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Painting and Nature : Rain Barrel Auction

Painted furniture has always intrigued me and here is another, Bird Bath, painted on a rain barrel for the Rainwater Revival program. Auctioned on October 25th. The proceeds go to to Hill Country schools for rainwater catchment and/or water conservation educational projects.
See results at http://rainwaterrevival.com/rain-barrel-art
10/25 LizD persevered and won the auction. Thank you, Kathleen who started the bidding, with LizD and Roxanne going back and forth. The Bird Bath had the top dollar intake for this great organization, and it was a pleasure to contribute my art.

10/15/14 | Mural of Paris Remembered

A family visit to Paris commemorated in a mural. Anyone can have the Eiffel Tower but with lots of personal things included that mean so much, that is why a commissioned mural is great.
The freshly painted blue walls were the backdrop for the mural. The detail came with the buildings and structures. The scenes were connected by buildings and parks. It was so much fun hearing so many adventures of the family. My special treat was that I had two lovely apprentices help with a few areas of the mural. Thank you to my lovely patrons.

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10/14/14 | Progress of a Mural

Enchanted Wood

Progress of a mural
A childs imagination extended onto a wall and into the Enchanted Wood. This might last for a lifetime of dreams. The condos were fun to build.

Via my YouTube channel
http://youtube.com/channel/UClm_YBaUA1pn-sz-Oe9CL1Q

10/03/14 | Rain Water Barrel Art

When is the last time you collected rain water? As a kid, or helping children.

As an artists, gardener and backyard habitat enthusiast I do rain barrels. Through the Rainwater Revival program of the Texas Hill Country barrels were offered to artist to paint. So here is At the Bird Bath.

Barrels will be available via auction from Oct. 1-25 at http://rainwaterrevival.com/rain-barrel-art Please take a look, bid and start collecting water.

The proceeds will benefit water conservation and collection education.

09/09/14 | Reflections of Texas & Beyond

That’s the title for the Luling Oil Museum annual art show. It was a lovely drive through the countryside today to deliver my art. During the Luling Watermelon Thump I found this delightful museum and learned a lot about this part of Texas. Conversation ensued and I was asked to exhibit during the art show. Now how could I refuse?

The exhibit reception in Sunday, September 14, 2-6 pm and the exhibit continues through September 23. The Luling Oil Museum is at 421 E. Davis in Luling. Make a day of it, go to the farmers market, and be sure to try the BBQ or other neat little restaurants.

Prairie Call, The Guards, and Low Water Crossing will be in the exhibit.

01/29/14 | Day 29 - Green Pepper

Day 29 – Green Pepper

Oil still life study in color

01/26/14 | Day 26 Black & White Study

Day 26 Black & White Study

Another fun oil study.

01/22/14 | Day 22 - Black & White Study 2

Black & White Study 2

01/21/14 | Day 21 - Sea Breeze

Day 21 – Sea Breeze

Warm paradise shore all to yourself. I can smell the ocean and feel the breeze. This one takes you away from it all or back to memories. Acrylic 24”×30×2 gallery wrapped. $800

01/20/14 | Day 20 - Black & White Study with Pallet Knife