'Mommy and Me'

Original Oil

5" x 7"

 

Have you ever thought you could just 'whip up' a painting for a surprise gift?

Apparently, there's no whipping up for me.

It seems at the last minute, I drown myself in details.

 I know, I know.

But, I have to say, I stand by my added-at-the-last-minute-this-

little-cow-family-needs-a-house barn!



 

'The Girls'

 

Oil On Canvas

11" x 14"

 

 

 

Robert Henri said, "paint the flying spirit of the bird rather than its feathers."

Prior to painting these young ladies, I had met two of them some years ago only for a brief moment; the third not at all. However, by the end of the painting, I  felt as if I knew them.  It was as if I could feel their personalities through my brush.

Speaking of the feathers on a bird, I have discovered that I really enjoy painting fabric patterns.

 



 

 

Welcome Home

 

7" x  5"

 

Original Oil Painting

On Ampersand Panel

 

This little calico kitty lives in Charleston near the recently painted Rich Squirrel.  They live in a lovely neighborhood.  I'm jealous.

 

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The Incorrigibles

 

The Incorrigibles

 

5" x 7"

Original Oil On Panel

Commission

 

Don't these two remind you of Grant Wood's couple in his painting with the pitchfork?  (Just please never let either of them gain access to a pitchfork!)

 

Webster's definition of incorrigible is bad beyond correction or reform - which to a "t" describes the behavior of these two misfits.

Meet Hazel and Zeke.  Hazel is a big girl, but Zeke can handle her just fine, thank you very much.  The day Hazel arrived at Zeke's house, his anxiety ridden life became one of unending bad girl fun.

Hazel has been with Zeke for about nine months and she still seems to have an endless supply of naughtiness up her long furry paws...and to think she was brought in to calm Zeke.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Josie

6" x 6"

Oil on Panel

Commission

 

Josie, once a puppy without a home, now lives in Kentucky with her forever family.  She is kind to all with one exception-her stuffed friends.  They seem to bite the dust often.  :)

 

 

Let's Have a Talk

 

'Let's Talk'

 

 

 

Original Oil Painting

On Masonite Panel

7" x 5"

 

 

 

The chat will begin as soon as you hand over an apple or maybe a carrot. 

 

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Seascape

 

Original Oil Painting on Canvas

18" x 34"

Commission

 

I love the ocean.  Bringing the water's color and movement to life on a canvas was such a challenge.

 

 

 

 

Clark Was Here

 

Clark Was Here

 

 

8" x 10"

Oil On Canvas

Commission

 

Clark is a lucky guy.  He lives the college life and pretty much his every command is met post haste. However, he would want everyone to know that he did have to work a bit harder for cat attention during thesis writing time.  Clark is smart though; after all, he recently earned his college degree right along side his people.

When demands are unmet, protest!  Pick up the pen and state your grievances. Then stage a nap smack dab in the middle of things- works every time it's tried.

 

 

 



Happy Gator

 

Happy Gator

 

Original Oil Painting

On Canvas

 

11" x 14"

 

Commission

 

This old guy is also going to the office that serves children.  He's too fat and happy to be scary!  Although the ice cream might not be safe.

 

 

 

 

Debbie's Christmas Nap

 

Commission

 

 

Original Oil Painting

6" x 6"

On Museum Quality Panel

 

This sweet little beagle was invited inside due to inclement weather.  She found the perfect spot for a little nap.

 

I just love her name, Debbie.  She was a rescue and she came with her name!  Debbie lives happily with her people in Kentucky. 

 

Still Life

 

Silver Still Life

 

Original Oil Painting

14" x  18"

 

 

  The process for a still life is much more difficult than I had anticipated. I thought one simply gathered a bunch of favorite things.  No! In the end, I had close to 100 images of these items in all sorts of arrangements. 

 

The painting hangs in my living room and was the reason behind a big project for me and my assistant, Beatrice.

 

 

 



 

We decided that the wall color was dated and did nothing to show off the art in the room.  So, first we went through the arduous process of choosing the new color.  Beatrice is seen here keeping me on task.

 

 

 

Beatrice supervised the entire process.... sometimes with her eyes wide shut.

 

 

Have you ever painted a ceiling a color other than white?  This is a first for me and I love the effect!

 

 

 

 

The room has a warm glow in all light. The new wall color pops all the art in the room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turkey Ducks

 

 

 

SOLD

 

 

 

6" x 6"

Original Oil Painting

On Museum Quality Painting

 

 

I was introduced to these ducks in Charleston. I was immediately fascinated.  Aren't they cute?  I was told they were 'turkey ducks'.  What better time than just before Thanksgiving to paint them!

PBJ

 

PBJ

 

5" x 7"

Oil on Ampersand Panel

 

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Honestly, I have been painting.  OK, I did take a lot of time off this summer.  I spent time with these two...

 

 

 

 

 

and with my 87 year old mother all the while creating so many wonderful memories. 

 

Back to PBJ, because as it happens peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were a part of my summer, too.  The little girl pictured above loves them.  I am in agreement that the combination is just about perfect.

 

 

 



 

What the Heck?

 

Original Oil Painting

On Panel

6" x 6"

 

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"My peeps are always dangling stuff in my face.  I humor them and check it all out; all the while constantly on the lookout for something of interest like my TREATS!"

 

I thought this painting needed a little somethin' somethin'.  So, when in doubt add a painting to a painting.  Maybe a seascape?

 

Then, it was time for the husband opinion.  He's been highly trained as my critic.  He knows how to stay out of trouble when offering a critique (most of the time).  Which may be why he gets this stricken look on his face when I force him to "weigh in" on a painting.  He sent me into a tailspin when he said, "what is the cat sitting on?" (He was supposed to be commenting on the seascape addition!)

So, I did more work on the sofa cushion to clear up "what's the cat sitting on."

 

 

 

BEFORE PAINTING

The Voice

 

 

 

Original Oil Painting

On Panel

 

6" x 6"

Commission

 

Warblers are little song birds with an unforgettable voice.  

Sheets and Crows

 

Original Oil Painting On Canvas

 

16" x 20"

 

Because it makes me happy, this painting hangs in my kitchen. 

 It is an early Sharon Rose Smith piece painted with a palette knife which will make it rare as I found painting with a palette knife to be challenging to say the least. 

I like the simplicity of this painting.  It says a lot without being "wordy." Saying only what needs to be said proves to be as difficult in painting as in life.

 

 

 

 

On Patrol

 

 

 

 

Original Oil Painting

On Museum Quality Panel

 

 

6" x 6"

 

 

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When a cat owns a home, some areas are of particular importance to him.  Each morning a vigilant patrol is necessary to scope out any intrusion.  Has something been moved, anything new added?  Patrolling is serious cat business- never to be neglected!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Setting Up the Nursery

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original Oil Painting

 

Panel

 

5"5"

 

SOLD

 

 

 

This little home was discovered in a rose bush.  Mother bird built the nest in the spring when the bush was sparse.  Sadly, as the bush filled out she was not able to get to her baby through the thorns.  She did not, however, abandon the nest without considerable effort on her part.  Mothers are like that.

 

Curled Up

 

 

11"x14"

 

Original Oil Painting
on
Museum Quality Panel

 

 

These dogs bring new meaning to the term sleeping together.  They are deep into the peace of each other.  If your best buddy doesn't provide warmth and comfort; who will?  

 

 

 

Vegetable Trio

Original Oil Painting

6"x6"

 

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This painting is a personal favorite.  It is ready to warm up a kitchen somewhere.

 

 

 

 

 

This painting is a personal favorite of mine.  It is ready to warm up a kitchen somewhere.