MTM Paints

Still More Marbles

2012-01-06T06:18:00.001-08:00

Marbles III, oil, 6" x 6", $75

Last one of series.

More Marbles

2012-01-04T07:43:00.000-08:00

Marbles II, Oil, 6" x 6', $75

Here's another one!

Marbles

2012-01-02T07:59:00.000-08:00

Marbles I, Oil, 6" x 6", $75
Happy New Year!! Can't believe it's 2012!! This is the first of three marble paintings. So fun to paint. Love those reflections.

Upright Pears

2011-11-28T06:54:00.000-08:00

Upright Pears, Acrylic, 8 x 10

Here's another acrylic painting!

One Pear Down

2011-11-22T08:14:00.000-08:00

One Pear Down, Acrylic, 8"x 10"

I love the texture on this one!

Four Pears

2011-11-18T13:02:00.000-08:00

Four Pears, acrylic, 8 x 10", Sold

I started painting with acrylics again! This started with an underpainting and then I added the image on top. It's much better in real life - you get to see all the colors coming thru. I matted and placed in my bin at the MAA Wheaton Gallery. It sold a week later. Wow! So I started a few more and will show those next time.

Hello There!

2011-11-11T05:51:00.000-08:00

Hello There, Oil, $75

This was an up close and personal shot. So cute I had to paint him.

In the field

2011-11-10T06:22:00.000-08:00

In the Field, Oil, 6" x 6", Sold

I love this guy!

Lilies

2011-10-19T06:02:00.000-07:00

Lilies, Acrylic, 20 x 16"

These are asiatic lilies. They have a wonderful smell and last farely long. A new day brings an open bud. But watch out for those stamens. It will stain everything including your fingers and fabric. I usually pull them off before that happens. I like the light and shadow in this painting.

Pink Tulips

2011-10-18T06:18:00.000-07:00

Tulips, Oil, 9 x 12"

More flowers! After a few days tulips in a vase tend to sag and droop. I like that, makes them less formal. As you're painting them they can change too. The bud gradually opens and before you know it your still life has completely taken on a new look. I guess I can't call it a still life!

Carnations

2011-10-14T07:10:00.000-07:00

White Carnies, Oil, 6 x 6", $75

I love flowers! I try to have a fresh bouquet in our kitchen all the time. It brightens my day and helps when I need something to paint. Carnations last a long time. I ususally start with a large bouquet in a large vase and as they die off I cut the stems and place in smaller containers. Centuries ago flowers had meanings and were picked to convey a message. White carnations mean remembrance. check out the meaning of flowers, www.aboutflowers.com/flower-a-plant-information-and-photos/meanings-of-flowers.html.

Utensils 2

2011-10-12T07:40:00.000-07:00

Brushes, Oil, 6 x 6", Sold

Here's another one-DPW challenge. There are certain brushes that I use all the time. They feel comfortable and make the paint go on smoothly. These are not them because I was using my favorites.

Utensils

2011-10-10T05:48:00.000-07:00

Utensils, Oil, 6 x 6", $75

This small work is a Daily Paint Works challenge. We were to paint what you paint with. A fun exercise.

Sprinkles

2011-10-09T08:59:00.000-07:00

Sprinkles, Oil, 6 x 6, $75

Donuts!! Love the smell in Krispy Kreme. I'm tempted every time I drive by and see their neon sign lit up announcing a fresh batch. I love painting desserts cuz I get to eat it after I'm done.

Stacked too

2011-10-03T06:44:00.000-07:00

Stacked Too, oil, 6" x 6", $75

Stacked

2011-10-01T06:53:00.000-07:00

Stacked, Oil, 6" x 6", $75

This is another Daily Paint Works challenge-to paint anything stacked. It was definitely a challenge to paint an all white object. I'm practicing more all white paintings. So you'll see more posts.

More bottles

2011-09-30T07:14:00.000-07:00

6" x 6", Oil, $75

Another bottle still life!

All Lined Up

2011-09-28T06:31:00.000-07:00

All Lined Up, Oil, 6" x6", $75

This is one of the 6" square paintings for Artomatic. Glass is challenging to paint! But still fun.

Artomatic Frederick

2011-09-27T06:58:00.000-07:00

Here is a pic of my wall at Artomatic Frederick. This show will open September 28 thru November 6. Located at 115 East Church St in historic downtown Frederick, MD. It is a 5 week event designed to showcase local talent and increase awareness and support of the arts. The former FCPS central office building will be transformed into an unjuried venue featuring visual arts, performing arts, theater, music, film, dance and poetry. Hours are Wednesday thru Sunday. Check the calendar at http://www.artomaticfrederick.org/.

