Single Sunflower

A 12x12 Oil. This painting is based on a close-up photo I took of one of the big sunflowers that was in this year's Birthday bouqet from my son, Charles. Love the yellows and oranges in these flowers. And they are so big and sturdy!

2 Corinthians 3:17
"Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty."

Four Roses

This is a 12x12 oil I completed this past summer. Somehow, I did not ever get this one posted. I had it in my show last weekend and a nice young lady bought it! She is giving it as a Christmas present to a beloved family member. This will be a special gift. This family member was at the Art Show too and really liked it....but did not spend the money for herself. I don't think that she has ever purchased an original oil painting before.  The young lady came back alone and bought it. She asked that I frame it, so I found a wonderful frame on line. I use pictureframe.com. I have found that they have high quality frames and the company is careful in packing and shipping to ensure no damage. I order the 12x12 the 6x6 and 8x8  frames. I can't find them around here in Oklahoma. I asked my husband to try and make some frames in these odd sizes....but that did not work out. I thought it would be easy! Not! We may try again in the future. We'll see. Thank you for looking! Enjoy!

Ephesians 5:1-2
"Follow God's example. therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

Daisy..Daisy...

A 12x12 painting of Daisies! I again used my tried and true tech of priming the background with splashes of color...then painting the flowers after the background has dried. I think the flowers really pop in this one. I like how the flowers stand up so straight and perky. The fun centers of color in each flower.. I like the little imperfections in the petals too. Just goes to show you that beauty is seen in the irregularities,  imperfections in nature and lets face it... in ourselves!

Psalm 63:2-3
"I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is greater than life, my lips will glorify you."

Sunflowers #1

I did this 12x12 as my first attempt at painting sunflowers in May of this year. I like the contrast of the blue background with the yellow on the flowers. After I finished this one, I thought it looked a little "Vincent Van Gogh..ish"! Did not intend to, just happened. With us smack dab in the middle of summer.. sunshine and heat, sunflowers seem to be appropriate at this time. We are in the middle of days and days of 100plus degree temperatures here in Oklahoma and little rain. Hope the sunflowers will survive!

Psalm 37:3-4
"Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."