What would it have looked like?

If you live in Greenville, you know that the Falls Park suspension bridge was not around during the 1950's. In fact, it was built only a few years ago. But through the magic of painting I can show you what it could have looked like. This piece is not quite finished. A few more details, and I am thinking about adding the phrase "Greetings from Greenville" in the bottom left corner.

I am doing this piece for the Open Studios exhibit coming up in a few months. All the artists involved in Open Studios submit a 12"x 12" piece. It is always a very cool show.


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Where do you want to go?

36"x 48"
Oil on Canvas
$1000


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Movin' Right Along

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Oh, what some color will do!

The original photos I am creating this piece from are in black and white. I have been having fun imagining what colors thy night have been originally, as well as figuring out what will be bright and eye catching.


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Planning a Getaway

I love vintage posters. I am sure I have mentioned it before, but there is something about them that really fascinates me. I have played around a bit in the past with making up my own vintage advertising. Recently I was wishing I could take a trip somewhere exciting. That's not a possibility right now, so I decided the next best thing was to create a few vintage travel posters of places I would like to go. For this piece, I combined a photo of my grandmother with a photo of an Eastern Airlines plane which my grandfather took. I intend for the piece to be very bright and colorful.


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Under the Arbor

6"x 6"
Oil on wood panel
$55

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

The renovations are finished and the grand re-opening was a success. (A huge thanks to all of you who came out!) I gave myself several weeks to just focus on the changes to the studio and getting everything set up, but I am breathing a huge sigh of relief to have it all done and to get back to painting. It feels like pushing a huge reset button on my whole business. Four weeks ago it all looked one way, but now everything is totally different, including my outlook. That is both really exciting, and a bit overwhelming as I forge ahead in new directions, heading into unmarked territory. I have several exciting new projects in the works, and a few changes coming up, so I hope you will stick with me in this exciting new chapter.

This piece is from a photo of my grandfather, but I have no idea who the woman is. But the reason I like this image is because something about it makes me think of Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. I love how she is demurely looking down while he confronts us with his stare, standing under that arbor of flowers.

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A Peek Inside

Several years ago, I remember walking down Main St. and wondering what it would be like to have one of these studios along the Reedy River. I have been so fortunate over the past few years in my career, and I feel so blessed to have this wonderful space where I can create my art and where I can share it with others.

I would love for you all to join me tomorrow night for my Grand Re-Opening. There will be ice cream, and there will be friends and fun. Plus, most of the original paintings in the studio will be Name-Your-Own-Price for this one night only. Nothing would make me happier than to see many of these paintings go to new homes. Hope to see you tomorrow night from 6-9pm!


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A Fresh Coat

The wall is up and the repainting is finished. All that is left is to get the art rehung and to get everything cleaned up. I have such a wonderful family who helped me do all this work. The studio looks beautiful, and huge! Want to see the changes? Come to the studio this Friday night, from 6-9pm for my Ice Cream Social, Name-Your-Own-Price Sale and Grand Re-opening!


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