"Multi-Tasking"

24"x 24"
Oil on Canvas
$500

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Another piece from my new set, Modern Conveniences. I do these pieces in layers. I start with the colored background, which I lay on very thin and texturize it with a rag or even my hand. Once that layer dries, I sketch the entire painting out in one color- in this case, brown. Once I am happy with the layout, I let that layer dry and then add a layer of color and detail. In some pieces, the original drawing is almost totally covered. In others, like this one, much of the original sketch remains. Someday soon if I remember, I will photograph the various layers as they are completed.

"Yes, I'll Take One"

24"x24"
Oil on Canvas
$500

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I love the newest pieces from my "Modern Conveniences" series so much that I had to post one here! All the current pieces in this series are posted in my website's gallery.

Flat Out Under Pressure

I spent the day today participating in a contest called "Flat Out Under Pressure", a 24-hour art-making juried event where the winning artworks will be recreated on 10 new recycling bins in downtown Greenville as a type of outdoor gallery. Other prizes include cash and a trip to Italy! I had to report in this morning with my blank canvas, and we were given 24 hours to complete a piece. I got started around 9:30am, and around 11:00am it looked like this...



And, a mere 11 hours after I started, after much debate and experimentation, it ended up looking like this...



I am pretty pleased with the outcome. I love the bright colors in contrast with the brown paper. I created this image out of several different images. I wanted to create a "night out on the town in Greenville" scene set in the 1950's. In order to get it, I combined an actual photo of the Westin Poinsett Hotel here in Greenville with figures from a couple different 50's ads. I think the combination ended up being pretty seamless. I am excited about the show and awards ceremony tomorrow night. It will be fun to see what everyone else came up with. Thanks to all you who stopped by to cheer me on!

"At the Counter"

16"x 20"
Oil and paper on Canvas
$450

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I realized today that I posted the first step of this piece, but didn't post the completed piece, even though it has been hanging finished in the studio for a couple of weeks. I am really happy with the contrast between the brown of the paper, the drawing, and the painted areas.

"Sure, I'd Love Too"

12"x 12"
Oil on Canvas

I did this piece for the Open Studios Retrospective show opening in a couple of weeks, but I like it so much I wanted to go ahead and post it.

Door Sign!

It really feels official now! I got my door sign up and am in full swing at the new studio!

"Out to Dry"

8"x 8"
Oil on wood panel
SOLD

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I started this piece before the move to the new studio, and finally got it finished today. This is from a photo a friend gave me a while ago. It makes me wish I had a place to hang my clothes out to dry.

I have finally gotten everything into the new studio, have organized the chaos, and gotten to work. It is great being down by the river, listening to the breeze and the birds through the open door (when if is not suddenly 40 degrees that is!) I have also been enjoying watching people stroll past and even stopping to talk to me about my work. I am still working out the Internet situation, so my posts may be a little spotty for a week or so, but I couldn't resist posting a few more shots of the new digs. I really like the reflection of the Peace Center in the window of the first pic.

Contratulations Kathy and Pepper!

While I am packing up the studio and everything is in disarray, I thought I would post this piece I did for my cousin's wedding this weekend. I wish I could be there, but California is a long way away. Hope you guys have a blast!