I did complete another before the year is gone.. maybe one more???

This is an oil of a greatgrannie and her new sweetie.. such tender moments..:)

Maybe the last 2010 painting...?? maybe not..:)

I just finished this portrait of a sweet young man.. have another started, will see if I get it done this year.. all of you have a wonderful new year upcoming.. hope for lots more art, joy and peace and happiness for us all..

Greetings and Happy Thanksgiving to you all..

I think I am trying to get back to painting more once again.. Had a wonderful email about a woman, Kaziah Hancock, that paints fallen soldiers... What a great, albiet tragic tribute.. I have a friend that just lost a loved one on the police force.. Kaziah's email inspired me to do a painting of him. You will see it below.. Can you believe another year is gone, happy painting and a fulfilling life to you all for the coming year..

Tribute to a Fallen Officer...

This man served his country by being a police officer. He was shot and killed several weeks ago, heart breaking for those that knew him. This painting is a small token of appreciation for his family.

Greetings, August is about gone.. did some traveling, gotta get back at it....

This is a painting I entered in the art league's 4th annual Fantasy Show.. theme of this show was figures of speech... can you guess my title??? try, STARVING ARTIST.....:) didn't win anything, but was fun coming up w/ ideas, had 52 entries and no duplications... pretty imaginative I think.

Hi, the month of June has been busy, busy.. not much painting done though.. will be scanty for a time:)

these are two oils I finished in June, trying to get some painting in.. trying new things. the camping pic I used a palate knife on some of it, trying to loosen up the effect. the baby I did on unprimed hardboard, found that the oil soaks in a lot.. like the effect of the look though.. think I will keep playing with different ideas with no specific goal in mind for now, just to play, enjoy and keep painting.. see what comes with July..:)

Where did the month of May go???

I can't believe this month is about over. We have been getting ready for the arrival of a greatgrand.. the summer may get by us before I get back to this site and get some painting done. Hope you all had a beautiful Memorial Weekend and remembered our men and women that fought for our freedom.. we are very blessed and thank them profusely. I will get back here when things settle down, until then have a great and happy, peaceful summer.

More paintings for April... has been such a pretty month...:)

Here is a bit of variety, the island sunset; pretty young lady by the lake shore and a little Ms Thang.... she so loved dressing up with all the goodies she could find..:)

This lady has a fun gallery to check out..

She paints also and has a little gallery in her home, very interesting to browse through....

One of Our Art Leaguers...

This man does beautiful torso casts.. and pottery....

Two more gals I volunteer with..

This is a mom-daughter team that help out others.. I like taking pictures of my paintings, it helps me see where I need to improve. These paintings show me to learn more about hair detail. Hopefully, we will see progress in this area in the future.. The spring weather is so delightful recently, only wish it could go on and on......:)

Cowpoke, Devon... he's a handsome one..

this is a young horseman, handsome one for sure...