Carryout

2011-09-26T06:31:00.000-07:00

Chinese Food

6" x 6"

$75

We had carry out chinese food last week and I couldn't throw out the containers. A perfect shape and it's recyclable too.

Light It Up!

2011-03-11T10:12:00.000-08:00

Light it Up!

Oil

6 x 6"

Another challenge from Daily Paint Works. Metal is definitely a challenge. Mixing the right color and trying to make it look like a shining surface. Whew!

Trompe L'oeil Box

2011-03-11T09:50:00.001-08:00

I was given a 8" plain wooden box to paint for the Artists' Gallery 10th Annual Box Show & Silent Auction. So this is the finished product. I made a lid so it would be functional and I could create the open box effect for the trompe l'oeil. I chose the air, water, earth, and fire elements theme and picked inanimate objects. The closing reception is March 26, 5-8 PM. So if you are near Frederick, Maryland, stop by and see a great show!

The Guardian

2011-02-25T07:43:00.000-08:00

The Guardian

Oil

5 x 5"

$75

I took reference photos of hens and this wonderful rooster at the Inn at Little Washington. The chicken coop is like no other. Very charming, with a victorian style. The fence surround was just as unique.

DPW Single Rose and 10 minute challenge

2011-02-22T09:36:00.000-08:00

This is a Daily Paintworks Challenge. The challenge was to paint a 3 x 3 section in 10 minutes and paint four of anything. So I chose an onion. It's a great exercise to help paint faster and looser.

Single Rose

Oil

6 x 4"

$75

This is another Daily Paintworks Challenge. I loved painting this. The photo was perfect with its light and shadow making it much easier to paint.

Off the tree

2011-02-14T10:33:00.001-08:00

Off the Tree

Oil

6 x 6"

Sold
Another apple!!!

Is that me?

2011-02-10T08:25:00.000-08:00

Is That Me?

Oil

6 x 6"

$75

I'm into painting reflective surfaces now. Challenging to say the least. I try to look at it in an abstract way so I don't get too overwhelmed when I start. I started painting glass this way and now I love to paint glass.

Outside Trio

2011-01-21T05:48:00.001-08:00

Outside Trio

Oil

6 x 6"

I just love painting apples! Have I said that before? yes, yes, yes. I especially like the blue-green paper basket, a great complement.

A Book a Day

2011-01-14T06:23:00.000-08:00

A Book a Day

Oil

6" x 6"

$75

Not sure why I love painting apples but I do. It's a good thing too because they're always in the frig and I can set up a still life quickly.

Knock-out Roses

2011-01-11T06:30:00.000-08:00

Knock-out Roses

12" x 12"

Oil

$200

Everyone should have knock-out roses in their garden or in front of their houses. They are so easy to take care of or not take care of. They continually bloom and last all summer to early fall.

I had fun with this painting. I seemed to knock it right out. (Ha-Ha) I got the values right and I love the glass jar. This and 9 other paintings are hanging at the Barnes & Noble Cafe in Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg, MD till mid-February.

2010-07-12T05:32:00.000-07:00

On the Sill

6" x 6"

Oil
Sold

I took a reference photo of this last spring and finally got around to painting it. There's something about looking through a window in a painting. Not sure if I feel serenity or the anticipation of feeling the sun on my face. I love being in the sun! Next week is vacation relaxing on the beach. Got my stack of books ready! Need I say more?

You don't say!

2010-07-10T09:20:00.000-07:00

You Don't Say!

5" x 7" Oil

$100

This is my new favorite color combination; green, orange, purple. Love the way the green goes dark to light. Pears are fun to paint so I painted a larger version of this, 18 x 24.

In the Breeze

2010-07-06T18:33:00.000-07:00

In the Breeze

Oil, 14" x 11", $300

This is another from my Monday night painting class. The class is only 2 hours long so I need to block in fast and get the values right. It took 2 classes to finish. I think I got it though.

Hurry Up!

2010-07-02T05:54:00.000-07:00

Hurry Up!

Oil 12" x 9"

$150

Good grief, it's July already! what happened to June? I've been painting but not posting. Shame on me.

