Fairie Fire

8" x 16" acrylic on stretched canvas
$115

This painting was inspired by a photo taken by my daughter, Ann.

The fires burn but do not consume. Curious eyes watch from the foliage. Reflections reveal what is more real, but remains unseen by the casual
observer.

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Snow Moon

6" x 6" x 1/2" acrylic on stretched canvas
$40 - sorry, no longer available

The full moon in February is also called Bony Moon, Hunger Moon, and Opening Buds Moon. The simple name Snow Moon speaks of quiet stillness awaiting a hint of maybe an early Spring.

This was inspired by a photo taken by my daughter, Ann. Thanks :o)

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Taking the High Road

8" x 10" acrylic on canvas covered hardboard
$75

This painting was inspired from a photo taken during our Ireland trip.

Many of the rural roads are one lane, requiring frequent backing when meeting another vehicle. But what an adventure it was to travel these byways, seeing wild flowers at every turn and happening upon a herd of wayward sheep around the next bend !

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Bell, Book and Who?

8" x 10" oil on canvas covered hardboard
$80

This is the finished still life painting of the study originally posted on Jan 14th.

Ever wondered why the poinsettia is considered a Christmas flower when it is actually grown in the sub-tropical climate of Mexico??

For the answer, go to Google and type in The Legend of the Poinsettia.

I know it's past Christmas (and all of us are glad) but the story is worth reading.

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Green at Sneem

8" x 10" acrylic on canvas covered hardboard
$ 65

This painting is based on a photo taken while we were visiting Ireland.

The Sneem River flows through the village and into Kenmare Bay on the southwestern coast. The people are very friendly, the food is excellent and the scenery is breathtaking.

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Casa de Bandini

28" x 22" oil on stretched canvas

$ 375

A cropped version of this painting was featured on yesterday's blog.

The adobe structure (built in 1829) is in Old Town's Bazaar del Mundo, located in the San Diego, California, State Historic Park.

Everyone - at least once in their lifetime - should try to visit San Diego. You'll be glad you did.

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Casa de Bandini - cropped

This is a cropped section of the larger painting.

The original painting measures 28 " x 22 " and is oil on stretched canvas. I will post the larger painting tomorrow.

Prints are available.

This was painted from a photo taken by my daughter, Ann, while we were visiting Old Town State Historic Park in San Diego, California.

The adobe structure, built in 1829, was originally a residence and later a restaurant (now closed). I've been told that it is haunted. Employees working at the restaurant stated that the lights blinked, strange noises were heard and things were moved around.


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Rebirth of Imagination

12" x 9" x 1/2" acrylic on gallery wrap canvas.

$90 plus $8 shipping

Ever get stuck trying to decide what to paint? I'm surrounded by piles of photos, sketches, notes, unfinished paintings - but there's just nothing that leaps out saying "Paint me next!"

Letting my imagination free to explore the colors on my palette allowed me to see them dancing as they pleased across the canvas.

I think I'll try this process more often.


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Patrick as Green Man - in progress

14" x 11" acrylic on stretched canvas

a work in progress ... portrait help given by artist, Cathy Cooksey, and greatly appreciated !! www.cathycooksey.com.


This is my son-in-law Patrick, who is fascinated by the Green Man legacy. This was to be a Christmas present, then a birthday present - but still unfinished. He understands.

There appears to be a story in the background - however it remains untold. Maybe that's why the portrait is unfinished????

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Unintended Consequences

8 x 10 acrylic on canvas covered hardboard
$ 65

Remember the dark tree standing beside the path or creek you passed by as a child? Remember there was never quite enough light to pierce the thicket? Remember wondering what might be hiding there? Perhaps fairies?

Or maybe it was just an innocent patch of underbrush.

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Cold Moon Morning

16 " x 20" acrylic on stretched canvas $240

I sometimes paint snow scenes in the Summer.

During an outdoor art show in July 2004, I did this painting from imagination.

