Painted Violins

                                Parkway Series #501   oil    front of Violin  @ milepost 372

                                                        Craggy Pinnacle Tunnel

                                    donated to Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Fundraiser

                                    Parkway Series #502   oil  Back of Violin    @ milepost 110

                                         donated to Roanoke Symphony Orchestra fundraiser
 

The Beauty of Light

                                                Parkway Series #  500     12 x 16  oil    Sold

I never tire of trying to capture the Beauty of Light.  This milestone of 500 paintings posted on my blog is a challenge I will definitely continue. My next goal is 750!  Thanks to God for the inspiration, the skill, and the ability to still paint the Beauty of His Creation!!!

Winter Reflections

                                                 Parkway Series #  499     12 x 16     oil    $350.  

Even though we have not had any snow this year , I reworked an old painting that was a summer creek.  It is fun to  look back at old paintings that failed miserably and bring them to life again.

 

When Seasons Collide

                                                          18 x 36  Original Oil  $900.  Sold

Frequently, in Virginia seasons collide.  However, I have never had a commission for a painting that represents all 4 seasons.  This was a bit of a challenge but starting at bottom right... summer is represented by the flat bottom boat turned upside down in the green weeds.  Fall continues up the painting in the orange trees;  winter is at the top of the hill in the snow around the house and spring is blooming at the bottom right in the butterfly bush.  Thanks, Aaron, for the commission.  You truly have an original painting!!

 

The Journey of Life

                                            Woodland Path 12 x 16  oil  Series #498     $295.                                                    

                                    Moving Toward the Light  12 x 16  oil  Series #499  $295.

The Journey of Life is about moving toward the Light and Walking the Path that God has called us to.  I love thinking about big ideas and have many philosophical moments when hiking the Parkway trails.  These two paintings capture the essence of that journey.

 

It's Always about the Light

                                    Light Study  for Parkway paintings          12 x 16  oil     $295.

This is a painting I did after seeing a Jed Dorsey video.  I love life long learning and I am always interested in how others accomplish their magic on canvas.  This "sun burst" technique is fun and creates an incredible glow in the background.  It's always about the Light!!!
 

Time to Register for Fall Classes

                                     

                                                12 x 12           Student Work          acrylic on canvas

I do not usually post student work on my blog but I am so proud of my kids.  I am continuing to teach in my home studio and my students, some of whom I have taught for 8 years, are accomplishing phenomenal work!  With dedication to learning skills, it is amazing what they can accomplish.  My new adventure is to begin online drawing and painting courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced students.  Starting at around age 10, children are ready to move on from drawing symbols to learning how to draw and paint realistically.  Please check out my website for more information about these classes.      https://www.onlineartforkids.art