Don't you love this little gal? I take photos of random dogs when I go walking. This one was enjoying the cherry bloosoms in DC. So much activity and she spotted another dog up ahead. This and a few others are going in an exhibit. I paint with a great group of women and gentleman on Wednesdays. We eat, drink, critique, and paint. "The Pate Painters", as we are called, are exhibiting at Bohrer Park Center, Gaithersburg, MD starting July 7.

Chocolate Layer Cake

2010-04-13T07:19:00.000-07:00

Chocolate!!!

Oil, 6" x 6", $75

Yummy, yummy, yummy!! You can bet I finished all of this when I was finished painting! This is a challenge from Calypso Moon Artist Movement. You could paint any food but it had to be bad for you and delicious. This won out for me. What can be better than two kinds of chocolate, dark and milk?

Hangin' Out

2010-04-10T07:36:00.000-07:00

Hangin' Out

12" x 12". Oil, $100

I did this in a class I'm taking at Plaza Art. It's just a 2 hour session that runs for 8 weeks. So I complete the paintings fairly fast. I'm working on painting looser, not getting bogged down and overworking. Painting fast forces me to make every stroke count. I think about where I want the lights and darks. The teacher sets up the still life which is good. Sometimes I agonize over what to set up and then I don't paint. I keep telling myself- It's not what you paint but that you PAINT. Practice, practice, practice.

Red Roof

2010-04-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

Red Roof

Oil, 6" x 6", $50

Felt like painting a landscape today. I did an 8 x 10 of this in my plein aire class last summer. The weather has been soooo wonderful. The lilacs are in bloom and the azaleas will be out very soon too.

Whats That?

2010-04-03T10:16:00.000-07:00

Whats That?

Oil, 8" x 10", $150

Took the photo for this on a beautiful March day near a college campus in Boston . There was so much activity he kept turning his head every which way. Went to see cherry blossoms yesterday down by the tidal basin in DC. Sooo crowded! lots of dogs too. So excited to have more pics then realized my camera was not working. Ugh! I only love technology when it's working! Same goes for machines. Our riding lawn mower is not working either and our grass keeps growing.

Come Along

2010-04-01T06:32:00.001-07:00

Come Along

Oil, 10" x 10", $150

I've been taking snapshots of random dogs when I go out. This little dachsund was walking on the mall in DC. Isn't he too cute? I had to paint him. The shadows were very interesting. I like the warm and cool aspect too.

Sunflowers

2010-03-31T07:35:00.000-07:00

Sunflowers

Oil, 6" x 6", $50

It has been a while since I posted anything! My new years resolution of posting more often hasn't seemed to stick. I'll try again. I have been painting but have been doing larger canvases.

The warmer weather has been teasing us into thinking it's here. One day it's 70 and the next three days it's 55. So I needed to think spring and thought sunflowers would cheer us all up. This weekend is suppose to be in the 80's. Woo-hoo!!!

Nothing but Limes

2010-01-08T07:57:00.000-08:00

Nothing but Limes

6" x 6"

Oil

This cute glass jar is an empty Patron liquor bottle. I love the shape and the color combination. Becca and her friends loved the insides.

Blue-Green-Oranges

2010-01-06T13:13:00.000-08:00

Blue-Green-Oranges

6" x 6"

Oil

Color, color, color! How does it make you feel?

Oranges in Crystal Bowl

2010-01-04T06:17:00.000-08:00

Oranges in Crystal Bowl
Oil
6" x 6"
$75

Happy New Year everyone! Can't believe 2010 is here! A new beginning. It's always good to sit back and reflect, get new inspirations and feel rejuvenated in the process. New resolutions...yes, but I won't write them down so you won't know if I'm succeeding. I will tell you one of them though-painting almost everyday. So that you will see.

This little one was fun and fast. I love the bowl, it sparkles.

DSFDF Portrait

2009-12-24T07:48:00.000-08:00

Unknown Hottie

8" x 8"

Oil

What a great DSFDF challenge! I've only done 2 portraits before (self-portraits -had to for art class) so this was a stretch for me. I had fun though! This was my second try. Painting from a photo and never seeing the person you are painting is the challenging part. Hope I did her justice and she likes it.

Everyone, have a very Merry Christmas! Love to all.

Apples & Jars II

2009-12-12T07:01:00.001-08:00

Apples & Jars II

Oil

6" x 6"

Here's the companion painting. They fit side to side. I am pleased with both of these. I painted them on canvas, unframed so I can send them to a DC gallery for a show, "On the Line", a clothes line exhibit. The gallery will hang the artworks from a clothes line. Clever idea!

