JRT Fox WIP Finished

I think the Emerald Green Hills in Oregon are influencing me, right now.  Oregon is especially gorgeous in the Spring.  I remember, a few years ago, flying into Portland, after visiting another State, that's not quite so green...and the vibrant Green took my breath away.  So....JRT and FOX has an Emerald Green background.  I think I will call this painting, "Spring Walk". 
 

New WIP Painting

I am working on a new Jack Russell Terrier and Fox Painting.  Not too far along, but I thought I would share the WIP.  I paint, very slowly, using lots of thin washes to build layers of color.  What I have painted, so far, is about 4 or 5 layers...and I have a long way to go.  I love my work, and feel so blessed to be able to work at a job that I love.  The only hard part of being an Artist, working from home alone...well, not alone, but with only the Fur Family...the only conversations are in barks and mews.  So, I am really excited that it's Friday, and I am going out for dinner...with humans!  I love my Fur Family, but it will be nice to hear words spoken.  Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Nibblefest Time!!!

This month's theme is, "Nursery Rhymes"!  I just finished my offering, "Three Little Kittens", and listed it with the other Artists' work!  There are some great paintings...be sure to check them out.  You can click on the clickable banner, on this page, to go directly to the auctions.  Have a great evening!

New Print "Finnegan Fox"

"Finnegan Fox"

"FLOR"

I have two new prints in my Etsy shop today.  "Finnegan Fox" is now a large 12"X8", Archival Print, and "Flor" is 8"X8".  I'm really happy with the way the prints turned out.  I have three more that I will be posting later today and tomorrow.  Thanks!!!  I'm off to work on commissions, and my Nibblefest Entry.  The theme is Nursery Rhymes this month...should be fun!

Day 6 "Sammy"

Yesterday got busy, so I didn't finish a painting for Day 7...  And, I'm just now posting Day 6.  So, now you know a little more about me!  Sometimes the best of intentions don't work out, but I did accomplish more by having a goal in mind.  My Day 6 painting is titled, "Sammy".  He will be listed on Ebay tonight.  I hope your weekend was wonderful!

Day 5 "Edmund"

We were celebrating our friend's 60th Birthday last night, so I didn't get around to posting Day 5 yesterday.   I really enjoyed painting this guy, "Edmund".  The combination of painting on wood, and painting free is very addicting.  I'm finding that I want to paint bigger, too....so, I see an investment in paint, and some very large pieces of wood in my future.  I hope everyone has a fun, relaxing and creative weekend!

Day 4 Francis Painting

I was painting, my Day 4 painting, while listening to the TV today...waiting to see who the new Pope would be.  And, I decided to name my painting, "Francis" in honor of the new Pope.  He sounds like such an amazing man.  I noticed after finishing the painting...that I had painted something that looks like white smoke at the top of the cat's head.  The power of suggestion?  This painting was, also, inspired by Gritty Jane's new class, "Paint Like A Child".  I joined the class Jane started today, and I watched two videos, one with a small girl painting huge canvases, and one with Picasso.  These two videos were so inspiring.  I will add the link to Jane's class above, if you're interested.

My 7 Day Challenge

I actually started yesterday with, "Clarice", and today I have, "Finnegan Fox". I decided on Sunday to challenge myself. The Challenge... to finish a painting each day, for 7 days. I have promised to not neglect my commissions, as well. So, not much housework this week, but a lot of fun!

 

"Clarice"

 

                                                 

                                                                  "Finnegan Fox"

"Jasper"

"Jasper" is finished, and now Gus and I are going for a long walk!  He's been waiting all morning.  It's gorgeous here today!  Looks like Spring!

Treasured

The first thing that I noticed in my e-mail this morning was...Miriam Schulman included my, "Kitty" in her beautiful Etsy Treasury.  Miriam, also, has a very interesting post on her blog about Painting Transformations.  The two paintings that she transformed are wonderful, and have inspired me to go through my, "Closet of Misfit Paintings"...maybe they can become new, again, too!  Click HERE to see Miriam's "Grasshopper", and HERE to see her, "BUTTERFLY".  Have a great weekend!

Morning Walk In The SUN!

Gus and I went for a walk this morning, and it was so beautiful! Just look at those warm rays of sun!

The deer were out enjoying the Sun, too!

                                               

Watching us walk by...

                                                    

Gus is SO HAPPY!

The Creeks are still full and gorgeous

Bella Painting

Happy Friday!!!  I hope everyone has a great weekend!  I decided to start mine off by listing a new abstract Cat painting...on wood.  Still love painting on wood!  I love painting the abstract cats, too.  I never have a plan...just start painting, and it's fun to see who shows up.  This little girl is, "Bella". 

"Fox" painting

Hi!  I've been working on commissions, so not a lot to post about lately, but I did take time to paint a little "Fox" .   The fox started out Day 1 of a "Painting a day, for 10 days" FB challenge, but Day 1 was the only day I had time for.  Hopefully, they will do it again, it looked like fun!  I'd have something to post about everyday, too! 

Nibblefest Time

The Nibblefest theme this month is, Domestic Animals.  I had planned on finishing another painting for this months' theme, but ran out of time, so, "Paris" it is.  All auctions start at $0.99, and will end on February 27th.  I  hope the week is going well for everyone!  My week is going great, but is very busy.  Time to take a break and watch Survivor, American Idol and Modern Family!  If I can stay awake.

