Maggie

An 8x10 oil of our beloved Miniature Daschund, Maggie. She is 5 years old and has lots of personality. We love her! This painting was fun to do because of all the color she has. I love her pink little tummy and the pink inside her ears. The pink color of her skin even shows through her white hair at her chest. I tried to capture her wonderful expressive brown eyes that always have a little sparkle in them. She is a very sensitive and smart dog and is always in tune with our moods. Thank you for looking!

Hebrews 11:1
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."

Kent

This is a 12x12 oil of my husband, Kent. Yes...he is tall dark and handsome! I wanted to practice doing portraits and skin tones. This painting is based on a close-up photo I took of Kent while we were on vacation last year...thus the relaxed expression. Fun to do! I think the next portrait I paint...I'll do someone I don't know. That way the pressure for accomplishing a likeness isn't so great! Or just make up a person...yeah...that's what I'll do! Thank you for looking.

Leviticus 19:32
"Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD."

Paint it Before You Eat it Daily Paintworks Challenge. Be Mine Choc Kiss.

Ok...so I know this one is a little different! This 12x12 oil went through about 5 different "morphs"! I wanted the color combo to be this Pink and Teal... Don't know why...just did! Became a kind of contemporary/impressionistic still life. I love working on this 12x12 size. The sides are painted also..so no need for a frame. Got to paint with my painting buddy again today. So much fun! Thank you Carol Marine for this challenge! Thank you for looking.

1 Peter 3:8
"Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble."

Black Lab

An 11x14 Oil I have just completed today. This is a commission piece that a co-worker asked me to do. She wanted me to do a painting of her fiance's beloved Black Lab Hunting dog. I wanted to do something out in this dog's element and the client was able to obtain a great reference photo that she "secretly" took. I loved it! The silhouette type of pose with the dog looking out toward the water and ducks. I am framing it in a 2 and 1/2 inch wide dark wood stained frame with hints of the rust color at the inner and outer trim. This is to be a wedding gift for her fiance'. What pressure! I sure hope she and her fiance' like it! Sometimes ...I don't know why I agree to do commission work! Thank you for looking.

1 Peter 4:8
"Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins."

Abstract Heart #7

Another 2.5x2.5, miniature Oil. This is my 7th and last Heart in my Abstract Heart series. These have been fun to do this Valentine Season. Fun to come up with different ideas, colors and designs. This one is painted on the sides (as all the others have) and will look great on a little miniature easel. Happy Valentines Day to you! Thank you for looking.

Proverbs 3:3-4
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man."

White on White Daily Paintworks Challenge

An 8x10 Oil I completed last night for the White on White Challenge. Whew! I must have put down my brushes at least 5 times....thinking I was finished ...then picked them back up after a little while to "fix" something! What a challenge. Sure did stretch me! Really learned alot. So many colors in White. Just leaped out at me when I really studied the ref photo. Amazing! Enjoyed it...but I have to say I was up quite a bit later than usual last night working on this one! Thank you for this challenge Ann.

1 John 4:7
"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."

Abstract Heart #6

This is a little 2.5x2.5 inch miniature canvas in Oil. The 6th in my Abstract Heart Series. It was interesting to do this. I had primed the canvas, including the sides as I have previously done on the larger canvas'. Decided to do a simple heart shape and create interest/texture using a larger #6 flat brush. I was careful to place each stroke down and then not fuss with it! Hard to do sometimes. I like the combo of the teal blue and hot pinks. I plan on displaying this little Heart on a miniature easel. Thank you for looking.

Mathew 25:40
"The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

Abstract Heart #5

An 8x10, Oil....The 5th in my Abstract Heart series. I decided to go with a color pallet inspired by Monet. Using the soft pinks, blues, the splashes of red and yellow against the blue/green background. I used a flat brush and achieved this look by placing one brush stroke at a time, cleaning the brush... then loading the brush again for the next brush stroke. I had a ref photo of a silver heart with a strong light coming in from the left. I used the different values I saw for decisions on placement of the different colors. It was fun to do. Decided not to scatter color in the background. Felt it would detract from the Heart. Happy Painting!

Ephesians 4:29
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

Abstract Heart #4

An 8x10 oil. This is the 4th in my Abstract Heart Series. I have one more primed 8x10 and 2 small 2x2 mini canvas' left do. So much fun to come up with different ideas and styles for the hearts. I plan to take 3 of the canvas down to a little shop here in Kingfisher..."Cabin Fever". to show and sell. Fun for this Valentine's Day. Have been able to paint more these past few weeks. Again...very therapeutic! Thank you for looking.

Mathew 22:37-39
"Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself."

A River Runs Through It

An 11x14 oil that I did a while back as a gift for my brother and his wife. My sister-in-law actually is the one who gave it's title. I usually just come up with a straight forward non creative title! Like "River". So I am glad I can use her title! I like it. I enjoyed doing this one because of course the fall colors and the feeling of  crisp cool air. Wouldn't you like to be there right now? I sure would. Maybe do a little fly fishing, enjoying the peace and beauty. Thank you for looking.

Mathew 23:11
"The greatest among you will be your servent. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

Abstract Heart #3

An 8x10 oil. My third in my Abstract Heart series. These are so fun! I have two more primed canvas' that I will do more hearts on. I actually have a couple of cute little 2x2 canvas' that are primed and ready to go. I have never done a miniature painting. Will be interesting. Had my painting buddy over and we painted together today. So much fun to paint with other artists. Thank you for looking.

Proverbs 22:1
"A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver and gold."

Daily Paintworks Wheel Challenge

An 8x10 oil I completed for the Daily Paintworks Wheel Challenge. This old red tractor caught my eye with the big wheels in the back. Of course I love the red color ...how it contrasts with the pretty white snow and dark blue shadows. Being a city girl, I did my best to include as much detail as possible! I asked my husband to take a look ..to see if I botched anything too badly. (He grew up on a farm) He said I got it right! Yahoo! Thank you for looking. Have a great week end!

Proverbs 10:9
"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely..."