Oil, 30x28"

Red String of Fate

I read about a Japanese tale and was inspired to do an abstract.The red string of fate, also referred to as the Red Thread of Destiny. It is an East Asian belief originating from Chinese legend and is also used in Japanese legend. According to this myth, the gods tie an invisible red string around the ankles of those that are destined to be soul mates and will one day marry each other. Often, in Japanese culture, it is thought to be tied around the little finger.

Feb. Paintings

This month, I've been cramming in painting whenever my family allows. These are the ones that are completed, so far, this month.Go Fourth Falls, 7x5" Oil

Blue Sneakers, 10x8" Oil

Mary, 16x20" Oil

Angel 18x24" Oil

Radiance, Acrylic 20x16

My Monet 4'x4'

Every since I was a girl, I have always loved Monet's work.  I was in my 20's when I first got to lay eyes on some of his paintings. I was frozen in place, in disbelief, because they were so much more colorful than they were in the books. All those subtle seemingly greyed down paintings had peaches, pinks, and lavenders in them.
I painted his waterlillies for myself and made it my own. I made the colors a little more vivid because of the dark room it was going to be put in.
I really do want to try one of his more subtle landscapes. We'll see.

Paintings for a band

These three paintings are going to be auctioned off to help raise money for a lot of deserving kids in the Petal Band.
The Petal Indoor Percussion Theatre is gearing up. They placed 15th in a World Competition last year and would appreciate donations. It doesn't have to be a lot, but every little bit counts so that they can travel to these competitions. They can be made at this site ~
http://www.gofundme.com/aaw9g

First blog of 2012

  It's a new year and a new chance to do things better this year. I'm very happy with how much I have grown, as an artist, and I have so many wonderful friends to thank for that. They all teach me something differently, push me further than I would go myself, and help me make mistakes into masterpieces. These friends, and family, with their kind thoughts, encouragement, and most importantly their prayers got me through a tough year. I've had to deal with severe hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, surgery, and radiation. I've had a 6 mo check up in December, and things are looking great so far! I feel better than I have in years!

   This picture is from the SMAA December Show. It's called "Haitian Market", Oil 12x12". This painting won best in show.

Marnie & Charlie Oil 16x20"
I finished this painting for a friend. I had started it during the summer and it was set aside for far too long.