Saturday, December 30, 2023

Post 336: Dixie for Christmas

Painting Name: Dixie

I painted Dixie in September/October 2023. As she is a Christmas present, this blog post on the painting can't be released until after Jesus' birthday for the (I hope) surprise it is supposed to be.


SKU: 09CU23ACG
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 12x12 Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2023
Framed?: No
Commissioned? Yes

What Brought About this Painting?

My aunt contacted me to do this painting as a gift for her granddaughter of her beloved "Dixie", who had unfortunately passed last year. 


Dixie in Progress




And the final picture is of my second cousin with her painting on Christmas day. I hope it brings a smile everyday of the memory of a loved family member.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Post 335: Christmas at the Core Sound Museum, Harkers Island, NC

Christmas at the Core Sound Museum, Harkers Island, NC 

Harkers Island, North Carolina is the home to the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center, which is within sight of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Beginning on November 17, 2023 and running through December 31, 2023 is the 2023 Gallery of Trees.

What is the Gallery of Trees?

I recently visited a friend that had moved to Harkers Island earlier this year and so enjoy my time spent with dear friends that are extended family there. We rode around the island and viewed the wonderful Christmas lights decorating the homes as well as the light show outside of the museum. And we visited the museum again, to see the 2023 Gallery of Trees - honoring local businesses, organizations, and families.

Museum - Harkers Island
1785 Island Road | PO Box 556
Harkers Island, NC 28531
(252) 728-1500

Here are the trees featured all around the museum. Each tree has a story and my friend and I enjoyed looking at each and every one of them. 




































Teresa standing next to her neighbor's "arts" tree.



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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Post 334: White House Having a White Christmas

Painting Name: White House Having a White Christmas

A commissioned painting of the White House in the snow at Christmas. Wow, this one will be a challenge. Then it was a choice of which entrance? And oh, and can I finish it before Christmas!? Think about that, a white house on white snow...what time of day so that we can really see the Christmas decorations? Light for thought. Artistic license may be what is needed here.


SKU: 11EN23ACGC
Medium: Acrylic, Acrylic Marker
Size: 12x16 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2023
Framed?: No
Commissioned? Yes

What Brought About this Painting?

One of the best things in the world is when a former client contacts you to do another painting! And the possibility to do something in Washington DC in all 4 seasons. See Cherry Blossoms An Annual DC Event hmmm what will be next? So many great options!

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses!

Friday, November 10 6:49am FINALLY decided on the angle and went with the front entrance. Sketching begins! Nothing to look at as yet, but once committed to canvas, color is coming.

8:21am - First things first is to get your painting blocked in. Then a rough idea of where things are and for me, whatever is the farthest away should then come in. For instance, if the sun or the moon is in the picture, THAT is the farthest away. Then comes in the sky and clouds. Those pretty much MUST be in place before the foreground gets very detailed. 

Then I can detail the Monument, then the White House itself. Then the snow and absolutely, the Christmas decorations are last. Here is the beginning...

Of course, as an artist, I can and do break the rules - even my own. Layers and more layers, let's see where we go.


This one was from Friday afternoon (November 10, 2023)
Saturday, November 11, 2023 9:14am, in the process of toning down the "yellow" but I needed it as a base to work up from...Again, layers, layers...white is a funny color anyway. Not many things are always pure white, depending on the light. If you have ever looked at paint samples in a store for your walls or wall trim - you know.
Saturday, November 11, 2023 1:16pm...Now we're talking I think. Made some major adjustments

6:40pm Much progress accomplished, yet so many details left to do!

Sunday, November 12, 2023 8:20am. I do believe the painting is done! Rock and Roll!. I'll look at it for a bit of course first. And I am a firm believer in turning the painting upside down and viewing it for awhile too. That helps to "see" oddities, believe it or not. Still has to be varnished and dry but right on the verge of done. What do you think?


Drop a comment below and let me know!

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Post 333: Creative Brush Small Artworks Show

Painting Name: Creative Brush Small Artworks Show

Creative Brush Studio's Holiday Small Works Show will be from December 3 to December 24th, 2023, at 8951 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110. The art reception is Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 2-6pm. 


I was surprised and honored to have all 3 of my art pieces accepted! Here are 3 of the total of 5 Virginia Historic Home Series that I have painted since 2022, and these 2 were entered for the Small Works Show:

Gunston Hall Virginia Historic Home Series 11x14 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Monticello Virginia Historic Home Series 11x14 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Mount Vernon Virginia Historic Home Series 11x14 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

The other 2 paintings included the Virginia Historic Home Series were the Governor's Mansion in Richmond and Rosemont in Berryville, Virginia (unavailable). I've considered doing more - alas - time! Although in DC, I also just got a commission for the White House at Christmas in the snow. Woohoo! White on white - a challenge! 

I hope you go by and see my friends at Creative Brush in Manassas and stop in for the reception!

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