Monday, December 27, 2010

Monday, December 27, 2010

 Remember those days when you held your children close and read to them, seems like it was only yesterday.  As I painted this portrait of a mother and her two small children, I took a walk down memory lane. Every day there was a special time carved out for reading, especially the book "I'll Love You Forever".  What mom hasn't read that book to her children? Oh and if you haven't, run out and get it, you'll know why it's so special when you read it.
 The two children in this painting are both grown now, they asked me to paint their portrait from when they were little and wanted to express something special for their mom.  What a special Christmas present for her! I hope this special mom will enjoy this portrait for many years to come!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Sunday, December 26, 2010





  Garrett has a sweet and beautiful girlfriend named Hannah.  He came to me a few months ago and brought a photograph and wanted me to paint a special gift for her, a portrait of him!  As you can see Garrett is a fine fireman, rather good looking, if I say so myself. 
I couldn't wait to get my brush in the paint and start painting, especially since I have known Garrett since he was a little boy. Often he would come to our house to play with my two sons.  Garrett has grown up to be a fine fine young man and has a respectable and honorable job with the Fayetteville Fire Dept. Wanting to express his love for his God and mankind, I included the scripture from John 15:13. Take a closer look in the background of the painting,"Greater love has no one than this than to lay down one's life for his friends." is written into the flag.
I am posting a few progress pics just to show you how I start my paintings, first I paint a tonal color, then sketch out the subject.  One of the first elements I paint are the eyes. Garrett stopped by to check the progress, just to make sure I was on the right track.  Sure hope Hannah liked his portrait. Merry Christmas Hannah!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

  "Clifton Memories" was painted as a surprise Christmas present for Mr. Clifton from his wife.  It is a painted collage of a typical grandparent and grandchildren scene. What a joy is was to paint such a loving family.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Saturday, December 25, 2010

    This fun in the water painting of two sweet young boys, James and David.  I tried to capture the fun that boys have splashing and playing in the water.

Saturday, December 25, 2010






"Big Buck and Little Buck" is an oil painting commission created for a friend's son for Christmas. I have never met Buck, but fell in in love with him when I painted him. Thought I would post some progress photos too. I hope you like your painting Steven, Merry Christmas.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Friday, December 17, 2010



 Just a few snowmen left. Just mention you saw Kathy's snowmen on this website or on Facebook and receive 20% off on my artwork from Smellie Bloomers!
Merry  Christmas!