Showing posts with label southern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label southern. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Dreaming of Tara

Dreaming of Tara
Oil on wood panel, 14x11
Frazier Paintout
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Today's paintout was one of three properties owned by the Fraziers in Augusta.  The charm of this home has captured my attention for years!  It sits back from the road a bit, on a hill, and is now  a Bed and Breakfast.  It was a cold start to the day, with rain moving in - so I worked fast.  With such a complicated drawing, I took a little extra time to make sure I had the line right, before dashing in with paint.  This kind of painting just makes me happy - I LOVE the southern charm!  Painting number 850 in as many days.  Hooray!

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

A Walk in Belfort

A Walk in Belfort
Oil on panel, 8x10
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I've just arrived home from a very frustrating basketball at William Chrisman High School for the 9th grade team that Michael plays for.  I can not remember being SO mad at a game in a VERY long time!  Anyone who knows me will know that I don't get mad about anything - ever, but tonight did it.  The refs were unbelievably biased, and it has left me too mad to finish this painting tonight.  I simply did not leave myself enough time earlier to finish this painting, and I don't know what I'll get if I paint angry!   I tried to get it in before leaving for a basketball game - but alas, I just had to go.  I know I'll see it tomorrow with different eyes, and then I'll make adjustments.  This street scene is located in Belfort, France and is a wonderful medieval village.  I have used the palette knife throughout, but still have some work  to do.  I hadn't decided whether to add foliage or not, but I think I will, and a few people walking the streets too.  If I did it now, they would be angry, fighting people :)  This is painting number 760 in 760 days, Day 29 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge.  Now, I think it is time for a nice, large glass of wine!