"Small in a World of Big"

6"x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

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I haven't done one of these smaller pieces in a while, and it was good to go back to this size. The title refers, not only to the little girl in the world of grown-ups, but also the small painting in the wold of larger, louder work.

I took much of last week off, and a minor computer problem kept me from posting, but I am back! Below are a couple of commission pieces I finished recently. Also, I will be a part of the Traveler's Rest art fair this Saturday, October 4, from 10am-6pm. It is sure to be a great time, and the weather should be perfect. Visit the TRAM website for more details. Hope to see you there.

A huge thanks to everyone who came out to Art in the Park this weekend. It was a great success, and we coudn't have asked for better weather! I was also very excited to learn that my piece had won first place in the juried show! Below is a picture of my piece with it's ribbon, as well as my tent and fabulous display system that my dad built for me. If you missed Art in the Park, I will be participating in the Traveler's Rest art fair on October 4. There will be tons of outsider, folk, and local artists, as well as great music and food, so be sure to come check it out.

Art in the Park

Art in the Park will be held this weekend, September 19-21 at Flour Field at the West End. The festival hours are Saturday from 10am-7pm, and Sunday from 11am-5pm. I will be in booth E23, so be sure to come by and check it out!

I spent this weekend celebrating my cousin's wedding. This piece was part of their wedding present. Congratulations Chad and Nicki!

"More Possibilities Open"

9"x12"
Oil on Mat board
$150

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This piece evolved in an interesting way. I added and wiped away paint so many times, that I had covered most of the surface with a mid-range tone. I was able to then add in darks and lights, so the figure seemed to almost "emerge" from the background color. Another challenge in this piece was to try to create a sense of place without putting all the background details in. I do like that she is sort of glowing there in the midst of the darkness.

"Lined Up in Our Finest"

11"x 14"
Oil on Mat Board
$150

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My favorite part of this piece was the different expressions on the faces. Everyone has a different attitude towards being photographed with their siblings, I guess!

"She Understood Her Best"

11 1/2"x 14 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$150

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This piece came out of the way I typically start a painting. When I first start a piece, I use a very thin wash to lay in the entire painting. I rub out areas and make adjustments until I am happy with the layout. This process usually gives me a lot of "shadow" in the background which I then cover over with thicker layers of paint. In this piece, though, I really liked the shadows, so I left the background as a thin wash, and just added in thicker detail in the figures. I like the resulting juxtaposition of the figures against the almost dreamlike background.

If you missed the show this past weekend, those pieces have now been posted to my website gallery.

Thanks!

A huge thanks to everyone who came out to the show over the weekend! We had a great crowd, and it was a very successful event. Several pictures from the show are below. Stay tuned for information about Art in the Park, TRAM Fair, and Open Studios, all happening in the coming weeks.

"Building the Future" Opens tonight!

My newest show, "Building the Future on the Past", opens tonight at the Art and Light gallery in West Greenville. The opening is from 6-9 pm, and is sure to be a fantastic affair! Also be sure to come out for the grand opening of Kyle Buttram's studio, Lilly Pottery, and the expansion of Knack. Art and Light is located at 1211 Pendleton Street in West Greenville. Hope to see you there!

HOG

So, my "daily painting" last night was a little different than usual. Every year, Hands on Greenville has a piggy bank auction to raise money for their organization. The banks, decorated by local artists, are paired with packages of great items. This is my submission for this year. I still have to name it, so if you have any suggestions, let me know.

"Across Their Path"

10"x 14"
Oil on Masonite
$150

I submitted this piece for a juried show in North Carolina. Hopefully it will make it. I am very happy with how the stone steps turned out, and I love the brightness of the children against the neutral ground.

"A Bath Anywhere"

9 1/2"x 13 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$150

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This is a wonderful, classic picture of my dad taking a bath in a bowl...

"Stranded, but This Time Prepared"

14"x 18"
Oil on Mat board
$220

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I decided to revisit the boats on a larger scale. I think this one has a bit more contrast and attention to detail. I don't often do larger versions of smaller studies, so it was interesting to repeat a subject, remebering what worked the last time, and what needed improvement.

Need a Fix?

For a great cup of coffee, and a chance to check out some art, go to one of Greenville's newest coffee shops, FIX. It is located at 101 Wade Hampton, near the Handlebar. You can also see a collection of my small daily paintings there through September!

Building the Future on the Past

I am very pleased to announce the opening of my newest show, Building the Future on the Past, at the Art & Light gallery on Friday, September 5.

During my senior year as an art major at Furman, I created a set of paintings which were a definitive statement about who I was at that time. In the years between then and now, my work, and my life has changed dramatically.

This show is a celebration of the work I did then and the work I am doing now. Come see what happens when my new paintings are literally and figuratively built on the foundation of the older work.

Opening Reception: Friday, September 5, 2008, 6:00-9:00pm
The gallery will also be open Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10:00am-3:00pm

Art & Light
Flatiron Studios
1211 Pendleton StreetGreenville, SC 29611

Also come out that night for the official expansion of Lilly Pottery and Knack, and the grand opening of Kyle Buttram's studio! Don't miss it!

"Life Occurring With No One Watching"

14"x 18"
Oil on Canvas panel
$220

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As promised, here is last night's completed piece.

I may have to start calling my blog "a painting every two days", because that is about how long these larger pieces are taking me. This is my latest piece in progress. I will post the completed painting tomorrow.

"Keeping a Step Behind"

12"x 14"
Oil on Mat board
SOLD

I was happy with this painting when I finished it last night, but I think I like it even more now. I was most worried about painting the striped blankets around the women's shoulders, but they turned out to be one of the easiest elements to paint. I also love the texture of the braids on the woman on the left.

An Abundance of Frames

I am in the final stages of preparing for my next show, as evidenced by the large number of frames around the studio. For a peek at the show, visit artandlightgallery.blogspot.com.

"Peeking Into the Complexity of Their Lives"

10"x 14"
Oil on Masonite
$150

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"Traces of Things Not Seen"

10"x 14"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD

This piece took a little longer than expected, but I am very happy with the results. As you may have guessed, it is from another one of Kathryn's photos from Peru. Thanks for all the inspiration!

18"x 24"
Oil on Canvas

I have had so much fun creating paintings from family photographs that I decided to do this portrait of my grandparents. I love the challenge of painting in the sepia tones, plus my grandmother had fantastic hair! If you would like to commission me to do a painting from your family photographs, just email me and I will be happy to discuss size and price options.