I'm working on a portrait for the DSFDF challenge. Since I haven't done many portraits it is very challenging. Today I will try another go at it. Depending on my focus you might see it soon or you might not.

apples and jars

2009-12-11T08:36:00.001-08:00

Apples & Jars

6" x 6"

Oil

Apples are fun to paint. I always seem to have a few in the frig so it's easy to set up a still life. Painting glass is a bit tricky though. I have to approach it abstractly instead of thinking what's in front and behind and through! I keep asking is it darker or lighter than what I just painted. It seems to help. I like this one! I'm working on another so you'll see that soon.

Follow Me!

2009-10-31T11:19:00.000-07:00

Follow Me!

10" x 10"

Oil

Do you remember apple bobbing at Halloween parties? I never wanted to get my face wet but some kids would put their whole head in the water just to win. I guess I wasn't very competitive. My best Halloween was when I won a prize for best costume. I had a red clown's nose that was connected to a current so it lit up when I pressed a switch held in my palm. Dressed in a man's suit with hat. My prize was a Hershey's candy bar! Oh, for the simple days!

Happy Halloween!!!!

DSFDF challenge

2009-10-29T06:06:00.001-07:00

Rooftops

8" x 10" oil

Another challenge from Different Strokes for Different Folks, the blog by Karin Jurick. www.differentstrokesfromdifferentfolks.blogspot.com It is so interesting to see how many different and similiar paintings can come from one photo. I decided to do an abstract. Looking at it now I think I need to go back in and change some of the shapes. There's not enough overlapping in some areas. I like the soft quality though.

Miss B

2009-10-28T09:44:00.001-07:00

Miss B

10" x 10" Oil

commission

Isn't this the cutest dog? Well, her parents think so and love her so much they had to have a portrait of their darling. I'm glad they did. She was alot of fun to paint.

It's been awhile since I posted. I've been taking a color theory class. Relearning and enforcing a few things. I found it's always helpful to me to revisit what you think you know because you can always pick up something new.

DSFDF Challenge

2009-09-11T11:21:00.000-07:00

yummy

5" x 5"

Oh, this was fun to paint! The new dsfdf challenge is paying homage to Wayne Thiebaud. He had a NY exhibit in the early 60's that showcased his paintings of pies and cakes. He painted very thick. It looks like icing. You can tell he definitely had fun painting.

Zinnia

2009-08-19T06:59:00.000-07:00

Zinnia

5" x 5"
Oil

My annuals looked so wonderful two weeks ago. Then the hot August weather came. I have alot of deadheading to do. But it is so humid out there. These little zinnias seem to like the heat though. I have 5 different glass vases. They are about 3" high and just perfect for one or two blooms. That would make a great series. It is fun to paint small canvases. Not too much pressure just enjoying the process of putting paint on the surface.

Scallions

2009-08-14T12:40:00.000-07:00

Scallions

5" x 14"

Oil

$100

These were intimidating to paint. Lots of shadows and delicate color. Not sure I'm done with tweaking this but I did sign it. So we'll see. Let me know what you think. Should I change anything?

The Line Up

2009-08-14T12:34:00.000-07:00

The Line Up

5" x 7"

Oil

$75

This was a good painting day! I love the way these cherries turned out. I even signed this one!!! I'm not sure the picture image is that great though.

Watermelon Slice

2009-08-14T12:24:00.000-07:00

Watermelon Slice

5" x 7"

Oil

You know summer is here when the fruit and vegies are ripe! And I can't help but paint them also. The weather has been hot and humid lately. I forgot to water my plants for 2 days and now they are suffering. We were getting spoiled with those 80 degree days. Stay tuned for cherries, scallions and who knows what else....

Vine Tomatoes

2009-08-06T11:58:00.001-07:00

Vine Ripe

5" x 7"

Oil

I love summer because of ripe tomatoes. I want to eat them like an apple! They are so good with mozarella and balsamic vinegar... or salsa... or tomato pie! Yum Yum. I'm happy with the way this turned out. It was a good day of painting!

Plein Aire Class 9

2009-07-17T06:38:00.001-07:00

Canal Lock #17

8" x 10"

Oil

$100

This is one of the canal locks at Great Falls Park. This is a very popular path for walking and biking. My class is finished so this is the last of the plein aire series. I am now taking one of my studies and making a large studio painting. Hopefully you will see that next week.