Suzette Is Finished

"Suzette" is finished!  In French Suzette means lollipop.  That would be a cute name, too.

"Paris" and "Suzette"

I'm still having fun with the mixed media pieces on wood...in a neutral palette.  I have finished, and listed, "Paris" and the painting in the background, "Suzette" will be finished tomorrow.  I hope everyone has a great weekend!  I will be cleaning house, and painting! 

"Deux Chats"

"Deux Chats" is the last of the four WIP paintings that I started a while ago.  It measures 6" X 12".  I had such a great time working on all four paintings!  I'm looking forward to starting a new group of mixed media paintings soon.  I am, also, working on several commissioned paintings, that I will share at a later date.  Have a great week!

Birthday Cake

Yesterday was my birthday, and my wonderful family made it very special.  My husband fixed dinner for all of us.  Our oldest daughter made a slide show of my life; which made me cry.  Another daughter made me the most beautiful cake!  I am very blessed.   

"Sugar" and Cougar prints

"Sugar" is finished, and I'm almost finished with the "Two Cat" WIP painting.  This morning GusGus and I went for a walk, and we came upon very large Cat prints.  They were as wide as my foot, so I'm thinking the cougar has been around, again.  That, or our neighbor has a very big kitty.  This would explain Jemma not wanting to go out early this morning.  

Monsieur and Be'be' finished

"Be'be'"  (SOLD)

"Monsieur" (SOLD)

 

I just finished, "Monsieur" and "Be'be'"; two of the four WIP paintings I've been working on.  I'm still loving the wood panels!  My husband cut a box full several years ago for me, but I never got around to using them.  I'm so happy that I finally took the plunge.  They are a bit more work to get ready, but the paint on wood...is so much richer.  I love using watercolor pencil, and paper on wood, along with acrylics.   I will be listing them on eBay and Etsy tonight.

4 New WIP Paintings

I hope everyone has a great weekend!  We have a very busy, fun weekend in front of us.  My Dad's 82nd Birthday.  He gets around like he's 40!  All of our girls will be here, and their dogs...we'll have 7 dogs in the house!  We, also, get to meet the newest members of the family...Twin Boys!  I can't wait to hold them!  And, I had fun yesterday preparing 4 new, Mixed Media on wood paintings!  They are ready to start next week!  Here is the before photo!  I can't tell you how much fun I am having with these mixed media paintings on wood! 

Dogs, Cats and Valentines

(SOLD)

(SOLD)

 

"Valentine" is the last of the three WIP paintings that I posted a while ago.  "Randomness" was one of those paintings, too.  I think I forgot to mention that.  I've, also, just finished another Mixed Media piece on wood, "Corgi and Cat".  I love painting on wood.  I'm finding it hard to think about painting on canvas again....

It's Nibblefest Time!

This month's Nibblefest theme is, "5 Random Things".  My offering is, "Randomness", and includes a Cat, a fish, a bird, some stars, and a nonsensical little ditty.   If you would like to see all of the pieces...CLICK HERE! 

"Chat" mini painting

 

(SOLD)

 

I finished, "Chat" this afternoon.  It's a tiny painting, 3" X 3", on wood.  Still working on the other two.  One is going well, the other is not.  LOL!  It's all fun, though.   

WIP and my Helper

I've been wanting to take some time to experiment more with mixed media. So, today, I just sat down and started to tear papers, add watercolor pencil, pencil, marker and paint. It's been so much fun! Here are a couple of Work In Progress photos, and a photo of my helper, Rudy.

 

 

 

Three WIP Paintings Started

I started out by covering three wooden boards with gesso.  I then added torn paper, a paper doily and tissue paper with Matte Medium.  Next came pencil, watercolor pencil, black marker and a little acrylic paint.  I love working this way.  You just start...and see what happens.

A Little More Paint, and Watercolor Pencil Added

 

My helper, Rudy.  He usually sits behind me, and keeps my back warm, but this time he decided to check out the supplies.

 

MORE TO COME........

 

 

"FUZZY" In Counted Cross STITCH

"Fuzzy" is now a counted cross stitch pattern!  I know you're not supposed to have favorites, but "Fuzzy" is my favorite, and I'm happy to see him in a new medium.  He brought so much happiness to those who knew and loved him, and his "painted" memory is bringing happiness and smiles to more people every day.  Meet Fuzzy's brothers and sisters at the  Katnip Lounge . 

"Noctavious" Painting in Cross Stitch

"Noctavious" is now in Cross Stitch!  Vera does a great job creating cross stitch, and needlepoint, patterns from Artists' original artwork.  "Noctavious" is the most recent piece...Click on the link above to go to her eBay store.

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year, Everyone!  I was busy finishing up my last 2012 painting yesterday, (Pit Bull), and didn't get to wish you a Happy New Year's Eve!  I hope everyone had a wonderful evening.  We had a very nice, quiet..except for the barking dogs, (they don't appreciate fireworks),...evening.  Dinner at one of our favorite restaurants; then movies at home. 

2013!  I thought, for sure, that we'd be living like the Jetson's!  No flying cars, but lots of new things to learn, and I'm planning to learn as much as I can.  I'm excited to expand my Art Business, paint new subjects, and have a lot of fun in the process.  Here's to an exciting year for all of us!!!  I feel it's going to be a great one!

 

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