Sunday, May 23, 2010

   Teri asked me to paint a painting for her daughter's birthday this month.  The painting was inspired by a photo that Teri took at Bald Head Island in the early 90's.  The composition and subject matter is her son Ian and her daughter Hawley leaning on an old piece of driftwood with the ocean in the background.  Reminds me of my childhood days at the beach, dreaming, playing and really believing that I had no care in the world.
Here's to you Hawley, I hope you had a wonderful birthday.......what a lovely young lady you turned out to be!

Monday, May 17, 2010

 My hair stylist asked me to create a painting especially for her home.   A Tuscan scene with reds and golds would work perfectly in her home.  I worked on the landscape for months and every time I had a hair appointment, I would give her an update by showing her pictures on my camera or by bringing the canvas to the Salon. I wanted to make the painting more personal and special, so I asked Ernie did she have anything of special significance that she would like for me to include in the compostion?  She did of course, and brought me a cherished golden pin that once belonged to her mother, I painted it in the bottom right hand corner.
Ernie is a wonderful hair stylist, but she is also a great friend.  I titled the Tuscan scene "Tuscan Romance" because when one thinks of love or romance, you might think of flowers, beautiful scenery, and a little wine perhaps-and a friend or memory to share.
Here's to you Ernie, thanks for being my hair stylist and treasured friend! Love you!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

 "Greyson", a 2 1/2 month old little boy.  This portrait was commissioned by his grandmother as a gift for her daughter, Jessica.  Jessica is celebrating her very first Mother's Day! Oh, we love little boys!!