Monday, November 14, 2011

Gentlemans Corner

Posted by Picasa A corner of the local village... The Gentlemans Corner.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

SOPHIE

Posted by Picasa Sophie is a beautiful dog with her winter coat, dont you think!?!? She lives in the south, so in the summer she gets a short hair cut!!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

CRACKERS & WINSTON

Posted by Picasa These two are the cutest pair! With Such personality!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

WATCHING

Posted by Picasa Such concentration! I remember my daughter's first ballet lessons and how excited she was to put on her new slippers and learn her first steps!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

A BEAUTIFUL CAROLINA DAY!

Posted by Picasa Every time one calls the club, no matter the weather, one will hear "It's A Beautiful day In Pinehurst"........and it usually is!!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

"PAPER PAINTING" Workshop in Amelia Island

Posted by Picasa Fellow artist, Lisa Beck, at a recent workshop on Paper Painting with Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson. The entire first day was spent making beautiful papers ~ What fun!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Childrens Art Class - Matisse





Posted by Picasa This is more work from a recent childrens art lesson about Matisse. I'm so impressed by their use of color (and not mud!) and, for their ages, the wonderful shape and expression they've chosen as they learned about Matisse and his "Goldfish"!

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Village Shop

Posted by Picasa One of many village shops found in Pinehurst. Anyone starting to think of shopping for the holidays yet!!

Monday, October 3, 2011

The Pinecrest Inn

Posted by Picasa An old favorite for many tourist visiting Pinehurst.....

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

On Carolina Vista

Posted by Picasa Summer flowers found peeking over this picket fence were a refreshing site in the heat of summer......Im glad for the cooler air to arrive!

Friday, September 23, 2011

MATISSE ART DAY

Posted by Picasa SUCH great little budding artist!!
These 5 & 6 year old children learned a good bit about Matisse and his work as a Fauve artist and his collaged paper paintings. After looking at many examples of his art, discussing the similarities, they painted their versions of Matisse Goldfish - with wonderful results!!
Great job to you all!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

PLYMOUTH COTTAGE

Posted by Picasa Isnt this a beautiful gate at the Plymouth cottage? Use to walk pas this home frequently when going to our post office. The PO was closed in our village recently so I'll have to make a special trip to revisit these beautiful old home fronts!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Regal Red Roof

A Regal old home in the village of Pinehurst! Met the owner recently, and Im told the back yard is even more beautiful! Cant wait to paint it!!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Watercolor

Ive switched my palette to all transparentand can SEE a huge difference! Love the colors!

Friday, September 10, 2010

A SINGLE FLOWER

Posted by Picasa 9x12" Oil on Board
A single flower can bring such joy ~ One is able to really see with appreciation and marvel the intricacy of the one of Gods many creations. Have you ever thought about how many different flowers there actually are...and that each is so very different in appearance and aroma. Quite amazing!

Monday, September 6, 2010

LITTLE DANCERS

Posted by Picasa Oil with palette knife
These children were so precious while awaitng their turns on stage......

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Dans La Lumiere

Posted by Picasa 30x40" Oil w/ Pallette knife on board
Inspired by painting techniques of Kate Worm, brayers were used to create the layers of color then palette knife for the figure and costume. This piece was done, with delight, for the office of Carolina Performing Arts Center.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

CHILDRENS SUMMER ART CAMP~ BATIK & DRAGON KITES




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The children made batik cards after discussing the various arts of Africa. Aother day they learned about the Chinese Dragon kites and made their own, complete with an approximately six foot tail! Quite a parade on a pretended Chinese New Year!!

SUMMER CHILDRENS ART CAMP




Posted by Picasa Mosiacs on board
The children had so much fun drawing tropical marine life then building their mosiacs. One of four art projects done by the children in the ART AROUND THE WORLD camp. Great fun!!

Friday, August 27, 2010

ACE in FIJI

Posted by Picasa 9x12 - Oil with Pallette Knife
Its been too long since posting BUT .....
This painting was inspired by a trip this past Jan. "ACE" was the designated Island sail master!! Here he is giving a lesson.........
In this painting, I wanted to express the vivid colors found all over this beautiful island. Wonderful spot for a holiday if you get a chance!! www.castawayfiji.com

Friday, April 30, 2010

Just recently I ran across the work of Elizabeth Blaylock. Her use of color is great, especially the various color spots within a value...check out her work!!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Six Degrees !!

Life is full of surprises!
Today, I received an email from Cindy Michand. I've never met Cindy but my cousin has a vacation home in 7 Devils, NC, beside her and he mentioned she should look at my blog.
She did so and found one of her own painting buddies, Carol Schiff, as a referred artist site.
I've not met Carol but love her work and also that of Cindy. Please visit her site at http://www.cindymichaud.com/ or see the referral link on the side bar.
Hope to meet you both some day until then, I'll continue to follow your work - Happy painting!

"LINED UP & WAINTING"

Posted by Picasa Acrylic 14x26" ~ Contact me if interested in purchasing.
Originally being inspired by the combination of a challenge from "Different Strokes From Different Folks" and the art of Wayne Theibaud, I did this piece on two 12x12 gallery wrapped canvases mounted onto board. Love the colors and thick paint!!

Friday, March 26, 2010

CupCake Painting Camp

Posted by Picasa 12x12" acrylic on canvas
What a wonderful young budding artist she is!!! Kara has done an excellent job painting from freshly made cupcakes in this one day camp .....