Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Reasons I love to paint

There are so many reasons I love to paint, but one of the main reasons is to give something of myself to someone else. For many years, I didn't want to sell my art because it is just so personal, and each painting has meaning, emotion, and part of my soul. It wasn't until this year I actually wanted to sell anything I did. Before that if I wanted someone to have my art, I would just give it to them. I still do a bit of that, because I can think of nothing else that I could give to someone that is a more tangible part of me. I really dig it when someone likes something enough to actually PAY me for it. Sure, it takes some work, time, and skill; but I enjoy painting and drawing so much, that it always blows my mind that someone would actually pay me for something I had so much fun doing.
But my greatest joy is when I paint something especially for someone I care about, just to give it away. I painted this because my daughter loves butterflies, and I love my daughter. And I guess I love to paint butterflies. This was a quick painting I did when she was here last weekend. I guess I'll share it with you. Thanks for coming by today...
"Light Landing" Acrylic on canvas, 4" x 5" - yep, I gave it away

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Aw, nuts

Linda loves pecans. I watched her pick these up - along with a rather large bag-full, and she's been shelling them every night. That girl is all country, and I sure love her for it. Anyway, I thought they would make nice subject matter. Here's a little watercolor, and a little oil still life.  - "Pocket Paintings"
Fredericksburg Pecans, Watercolor on cold press paper. 2.5" x 3" NFS

Fredericksburg Pecans, Oil on panel, 2.5" x 3.5" NFS