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

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Weaving of Trust.

Being a knitter I often think of painting as a weaving of colors .sold

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Shem Creek.

Mary and I had a great morning painting Shem Creek. Without much warning a storm whipped through the creek and gratefully cooled the air.sold

Monday, September 19, 2011

Friends.

From the Lowcountry to Michigan.
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Friday, September 16, 2011

Atmosphere of Provence.

This is a small study ( that I refreshed) from a few years ago. Happy Birthday to sister Beth.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Absolutely.


Preparing for next months theme for the Charleston Artist Collective. We were asked to paint our interpretation of Fauvism.sold

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Contentment

We are starting to see the weeds of the marsh turn toward fall and change it color




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Monday, September 12, 2011

A Bigger Garlic Party

With the same theme as The Garlic Party but bigger canvas 16x16 .

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Conch Resting Again


This painting is for the Oct. Charleston Artist Collective. It is 16x16 and a larger version of Conch Resting.sold

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Susies Path IV

The Sullivan Island Plein Air Painter always enjoy the winding turns of Susies Path to the beach.

Friday, September 09, 2011

Garlic Party.

Just threw a bunch of garlic in a bowl and let them land as they may. Also for the show in Oct.sold

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Beet Hanging

Another 16 x16 for the annual exhibition with the Charleston Artist Collective.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Seated Radishes

Preparing for an exhibition for the Charleston Artist Collective in Oct. We were all asked to paint on 16x16 , which reminds me of my photography days with the square format of a Hasselblad .sold

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Marsh of Light

Behind Stella Maris there is a small opening of water and colors of the season changing.
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Thursday, September 01, 2011

Dancing Trees.


Well last week was Dancing Water and this week it is Dancing Trees .... perhaps I want to dance.sold

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Tomatoes and Basil

With the last of the tomatoes from Johns Island and a much needed rest from the lowcountry heat: I enjoyed painting this still life.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Path

On the edge of Ft. Moultrie there are many paths leading to the ocean.gift

Monday, August 29, 2011

Monday.

The Monday after Hurricane Irene and all is well.sold

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Keegan

I had the pleasure of painting Keegan's portrait ( who in now in doggy heaven) for Marias birthday. Happy Birthday Maria







a gift from Lex.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Roots and Water

This is a small painting for the Charleston Artist Collective Sept. theme , Water.sold

Friday, August 26, 2011

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Latest on Irene?

While painting from Ft. Moultrie looking towards Charleston ,SC most conversation and concern of the locals was " What is the Latest on Irene?" The lastest..... going north of Sullivans Island . Sigh of relief . sold

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Sunset Over Capt. Maynards Island

A group of us after a full day of painting decided to close the day with a sunset painting. It was challenging with the fast moving light and peer pressure to win! Had flash backs of the tennis matches with great friends.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

oyster and peach.

Looking for shapes to guide this still life.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Conch Resting

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Singing Sunday.

Small painting inspired by Bonnard from seeing his light patterns ( shapes of color) at the National Gallery.

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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Queen With Pink Shoes.

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Happy Birthday Linda

Happy Birthday Linda..... I hope your day is full of praise and joy!!!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Brooke

Was delighted to paint" Brooke " for Lex's father's birthday. Happy Birthday!

Friday, July 15, 2011

My Story.

A small painting from one of the elders telling her story .

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Red Table

Just returned from Washington and loved the National Gallery. Feeling inspired .

Saturday, July 02, 2011

Reflecting

This is also a small sketch of Elisabeth during warm up with gesture poses.

Friday, July 01, 2011

Feeling Sunny

Small study for a larger painting.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

In Memory

This is a painting I will always cherish . It is of Elizabeth who loved the Thurs . morning figure drawing group and gave us all so much encouragement. She sadly passed away this week . With love and gratitude.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Blessings

Ms. Pinckney is always grateful.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Monday, June 20, 2011

Red Chair

I have painted this painting of Amelia several times over the past 10 years. Recently looking at some of Robert Henri's paintings I have introduced more vibrant colors.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Light of Ladies.

Ink on Water Color paper. The Ladies of Hollywood preparing for Sunday service.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Lavender Can

Yes you guessed it... same can, same dead flowers , different colors .

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Gold Can

Another interpretation ..... works on paper

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Blue Can

Allison has challenged the Charleston Artist Collective to paint on paper . I chose ink on a stick and brush. water crayons and dead flowers in a blue can. Totally freeing.

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Gesture With Hat.

Inspired by Bob Burridge.. I tried painting with a stick from the yard. ( most liberating) and direct brush strokes . This is about 40x 48 much larger that my usual smaller studies.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

How Are You?

Great friends who start their visit with , " How Are You."

Monday, June 06, 2011

Moment of Peace.

Small painting with Ms. Margaret .gift to my sister Joya thanks

Saturday, June 04, 2011

Amazing Grace

I enjoyed painting this for a dear friend. From the toe in the water to her hands stretched to the sky it just says " summer joy " . sold

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Red Shoes.

I love when the Hat Ladies wear shoes to match their hats. sold