Artwork
Summertime Lilies and Citrus
When I brought these flowers home they were absolutely loaded with bright green buds. As the buds kept opening into big fat flowers I kept making adjustments. I’m not complaining because the process was a pleasure even though it was a challenge. I photographed the set up as a reference but painting the real deal is much more fun. I almost named this “It’s All About the Buds”. Another name might “Pregnant”.
Patriot Games
I’m feeling political these days so just for fun I retrieved this from my archive. The original sold but it can be reproduced in a giclee perhaps as a gallery wrap without a frame. The price would vary with size but is certainly less than the origianl was. God Bless America. I know God “Blessed” Texas. No doubt whatsoever. There’s a saying in Austin……….”No, I wasn’t born here but I got here as soon as I could.”
Celadon Pottery
These are brighter than Celadon is in reality but it’s summer and I love the look of Fiesta Ware Pottery when I see it in the stores this time of year. So I used my pieces and exercised some license. I apologize to the men who get my blog because this is such a “chick” thing. It’s hard to separate women from table top themes because it’s like shopping – part of our DNA. China – Pottery – Porceline – Earthenware ……the “stuff of dreams” for women and boring to men.
Merano Glass and Lizianthus Bouquet
The Merano Glass that I own is very subtle, almost like Alabaster in color. I wish I could say I bought it in Venice. I’ve heard about the near by island with the glass foundaries. The Lizianthus were suggestd to me by my very artistic florist for their intricate stems and buds.
Hand Blown Glass
I have a modest collection of glass art. When I look at my pieces or other pieces in stores and galleries this medium captivates my imagination. The artisans who create them intrigue me. What specific skills they have. I’m always turning and twisting them to chase the reaction to whatever light source is handy. What a trip. The empty framed canvas in this painting is waiting for the day when I may perhaps do justice to just such a piece. Time will tell.