Thursday, October 12, 2023

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.

Monday, October 9, 2023

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

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