Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Pears, oil on panel, 6 x 8


A very still life. But not mine. I'm headed out again, this time to L.A. (around here that means Lower Alabama). Lots of us girls have rented a house in Fort Morgan and plan to let loose. Haven't decided whether to take painting stuff or not. I kinda want a break. We'll see. There may be rain and that could make for some spectacular sunsets or billowy clouds.
Anyway, I'll try to post tomorrow before I take off Friday.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

"Pump House", oil on panel, 6 x 8


I've been asked to show what else I had painted when down on the Satilla River. This was the only other that was salvageable. There was a lot going on and while I did paint every day, it was hard to not spend time with relatives I don't see every day.
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Sunday, April 27, 2008

"...by a nose", oil on panel, 6 x 8

Yep, more okra. Guess i won't cook this batch, getting a little long in the tooth. While painting them, I keep thinking that they remind me of crayons. Their shape and bright color.



Another favorite:
A Trip to Blueridge, oil on canvas, 16 x 20



In this one, I wanted to record the colors quickly, they were so strong. Again, blues and oranges, complementary colors. And it was such a dreary fall day. That helped with seeing the colors accurately, the sky being overcast illuminates everything with pure even neutral light. And for those of you not from the south, you should know that our soil is orange, that's right, orange due to the heavy clay content. And Blueridge is in the Northern mountainous part of the state.
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Friday, April 25, 2008

Okra, 6 x 8, oil on panel


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I once heard a comic say that boiled okra had the consistency of a combination of gravel and drool. I may have to agree...but...I found a great place to have lightly fried whole okra pods - a restaurant in Atlanta called Six Feet Under. The name is a play on two things. Fathom, a nautical term, equals 6 feet and the restaurant serves seafood. Secondly, its location is across from Atlanta's famous Oakland Cemetery. Such greats as Bobby Jones and Margaret Mitchell are buried there. I've painted there many times, it is truly beautiful. Check out the web site.


Another favorite:
Blimp, 18 x 24, oil on wood


Speaking of Atlanta, this is from around 14th Street and the connector looking toward Georgia Tech during the 1996 Olympics. There were blimps everywhere! I love blimps. And if that's not enough, we live near the small airport that launches the blimps for big events in the area. They have to fly over our house to get downtown and at that point they have not gotten to full altitude. Every so often, we would hear this deep hum and over the trees would come the nose of one of those big suckers! Our Brittany spaniel (aka a bird dog) would look up and then get into his prettiest point position. It was hysterical every time. They are supposed to point to help you locate the quarry. But since this vessel took up the entire sky, the point (lit) was unnecessary.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Corkscrew, oil on panel, 6 x 8


This was a still life I set up one evening at the river. This si an old corkscrew, it has rusted quite a bit. There weren't any movable lamps there so I had to paint that under a naked bulb. Strange not working with all the light you need. But after some double checking under good light, I think this turned out pretty interesting.

Broken Sky, oil on canvas, 16 x 20
This one is of Peachtree DeKalb Airport and the sky that day. I've always liked this painting for the foreground, middle ground, and background all being in the bottom third of the painting and the sky is left to carry the rest.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Satilla River


Hey all, I'm leaving tomorrow to visit the Satilla River in southeastern Georgia. "Bony" is turning 80 on Saturday and the whole family will be there! The Satilla is black like strong tea. We boat, fish, play and eat. We all stay in a giant Civil War era house with a wrap around screen porch that has to be about 15 feet deep. Amazingly, even in July the house itself stays somewhat cool without AC. They knew how to build houses then.
I am taking my paints and hope to get a good many small studies done while I am there. The weather should be perfect. I'll post any keeper when I return. I won't have cell service, much less wireless. In the meantime, I'll post another favorite that is available now - see below.

Overpasses
Anyone who has been to Charleston will probably recognize this interchange. It is the confusing path to either get on 17 south towards Folly Beach or get out of Charleston going north. It is also a route to many of the main thoroughfares into downtown. But I love urban scenes and this one had such a great play of light, horizontals and verticals.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

"Milk Bottle", oil on panel, 6 x 8


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Another painting of glass. Years ago I gave myself a challenge of painting clear glass and then I added ice cubes. I was so pleased when I found I could convey something transparent in paint which is opaque.



Another favorite.....

Three Palmettos, 16 x 20, oil on wood
This scene is from Charleston, S.C. I love the coast because the landscape is so varied, not all green like Atlanta is much of the year.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

"Eraser", oil on panel, 6 x 6


This is a well worn buddy of mine. Not the kind I usually use, found this one under a table in the studio. I like the green color though and the fact that the edges are not hard and straight like so much else in my studio. I guess being a landscape painter primarily I prefer the more irregular edges.
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"Orange Gate" 18 x 14, oil on wood
This is a scene from the mountains in North Georgia. I am always drawn to a strong play of light and dark with a splash of color. The clearing skies from a summer storm help by adding the compliment color blue to play against the orange of the gate. I really like the depth I got in this painting.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

"Gotta Leaf Now"


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This is just a quickie I did last night. I was early meeting friends, went to lock the car and saw my portable easel all lonely. So I got about painting this dogwood while I waited.

Monday, April 7, 2008

"Fly ll", 6 x 6 oil on panel


Yep, another one. These are great fun. I have thought about learning to fly fish but I am so uncoordinated, I can't dance, play video games, guitar hero...its really quite sad. On the other hand this is why I am able to get so much painting done, no distractions.
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Sunday, April 6, 2008

"Fly" 6 x 6 oil on panel


When I was small, I used to marvel at fly fishermen. I would use my regular angler pole and flip the line and lure and weight around all over the place. Wonder no one was killed.
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Friday, April 4, 2008

Georgia Nagle, Ah-choo, 6 x 6, oil on panel,


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Still like to paint those things around us everyday. And this glass back lit is fun. Starting to relax with this project finally. After all, I started it for my enjoyment and to work on my painting skills daily. In my career I find that so little of my time is spent actually painting. I spend a lot of time on the phone and doing paperwork and framing and photographing and buying supplies and now this...the internet! But I really do enjoy the challenge of it. Thanks for staying tuned.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Sweet Tea, oil on panel, 6 x 6


I deliver my work to Hanover Gallery tomorrow. So I may not get to post. But I will try. This was fun to do, I've done a series of iced tea scenes in the past. Good to get back to the familiar. had to wipe down two flower paintings before I came up with this. Uggh.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Stand Alone, oil on panel, 8 x 10


I am so slammed trying to finish up work for a show in Chattanooga. I had to go with something nearby but had to wipe down the first attempt. These tangerines look a lot like squash this year, pretty pale and blemished...kinda like me some days.