Flower Paintings Violets

Violet Flower Paintings

"Viva Violets"

8x10 Cotton Archival Canvas (3/4 in. depth)
Acrylic

A blue luminous background make these violets pop off the canvas and give the painting a three dimensional look. The purple flowers are highlited nicely by the softly painted green leaves. Thy pot of flowers sits on a charming rustic table.

The painting can be framed or left unframed (sides painted the same tones of blue). This work of art would be a great way to bring a little of the outdoors in.

Painting Edges of three New Coastal Paintings

I put my last three oil paintings in an assembly line to paint the sides. I often take over the dining room table to perform this task. The painting in the middle is based on our trip up to Watercolor Beach, FL with Chula, our dog. I think I will call it "I Only Have Eyes for You". John was focused on Chula and not the beautiful woman who rode by on the sunlit sidewalk next to a stream. I knew when I took this photo, that I would capture that moment on a canvas one day. I miss our little Chula. She loved to go on trips with us. I also painted this glistening waterlily painting based on a Florida marsh at sunset. The carnival of colors are delightful and memorizing. I am a big fan of Monet and can see his influence in the way I paint my waterlily paintings. I remember visiting an art museum and admiring one of his waterlily paintings. I asked the curator why the edges still had white canvas showing and remarked that it looked unfinished. She said that Monet

Sunrises and Sunsets: My Next Chapter

Sunrises and sunsets are my favorite subjects to take photographs of and paint. They signify a brand new start and a closing of a chapter. I have started a new chapter in my life! My husband and I have moved back to Texas after leaving over 20 years ago. I enjoyed living in South Carolina for a several years but spent the last 20+ years in Florida. It is great to be back in the Rio Grande Valley by family and were we were both raised. I was also very fortunate to be able to continue my long career in higher education in Texas where I work for a university. As I turn the chapters in my life, I will share my love for paintings, nature and living well on this blog! Living well to me means being a good steward of God's gifts, for the good of others to glorify and praise God. I have enjoyed sharing my paintings over the years and am excited about painting new places in Texas. I have yet to unpack from our move, and will leave my art supplies in boxes until we find our perm

My Paintings Are Featured in a Fine Dining Restaurant

I am thrilled and honored to announce the Lewis Steakhouse purchased four paintings for their new restaurant in Jupiter, Florida. I can't wait to see how they featured them and will visit them soon to to take photographs and enjoy some of their delicious menu items!

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