Dream Stallion

Look at this funny photo. We were in London....the girls decided to get a photo next to this guard who's expression never changed. Notice the sign.

Title: Dream Stallion

Size: 30 x 24

Medium: oil on stretched canvas

Going on auction tonight!

ABOUT THIS PAINTING:

I had a blast painting this sculptural creature. I used mostly knife for extreme texture and many highlights of color on a golden textured background so he appears to be sculpted onto the canvas and I suppose I do sculpt with the oils. I saw many horse monuments and sculptures when we were in Paris and in London and horses always inspire me.

My oils are drying faster now that it is warmer weather and I'm so relieved!

Sunset Pond Fishing

Title:Sunset Pond Fishing

Medium: oil on stretched canvas

Size: 24 x 30

ABOUT THIS PAINTING:

I love how this painting turned out. It is rich and glowing, serene and textural all at the same time. Many glazes of color over color over time brought this piece to life, palette knife and brush.

Going for way too low a price on my eBay auction tonight....I do feel like I'm giving these away but I sure do enjoy painting them for you all! Enjoy!

Regal Racing Rooster

Title: Regal Racing Rooster
Size: 12 x 16
Medium: oil on stretched canvas'

THIS PAINTING: SOLD AT ARLINGTON ARTS GALLERY
One more on the move in chunky palette knife paint and brilliant color. I used mainly blues, bold indian yellow golds and reds on this one and it has a lot of texture.

New Orleans Streetcar

Title: New Orleans Streetcar
Size: 20 x 24
Medium: oil on stretched canvas
THE PAINTING: I love this streetcar painting so I decided to put it back on auction. For the people that admired it but were afraid of my store price, here is your chance to bid on it. I enjoy painting New Orleans in bright colors and palette knife textures, impasto (wet on wet) in rich buttery oil. Someone today asked me why I paint in oil instead of acrylic and I said, "Once you've had a really great wine, it's really difficult to drink three buck chuck!" I just love the way a great oil paint moves on the canvas....there's nothing else like it.
Today:
We are getting ready for our big move across the country to Las Vegas soon.
I'm used to these military moves since we have moved about 15 times in 20 years, but honestly I've lost count. I don't mind moving that much, it's kind of fun and exciting. I've never been to Vegas so it will be interesting. Cleaned out all the closets and am finishing up with all my big commissions this month. I have about 5 weeks to go until we move so I'm starting to count down. For me it's all about when do I have to stop painting so that the paintings will be dry enought to put in the car when we move. I think early June I have to stop so if you have a commission wish....send it soon!
Thanks for checking in.

Sunset Fishing

SOLD

ABOUT THIS PAINTING: I love lots of broken color, texture and glowing light in a landscape. Fisherman are one of my favorite metaphors of life and make a serene and peaceful painting. I hope it inspires you.
Size: 20 x 24
Medium: oil on stretched canvas
Title: Sunset Fishing

The reception at Cassatt's last night for "La Femme" went beautifully....great food and wonderful company. The show looked great and I was pleasantly surprised to find that my painting already had a sold sticker on it before the reception even started.

Sold already.

A busy and fun week....back to work!

Blooming Sunflowers

Title: Blooming Sunflowers
Size: 24 x 30
Medium: oil on stretched canvas
SOLD
ABOUT THIS PAINTING:
I took quite some time finishing this with many layers of glazes and rich deep impasto textures. It glows in person and if you love Sunflowers, this is a stand out piece.
I had to remove a couple paintings off auction because they were purchased on the spot by a collector who came over to pick up a different painting. Photos really never do justice to the paintings.
Tonight I go to a great charity live art auction I am participating in. See www.homewardtrails.org/pawcasso for more info. It should be fun and a great cause.

Playing in the Sea

Title:Playing in the Sea

Size: 18 x 24

Medium: oil on stretched gallery wrapped canvas

ABOUT THIS PAINTING: This one was painted for all the Moms of children that love the beach. Some of my favorite memories of my children are of them at the beach, playing in the water and the sand. I used brilliant blues layered on thick and lots of pulls and drags of the knife create movement and texture. It's all in the details like the soft brushwork on the shadows of her skin and textures strokes of her golden hair. One of my favorites.

Can be seen in detail on eBay auction tonight...click to enlarge for a close-up.