ORIGINAL OIL FLORAL PAINTING - LESSON #2

Hey Friends,  This will be at the Jefferson Center's Holiday Show also.

It is 16"x20" and framed as shown.  

All of us with the DLP hope you will be there on Nov. 29th from 2-4 for our reception.

Thanks for stopping by.

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ORIGINAL OIL FLORAL PAINTING and PLEIN AIR at the INN at RIVERBEND in PEARISBURG

Hey Friends, Wish you all could have seen what I saw today.  Come to the Jefferson Center in DT Roanoke after Nov. 16th and see all the handsome paintworks the Double Line Painters have up.

The one above is 18" sq. with deep sides painted black.

Today we had the terrific pleasures of painting at the Inn at Riverbend.  Above is just one view.

This is another view.  This gorgeous place has fantastic views in any direction.  That's the New River you see.  Trains go by pretty often down there on the right.

The inn keepers are Jeanne and John.  Wonderful pair that would love to have your business.

And we were all very grateful for their hospitality.

Thanks for stopping by.

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ORIGINAL OIL STILL LIFE PAINTING - LESSON NO. 3 LILACS

Hey Friends,  This painting will be at the Jefferson Center soon.

The Double Line Painters will be showing there from Nov. 16 through Jan. 15.

We will have a reception on Nov. 29th, a Sunday, from 2-4pm.

Hope to see everyone then, but if you can't make the reception, you can view the work anytime the Jefferson Center is open.

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ORIGINAL PAINTING FOR A SUMMER, BEACH LOVER

Hey Friends,  This little memory inducing painting is for sale in an EBAY auction.  It measures 5" x 4" and the sides are finished so you could display on an easel instead of framing, if you like.

Something to put in your windowsill or nightstand to conjour up memories of summer vacations.

Thanks for stopping by.

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ORIGINAL PAINTING OF WINDOW SEAT IN A GARDEN

Hey Friends,  This little pretty is listed on EBAY, CLICK HERE.

Would make a sweet gift for all the flower loving gardeners in your life.

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COLORFUL ORIGINAL STILL LIFE PAINTING AND BISON IN THEM THAR HILLS

Hey Friends,  I just added this pretty to my ETSY Store-Click there.

It was painted with oils and cold wax so it has a different feel and a softer look.  'Tis fun to paint that way.

Thursday, three of us with the DLP went over Catawba Mountain to an area called Paint Bank.  I love to go there.  The grounds around the Paint Bank Store and restaurant are beautiful.  Simple but you can see a painting every where you turn.  There is a lovely creek and the old Tingler Mill and there is a fish pond feeding into the mill wheel.

And if you drive a couple miles past the store you will run into the buffalo herds.  Much bigger than the last time I saw them.  They always appear to be very cautious or anxious around humans.  Not like the buffalo in commercials with the big long sticky tongues trying to get a French Fry!

So now I have some new fodder for paintings and I need to get busy.

Hope your week is wonderful.  And if you know of a colorful gang of maples please let me know.

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ORIGINAL BEACHSCAPE PAINTING FLAT LIGHT DUNE

Hey Friends  Just listed this small (8x10) painting on EBAY.  You can check it out and place a bid RIGHT HERE.

This was painted on the spot this past June at Nags Head.  I set up under the beach house to keep from getting a sunburn.  It was a fab day.

Loved it

Loved it

Thanks for stopping by.

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ORIGINAL LANDSCAPE FARM PAINTING PLEASANT GROVE FARM

Hey Friends,  I have listed this in my ETSY SHOP. Click There.

This was painted this spring at a paint out at Whitney Feldman's ranch.  Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy.  One of the prettiest farms you will ever see in Botetourt, Virginia.

Thanks for stopping in.

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ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING 'MOUNTAIN TREASURES'

Hey Friends,  I'm TOOTIN my own horn with this post.  It's OK to do once in a while.  Last week I entered two of my paintings in a show/exhibit at the Alleghany Highlands Art Center.

This morning I got a call from Nancy Newhard at the center with the great news that my painting above titled "Mountain Treasures" had won First Place AND was already SOLD !!

I have not entered shows for years (except one in Bedford last year) because it never seemed to be worth the trouble.  So I guess I learned something today.  It never hurts to try.

A giant Thank You to Nancy and her staff for all their work.  And I think I might have the opportunity to meet the judge this Tuesday when they do a photo shoot.

Anyway, that's enough.

Thanks for reading my Toot.

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PLEIN AIR ADVENTURES AT EXPLORE PARK AND PEAKS OF OTTER ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

Hey Friends,  Yesterday we, the Double Line Painters, went to Explore Park hoping to see a riot of fall colors.  There was NO riot, barely a gathering.  We are hoping it's still a bit early

After we called it a day, I went on up to the Peaks of Otter.  It's a higher elevation so I was hopeful.

The bus driver (yeah, I took the bus, I only had a few hours) was excellent and slow.

LOOK at that path he took the bus up!

I have proof I made it the 1500 ft. to the top.  I think 1500 ft. is a BIG FAT LIE.

I really thought this was IT.  I really thought some one would find me next spring, in one of the giant cracks.  My chest felt like a heart attack.  And what a headache !

This trip is not for couch potatoes.  Thankfully I was not the only one out of shape.  A couple was just as bad off, even worse.  The poor ole fella, fell going down and had to be helped the remainder of the walk.  Thank goodness the bus driver was in good shape.  The fella hung onto his neck all the way down.

As you can see, the views are FAB.  For me these mountains are spiritual.  They have such a calming effect on my soul.  Just wish I could have started earlier so I could sit up there like a bird and enjoy the beauty so many unfortunate souls will never see.

