Twinkies

An 8x10, Oil. A little sentimental piece I have just finished. Based on a photo taken many moons ago of my sister and me. Our mother made all of our little dresses. We were on a walk together. Probably did everything together. Notice the little crackers in both of our free hands. Totally crushed in our fists! We are still very close, my sister and I. Still holding hands in our spirits.

Colossians 3:16
"Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts."

8x8 Crown of Thorns # 3

The third 8x8 in my Crown of Thorns series. This one is still available. All the others have sold! Again..alot of fun using color. Just love the process. Easter is coming up. I know that my rendition of Jesus with his crown of thorns is not even close to the suffering He went through for us. But each time I paint this...I do remember and am thankful.

John 5:24
"I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life."

Crown of Thorns 8x8 # 2

An 8x8, Oil. My 2nd Crown of Thorns painting in this smaller size. I really like the speed in which I can finish this smaller size. Allows me to experiment with color rather than worry about covering a big canvas. Also, this is on a canvas panel. Did not have to do the sides of a gallery wrapped canvas. Which can be tricky! The gallery wrap is nice in that you don't have to frame the painting....but I like the framed Crown of Thorns too. Thanks for looking. God Bless.

Joshua 1:9
"This is my command - be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

Bottles # 2

An 11x14, Oil of bright colored bottles sitting on a glass shelf. I did most of this piece with a palette knife. Used brushes to get the soft watercolor look for the background. Lots of scattered color in this one. Fun to do! Thanks for looking.

John 8:31-32
"Jesus said to the people who believed in him..You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

Abe Lincoln. Statue Challenge

A 7x9, Oil I have just completed for the Daily Paintworks Statue Challenge. This is a based on the Lincoln Memorial Statue in Washington, close up of the face. Yikes...a real challenge using one color..lights and darks. Went with the dark red background for the patriotic look! Enjoyed it. Thanks for looking.

Psalm 18:30
"God's way is perfect. All the Lord's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection."

Tree of Life # 3

A 7x9, Oil on canvas panel. The third in my Tree of Life Series. Used a different color combination. Yellow, green, blue with an accent of red. Mixed the accent red with each of the analogous colors and used white to get different hues. These are fun to do! First primed the canvas panel with wash of light violet for the sky and the ground a pale yellow. Then built up the color to the tree and foreground with a palette knife. Enjoy.

Deuteronomy 30:20
"...Listen to God's voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life..."

Garlic Reworked

I decided to rework this little guy a little. I am calling it done now! We are getting ready for a snow storm here in Oklahoma. Everyone is in a panic. Not me...I will believe it when I see it. Then just stay in by the fire! With my hubby and the puppies snuggled up close to keep warm. Yahoo.

Proverbs 8:30
I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence."

Garlic

A little 5x7, Oil I finished last night. I have always wanted to try painting garlic. Here it is! The photo kind of washed out some of the color. I pushed the color a little with lavender and yellow in the garlic. I may fiddle with that yellow in the garlic to the right. Lots of texture in this one. Used a knife as well as brushes. I love the way the stem on the one small section of garlic is twisted up. Oh ...it's the little things that make my day!

Isaiah 66:13
"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you..."

Tree of Life # 2

An 8x6, Oil. the 2nd in Tree of Life series. I think I like the tree off center in this one. I also used a RayMar wood panel with primed cotton canvas for the first time. Love it! I have a few other panels with Belgian Linen. Can't wait to try them. The RayMar panels are great because they are so sturdy...no warping or bending. Yahoo! I'm going to try this same composition with different color combinations. Thank you for looking.

John 14:6
"Jesus told him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me."

Tree of Life

An 8x8, gallery wrapped, 1/2 inch in depth, Oil I just finished this morning. The painting continues around the edges, affixed with a wire hanger, ready to hang. No need for a frame.  A friend of mine inspired me to try a new series entitled "Tree of Life". Based on numerous Bible verses. Trying to capture strength, age, deep roots, laden with fruit and alive with vibrant color of course! This is the first composition I have come up with. I may play with it some more. I plan on using various color combinations similar to my Crown of Thorns series. Thanks for the inspiration Tess!

