Black Lab

Acrylic on Wood

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I'm gearing up for the Spring season.  Here is one of my favorite paintings from the end of last season.  It sold at a show before I even finished painting it!

 

"True Colors"

13.5" x 16.75"

acrylic on wood

https://www.etsy.com/listing/102472157/colorful-whimsical-recycled-folk-art

This original upcycled painting is done on wood. It is 13.5" x 16.75" It is inspired on the song "True Colors" made famous by Cindy Lauper. I prefer the version by Eva Cassidy. This painting will add a touch of color to any room. The painting comes ready to hang, with painted sides, and a coating of protective sealer. This painting will not warp if hung on a covered porch.

"Name That Beatles Tune"

acrylic on reclaimed wood and frame

4 feet by 6 feet

This large painting was conceived long before it was executed.  The frame was graciously given to me by Barb Streeter of Pop's Glass in Conway.  It sat in my barn for nearly a year before it dawned on me what to do.  Then I put out a call on Facebook for folks to list their favorite Beatles song, and I incorporated as many as I could.  I intended for there to be 14 songs, but friends have made me aware of a Beatles song called Jazz Piano, so I guess that makes 15!  Can you name them all?

Book Tree

acrylic on wood

This painting reminds me of the Thomas Jefferson quote: "I cannot live without books."  I feel the same way.  I don't read quite as much as I used to now that I paint all the time.  I read once that you can either take in creativity or put it out.  I think that explains why.  I still love to read, though.

Music Is The Language Of The Soul

acrylic on wood

These freeform paintings are a blast because there are no rules.  I can definitely get behind that concept!  Music is one of my passions.  I love listening to it, singing it, and playing the guitar.  Though I don't play all that well, it is a joy.

Tropical Round

acrylic on tabletop
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Happy customer!  I used an old table top and removed the legs for this painting.  I love re-purposing stuff.  There are several benefits!  One of my favorites is that I'm not using canvases that are made in China!  Another is that this table will not be in a landfill somewhere.  It's "easy being green" (like Kermit the frog) with recycled art!

Earth Swing

acrylic on wood

Not sure why, but this painting was more fun than most.  I grew up on a farm, and we had a HUGE swing hanging from the beams of the barn.  It is one of the most precious memories from my childhood.  I wish they made swings for grown ups.

Serenity By The Sea

Melissa, a happy customer, picking up her commissioned painting.

The Land of Ahhh's

acrylic on re-purposed window

Commission
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This painting was done as a birthday gift for a lovely gentleman in Pawley's Island. He was thrilled!

All Things Are Possible Butterfly

acrylic on re-purposed window

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This one is for sale at the House of Blues company store.

Lillian and the Bluebird of Happiness

Comission for Michelle

SOLD Sometimes I think the bluebird of happiness ought to just come and sit on our shoulder and whisper the secrets of life in our ear.

Splash

acrylic on upcycled skimboard

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We all need a little time in the Sun!

God's Eye II

acrylic on wood

For the eyes of the Lord search back and forth across the whole earth, looking for people whose hearts are perfect toward him, so he can show his great power in helping them. -2 Chronicles 16:9

Sophia, yet again

12 x 12 inches

acrylic on wood
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The book of Proverbs is salted and peppered with references to God as feminine. (This one is from Proverbs 4:9, the Message Bible.) It's often overlooked, but She's there, "calling aloud in the streets."

"Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public square." -Proverbs 1:20

Serenity Prayer Butterfly

approx 18" x 10"

acrylic on wood
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I painted this while sitting at the Home Show a few weekends ago. It's always nice to do an indoor show because of "climate control"!

Commissioned Boots

This may be the most interesting "canvas" I've ever been asked to paint on, and that's saying a lot for this folk artist! They came out so well, I've decided I'm going to paint at least one of the three pairs of boots I have in my own closet.

Mother Ocean

acrylic on skim board

My favorite towel for packing my art is yellow and white striped, so I thought I'd include it in this painting.

SC Woman Magazine published this article about me. FYI - Sherman College is in Spartanburg, SC, not Georgia.

Bulldog with Droopy Tongue

acrylic on wood

14 x 14 inches

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I saw the cutest bulldog at Art in the Park last weekend. I had this painting sketched out and ready to go at home. Seeing the bulldog "in person" (wouldn't it be "in dog"?) inspired me to finish it.

I'm pleased that my art has a new home at Boardwalk Coffee House at 9th Avenue on the Boardwalk in Myrtle Beach. Stop by and see Rick and DeAnn Sarver for a hot cuppa java, along with sandwiches, ice cream, and other coffee house fare. I'll be doing lots of live painting there during the season.