Paper Dolls can be Saucy, Too

I have been trying to play around with my paper doll poses, making some of them a little more unusual. This drawing is a sketch for a new painting that I started on yesterday. She has a bit of that pin-up girl saucy-ness, and it should be a challenge to paint the back views of her clothes.

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A Facinating First Impression

4"x 4"
Oil on paper covered wood panel
The sides are 1" thick and painted light blue
$40

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What is it about a mirror that is so fascinating to a baby? Or perhaps it is just us who are fascinated by the baby's reaction. We wonder what it is like to get that first glimpse of ourselves, trying to work out exactly what it is we are seeing.

I imagine that my Grandfather took this picture of my Grandmother giving my aunt a look at herself in the mirror. Covering the panel with paper allowed me to paint in both the light and the dark areas to capture the high contrast of the image.


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Redeemed

Much of the past few days has been spent getting ready for Artisphere, happening this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in downtown Greenville. While we are not officially a part of Artisphere, all the artists of Art Crossing will be open all weekend, doing demonstrations and selling artwork. So, once you've browsed all the artists' tents up on Main St., come down the stairs and see us.

I did manage to squeeze in this little piece over the weekend. She makes me think of the old movie leading ladies, who, while beautiful and charming, have some dark and mysterious past that they are trying to escape.

This and my other painting-minis will be available for sale this weekend. 4"x 4" painting-minis are only $40, and 6"x 6" painting-minis, like this one, are only $55. All these pieces are painted on wood panel, and the sides are 1" thick and painted a complementary color. Come check them out, plus all the other great pieces I have in the studio.

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Kisses Blown

4"x 4"
Oil on Wood panel
Sides are 1" thick and painted dark red

SOLD

Something a little cheeky for Thursday.



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A handsome pair

Still working out the details on this piece, but I'm starting to like the overall look. I hope all of you are outside enjoying this beautiful weather today! Happy Friday.

To see her smile

I've been working on filling in the details on my Empire State Building picture. Yesterday I spent most of my time working on the figure of my grandmother- putting detail in her clothing and hair, adjusting her facial features. I am very happy with the likeness. I am very fortunate to have known all of my grandparents for a good portion of my life. This grandmother passed away when I was in high school. But I wish there was a way I could have known her in this moment- a young woman in New York, clutching her guidebooks and going to to top of the Empire State Building with her sweetheart. We don't think about the people we love having a life before us. I love getting these little glimpses into my family before I was a part of it.

Pausing to Reapply

16"x 20"
Oil on Canvas
$350

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I found this photo on Square America (which, if you haven't checked it out, do it now!) and I just love it. It is such a lovely private moment, with her turning away from the camera to touch up her make-up. It took me a while to mix this rosy/ maroon shade, but I really felt this image needed a soft, feminine color.

Sitting and Waiting

24"x 36"
Oil on Masonite

This is not the piece I intended to post today, but I was so happy with how it turned out, and the one I was planning to post was not finished. So, here you go!

"Easy as Riding a Bike"

6"x6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

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This piece is from a photo I have had in the studio for a while. I don't even remember where I got it. My favorite part of it is the car way in the background and the light streaming down on it.

Progress

I spent some time today adding some color to the soldier, and I have to say, I really like it. Something about how he is just a shade lighter than the background, and how he fades out a bit around the edges makes him interesting, and yet she is still the focus. And, how could she not be with that dress on!

Refreshing

Another not quite finished piece, but I love how the girl turned out, especially how bright she is compared to the brown paper. I am not sure what to do with the soldier yet