People stood watching as I painted the footprints leading from the fence row, crossing the road to the barn. Some were making up stories about the farmer who had put out hay for the horse, wondering which mountain range that might be, and remembering scenes from their childhood.

"Cold Moon" is another name for the full moon appearing in January.

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working title - Bell, Book and Who?

8" x 10" oil on canvas covered hardboard

still life - work in progress

I thought I'd get a head start on Christmas paintings.

It seems that Christmas comes just a couple of weeks after Halloween, doesn't it? This year I intend to be ready.

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Red Sky at Morning...Sailor Take Warning - SOLD

8" x 10" acrylic on canvas covered hardboard ... $ 80 - SOLD

Fishermen are at their nets early - always with an eye to the sky. A red dawn signals bad weather at sea.

This is another flight of whimsey - with everything coming from my imagination.

Colors used in this painting are: cad red light, alizarin crimson, indian yellow, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, titanium ecru and parchment.

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Trees

In case anyone is wondering, I don't always paint trees. It's just my main inspiration at the present. I also love to paint fantasy skies. If you've never seen coral clouds in a pool of turquoise, look up - you will eventually.

Grounded

8" x 10" acrylic on canvas panel - $ 80

Trees are all around us. We just don't notice them. They are the "lungs of the Earth", replenishing the atmosphere, offering shade, beauty, building material. Trees have a lot to tell us - if we just listen. They quietly speak of past storms, love long forgotten, future possibilities. There's a tree near you - waiting to tell you it's story. You only have to watch and listen.

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The Ever Standing Tree

5" x 5" x 1 1/4" gallery wrap canvas
acrylic $ 60

The original photograph of this little tree has been a wealth of inspiration.

The shape, the stance, the outstretched branches - all give it such character.

Here is another offering - different folliage, different setting, different world.

I hope you enjoy this little tree as much as I.

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The Tree in Bob's Yard

I know this isn't a painting - yet. But it is
completed in my mind's eye.

Today was a week of Mondays. So I've had
to settle for a sketch for a future painting.

Bic pen on Quiznos Sub napkin -
6 1/2" x 6"

worthless to you - but certainly not to me

full moons

I've just come across a list of full moon dates for 2007.

It's fascinating that the January full moon came on the 3rd - the same day I posted my painting "Standing Alone in Dark's Light". Coincidence ??

Just a bit of information - the January full moon is called Old Moon, Wolf Moon, Cold Moon, and Moon after Yule.

Frosted

18" x 22" watercolor and acrylic on stretched
watercolor canvas $ 290

This was one of the last leaves still wearing
a costume of Autumn. I caught a photo just
as the sun was setting. Frost came soon
after.

This was the first time I had used Fredrix
stretched watercolor canvas. It is a
wonderful painting support - fine weave
and takes paint beautifully.

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Crystal Fire - SOLD

14" x 11" acrylic painting on stretched canvas
$ 135 - SOLD - thanks Richard!

When I started this painting I was thinking cold,
winter, ice ... but there were also warm colors
on my palette. So I let them play.

Often I don't hear what the painting says it wants.
I'm learning to listen.

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Crystal Fire

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Dreamscape Tree

Who knows what goes on
after dark, when little trees
don their finery ? Perhaps
they're waiting for the
fairies' waltz ???

This is an acrylic work
on 6"x6 " gallery wrap
canvas.

$35 - already sold

I didn't even have time
to make prints.

Standing Alone in Dark's Light

acrylic $ 35 sold

This was a fun little painting. Acrylic on 6"x6" gallery wrap canvas, it has
been a favorite .

Customers would bypass a larger painting and make a beeline to this
little work.

It sold quickly. Luckily I had prints made.

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Early Snow at Red Clay

20" x 16" acrylic on canvas
$240

Red Clay was the last capital of the Cherokee
before the Trail of Tears relocation.

The land has a special spiritual quality sensed
by those who take a moment to ponder its
beauty.

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( prints also available )