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"When I start drawing an ordinary thing , I realize how extraordinary it is , sheer miracle." Frederick Frank

Thursday, April 19, 2007

The Beat of the Night

Trying to capture the movement and grace of their art.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007

An Amish Boy


I have always been intrigued with the daily life of the Amish . As I painted this I couldnt help but think of Millet.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Swinging Her Pearls

Getting ready to go out with her pearls in hand. sold

Friday, April 13, 2007

A View of the Loquat Tree

As I was painting this view of the Loquat Tree a man came and picked a few loquats for his afternoon snack. So glad he didnt snack on these.
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Thursday, April 12, 2007

The Shed That Ben Charles Built

Ben Charles built the children's play shed ten years ago . It has provided many hours of imaginative play. I love all the texture from years of being worn. Thank you Ben Charles.

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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

# 90

The last time I saw Foxy he was a young child playing at the playground. I enjoyed the challenge of capturing his determination for football but at the same time still thinking about the child at the playground. sold

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

In Bloom

The back yard is in full bloom.
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Monday, April 09, 2007

Ruths Home on Sullivans Island


Ruths home is always a treasure to see.
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Friday, March 30, 2007

Dress up After School

Tomorrow we are going on spring break so I will be back in a week. Hope during your week you find time to "dress up and laugh".sold

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Yellow House on Harbour Island

We have stayed here for many years. I hear it is being tore down to build condos.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Buddha Reflecting

love the relaxed but confindent body language with the surprise of the toes flexing. I am thinking about entering this one in an art show. nfs

Monday, March 26, 2007

Blue Sky on Harbour Island

This is one of those paintings that is hard to say good bye to.
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Saturday, March 24, 2007

Pink Fence


Loved seeing you Trent. sold














Friday, March 23, 2007

Oysters and Champagne

After looking at Manets oysters I made some changes.
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Thursday, March 22, 2007

Going to Mass


While in Ireland we explored a tiny Island that held a special mass for the locals. The voyage to the island was as authentic as the service. I feel like these two men's relationship goes as far back as the old schooner.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Shrimp Boats on Shem Creek


Today marks 100 paintings. Thank you. I had a wonderful day with Mary Whyte and the Wet Paint artists at Shem Creek.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Sheep Mountain

In honor of St. Patricks Day I painted a bit of Ireland.
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Monday, March 19, 2007

Tea Cup With Flower

From time to time I redo paintings and this is one of them . I changed the background color and added some lights.
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Sunday, March 18, 2007

Two Meeting Street


Had a wonderful day in White Point Gardens with the plein air painters of Charleston.
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Thursday, March 15, 2007

Palmetto at Ft. Moultrie

Some how this Palmetto seemed to be watching over the fort.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2007

John on the Steps

John is alittle older now but I hear he has kept his sweet and caring personality . The back steps is a favorite place for childen to hang out.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Spring is in the Air no 2.

Thank you Peggy for six inspiring weeks of life drawing and expressing your love of art.


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Monday, March 12, 2007

Spring is in the Air


Looking at Cezanne's still life and was inspired.
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Friday, March 09, 2007

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Marsh on Sullivans Island




A colorful morning on the marsh.

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Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Amelia and Her Red Chair

This is one that I put away for several months and finally got it . NFS

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Early Spring

Thank you Dumplin and Pop Pop for a wonderful visit.













Monday, March 05, 2007

Turnips

This blue plate does get around.
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