Monday, March 29, 2010

  This painting was created for a young lady, dear friend of mine.  She is a cancer survivor and has battled cancer twice. I will be selling 8" x 10" prints,  but no personal profit will be made by me.  Instead the profit will be donated to Relay for Life to help find a cure for cancer. Relay for Life in Bladen county will be held May 7-8, 2010.
If you would like to order one, inquiries may come to me. 

Monday, March 8, 2010

  "Kathyrn" is a symbolic self portrait, every object has a purpose for being in the painting.  The idea of painting myself as a mermaid emerged because of where I was born.  Southport, NC is my place of  birth and as a little girl, I played in the Atlantic Ocean.  My father often took me fishing at Bald Head Island.  The shells, ocean, and fish represent those fun earlier times in my life.
I wanted to depict the mermaid bobbing around in the ocean, just as life's journey takes us up and down as we meet different obstacles and challenges.  The tea cup, wine glass, and purse reflect the times I spend with my girlfriends, shopping and sharing conversation, sometimes, my cup surely runs over. "Bling-bling" is one of my nicknames, and the Trollbead bracelet and fantasy necklace I am wearing are gifts from my husband, sons and friends.  The peacock is a symbol of good  luck, my life is full of blessings: my family and friends.  The turquoise wristband on the mermaid's left arm represents the connection I have with cancer, God please help us find a cure for cancer!  I have lost several friends and both parents to this horrid disease.  My brother is in remission and a very dear friend "C" has battled cervical cancer twice.  They are both my heroes!
The crowning glory is the sweet red cardinal that sits on the peacock, apart from me, but very close to me.  The cardinal is a symbol of my dear mother, she loved the red bird so!  I feel that she is still with me looking out for me.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

 Painting the little Frenchie, Gwen and her chicken friends was challenging and a joy.   This one was commissioned by a friend for her husband for Christmas.  Gwen is such a special treasure to her owners.  As I painted I wondered what Gwen must think of her new friends that have taken part ownership in her backyard.  She seems to be telling them, "I still rule the roost",  and even though she is sharing part of her place, she knows she is the favored one.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Hello Friends, been painting not posting this week.  I did create this fat little bunny named "Bunchy" just in time for spring!  So tired of the raw and bitter cold, I can't wait for warm evenings on the porch sipping my coffee in the morning.......oh take me away warm weather. 

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

  "Melody for Louise" was created especially for a little lady who lives in Clarkton.  What a wonderful lady she is!  I had the pleasure of working with Louise years ago when I worked at the bank.  Her daughter called me and asked me to paint something special for her mother.  Something that would tie in her love for bluebirds and one of her favorite songs "I Come to the Garden Alone".  Look closely and you can see some of the words from that old hymn.
Here's to you Louise!

Friday February 5, 2010

 "Mosaic Sugar" is a sweet oil painting of a whimsical sassy heart surrounded by colorful mosaic-like shapes. Give your sweetheart an original oil painting for Valentine's Day....or better yet, ask your sweetheart to give me a call and I will take care of your request.  It is gold framed, but can be taken out and displayed on an easel all by itself, or you can frame it yourself.  This photo shows how it looks on my antique sideboard in my dining room, right near my easel where I'm painting bunny rabbits on this gloomy cold and rainy day.
"Mosaic Sugar" is a standard 5"x7" size. Happy Valentine's Day!

Monday, February 1, 2010

  "Melody" is a sweet lady mermaid who plays the harp. She is the only mermaid that has musical skills, when you turn a conch shell up to your ear and listen...........shhh....you just might hear sweet symphonic music.