Genesis 2:9
"The Lord God Made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground - trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil."

Apple Tree

An 11x14, Oil I just finished today. Did this one in response to Daily Paintworks "Amalgam Challenge". Yes I did have to look up that word! We were to incorporate one of Daily Paitntworks' artist's style into our own style. I admire so may artists that are members of Daily Paintworks. Came down to three artists: Mary Maxium, Julie Ford Oliver and Delilah Smith. I couldn't decide for the longest time! So chickened out and asked my husband to choose! He chose Mary Maxium. I just love Mary's blue greens that she uses in her paintings...the subjects she chooses...rivers, apple trees, nature in general. I decided to use a reference photo of a close cropped apple tree to base my painting on. In the middle part of the painting...where paint is EVERYWHERE...I was not sure that this one was going to work out. But...took a deep breath and just charged on. Enjoyed this challenge. Thanks for looking.

Deuteronomy 13:4
"It is the LORD your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him."

Crown of Thorns 8x8

An 8x8, oil, gallery wrapped painting. I decided to do some smaller Crown of Thorns paintings, This is the first one. Went alot faster than the big 24x24!!! I have continued the painting on over the edges of the gallery wrapped canvas. I plan on placing a wire hanger to the back. Then just hang. Easy Peasy! Thanks for looking.

Phillipians 2:13
"Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God's energy, an energy deep within you."

Sunset at the Beach

A 5x7, Oil. Used my palette knife with this one. Used the left over paint I had from my Bottles painting. This painting will show nicely using a wide (2 or even a 3 inch width) frame or would be cute without a frame on a small display easel. I love these vibrant colors. Thank you for looking.

Mathew 6:34
"So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."

Bottles in the Sunshine

An 11x14, Oil. Yikes! This is my first try at glass! Man... it is difficult. All the distortion, colors, shapes. I decided to call it good and just stop already. Sometimes ...just have to do that. I did this one with a palette knife and lots of paint of course! Thanks for looking. God Bless.

Philippians 4:8
"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true,and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise."

Tall Pines

"Tall Pines".
Another 5x7, Oil. I again used a palette knife with this little guy. Loving it. I just bought a larger palette knife yesterday and plan on using it on a bigger canvas that is on my easel now. We shall see!  This one was hard to photograph and capture the correct colors, darks and lights. I don't know why. The painting looks much better in person! I was able to leave alot of texture in the trunks and tops of the trees. Thanks for looking. God Bless.

Romans 8:28
"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."

Palette Knife Fall Tree

A little 5x7, Oil.  I did this one with a palette knife and also used a small round brush to stipple in the leaves. I like the strong silhouette that the dark tree trunk creates against the bright color of the tree's leaves. Thanks for looking. God Bless.

1 Timothy 5:1-2
"Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity."

Rocky Shoreline

A little 5x7, Oil. This is done with a palette knife and lots of paint! Love the texture and color that popped up. Enjoyed doing this one. Thanks for looking. God Bless.

Romans 8:38
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Lighthouse # 2

A 16x20, Oil. Another Lighthouse with a colorful sunset over the ocean. Can't resist these bright sunset colors! Living here in Oklahoma...I sometimes wish for a seaside life. The wonderful feel and sounds. I'm having fun painting that kind of life! God Bless.

Ephesians 6:10
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."

Coffee Corner # 6

An 8x8, Oil. The 6th in my coffee cup series. Little bit of a glare on this one. Sorry about that. Went with yet another color combo. Nice,  bright painting. The background has a little texture to it for interest. God Bless.

1 John 3:24
"The one who keeps God's commands lives in Him, and He in them. And this is how we know that He lives in us: We know it by the Spirit He gave us."

Peaceful Sunset

A 5x7, oil, palette knife painting. I don't know why I don't do this type of painting more often! I just love the way the paint goes on so thick and mixes right on the canvas. Before my mother passed away, she was exclusively using a palette knife to complete her oil landscapes. I have all of her beautiful palette knives. Wonderful! Thank you for looking. God Bless.
Today is Charles' (our son's) Birthday.... We love him so!

Mathew 23:11-12
"The greatest among you must be a servant  But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."