Tried a landscape, not my favorite...

good old Texas cattle in the old west.. ramshackle buildings, rusty roofs.. old cistern in the back.. make shift fence and gate.. thinking I should stick with portraits..:) Well, you have to try new things and larger things occasionally.

This is taken from an old black/white photo

She was sitting on the porch with her grandparents and momma about 60 years ago, the wind was blowing her hair.. the colors of the dress I made up.. looks nice in a gold frame.. ahh, memories..:) fine details were sketchy at best, but she was captured..

Here's a sweet greatgrandson of a fellow artist..

They are sooo precious.. and grow up so fast, ahhh, such is life...:)

One done in February so far...

I am working on another portrait now, a grandson of a friend. This baby girl is a greatgranddaughter of a local painter. She's looking stern maybe, or puzzled??:)

This is for Paws In Prison, fundraiser..

This is a friend's little Yorkie.. such a good natured one... loves his blue blanket..

2nd painting of the new year..

Rosie Posie at the beach, can't see the beach, but she's ready.. :):)

My First Painting of the New Year...

This young lady was a challange because of the teeth.. just takes time and patience.. another practice where I learned more..

Have a great New Year upcoming..

This is my last painting of this year. Have another one started. It is a portrait of a great kid, taking me time to figure out just how to get it right. That's what it's all about, practice and more practice. Think I still like portraits best but occasionally do a landscape to rest the old eyes and do a more relaxed painting.. altho, I love the challange of the portraits.. I hope you all have a wonderful and happy New Year.. This scene is West of Austin in the hill country area.. gorgeous scenery and good hiking.. watch out for creepy crawlers and striking ones too..:) I don't really think landscapes are my forte, if indeed there is a forte.. oh well, it is for relaxing and enjoying.. and that is after all, the main purpose..

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.