Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Peppys Picasso, animal portrait

"PEPPYS PICASSO"

Finally finished up this painting, which I started before I had to have major surgery. Had a month of being in bed, and then trying to re-open my gallery, so it has been one of those things that I kept working on in between everything else. It really turned out nice, however. 
Peppy is a two time world champion in the western reining events. He has won other honors as well.  He is a magnificent horse. I think I have done justice to him.

Just before Christmas, my appendix ruptured and encapsulated my ovary.  I went around for over two weeks with pain, thinking It was my ovary. I was diagnosed with an ovarian tumor and cysts, which are common. My ovary was swollen to the size of an orange because all the poisons went into my female organs.  Needless to say, when they went in to take out the tumor they found a mess! A large sticky ball of goo instead of a tumor.  They took out everything. Ended up with a hysterectomy and an appendectomy, and they cleaned out all the poisons.  I am fortunate to be alive, as often the toxins kill people.  I am two months into recovery, and still battle the pain from it, although it is not nearly as severe.

(Click here to read more about the new studio and the cool dreams I had just before my appendix ruptured.)

I thank the Lord for giving me a new lease on life, and I look forward to what he has for me next!


Media: Acrylic on hardboard
Size: 18 x 24 inches

SOLD 

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Country Barn

"Country Barn"

This painting started as a demonstration for my adult painting class, added more fog and details before posting it.
Enjoy!

Media: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 9 x 12 inches
prints available 


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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Headed Home, country path, fall scene

"Headed Home"

This painting started as a demo for my adult painting class, just added the fence and some more details to finish it up.  It has a nice feel of good memories.

Enjoy!

Media: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 11 x 14 inches


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Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Delightful Mischief, puppy portrait

"Delightful Mischief"

Here is another custom painting that was ordered for a Christmas present.  So grateful that I had a couple of months to work on it, and got it done before I had to go in for surgery. Absolutely love all the fur!

~ Original Acrylic
~ 8 x 10 inches
~ Sold

Saturday, January 05, 2013

Jen and Little Grey, horse and rider

"Jen and Little Grey"


Painted this custom order for a Christmas gift. Feel like I captured a likeness for both of them! Love the colors.

I was in the hospital just before Christmas, so I was thrilled to get this done in time! (Click here to read more.)

Acrylic on Hardboard
11 x 14 inches
SOLD


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Sunday, December 09, 2012

Savanna Skies, Florida landscape with egrets and palms

"Savanna Skies"
© 2012

Created this from some small studies and photos I took at a plein air paint-out at the Savanna's Recreational Park in Fort Pierce.  The digital image really doesn't do it justice.  Tons of detail.  

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20 x 24 inches 
Acrylic on canvas
Custom Gold Frame (see below)
$1,570.00 plus shipping  



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Sunday, November 04, 2012

Fond Memories, mountain landscape with horses running


"Fond Memories"

Made most of this painting from memory. Actually I created it from a few different memories of my summers in Montana, and I also combined different horses.  I put the Swede mountain range in the distance, but used the gorge from  Libby Creek to set it all off.  I made the stream bigger than I remember it too. It was always a muddy mess right here where the horses crossed it regularly.  I added less mud and more water to clean it up some.  Plus I love all the splash.  I used some photos for the horses, but left a few of them out and changed their colors to symbolize my childhood dreams.  This painting took months to complete, and then I went back and reworked it too.  

ENJOY!

Media: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 18 x 24 inches
Price for original: $1,200.00  plus shipping 
Ready to frame




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Monday, October 22, 2012

Fawn's Studio, a teaching center and art gallery


So excited to be opening a teaching center! Here is a link to find out more about it:

Trying to get opened by next month.  So far the Good Lord has put the whole thing together and it has been amazing how many people have gotten behind me to support it!

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Still Waters, Wood Duck with reflections

"Still Waters"

I was caught up in the movement of the water mostly, and of course the wonderful feel of soft feathers and tiny details.  This is one of the few oil paintings I still have available. 

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want (for anything); He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. 
Psalms 23:1-2


This painting is one of my early works from when I used to paint in oils.  Severe allergies to the solvents caused me to fall in love with the water clean up of acrylics.  I use the paint in a similar way, only everything moves much faster now. Oils takes 2 weeks to dry, and acrylics dry in 10 or 15 minutes, so corrections and layers of colors are made  quickly, and the final details are much easier to add now because I can rest my hand on the dry painting while I sharpen up areas that need more interest. What used to take months to complete takes a week or two if I stay with it! 

Media: oil on canvas
Size: 16 x 20 inches
Price for original: SOLD 

A variety of sizes for prints are available:

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Friday, September 28, 2012

Morning at the Jetty, path at the beach, Florida art


"Morning at the Jetty"

Had my first paint-out of this season Monday at the Fort Pierce Jetty.  It was a lovely morning. 

You can see the painting in progress below.  I strengthened the shadows and added some wildlife when I got home.  

Size: 8 x 10 inches
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
The original is  SOLD


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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Pig in a Bucket, animal portrait


"Pig in a Bucket" 


Combined a few different ideas and photos to come up with this fun little painting.

Enjoy!

Acrylic on hardboard
14 x 18 inches
Sold


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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Returning Thanks, wildlife art, blue heron

"RETURNING THANKS"

I did around ten of these runny and drippy paintings.  They are done with acrylics on canvas, at a standing easel, so all the paint runs down.  It's a messy and fast application of layers of paint. Then I add the details over that once it is dry, so the contrast of warm and cool colors is played up against the contrasting thin against thick paint.  It has to be sealed with a few coats of clear sealer because the integrity of the paint has been jeopardized.  

Just made this older painting available in prints and cards. You can order what ever size you want.


Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 30 x 40  inches 


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Monday, August 27, 2012

A Country Mile, landscape with barn and pond


"A Country Mile"
This is a take off from my last post.  It is larger and I made some significant changes. I wanted to add more depth, so I used the path and the barn to create a focal point.


Ready to frame
Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 16 x 20  inches 
Price for original:$700.00 plus shipping
Ready to frame  

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