Santa # 2

An 8x8 Oil I completed yesterday. I have been doing some of these smaller canvas' to take a break from a 16x20 piece I am doing. The larger canvas is requiring alot of layering. Needing to keep the bright oil color separate to avoid that "muddying" that happens if colors mix. I have another Santa composition in mind that I am considering.

Psalm 130:5
"I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word."

2012 Favorites

Posting a few of my favorite paintings from 2012. It sure has been an enjoyable year for painting. I have been blessed with time to paint this past year on a regular basis. It has been very therapeutic! My painting buddies have been faithful and encouraging! It is my hope to continue to pursue oil painting and explore new ideas. Thank you for looking. Happy New Year!

Psalm 33:4-5
"For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does. He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth."

Santa

An 8x10, Oil I did today in anticipation of Christmas morning! Merry Christmas to all. Hoping all is joyful and full of peace in your part of the world. God Bless.

Daniel 12:3
"Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever."

Two Turtle Doves

An 8x10, Oil I completed this morning. This is an entry to the Twelve Days of Christmas Challenge by Daily Paintworks. I chose to paint two turtle doves! I have rediscovered how hard it is to paint "white". Especially with one of the doves in front of the other. It encourages one to really look for the "color" in the white! Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you for looking.

Isaiah 40:31
"But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."

Lighthouse by the Sea

A 16x20, Oil I finished yesterday. Messed with this one for a few days. I was having a hard time getting that little gnarled tree to show up against the rocks and surrounding ground. I just love the look of these hardy seaside trees with their twisted limbs. I am doing a 2nd 16x20 with a different lighthouse composition. I'm going to try for a loose style this time. We'll see what happens. Thank you for looking.

Proverbs 15:1
"A gentle answer deflects anger but harsh words make tempers flare."

Sisters

An 11x14, Oil I have finished as a commission piece. These two sweet young ladies are sisters and are very close. Their Grandmother is the person that commissioned me to paint this portrait. The painting will be a gift to the sister's mother. I really hope everybody likes it! Thank you for looking!

Colossians 3:17
"And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father."

Crown of Thorns # 9

The last of the Crown of Thorns series. A 24x24, Oil. Have really enjoyed this project! I will probably do more in the future, but I think I will continue on with a couple more projects in the making. I have a 16x20 "Lighthouse" painting by the sea that I am working on. I have also committed to another commission to do a portrait of two little girls. Looking forward to it!

Psalm 19:14
"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer."