Florence

My latest painting "Florence" is currently on display at the Huntsville Art League.
The title "Florence" has a double meaning. The shoe is an antique Italian shoe, but was also worn by my grandmother, Florence on the day she got married.
I had great fun exploring color in this painting.

Florence
Oil on Canvas
12" x 12"
$129

Prints available here

Classes & Workshops Starting Soon!

PORTRAITS IN OIL
Through demonstration and individual attention, students will learn the methods used by the instructor to capture the essence of the individual on canvas. Bring your own photographs to work from and gain valuable tips as you practice getting a likeness of your chosen subject. Strong drawing foundation/under painting will be emphasized. Get help with mixing skin tones and working with color temperature. Large well-placed color shapes and value relationships will be used to bring your portrait to life. In addition to your photograph, bring a 16X20 canvas, assortment of oil safe brushes, jar for mineral spirits, and a roll of paper towels, or soft disposable cloth.


3 Saturdays — 1-5 PM


WA-6: Jan 28, Feb 4, 11

$130 MBR/$140 non-MBR (includes paints for in class use).
Location: Gallery on the Square



INDEPENDENT STUDY 

(OIL OR YOUR CHOICE OF 2D 

MEDIA)

Work in your own direction on a subject of your own choosing while under my assistance. Bring any
materials you will need. Maximum: 5 students
3 Mondays — 7-9 PM

Session WA-1: Jan 16, 23 & 30
Session WA-2: Feb 20, 27 & Mar 5
Session WA-3: Mar 19, 26 & Apr 2

$50 MBR/$60 non-MBR
Location: Huntsville Art League


BEGINNING OIL PAINTING
Explore traditional oil painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Paints will be provided. Bring 8X10 canvas, assortment of oil safe brushes, jar for mineral spirits, and a roll of paper towels or soft disposable cloths.
4 Wednesdays — 10 AM-12:30 PM

Session WA-4: Jan 18, 25, Feb 1 & 8
Session WA-5: Feb 22, 29, Mar 7 & 14

$100 MBR/$120 non-MBR (includes
paints for in class use)
Location: Huntsville Art League


Contact the Huntsville Art League to enroll. Phone: (256) 534 - 3860

Huntsville Art League Gallery and Studios
3005 L & N Drive Mo - Fr
Huntsville, AL 35801

Hours:
Mo - Fr 10 am - 6 pm
Sat 12 noon - 6pm

Cloud to Cloud

I took photographs of a beautiful lightning storm and caught some great cloud to cloud lightning at sunset. I used my favorite one to create this painting. I love when the sky is so strange and purple.

Back Blogging Post New Baby

My apologies for neglecting this blog. I have been taking a semi maternity leave. Since the baby is already six months old, it is really time to catch up with sharing my latest works.

In my first commission since the baby, I did this portrait of a wonderfully sweet couple. They adore each other and think it shows through in the painting!

Sam and Greg's

Exciting news. The Gallery at Sam and Greg's will have my work on display from March 28th through May 9th. More information about the gallery is available on the Arts Council website http://www.artshuntsville.org/our-programs/galleries-a-public-art/the-gallery-at-sam-a-gregs, and http://www.samandgregs.com/.


I will have an artist meet and greet there on a date to be announced soon.

Finally finished!

I finally finished what may be my favorite painting. I still need to get a professional picture of "Masquerade," but here is my home shot image.

Yay! Alas, it won't be dry in time to hang in Sam and Greg's Monday.

Sparkling Ornament

Here is another newly finished 8"x10" paintings. I am considering getting a stash of small 8 x 10 paintings completed and offering one a week for sale on Ebay. If I make the leap into this new arena, I'll post the news here!