Plein Aire Class 8

2009-07-16T13:14:00.001-07:00

Along the Canal

10" x 8"

Oil

$100

This little resting spot is along the canal at Great Falls, Potomac, MD. A wonderful park to go walking or biking on the path . also there is a boat that travels thru a few locks pulled by mules that visitors can ride. There is a walking bridge to the Potomac River. What a sight! Rocks and waterfalls.

Plein Aire Class 7

2009-07-14T12:50:00.001-07:00

House by the Lake

9" x 16"

Oil

$100

I love to paint houses! This one was nestled back in the trees and the early morning sun was peaking through and just hitting in a few spots.

Plein Aire Class 6

2009-07-14T05:06:00.001-07:00

The Other Side

19" x 9"

Oil

$100

Yesterday was so beautiful that I stayed and painted the other side of the house. So you see how the sun is hitting the roof at 1:00 in the afternoon. A brighter green. A good day to be painting but everyday is a good day to paint.

Plein Aire Class 5

2009-07-13T04:54:00.001-07:00

Poole's House, 16" x 9", Oil, $100

We have been so lucky with the weather. Lots of sunshine. I fell in love with the way the early morning sun was hitting this house especially the green tin roof.

Plein Aire Class 4

2009-07-09T04:21:00.000-07:00

Butler's Market Sign

8" x 10"

Oil

$100

Butler's, our local pick-your-own orchard, has old wagon and machinery scattered on their acreage. Quaint signs tell you where to pick your blueberries and where to check out. I couldn't resist paintings these wagon wheels. I used a palette knife for the background grasses.

Plein Aire Class 3

2009-07-08T04:00:00.000-07:00

Front Yard

9" x 16"

Oil

So this one is a little better. You can feel the shape of the trees and sense the depth. It was a beautiful day to be outside.

Plein Aire Class 2

2009-07-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

Agricultural

Farm

8 x 10

Oil

This is my first palette knife painting. Not the greatest but it was fun and fast. The purpose of this exercise is to teach you to mass in the general colors and establish the large planes of light and shadow. I'm struggling with seeing the tree color structure; the lights, darks, shadows and the transitional color. Practice, practice, practice.

Plein Aire Class

2009-07-06T13:41:00.000-07:00

Butler's Field

8 x 10

Oil

Haven't posted any paintings since I started taking a plein aire class a few weeks ago. Painting outside is a new experience for me as well as painting landscapes. The class is fun and I'm learning quite a bit. But as you can tell I have a long way to go before I can call my trees beautiful. This field is a local orchard where you can pick your own fruit; blueberries, strawberries, and pumpkins in the fall. The early morning sun was low in the sky hence the long shadows. It was a beautiful sight. Not to mention the sounds of birds and kids laughing as they picked blueberries. I didn't realize plein aire was also communing with nature. It gives you a whole new perspective on life. I will post more of my sketches this week. After a few days of just painting scenery I decided to add a building or machinery to make it more of a still life. I decided I much prefer to do that so stay tuned.

Meet Tiger!

2009-06-20T13:32:00.000-07:00

Tiger

Oil

10" x 10"

Isn't this puppy the cutest? It is so much fun painting dog portraits.

Single Pear

2009-06-11T07:32:00.000-07:00

Ready, Aim, ...!

5 " x 7"

Oil

$60

"No, not me." Yes, little guy. Pretty little specimen and very delicious. Complimentary colors make this pleasing to the eye.

DSFDF Challenge

2009-06-10T08:08:00.000-07:00

Farmer's Market

12" x 9"

$100

Another challenge from Different Strokes from Different Folks - Farmer's Market Vegetables. I loved doing this one. Yes, it was a challenge getting the shadows on the vegies just right. Looking at it in this picture I think I might need to go back and adjust a few things. Tomatoes are my favorite summer vegie... gazpacho, tomato tart, brushetta, caprese. Oh, i can't forget New Jersey corn either!

Basking in the Sun

2009-06-03T13:11:00.000-07:00

Radish
5" x 5"
Oil
$75
I usually buy radishes in bags but the store had these lovelies with the greens attached. Radishes are so great in salads and I love to dip them in Ranch dressing. Yummy!

PA landscape - DSDF challenge

2009-06-02T19:15:00.001-07:00

Here is the Different Strokes for Different Folks challenge. It was a black and white photo of a PA farm and we were to add our own color. It was fun to do. I am originally from Pennslyvania and the landscape seemed so familiar. PA is a beautiful state. Maybe I need to go visit and take my outdoor painting supplies.

