

 
Hey Friends,  Again the weather here is sunny and nice.  A bit chillier than yesterday.
 
This painting of nesting wood storks was done a couple years ago from photos taken while in Florida visiting my uncle.
This nest was really big and messy and a bit stinky.  But what the heck you can't be picturesque and smell like a gardenia every day.
 
This is for auction in EBAY but the link doesn't engage until tonight, about 9pm.
 
Thanks for stopping by
Happy Trails

Sunday, March 22, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING-COLLAGE "FUZZY PINK MEMORIES"

 
Hey Dear Friends,  I'm a happy girl !  The earth is waking up !!  Here in the mountains of SW Virginia there are signs of spring everywhere.   I thought winter had become a permanent condition.  But now we can go outside without layers and layers of warm clothe, etc.  The Va. Blue Bells are about an inch out of the ground.  That's the first thing I look for.  You can't count on daffodils because they will bloom in the middle of a snowstorm.
 
So I'm posting this warm, sunny tropical painting of a Flamingo, just to help brighten your mood too.
 
She is available in my Etsy Store - CLICK HERE.
 
Get out there and wander !
 
Happy Trails

Saturday, March 21, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING STILL LIFE CONTEMPORARY FLORAL

 
Hey Friends, I told you more to come !  Painted at the same time as the previous.  Maybe a bit looser.
 
It is double matted to a 12" sq.  CLICK HERE for Ebay and some close ups.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
 
Happy Trails
Happy Spring !!

Thursday, March 19, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING STILL LIFE CONTEMPORARY FLORAL

 
Hey Friends,  When I find work that's been packed away or maybe it comes back from gallery, it doesn't always look like something I would typically do.  I enjoy experimenting and trying new techniques so some doesn't fit my NORMAL mode.
 
I always return to my place of contentment.  Mostly Mother Nature.
 
This is for auction on Ebay now.  CLICK HERE.  Could add that spark of color excitement to your room or office.
 
More coming soon.
 
Happy Trails

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING ALONG RT. 311, the BLUE JAY HOTEL

 
Hey Friends,  New one on Ebay - CLICK HERE.  This hotel, the Blue Jay has been right where it is for as long as I can remember.  In fact, if I remember correctly, not long after we moved up here to Virginia, my Mom worked there for a short bit.   I don't think she liked it much and did not stay long.
 
And I have a photo of that Donut Cloud !  It was there, for real !
 
Thanks for stopping in.
Happy Trails

Monday, March 16, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING OF EVERGREEN LAVENDER FARM

 
Well Hey Friends,  Been a day or so, hasn't it?  The beautiful sunny days always draw me away from the office.  I painted this little colorful scene last week when it was colder and rainy.  Perked me right up.  It could perk you up too.  Just CLICK HERE for some close ups on Ebay.
Hoping you have a great sunny week, too.
 
Thanks for stopping in.
 
Happy Trails

Thursday, March 12, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING OF ANTIQUE ROSES

 
Hey Friends,  This little still life painting if up for auction in Ebay.  CLICK HERE to connect with Ebay.

 
And just a wee bit of other news.  The DLP's are creating a Color Wheel Chair for a silent auction that will benefit the children on the Bedford Artisan Trail.  Click on the red DLP to see the blog post about it.
Have a wonderful almost spring weekend !
 
Happy Trails

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

ORIGINAL SMALL PAINTING WALKING FAT DOG

 
Hey Friends,  This painting I decided needed a funny title.  So I'm calling it :WALK, Fat Dog".
A man on the greenway exercising himself and his dog decided to walk along for protection.
 


 Today I also changed my artwork at 2nd Helpings Gallery on Williamson Rd. in Roanoke, Va.  I took in 6 new pieces.

The one immediately under my name to the left, is from the Southport-Calabash area of N.C.  The one under it is from PaintBank, Va.  The top on the right side is also from PaintBank.  The long one on the bottom right is a composite of sorts.
 
These two smaller pieces are views from Goose Creek in Bedford and a tree on Mill Mountain,.
 here in SW Va. Blue Ridge.
 
All looks good there now.
 
Happy Trails

Friday, March 6, 2015

Original Painting Autumn Golden Oak

 
Hey Friends,  Got another little landscape completed from the same area here in SW Va.  I plucked a beautiful old oak with a ton of gold and crimson leaves from a church lot and put it in the field with my hay bales.  She was pleased with the arrangement.
 
CLICK HERE for EBAY auction.
 
It snowed and iced more yesterday and then immediately got colder, everything here in Salem is coated in ice.  I can't get out so my daughter is bring my 2 granbabes and they will walk up the hill.  I haven't seen my babes for 2-3 weeks so I'm happy !!
 
Have a great weekend yourself.
 
Happy Trails

Thursday, March 5, 2015

ORIGINAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING OF RURAL VIRGINIA

 
Hey Friends,  This is a study more or less, trying to decide if I want to make it BIG.  There is so much stuff I want to paint that it seems almost redundant to do something more than once.  But the professionals will tell you how much it helps to do a study.  For choosing colors mostly, then design or composition.   I SHOULD give it a try.
CLICK HERE for the EBAY auction.
 
And please take a minute to read the Double Line Painters blog by CLICKING HERE.
Hopefully, it will be of interest to you.
 
Happy Trails

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING OF AUTUMN MAPLES AND HAY BALES

 
Hey Friends,  For you local guys, I was at Greenhill Park when these hay rolls were new.  I just transported some gorgeous red maples to add some spice to the bales.
 
It was a beautiful sunny day.  Just barely a nip in the air and an easy breeze.
Mighty nice memories.
 
CLICK HERE to check out the Ebay auction.
 
Have a wonderful evening.
 
Happy Trails

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING OF LAVENDER AND DAFFODILS

 
Hey Friends,  I just listed this in EBAY and I painted it with my friend, Linda C., in mind.  She wanted to see something with lavender and yellow together.  Of course, everyone knows daffs and lavender don't bloom at the same time, as if that makes any difference.  But I think next time I'll make them yellow tulips.
Anyway, I like this version with the sky.  Love the puffy clouds and my other versions barely had a sky.  So tell me what you think Linda.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Trails

Monday, March 2, 2015

ORIGINAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING - ROAD TO THE SNOW CAPS

 
Hey Friends,  This painting is also done on gessoed matboard.  It's an efficient use of matboard that I've had for quite some time.  It was a gift and I'm glad I finally thought of this.
Lots of artists use gessoed watercolor paper to practice on and this is the same thing.  I'm practicing my craft and listing them on EBAY for sale.  CLICK HERE.
 
This way I get a little bit of money, just enough to buy more paint basically.  But look at all the education this practice is giving me.
 
Thanks for stopping by.
 
Happy Trails

Sunday, March 1, 2015

ORIGINAL PAINTING - EVENING CLOUDS

 
Hey Friends,  I just listed this in an Ebay Auction.  Painted from photos I took while waiting for the moon to rise.  I was in my secret place, not to far from home.
 
Happy Trails
Travel Well