Saturday, May 15, 2021

Post 114: Stargazer Lily, 6 by 6 Acrylic Mini Canvas

Painting Name: Stargazer Lily

I rather like a looking at a lily, and it looking back at me.

SKU: 05BJ21ACG
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 6x6 Stretched Canvas
Price: $45.00 + Shipping
Edition Year: 2021
Commissioned? No

What Brought About this Painting?
Stargazer is a favorite Lily of course!

From Wikipedia:
"Lilium 'Stargazer' (the 'Stargazer lily') is a hybrid lily of the 'Oriental group'. Oriental lilies are known for their fragrant perfume, blooming mid-to-late summer. Stargazers are easy to grow and do best in full sunlight. They have a fast growth rate and should be planted in full sun in well-drained loamy or sandy soil. When mature, 'Stargazers' can grow to a height of 36 inches with a spread of 10 to 14 inches with 2 to 8 flowers per stem."

I have a few planted in the front yard. I remember the first year I planted them...saw the buds grow, the lilies were just starting to open and the next day, they weren't there any more. I'm pretty sure a deer walked by and mistook them for dessert on a stick. But since then, they have bloomed every year and are always a treat to look at (not eat).

"Lily Symbolism & Colors
Lilies commonly grow in white, yellow, pink, red, and orange.
  • White lilies symbolize purity and virtue.
  • Pink (stargazer) lilies symbolize prosperity and abundance.
  • Red lilies symbolize passion.
  • Orange (tiger) lilies symbolize confidence, pride, and wealth.
  • Yellow lilies symbolize thankfulness and desire for enjoyment."
This is good. I have a lot of those colors!



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Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA Woodbridge, VA 22191, USA

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Post 113: A House in Richmond, Virginia, 24x18 Acrylic Stretched Canvas

Painting Name: A House in Richmond, Virginia

I lived in Richmond, Virginia some years back as my brother once did, and a few cousins still do. It has some very old areas that are familiar to me so this was a pleasure to paint. Some artistic license taken, as this tree, when in bloom, buries the house.

SKU: 04BH21ACG
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 24x18 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas
Price: Not Available
Edition Year: 2021
Commissioned? Yes

What Brought About this Painting?
My neighbor commissioned this painting from me and asked for some specific things to emphasize in the artwork. 

The flower "boxes" needed to have coleus in it, the yellowish "painting" (HA! A painting of a painting!) needed to be clearly visible as it has family implications and the "Welcome" sign needed to be visible. (Thank God for a zoom feature, I thought they were birds on the welcome sign, but they were cats.)

She also preferred a "summer-time" view of the house although the photo of the house was taken in the VERY early spring. A good thing, because the Google Earth ground view of the house must have been taken last summer when the tree was in FULL bloom and you could barely see the house for the tree and shadows!

So, artistic license is a marvelous thing, I took to bending time and space and added the "summer-look" of the full tree, but left the house clearly visible.

This is the painting here: 


And the photos of the house that I was working from are below:




Anyone familiar with the older part of Richmond, Virginia is well aware of these great old houses and all the great and not so great features that can be found in many of them. As you can see, there is barely any space between them, but oh, the personality and character found! I've always called them - all the nooks and crannies. 

Nonetheless, all those great trees that line the streets are a part of their personalities...as well as occasionally eating the sidewalks.

Update - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 12:39 PM - It is AWESOME to do the REVEAL when someone sees their finished art piece for the first time. My neighbor Lorraine commissioned "Richmond House" for her daughter for her birthday. Happy Birthday, Alison!!


Lorraine and her daughter, Alison with her daughter, Addie


Varnish deepened the whites a bit, but the shadowing of the house seemed appropriate anyway.


I am pretty sure the painting was a hit.

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Monday, May 10, 2021

Post 112: Upcoming Art Event: Sunshine Ridge Farm Winery May 25 Through June 29, 2021

Art Show at Sunshine Ridge Farm Winery

Location: 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville, VA 20155
Dates: May 25 through June 29, 2021

Recently in PWAS (Prince William Art Society), we were asked if we wanted to participate in an art exhibition taking place at Sunshine Ridge Farm Winery in Gainesville. We were asked to submit 5 of our best works and they would be "juried". This meant that there was a third party person that would select the artwork that would be displayed. 

The only stipulation was that they preferred larger artwork, nothing under 12 inches on it's smallest edge. I submitted my entrees and we were notified Friday, May 7, 2021 if we were selected, and which piece(s).

Gratefully, 4 out of 5 of my pieces were selected!

These are the 4 paintings selected to show:


"No One Can Teach Riding So Well as a Horse" 18 by 24


"Saltwater Aquarium" 16 by 20, Framed


"Strutting My Peacock Stuff" 24 by 18


"Mount Everest" 16 by 20, Framed

This is so exciting! The artwork is of course for sale and they have very nice events so it is a grand opportunity to have my paintings on display!


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Saturday, May 1, 2021

Post 111: An Art Show in Progress Saturday May 1, 2021: Tall Oaks Community Center Woodbridge, VA

Spring Art Show Saturday May 1 2021

Where: Tall Oaks Community Center 12298 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA
Medium: Acrylics, Oils, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Photography
Time: 10 am to 5 pm

7:30 AM Set up Artwork. Apparently, first one to get there gets choice spot...I was there earliest! 32 pieces are up for me 2 on a table.


Paintings by: Donna Liguria


Photographer: Kenneth Meardon in background


Setting up Paintings


Paintings by Donna Liguria, back wall


Paintings by Donna Liguria, back wall




Richard B. Tyler painting


Sunrise at Tall Oaks Community Center


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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Post 110: Get Your Etsy On!

Get Your Etsy On

If you are an artist, a creator, a maker, a painter, a cook or a writer of a book and you want to try selling on Etsy, click on the Etsy link here.

Open your OWN Etsy Shop using this link: https://etsy.me/2QQHYo9

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Post 109: A Painting in Progress: A House in Richmond, Virginia

A Painting in Progress: Richmond VA House

SKU: 04BH21ACG
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 18x24 Stretched Canvas
Price: Not Available
Edition Year: 2021
Commissioned? Yes

Painting in Progress Images…

I am blessed indeed to have such a great family and friends! A neighbor has commissioned a painting based on these 2 photos below:



The preliminary work for the painting has begun: the gesso on the canvas and getting my reference photos and sketches. So the painting photos in progress will begin appearing shortly.

My brother and sister in law lived near here in Richmond for a number of years so I am familiar with the area. These old homes have so much character! What a small world that my neighbor here in Woodbridge, that her daughter lived a few streets over from where my brother did and actually worked at the same place he did for awhile.

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:23 AM





Wednesday, May 5, 2021 7:26 PM



Tuesday, June 15, 2021 12:39 PM - It is AWESOME to do the REVEAL when someone sees their finished art piece for the first time. My neighbor Lorraine commissioned "Richmond House" for her daughter for her birthday. 

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Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA 871 N 22nd St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA

Monday, April 26, 2021

Post 108: PWAS Spring Art Show Lakeridge, VA Sat May 1, 2021


PWAS Spring Art Show:

When: Saturday, May 1, 2021
Time: 10am to 5pm
Where: 12298 Cotton Mill Drive, Lakeridge, VA 22192

Come by and see local Virginian artists paintings and creative works, various mediums and styles!

PWAS - Prince William Art Society https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/

Some of my work will be there too!





and more!

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Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192, USA
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