Blue Sun

19 x 17 inches

acrylic on wood chair seat

sealed and ready to hang

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I love painting on old stuff and giving it new life. Right now, I'm listening to Strawberry Fields Forever by the Beatles. I've always like the phrase, "there's nothing to get hung about..."

Water Lilies II

15.5 x 12.5 inches

acrylic on wood cabinet door

ready to hang

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This piece makes me want to go to Brookgreen Gardens one last time before the end of the season. Their ponds full of lilies are so gorgeous, and usually accompanied by a myriad of dragonflies. It's magical...

Man's heart away from nature becomes hard. ~Standing Bear

Potted Sunflower

approx 6 x 20 inches

acrylic on wood

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Bring me then the plant that points to those bright Lucidites swirling up from the earth, and life itself exhaling that central breath! Bring me the sunflower crazed with the love of light.
~Eugenio Montale

Mermaid Making Waves

5.5 x 23.5 inches

acrylic on wood,

embellished with mirrors and seashell

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I had so much fun at the beach yesterday doing sand painting. You'll probably see the results pretty soon.

“The soul is healed by being with children.” ~Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Arms Wide Open

8.5 X 16.5 inches

acrylic on wood, embellished with glass beads

sealed with clear gloss, sides painted

ready to hang

Living with an open attitude and a loving heart is something to which I aspire.

"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things."
~Phillipians 4:8

Mosaic Fish - Tyler

18.5 x 16.5 inches

acrylic and stained glass on wood

ready to hang

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We had no air conditioning for 3 days, so it has taken me awhile to "catch up" in the house. And, the 12 week class I teach through Coastal started on Monday, so I've been happily busy. I did this little fish yesterday. It felt good to be back in the studio. One thing I've realized lately is that no one, no matter how mean, can rob you of your joy if you consciously choose it every day. The reason is this: there is a huge difference between happiness and joy. Happiness depends on what's happening. Joy comes from a deeper place - knowing and walking with God every day - and no one can take it away from you.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
~Romans 12:17-21

I Sing For The Things Money Can't Buy

approx 12 x 9 inches

ready to hang

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Thought for the Day:
A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others,is stronger than any physical force in the universe. --Wayne Dyer

Pennies From Heaven

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"Pennies From Heaven" is one of my all time favorite songs. I like the way Louis Armstrong sings it, and I like the way Billie Holiday sings it. It reminds me look for the positive side to every bad thing that happens.

Thought for the Day:
It's easier to tear a hole than mend one.
~Russian proverb

Gratitude Dragonfly

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I am truly grateful for my wonderful life. I'm also grateful to live in America, where I'm free, and where women can get educated. Life is good!

"The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet." ~Romans 16:20

Sun Seat

17 x 17 inches

acrylic on wood

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The anniversary of 9/11 got me thinking about how important it is to have hope; the sun always symbolizes hope to me because it rises every morning to light the world.

Thought for the Day:
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
~Revelation 22:16

Mermaid Sisters

11 x 23.5 inches

acrylic on wood

safety coated with clear gloss

to enable hanging outdoors, bath, kitchen

sides painted, no need to frame

comes ready to hang

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This piece was spurred by my friend Melanie, and her sister, Jackie. Please pray for Jackie, as she is dealing with a health issue right now.

Thought for the Day:
Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister. ~Alice Walker

Seahorse

11 x 25 inches

acrylic on wood

safety coated with clear gloss

enables hanging outdoors, bath, kitchen

sides painted, no need to frame

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Painting this seahorse got me thinking about what a unique creature it is, considering the fact that it is the male that becomes pregnant. Guess you could call 'em "Mr. Mom"!

Thought for the Day:
We grow like trees: slow, strong, and in all directions.
~Unknown

Share My Life

9 x 12 inches

acrylic on cardboard

not for sale

This piece is one of my "morning paintings" - done first thing in the morning, as a sort of artistic form of journaling. Since it was done on cardboard, it wasn't intended to sell.

Thought for the Day:
"You need a room with no view so imagination can meet memory in the dark."
~Annie Dillard

My Cup Runs Over

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Sold this to a daughter while her mom was shopping. I have a feeling it will be a gift!

Thought for the Day:
The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money. ~Thomas Jefferson

Free Indeed

5 x 10 inches

acrylic on wood

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Golden Girl of the Sea

3.5 x 10 inches

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Thought for the Day:
Consistency is the foundation of virtue.
~Francis Bacon (1561-1626) British statesman and philosopher

Thought I'd show you a work in progress today. Here's the sketch on paper, as you can see, it's very rough. I'm just basically doing outlines, and I add all the details later.

Here's the sketch transferred (to the wood table top that is 30" in diameter) first with charcoal, then with paint. At this point, I decided to make both fish face their friend!Here's the finished product. I get so engrossed when I'm painting that I forgot to take more "in progress" pictures. Bits of broken mirror serve as her scales. This piece is on top of an armoire at The Big Tuna, and is for sale there.

Thought for the Day:

It all begins when the soul would have its way with you.

~Emerson

Just wanted to show a picture from The Big Tuna, the new store in Myrtle Beach that hosts my art. The two windows hanging in the storefront are hard to see, but are my work, too. We had so much fun putting it all together. I have a whole new respect for store owners now....

Thought for the Day:

I slept and dreamt that life was joy.

I awoke and saw that life was service.

I acted and behold, service was joy.

~Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)

philosopher, author, songwriter, painter, educator, composer, Nobel laureate

Peace and Excellence

5.5 x 17 inches

acrylic on wood

safety coated to hang outdoors, bath, kitchen

no need to frame

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I was inspired to paint this portrait of Dr. King. I really like close up/partial portraits like these. They seem more like a "slice of life" than a traditional portrait.

Thought for the Day:

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Change of Heart

approx 15 x 11 inches

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On Friday, I painted a mural on the entrance floor of the Big Tuna, the new store in the Market Commons. It is similar to this. Stop by and visit Cindy, Stacey, Jennifer, and Lois. They're a great bunch of gals! Tell 'em I sent ya!

Thought for the Day:
"God's brilliant splendor fills the earth and sky; his glory fills the heavens, and the earth is full of his praise! What a wonderful God he is! From his hands flash rays of brilliant light."
~Habbukuk 3:3-4