Shotgun House V - SOLD

Oil based inks and watercolor on 100% cotton paper. Image size 24" X 9". Paper size varies approximately 2" over image size on all sides. This one was painted in brighter colors than the previous ones. I've got this idea for doing them in very vibrant colors, almost pop artish looking. When I find some time I'll try a batch like that.

New Orleans Shot Gun Houses

Well, I finally did it. I've had this idea for some time to cut out block prints of the New Orleans shot gun houses and print in different colors. The first one posted is the blocks printed in different earthy colors next to each other without any hand tinting/painting on top. Below that is different variations with handpainted water color on top. I figured while I'm anxiously waiting for the logistics of my arrival in New Orleans, I might as well submerge my creativity to that environment. I would like to cut out at least another four blocks. I think it would be especially cool to see four foot of houses all printed up on one long piece of paper. These are two foot across. I've already had a request and presale for houses in greens and blues, thus the pallette below.

SOLD.Oil based inks on 100% cotton paper. Image size 24" X 9". Paper size varies approximately 2" over image size on all sides.

SOLD Oil based inks and watercolor on 100% cotton paper. Image size 24" X 9". Paper size varies approximately 2" over image size on all sides.

SOLD Oil based inks and watercolor on 100% cotton paper. Image size 24" X 9". Paper size varies approximately 2" over image size on all sides.

$200.00 Oil based inks and watercolor on 100% cotton paper. Image size 24" X 9". Paper size varies approximately 2" over image size on all sides.

Autumn Leaves - $50.00 each

Handtinted monoprint on 100% cotton paper. Paper size 11.5X12.5. Image size 8X10.

Handtinted monoprint on 100% cotton paper. Paper size 11.5X12.5. Image size 8X10. Autumn Leaves. Oh, how enduring the heat of this summer, already, I am wishing for autumn. It is going to be a hot one.

Blue Bird and Red Bird - $50.00 each

Hand tinted monoprint. Paper size 11X15. Image area size 8X10.

Hand tinted monoprint. Paper size 11X15. Image area size 8X10. I was going to post these yesterday, but as some of you may know, we were out of electricity for a day! Something blew up and caught fire at the city's power plant. Can you imagine? I stayed home working on some block prints that I've had in my head for years that were waiting for a the right moment to give birth. I can't wait to share.

Fluer De Lis in a bedroom

I've been waiting for an opportunity to use this gold and chocolate bedroom. The perfect accent!

Fluer De Lis - BOTH SOLD

Fluer De Lis I - One of a kind, hand water colored print on 100% cotton paper. paper size 11X15. Image size 8X10. One of a kind, hand water colored print on 100% cotton paper. paper size 11X15. Image size 8X10. While organizing in preparation for the (fingers crossed) big move I came across some -one of a kind- hand watercolored monoprints. I decided I should start posting them. I thought this might be a good fundraising idea to build my new pottery studio at the (knocking on wood) new digs. There are only these two fluer de lis left, though I may print more at a later date. These are one of a kind in that the ink is applied by hand in different colors during the printing process and then meticulous watercoloring done over the top of that.

Laurie's Fireplace Tiles

I think we finally finished Laurie's fireplace tiles. They are beautiful! and of course look so much richer in real life. She finally had to take a trip to Mom's add sift through the details of the project to figure out what just wasn't sitting right with the whole thing. Some of the tiles went through five firings to get the colors right. Only for my sista!

Some more green anchor tiles for Laurie's fireplace. I've also been playing around with glass on tiles for a bathroom for myself someday! Here's a leftover fish from the kitchen series done up with glass splatters. and then some of the glass field tile surrounding.

Anchor Tiles for Laurie's Fireplace

I've been working real hard trying to get Laurie's fireplace finished. We bought some expensive commercial glazes to ease the process in hopes that we would get exactly what we wanted on the first try. No such luck. All the greens we bought turned out brown. So, now I am in the process of refiring in order to get some siblance of green. I was so happy when I opened the kiln to see something that looked green. Then I refired a second batch with green glass hoping to get green. Well, it's the most gorgeous turquoise blue you ever saw. If she doesn't use them, I will! Enjoy.

end of day blackbird

He might be done. Might let him sit on the wall for awhile. I do like him better!

Black Bird in the making

If you came in the studio and stared and loved this black bird, well, he is gone. There were some aspects of this painting that I truly loved, but he was never quite - there yet. So, I went into him and added some energy.

I did this quick sketch to get the energy I wanted to add to the bird above. If you are a facebook friend you will recognize it as a posting. I love the spontaneity of my quick sketchs and try to capture that in my paintings. It is quite the challenge translating four inches into four feet.

I don't think he's quite - done yet. But, I thought you might enjoy the process. Happy painting!

Black Birds in Orange Tree - $800.00

48" X 48" Oil on canvas. I may go back into this painting one more time. But, I thought it looked good enough to hang and post. This was inspired from a sketch I did one morning as I watched the black birds attacking the left over oranges at the top of my neighbors orange tree. I'm sure the tree is what lured them to make our yards their home for the spring. I'll repost if the touch ups are drastic.

Tiger Lily - SOLD

48" X 48" Oil on Canvas. As stated before.. so much of the detail and subleties of values are lost in these photos. I really love these two paintings.

Red Zinnia - SOLD

48" X 48" Oil on Canvas. This photo really doesn't do this painting or the next justice.

Nude Reclining - SOLD

48"X48" Oil on Board. I may take another photo of this one in morning light, as I don't think the detail shows up like I would like. I actually sketched this lady out ten years ago, and didn't know until now exactly what I wanted to do with her. Painting her brought back memories of my upstairs studio in San Antonio.

I don't think the photo of the painting allowed any of the blues to show. This blue pillow actually wouldn't look out of place in reality.

woman with fruit bowl hanging - SOLD

Woman with fruit bowl sketch

Woman with fruit bowl - SOLD

48 X 48 oil on canvas. I've been painting my little heart out lately. I haven't been posting because I'm not sure, exactly when I'm done. I thought I would post my progress anyway. This is one in a series I'm doing from some of my quick sketches. I like what is happening. I will post the sketch as well.

Columbine II - SOLD

48"X48" Acrylic on Canvas - This puppy was sold for Christmas. Got another in the works. Hope your Christmas was a merry one and the New Year the best ever! Thank all of you for watching me over the past year and supporting me in so many different ways. I've got a feeling, the next year will be a doozy!

Grande Antique Zinnia - $800.00

48"X48" Acrylic on Canvas. I got to paint this week! This painting was inspired by one of my smaller watercolors of the antique zinnias. I really had a great time painting this. Heading to True Colors Gallery in Houma this afternoon for an artist event where I will be featuring the Grande Zinnia. For all of you who have not been to True Colors Gallery, take some time before the Holidays and check out all of the art work featured by Louisiana artist.