Thursday, December 30, 2004

Fiery Sunflowers


9x13-Oil-This painting was inspired by a magazine photo, but painted from still life. I love sunflowers; they just seem to smile at you. Though, this group may be up to something with that fiery red background! FOR SALE @ Saddlebags Gift Shoppe. Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Beatrice


14x11-Acrylic-This painting was done from a photograph when Beatrice was considerably younger than her 16 years. I had hoped to have completed her before she left for doggie heaven, but she was ready to go. Here's lookin' at you, Bea. SOLD December 2004.
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Saturday, October 30, 2004

Christopher


11x14-Acrylic-This cute fella is the son of a close friend, Frances. The photo was taken on their summer trip to San Francisco. SOLD December 2004. Posted by Hello

Friday, October 29, 2004

Kodiak


11x14-Acrylic-A nice little painting of man's best friend. Kodiak is propped up on dad's truck toolbox...his favorite spot! SOLD December 2004. Posted by Hello

Thursday, October 28, 2004

Pepper


14x11-Acrylic-I took this sweet photo of Pam and Pepper just a few weeks before Pepper left us. She was a well-traveled girl...to corners of the world I only can imagine visiting. Pam's husband and daughter were in on the surprise to present her with this painting. Given as gift December 2004. Posted by Hello

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

The Kiss


18x24-Acrylic-What a joy to surprise my high school buddy, Roger, and his lovely wife, Kim! I was fortunate enough to attend their wedding and with the help of Roger's sister, got this photo from which I painted. Funny thing is...Roger told me that Kim had framed a photo 'very similar' to this one (from his sister) and it hung in his office. Great minds think alike! Given as gift December 2004. Posted by Hello

Friday, October 01, 2004

Sunflowers II


18x24-Acrylic-This painting is from a photo sent by a dear friend. The light on the sunflowers was so inspiring that I just had to try to capture their beauty. Given as gift October 2004. Posted by Hello

Sunday, August 01, 2004

Jake


10x8-Acrylic-This painting is partially an illusion. The photo of Jake was taken around 7 months old on the deck of our old house. I gave him a similar background as 'Jesse' so they could play on the beach together. Remains in artist's collection. Posted by Hello

Friday, July 30, 2004

Jesse


10x8-Acrylic-This painting is from a photo taken at Shell Island in Wrightsville Beach in 2001. She was a lot of fun to paint. Remains in artist's collection. Posted by Hello

Thursday, July 01, 2004

Wine Tasting


7-1/8x8-5/8-Acrylic-Another 'Arvid' influence from a photo that I took. Remains in artist's collection. Posted by Hello

Thursday, April 15, 2004

Life's A Beach I


14x11-Acrylic-Another inspiration from our 2001 trip to Shell Island. The 'boy' actually is Scott. Everyone tells him how young he looks, but I don't think they mean quite this young! Remains in artist's collection.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2004

Labs at Play


16x12-Acrylic-This is a painting of Jake and Jesse romping at Shell Island, Wrightsville Beach. For a few paintings, I am trying my hand with acrylics. It's a different world from oils, but I am enjoying some of the results. FOR SALE $395
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Friday, April 02, 2004

Cheers!


9x12 & 9x12-Oil-These are two small companions using various photo references. I enjoyed doing these as a wedding gift. Note the couples' initials and name on the label. Given as gift August 2004. Posted by Hello

Thursday, April 01, 2004

Wine & Cheese


36x24-Oil-Noticing a love for wine? Maybe I need to do a painting of wine on a porch...with a dog! This was done from a collage of photos...more ellipses. Given as gift December 2004. Posted by Hello

Monday, March 15, 2004

Party Time


36x24-Oil-What a FUN painting! This was done from a photo and I jazzed up the colors a bit...especially those tanzanite grapes. This is my favorite so far. Sold June 2004. Posted by Hello

Monday, March 01, 2004

The Dining Room


22-1/2x31-Oil-Or, we could call it the RED room! I am having flashbacks of The Shining! This painting was from a photograph. I normally would not go for these burnt orange colors, but it's a perfect fit for our kitchen. Remains in artist's collection. Posted by Hello

Friday, February 20, 2004

Front Porch III


16x20-Oil-Well, since I painted Front Porch II for myself, I now needed its sister! Remains in artist's collection. Posted by Hello

Sunday, February 15, 2004

Caleb


5x5-Oil-This little cutie is my nephew. I painted him from a photo that my brother had sent to me. Given as gift May 2004. Posted by Hello

Sunday, February 01, 2004

Front Porch II


20x16-Oil-This companion painting was from the group of photos used for 'Frances' Front Porch'. I really enjoyed working on this one. Remains in artist's collection. Posted by Hello

Thursday, January 15, 2004

Afternoon Fiesta


20x16-Oil-This was our first set-up for 2004; it was a perfect choice for a cold winter day! Remains in artist's collection. Posted by Hello