Wishing you lots of peace and happiness.

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ORIGINAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING OF PLEASANT GROVE FARM

Hey Friends, Came across this 8x10 acrylic painting I did in May at Pleasant Grove Farm in Botetourt, Va.  the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy sponsored a paint out at Whitney Feldman's farm.  I put this and another in a safe place to dry after varnishing and forgot about them.

So now this is available HERE.

I will post the other tomorrow.

And BTW I will be with my plein air buds tomorrow at Explore Park, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Should be a fabulous day.!

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ORIGINAL PAINTING SWING UNDER THE CURLY WILLOW

Hey Friends,   I painted this just a couple weeks ago.  It was sunny and warm not much thought of autumn.  Than BAM, it all changed so fast.

My sisters place again.  She found this vintage swing in Salem.  It's much prettier than pictured here.  I love this curly willow and when you are in the swing, it makes me think of Alice in Wonderland.  The curly foliage envelopes you, so it's sort of a wonderland.

This is available HERE.

Have a great week.

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ORIGINAL PAINTING - TWO ROBIN EGGS - NEST #7

Hey Friends,  Something a little different from the Key West Roosters.  A nest my sister found after a storm.  We imagined it was a robin's nest because there were a few pieces of turquoise  shells nearby.

A long format of 6" x 13" painted with acrylics on gessoed mat board.

It is available  HERE.

And the last photo from today's Paint out at South Peak.

The first ones turned out pretty good both days.  The others were wipers.

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PLEIN AIR PAINT-OUT AT SOUTH PEAK

Hey Friends,  Hoping some of you can stop by South Peak tomorrow after 1pm.  Some of us are returning to finish up some paintings and pick up what doesn't. sell.

I made one that I liked today, above, and another that I hated and wiped off.

These 2 photos show how heavy the air was over Roanoke today.  It was very pretty but a little chilly.

There is a huge gazebo with a big fireplace overlooking the valley and that is where the majority painted.  The fire kept us warm too.  And the staff at South Peak gave us a very NICE reception.

Some of us will return tomorrow to finish paintings.

Come UP and see the beautiful vista's captured on canvas.

Read more and get directions on the Double Line Painters's blog HERE.

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ORIGINAL KEY WEST ROOSTER PAINTING "the ROOSTER is a CHICKEN"

Hey Friends,  Another Key West Rooster #6.  To me he appears to be shaking, quivering, like he is scared and nervous.  Does another bird want to fight?

Or maybe he just has the Heeby-Jeeby's from drinking and dancing all night.  You can finish the story.

He is available HERE.

South Peak Paint Out is this Sat. the 10th !!  They have information on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

Please join us and make this a big event..

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ORIGINAL RAVEN PAINTING "HOLD THAT THOUGHT"

Hey Friends,  And here is my fifteenth Raven !  It's a long running series.  And he seems a bit rude or self absorbed like his message is more important than yours.  So I gave him the title "HOLD THAT THOUGHT"!

He is up for auction on Ebay-available HERE.

And the South Peak Paint out is this Saturday the 10th, from 9 until 6pm.  The DLP and I will be there in the afternoon, from >< 1pm to 6pm.

Hope you will put it on your to do list for Sat.  Should be interesting and fun.

Click Here for more info

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ORIGINAL RAVEN PAINTING "The NOSE"

Hey Friends,  A bit of whimsey coming up.  This is my fourteenth painting of Raven's.  I think his title should be "The NOSE".  His beak looks more like a nose, don't ya think?

He is available HERE.

Another reminder every day until Sat. the 10th.  Please come say HI! to me and my Friends, the Double Line Painters of the Blue Ridge at South Peak.  The hill top village across from Tanglewood.  We will be there in the afternoon, I will need to get the exact time.

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ORIGINAL PAINTING OF WHITE CHICKEN "MS. PRISS"

Hey Friends,  more on the way!  I thought she looked pretty prissy, thus the title.  Love almost anything on a red ground.

She is available HERE.

And just wanted you to know, the DLP's are participating in the South Peak Paint Out , Sat. Oct. 10th.  South Peak is the little village at the top of the monstrous hill across from Tanglewood.  Should be lots of fun from 9-6pm.  Hope you can come up.

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ORIGINAL PAINTING OF RED WINGED BLACKBIRD

Hey Friends,  I ran out of time for listing and editing, etc, etc. so I'm showing this beauty.  Love these birds.  And I love the way the stenciled, collaged, scumbled background turned into this.

This is available HERE.

More tomorrow.

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ORIGINAL PAINTING OF BABY CHICKENS 'FOUR PEEPS"

Hey Friends,  I'm making it through this dreary weather by staying busy with the brushes!

I should slow down long enough to take a few progress shots.  Maybe I'll remember if I tie my brush to the camera.

These little guys are for auction on EBAY -click there.

I'm doing a lot of Ebay work on gessoed matboard. now.  Only because I have so much matboard and it's light weight, cheaper to ship.

If anyone sees something they like but would rather have it on canvas, I can do that.  It will cost a little bit more, of course.  Just let me know.

Have a wonderful week.

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ORIGINAL PAINTING OF KEY WEST ROOSTER

Hey My Friends, Just added this Key West Rooster to an auction on EBay.

title is "THE HEADDRESS"

available HERE

I'm having fun with these stylistic, expressive, mixed media birds.

Sort of mimicking Robert Joyner from Richmond.   Maybe I should say he is the inspiration.

Enjoy your wet, soggy, sunless Sunday.

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