Red with Turquoise 4

I suppose this is a continuation in the series of red with turquoise. I went to a Southern Living Show yesterday afternoon and was so inspired by all the shapes of the glasses and the pitchers and vases. Their pottery colors are red and turquoise - not as bright as my artwork - more subdued colors. I just can't bring myself to "subdue" a color. I know the rules - that grays make colors pop and you should have neutrals in a painting - but I just can't do it. My art is not really meant to be realistic, but to make you smile and say "wow - this is bright!" So here it is, # 4 in my red/turquoise phase...

Red Flowers 3

This is # 3 in the series I began this weekend. I cannot get enough of this RED!!!!

Tulip Craze

I did this yesterday, and I'm not sure if I like it - it's a bit busy. Would love to have your comments.

Red Flowers 2 1_21_07

Created this morning, this is the second in what I suppose is a sort of series of these red flowers with turquoise. This subject and the shape of the flowers came about very spontaneously and unplanned, but I love the color and the combination of all the colors, the dots on the vase, and the contrast. So "Red Flower 2," and on to the next in the series...

Radishes 1-14-07

I went grocery shopping and the produce display was incredible! This bunch of radishes was simply gorgeous. I couldn't wait to get home and paint it. My sister, neice, and other family members said I was really "out there!" They just don't know what they're missing! Art is about finding and capturing the tremendous beauty in the everyday things that most folks overlook. God is so good to give us so much to enjoy! The red in these radishes contrasted against the green leaves is phenomenal!

Turquoise Vase with Red Flowers

Finally, a post. My resolution to post every day has not worked out very well. Life has a way of getting in the way of our best intentions. But I love this very happy piece of art. It was spontaneous and fun and was more like play than work. Isn't that what art is supposed to be? Play. Fun.

I've struggled with this new style of mine ever since it evolved. It just came out of my hand and heart naturally, but it was so effortless and fun, I wasn't sure if it was "real art." So I called them "Doodles." An artist friend of mine told me that I was cheapening my art by calling them doodles. So I'm changing my blog name and I'm changing my attitude toward this new style of ART I've birthed. Looking at my art makes me smile. I hope it makes others smile too. Art is very personal and thank goodness there is no right or wrong, just honest self-expression.

Jazzy Tulips

I found this while looking through a sketchbook I haven't used in a while. I want to do this in watercolor and pastel larger as a finished painting.

I've been invited to be a co-op member of City Gallery on Main Street in Galax. It's a small local gallery, but I am so excited to become a part of it. Knowing I have 7-8 feet of wallspace to fill is very motivating!

Let's get painting!

My Masterpiece

A NEW YEAR and a NEW RESOLUTION to blog faithfully! I've neglected my blog site for almost TWO months - far too long.

I did this drawing as part of decorations for our Open House at work. It's my "masterpiece" as it turned out and it's done on brown Kraft paper! I used Art Stix and discovered how absolutely wonderful it is to work so large and have so much room to draw! This is done life size and right now is hanging on my kitchen wall. I've trimmed it down quite a bit. It's listed on e-Bay as of yesterday and is awaiting a BUYER.

HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!