Plein Air Season!

I painted these two 9x12s on location at the Memphis Botanic Garden last weekend with some of my fellow plein air painting friends. The weather couldn't have been better. There is really nothing more enjoyable for me as an artist than painting outdoors on a beautiful day! Hope I get out there a few more times before the suppressing heat begins.

This one was painted from a photo I took on a trip a couple years ago to upstate NY where my husband is from. Tried to pretend I was painting outside, but it wasn't the same!

Handwright Gallery

I'm so happy to be added to the artist roster at Handwright Gallery in New Canaan, CT. Six of my plein air landscapes are there for sale. Their website is www.handwrightgallery.com.
Above are two of my latest pieces: A scene painted from a photograph I took on a drive through central Pennsylvania, and another "Tulle" painting! I think I'll take a break from the tulle for now, but it was a fun series to paint!

OPA National Exhibition Acceptance and More Tulle!

Very excited! "Veiled Beauty" above was juried into the OPA National Juried Exhibition which is in Dallas from May 13 - June 15, 2016. Wasn't sure if the tulle would work, but got lucky! Did another small 12x12  above in a similar pose. So fun to paint. I've got one more on the easel which I'll post soon.

Veiled Beauty

I got inspired to paint this from a photograph I saw of a little girl in a costume with a veil over her head. So headed to the store, bought a piece of "toile", and snapped some quick photos of my daughter and the toile. Got some pretty interesting shots. I recently entered this one into the OPA National. Fingers crossed!

New Miniature Still Lifes

Here are some more small still life paintings from the past few weeks. I've really been enjoying painting these, but I think it's time to get back to portraits!

Portrait Society of America Award!

I am overwhelmed with the news that this commissioned portrait I entered into the Portrait Society of America's Members Only Competition for 2015 received the 5th place award. I just love painting portraits and this award adds to my motivation to continue!
Thanks for looking!

Pomegranates and Pears

I've been in the still life mood lately. These little pieces were done last week. So fun to paint those pomegranate "arils". Plus we had them with dinner and they are pretty good!