Artomatic begins!!!

2009-05-31T15:29:00.000-07:00

Artomatic opened on Friday, May 29th. Lots of people, great shows, delicious food. So if you are in DC stop by and have fun. Don't forget to stop by my display on the 5th floor, area 3.

Three Apples #2

2009-05-26T06:55:00.000-07:00

Three Apples #2

10" x 10"

Oil

This size is great... not too large and not too small. Can finish in a day. I'm learning alot from using the complimentary colors together. The highlights are a mix of this turquoise and alizarin. Fun, Fun, Fun!!

Three Apples # 1

2009-05-25T09:17:00.000-07:00

Three Apples #1

10" x 10"

Oil

This turquoise bowl is Mallo-Ware. Growing up we had a set of these dishes. It brings back great memories from my childhood. I just love complimentary colors, the contrast of the green and red. It was fun putting the light reflections on these apples. Stay tuned... I'm sure I will paint more of these.

Red Pears 1

2009-05-18T06:31:00.000-07:00

This 10" x 10" oil painting is one of my artworks for Artomatic. I painted 4 pieces that can be grouped together in a square or hung individually. I love the complimentary colors and the way the pears fill the canvas. It's vibrant and exciting. The loose brushstrokes add to that also. Lately my compositions have been looking down on my subjects. Since I'm tall this perspective is nothing new to me.

Set up Artomatic

2009-05-16T07:42:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my daughter and I went to the Artomatic 2009 venue on M St, SE Washington, DC to set up my space. We had to paint and put up lights. As you can see i'm ready to install the artwork. That will be next week since I'm still painting . If you are not familiar with Artomatic, you need to get there this year! Before the building is rented Artomatic comes in and lets over 1000 artists and performers show their stuff! Displays are set up for 2-D artists and there are two stages for performing groups, plus food and drinks. May 29 - July 5, Wednesday thru Sunday, open late on weekends. There are 9 floors this year! (I'm on the 5th floor) Take the Metro to Navy Yard. Free. http://www.artomatic.org/

Pig timer

2009-05-14T07:49:00.000-07:00

This is a 4" x 4" oil painting of another timer I have. Don't you just love his expression? I would love to do a series of them but I only have two. Oh, I have to go shopping!!

Chef Timer

2009-05-13T08:19:00.000-07:00

I have this timer sitting in my kitchen staring at me when I'm cooking. He is so cute! I had to paint him. It is 4" x 4". He has this quizical look that's asking "Are you sure you want to serve that?" And I say "Yes!" I'm a pretty good cook. Only a few disasters. Like the time I forgot I was cooking meatloaf and didn't remember till the next morning!!!! I was extremely busy. We were moving the next day and I thought leftover meatloaf would make great sandwiches. Went to get hubby at train station, stopped for dinner, walking upstairs to apartment and smelled this wonderful smell. Said I guess our neighbor is cooking. Woke up next morning still smelling this wonderful smell and FINALLY I realized it was my meatloaf. It was shriveled, looked like a piece of coal. We were very lucky there wasn't a fire. Well that's my dumb blond story and I wasn't even a blond then!!!

My tools

2009-05-12T06:22:00.001-07:00

Metal cans are wonderful to paint. All the reflections show up. I was weaing a blue shirt when I painted this. I love the abstract designs. There's another idea for a large canvas-just paint the reflections. Pringle cans are great for long brushes too. But that can also lead to an unscheduled trip to the kitchen. You can tell I'm a collector, my small studio (a spare bedroom) is jam packed with props, containers, and of course my finished works. I'm always saving something just in case I want to paint it. I get ideas just as I'm going to sleep so it's nice to have things stashed away.

just relaxin'

2009-05-11T07:16:00.000-07:00

Today is the day for a new beginning. I have been thinking of doing this blog for a few months. No more procrastinating and no more relaxin'. I'll post my small and sometime large oil paintings, give a few comments and see who comes to visit. I love to paint everyday objects. Painting small doesn't take much time but getting into the studio is challenging. Making it a habit, like going to the gym, is the key. But I would much rather be painting than working out!!!

This 5" x 7" gem is a ceramic mug given to me by a friend who moved to Arizona. (Thanks Suzie!) So I'm off to paint another little gem.

See you tomorrow!