8 Point

8 Point

20" x 10", pastel

They are in velvet now, but when the 'big boys' visit in the early mornings they are still a sight to behold. Many does and fawns visit our yard through out the year, often choosing to stay hours to chill. But the bucks make themselves scarce this time of year. We have seen 5-6 at a time if we are up early enough.....awesome.

This painting was created from a photo from last winter. The 'big boys' were frequent visitors then. Looking forward to seeing more of them!

Hill Country Creek

Hill Country Creek

12 x 24, pastel

As stated in the previous post, I have been involved with a commission for awhile. But prior to beginning it, I decided that I might better bone up on painting a landscape. This painting gave me the opportunity to paint a landscape but to also, improvise and create what is not actually included in the photo.

I have a bad habit of being tied to the photo in my paintings. Trying to expand and add what the painting might need to be more interesting is a goal of mine. The actual photo was of a creek with maybe a foot wide trickle of water in it at any one point. This was fun!

Purrrfect II

Purrrfect II

8" x 6", pastel

My last couple of months have been filled with work on a commission. I, occasionally, do commissions, usually 8 x 10 or 9 x 12, my largest being 16 x 12, that is up until now!

This wonderfully trusting couple asked me to create for them a painting of a place they dearly love. They had not met me, only seen my work at the Gallerie at Gruene and online, yet trusted me to create this painting. I am forever in their debt. Because of them, I think I shall not fear the painting challenges that I face from now on. The painting was created, they are pleased, and it is soon to be hanging in their home. 

So.......having completed the commission, I painted something different. I was ready to paint a critter! Now, I am not a fan of cats, but they are great subject matter! You can feel his disdain for the human taking his photo!!!!! LOL!

Oh, did I mention, the commission was 4ft x 6ft!