Signs of Life

Signs of Life

6x4 inches

acrylic on linen panel

This building is the "barn" where books are stored at our local library. Our tiny town library is in an old house with a small wing added on the back. Due to structural concerns, some of the books are stored in this barn next to the main building. Plans are underway to replace the library building, however there continues to be a lot of opposition in town (gotta love small town politics). I imagine, one way or another, that this building isn't going to be around much longer.

Signs of Life will be on exhibit at West Village Provisions in Boxford, Massachusetts through the month of March.

Candy Dish - New ACEO Candy Still Life SOLD

Candy Dish

2.5 x 3.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper
SOLD

The first jellybean painting was so much fun, I had to do another one!
I added a little more background with this one - it has been a fun set up to work with.

(BTW- does anyone know - did Blogger make some kind of changes today? I am having all sorts of problems with posting!)

Jellybean Bowl - New Small Still Life with Candy SOLD

Jellybean Bowl

2.5 x 3.5 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

SOLD

Jellybeans are always fun to paint with their round shapes and cheerful colors. I always try to wait until this time of year to paint them - I could be in trouble if I kept them around all year - it's too hard to keep from eating them! I think the purple ones are my favorite  ;-)

Jellybean Bowl will be hanging at West Village Provisions in Boxford, Massachusetts for the month of March. I will be painting another jellybean piece for sale on my blog and Etsy store next!

Facing the Sun - New Floral Painting

Facing the Sun

4x4 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you." ~Maori Proverb

This painting will be on exhibit for the month of March at West Village Provisions in Boxford, Massachusetts.

Touched - Small Floral Painting

Touched

4x4 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

reserved

It has been a tough week to get much painting done - the kids are all home for February vacation week! By the time night rolls around, I've been too exhausted from running around with them all day to do much painting. Tomorrow they are all off to the north to go skiing, so I'm planning to chain myself to the easel all day  ;-)

I'm starting to apply to a few juried artisan fairs for this summer and fall. I hope to share some details as they become available. With three juried exhibitions coming up in the next month and a half, I think I've got some painting to do.....

Touched will be available at West Village Provisions in Boxford, MA for the month of March.

Being Green - New Still Life Painting with Grapes

Being Green

4x4 inches

acrylic on gessobord panel

I thought the red grapes from a few weeks ago needed a companion. I don't think I've ever painted green grapes before. Definitely tricky!

All I could think of while I was painting this was Kermit singing "It's not easy being green..."

"...I am green, and it'll do fine
It's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be....."

Being Green - $55 + $4.95 shipping in the US

(please contact me for international shipping)

Darling Clementine - Still Life Painting SOLD

Darling Clementine

4x4 inches

acrylic on gessobord
SOLD

Yes, I know - kind of predictable for a title, but it is actually what it says on the side of the box, so I couldn't resist.
I didn't really plan on this 4x4 series - they just have kind of been flowing, so I've been going with it. Wonder if I am subconsciously trying to avoid going back to landscapes after I wrestled so much with the last one?
Well, I think I have one more of these 4x4's in my head - then I need to work on some replacement pieces for the local coffee house - and then I really need to get going on my show submissions - lots of spring shows coming up quickly!