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.

Happy Trails

Ending Soon on Ebay

 

Hey Friends,  The images are in weird places, right?  I couldn't get them to cooperate so I left them.  It's different.  Click Here for the Ebay Auction.  This is painted on Masa Rice Paper.  I got so carried away with slathering the paint on, the beauty of this paper is lost. Still like it.

This painting has been on this blog before.
This is a reminder, in case you liked it.
Click Here for Ebay.
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Smelling Fresh and Kite Festival

Hey Friends,  The painting above is up for auction , Click Here is see.  I rode the little golf cart down the rode to Mr. Charley's place and luckily there was laundry on the line.  I made up a couple pieces (pink whatever's) for some added color.  Mr. Charley is widowed.  The sunspots were a welcomed enhancement.

Yesterday, Sat., my GranBabes and I went to see the kites at the Green Hill Kite Fest.  It was much prettier then last year.  Or it could be I didn't stay long enough last year.  This photo doesn't really show off how many kites were in the air.  Can't wait to make a couple paintings of this day.

 

And I probably shouldn't show you this, but it's funny NOW.  This is what Nic thought of the festival.

And this is what Ms.Lill thought of it.  She did real well with both kites.  She is a sweet, patient big sister most of the time.  And Nic can pluck her last nerve on demand.

 

Happy Easter.

New Work and New Shows

 Well Howdy Friends,  It has been far too long since last post but I've probably already burned your ears about my computer problems.  Now I have the new Windows 8 and new mouse and everything seems to be working fine except for Mozilla Firefox.  Blogging is easier in Firefox but it won't let me, says I need to enable cookies.  Blah...Blah...

 I've had a great summer and feel like crying 'cuz it's coming to an end.  My babes are back in school so I've had some time in the studio.  Love to paint.  Top photo is the beginning of a commission.  I started on Masa Rice Paper.   This was gelled onto an ampersand painting box (like gallery wrapped canvas but made of wood and gessoed)

 Here is the deep sides covered with more Masa and lots of water bubbles.  I positively love the way it turned out and want to do something similar.   I can visualize leaves around the sides too.  I've got several new ones to post here in next few days.  Please come back with your cup of coffee and visit.

Here is a hint of a couple new shows I'm participating in with the Double Line Painters.  A group of six women that just love to paint..  Both shows are in October so I will remind you again.  For now pencil in on your calendar, Sept. 14th at EC Glass High School grounds in Lynchburg, Va.  I should be getting the postcards for that show this week.  It is sponsored by the Lynchburg Art Club and is my favorite local show.  Hope you can come by, visit and take a piece of inspiration home.
Happy Trails
Travel Well

Art Show at Ikenberry's

 Hey Friends,  We (the DoubleLinePainters) will be setting up again this Saturday the 13th on the huge porch at Ikenberry's retail store on Rt. 220 in Botetourt.

These photos were taken at our last set-up in April.  This time there will be peaches from their orchards for sale along with our artworks.  Hoping all this rain hasn't been detrimental to the peaches.
Hope you can come by between ninish and threeish.  I know they are not words-Ha.
Happy Trails
Travel well

Art Shows in Roanoke and Bedford, Va.

Hello Friends,  Busy time of the year for us, the Double Line Painters.  We have divided to conquer both of the local art shows for this area.   Some of us will be at the SAS, Sidewalk Art Show, on the streets of downtown Roanoke, Va., June 1 and 2.

Some of us will be at the newer show at the Sedalia Center in Bedford, Va.  This new show is very promising and something all of us wish we could do.  But I'm being cautious, sticking with the old for now.
This is a beautiful place to hold an art show, reminds me of the Crozet festivals in Va.

Hope to see lots of you there and please tell us if you read any of our blogs.

Happy Trails
Travel Well

New Work at Gallery 108

Hey Friends, It has been a busy spring for me, how about you? Did you get that lawn mower started? I did (after my sweet little brother worked on it). What would we do without him?

A couple weeks ago I changed out the art work I had hanging at Gallery 108 in downtown Roanoke, which is in SW Va. in a valley that seems to hold all the pollen in place. As windy as it has been for weeks, you would think some would blow away. We've even had several tornados in the area. Pulaski was hit pretty hard. Sometimes I ramble, sorry.

Anyway the photo above is what I hung at Gallery 108. Lots of color - my fav. Color then light is what inspires me to paint. I love to start a painting on a base color. My choice is usually what ever color would be the compliment of the subject I'm going to paint or RED, which ever opens first. I have found burnt orange by Liquitex to be rich and bold.

I'm hoping blogspot has magically fixed the problem with the paragraphs I had last post.

Happy Trails.

Glass Beads Cont'd.

Hey Friends, So I'm back with the glass beads. Now I think you'll be able to see them a bit better. The image above is the finished piece-Duh...

I meant to load these in reverse order. But ya know my tendency to forget the proper way to do any thing. Dang - I've got so much paint on them you can't see like I was hoping.

Sorry, next time I use the glass beads I'll get better close ups before painting. I'm just itching to paint a Flamingo. Birds, Bees, Flamingos - All of these should tide me over 'til spring arrives or Daylight Savings Time starts. Which ever comes first.! ! !

Happy Trails.

ORIGINAL PAINTING NEEDS CRITIQUE

Hey Friends, I'm seeking some Honest opinions about my painting above, which I so very creatively titled "He Loves Me". I positively love it! I'm borrowing from Robert Burridge and Maria Pace Wynters. Borrowing!! Not copying I hope. I'm not going to say why I like it, until I hear some others thoughts. Much appreciated!

Just thought I'd throw this one in 'cuz she's so cute! No critique needed, Right?!?

Hope all are having a wonderful Sunday. My brothers came to my rescue and shoveled a path to escape this dang gone SNOW!

Happy Trails.