Unfinished portrait of FDR by Elisabeth Shoumatoff 

Abstract 2

 

Abstract 2

48 x 60

Acrylic

It wasn't until after I painted this piece that I began seeing shapes within the paint strokes - like when you look up into the clouds and let your imagination see things. I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I enjoyed making it.

Liberty

 

Liberty

48 x 60

Mixed Media

 Cypress Swamp Reflections
16 x 20
Oil on Canvas

Here is a painting of Cypress Swamp during our hot and humid summertime in Mississippi. This place has always been mysterious to me. It is only a few miles from McNamara Road off the Natchez Trace Parkway in Farmhaven, Mississippi, where my family owned 100 acres. I painted Cypress Swamp before during the cooler months and many years ago. It was fun to revisit this place that is so familiar to me. I added the alligators and egret. My goal was to capture the reflections in the still water because this is where I am in my life. I reflect. 

As I continue to learn about God from reading the Bible, I realize that most of my life before Christ did not align with the good folks (and kings) of the Bible. What stands is that I did not seek God when faced with important decisions like I do now. In the Old Testament, the few good kings consulted with the prophets of the time before proceeding with their plans to ensure God was on their side. God always helped their plans succeed. 

Life is different in Christ Jesus when one has a relationship with God. Consulting the Lord happens naturally. That old self (the absence of God) is gone, and sins paid for by Christ's blood on the cross - through undeserved grace. Thank you, Jesus.

 a watercolor from my sketchbook

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Micah 6:8  

(KJV)

 

Mrs. R M Finch Rose at Eudora Welty Garden

16 x 20

Oil on Canvas

A rose in the Eudora Welty garden in Jackson, Mississippi...

Mrs. R.M. Finch Rose is like a supporting actress. This rose is in the Eudora Welty garden. I imagine that Eudora must have found quiet time in her rose garden and that her garden was an inspirational environment for her work.

Who is a supporting actor or actress in your life? Is there an environment where you thrive? I think the environment and your people are important when you are a creative person. One gets energized, and it frees them to explore, work without limits, and use their talent from their heart and in ways beyond oneself.

I am grateful for my supportive friends and environment.

Praise be to God.❤️

Fun day plein air painting at Eudora Welty House & Garden in Jackson, MS

 

Eudora's Rose Garden

15" x 11"

Watercolor 

(I used a little gouache too)

An art friend, Feixue Yang, and I had fun painting plein air at Eudora Welty House & Garden in Jackson this morning. The climbing rose on the arbor is called Dr. W. Van Fleet - a beautiful pale pink rose.

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These paintings were inspired using word prompts from the Sketch A Day app.

The paintings are all original - painted from life or a reference photo. 

If I have used a reference photo, credit to the photographer is shown in the description of the listing.

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Joy in Oxford

Joy In Oxford, MS

9x12

Oil on Canvas

I painted this piece at the Mississippi plein air event this year in Oxford. It was a cold, breezy October morning. I drove up from Jackson with my mom that day. I painted and focused more on my mom, the other artists painting nearby, and visitors who walked by. I painted with joy - a joy and heartfelt trust in God. I finished this painting in my studio.

Contact the gallery to inquire about this piece.

Pacesetter Gallery
310 Ridge Way
Flowood, MS 39232
Please call (601) 488-0345

Taste of Fall

 

Taste of Fall
14 x 18
Oil on canvas

Here is my painting from the "Taste of Flowood" event on Sept. 21. Thank you Pacesetter Gallery for inviting me to paint live at this event. I finished this painting in the studio.

Renaissance - a rebirth

 Afternoon Light

14 x 18

Oil on Canvas

SOLD

Sometimes, as an artist, I want to go out and paint a scene and focus on what's before me - the light, the atmosphere, the temperature, and other design elements. Other times, my emotions want to do the talking and ooze out on the canvas like paint coming out of a tube. This painting is one of those pieces that talked back to me. Does this happen to other artists? I wonder.

The painting has a pinkish underpainting with color applied loosely to capture the emotions of the moment and my heart. It shows a mom behind her son crossing the street. This piece is about letting go of control and learning freedom and how to live there. It is surrendering, letting God, and realizing my blessings. 

This piece was painted during the Pacesetter Gallery Plein Air Competition at Renaissance Colony Park on Oct. 7, 2023. It was a fun event by Pacesetter and many other local business sponsors. I loved being there and painting with many other artists. The judge did an excellent job.

I want to say thank you to all the people who stopped by while I was painting. I enjoyed talking to you about art. Thank you for your kind words about my painting.

I am glad my piece won third place in the oil category.

To inquire about this piece contact:

​​​​​​​Pacesetter Gallery

310 Ridge Way

Flowood, MS 39232

Please call (601) 488-0345