Paintings With Soul

And So They Rise, 24" x 48", acrylics on panel, $1499 each plus s&h. Inquiries may come  to me . Paintings like today's make all the tears, sacrifices, self-doubt, tantrums and paint-overs worth it. This one gives me chills - quite literally. She's extra special - relevant for this perilous moment in time and simultaneously timeless. She carries a bit of my heart and the fortitude and grace of all the women I have loved. Payment plans available - let's talk if you want her to be flying in your home. Thanks to Sue Schultz for the title!

ABOVE ON TOP, Two (green yellow), BELOW, Two Budgies (turquoise blue). Each original is 8" x 8" x 1/2", acrylics on panel with the image painted around the sides, $159 each plus s&h. Inquiries may come  to me . I am thinking about lines, and how they are far more than just edges. Trying to make each of my brushstrokes line-like. It's turning my brain inside out a bit, although I expect my brain already was a bit inside out to begin with. Anyways, these would make glorious Mother's Day gifts. With a paypal payment, I can get them to you in time for gifting that first Sunday in May. Share Tweet Forward

Last night I led a group of 15 brave-hearted artists in a workshop focused on painted pet portraits. These "kids" were amazing - for some of them, this was their first time using acrylics, their first time painting an animal, and/or their first time painting loosely. They tackled the assignment with vigor and attitude and laughter. And I've gotta say, the results were spectacular! Scroll down for more photos of the fun! I shared my techniques for painting loosely, with a focus on expressive brushwork and using lots of bold (yet still harmonious) color. We discussed the elements of a strong composition, how to best accent the focal point, learned some color mixing approaches and a little bit of color theory. The most important thing to me was that everyone learned something new which they could carry into their own method of working. Even I came home with some new tidbits! A special thank you to the Anchor Bay Artists' Group for inviting me out. And an extra war...