two

 This was one of those hard to title pieces.   "two" is painted on an 8 x 8" linen panel.sold

Have a good weekend!

For your viewing pleasure.

will and katie

 This is an 8 x 10" commission piece for a friend.  A picture of her twins.

I bet they were paid to hold this pose.sold

charmed

 I painted this charmer on a 10 x 10 x 1 1/2" canvas.
Hope you are having a good week.sold

making waves

 The lady on the left is my favorite.  This is painted on a 9 x 12 x 1 1/2" canvas.sold

position one

 I think we should call this "position one" for beach goers.  "Position two"could be both hands on hips.  This is painted on a 10 x 20 x 1 1/2" canvas.  I thought it would be fun to revisit some of my Boson ladies.

barnyard babies

 These chicks are just too durn cute.  This is painted on an 8 x  8 x 1 1/2" canvas.sold

summertime

 I am preparing to do one last show before  the summer season.  This will be the fourth year that I have participated in "art on the lake" benefitting Children's Harbor. The artists are set up close to the shores of Lake Martin at Children's Harbor and 20% of our proceeds goes to benefit the programs.  They have a wonderful camp facility that helps families that have children with serious illnesses. The show is Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.
They chose my artwork for the t shirts this year.  The same artist, Lila Graves, has been doing the artwork for years and needed a break so they opened it up to artists.  The shirts have been a huge seller for them because of Lila's creative and whimsical work.They remembered a painting I had done before and asked me if I could translate it into a t shirt design.  This was my brother in law when he was a young pup.  I had to repaint and simplify the original painting.sold

"summertime" is painted on a 10 x 20 x 1 1/2" canvas.

hey cow

 I went to the beach for a few days last week and purposely went out of my way on the way there in search of cows.  I passed a lot of my go to pastures and the cows were not out. I finally decided to head back to the interstate and give up my quest.  A couple of miles before the interstate, I was rewarded with a lovely crop of cows and nice light.  (and...most importantly, a safe place to pull off the road) This is painted on a 20 x 20" linen canvas.sold

big sister

 I met this cute child at a recent art show along with her twin baby sisters.  Her Dad contacted me after the show and surprised his wife with this painting for Mother's day.  Any mom caring for three babies deserves a special gift.  This is painted on an 8 x 10" linen canvas.sold

sunflower and cherries

 I have spent most of my painting time doing commissions.  This was just for fun and it was.  It is painted on a 6 x 6 x 1 1/2" canvas.sold

Lauren's cows

A few weeks ago I got an email from a girl who found my work on Daily Paintworks.  She was inquiring about some of my cow paintings.  She noticed where I was from and asked if I knew a particular family because her husband had gone to school with one of the sons.  Turns out that I knew the family and my son Clint had gone to SMU with her husband.  This is just one instance where I have discovered what a small world we live in. 

Lauren commissioned me to paint  these all in a 24 x 24" size.    

Happy Mom's day!

roxy

 Roxy was the cherished pet of a family from Nashville.  It makes me sad alot of times when I paint these cute faces and know how much they will be missed.  I guess it is similar to when we lose human loved ones and you just have to focus on remembering the good times.  I really do feel blessed to have the job I have. It is so nice to bring others pleasure or happiness with paintings.
Roxy is painted on a 9 x 12" linen panel.

glisten II

 I have been busy since my shows catching up on commission work.  I am not able to post some because they are surprize gifts.  This painting is for a friend I have never met who lives in North Carolina. Denise has a beach house that could one day become a museum that features my work if I become famous or more likely commit a crime that makes the national news.  She has ALOT of my paintings and this is the first of four new paintings I am doing for her.  She has several boy paintings and is trying to make her daughter feel a little better by commissioning me to paint some girl paintings.
I have painted "glisten" before. This one is painted on a 12 x 16" gallery wrap and is a bit different from the original. Although I always work from my own photos, I can not guarantee the same outcome when I paint  it again.  It is usually pretty close.sold

saunter

 My friend, Lynn, helped me set my tent and work up at the Magic City Art Festival today and she made an observation that  I mostly paint blondes.  It is true and I have not done it purposely.  So here.
The show is Friday and  Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10 -5.   I am booth 436 and am across the street from the Birmingham Museum of Art.  I have a wonderful shady spot in Linn Park so come out and say hello to Lynn and me.  Bring money.
This painting is 6 x 8 x 2".

in the thick of it

 I am still in my cow period.  I guess that is okay.  Every cow is different and has something  special to offer.  This one was just about cammoflagged in the wheat.
I had a great time at the Mt Brook art show yesterday.  The weather was perfect and the crowd was too.  I had a lot of old friends come by and I made some new ones.
 I am participating in the Magic City Show next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I think I am going to bring my couch.  I was whipped last night after one day.  It is all worth it and so much fun.
This is painted on an 8 x 10" linen panel.sold

stewart michael

I am posting this painting in memory of my cousin that just passed away.  Michael's wife, Jill, commissioned me to paint this last October to celebrate his 60th birthday.  He was a Methodist minister and touched and helped so many during his short lifetime. The last time I saw him he took the time to come see me at one of my art shows. I am going to miss him.  

eastern light

 I have been very busy this past week readying for upcoming art shows.  I am participating in the Mountain Brook art association show this coming Saturday.  The hours are 9 until 4 and it is held at Crestline field in Crestline Village, Mountain Brook.
The next weekend I am participating in the Magic City Art Show here in Birmingham at Linn Park April 26 -28.

This piece is very large and pretty cool in person.  It is painted on a 30 x 40" clear primed linen canvas.  These two make quite a pair.sold

Ruthie has taken over my studio chair. 

six pack

 This is painted on a 12 x 24 x 1 1/2" canvas.

on second thought

 I mentioned in a post last week that I painted the cow portrayed in "feeling groovy" on a large canvas.  This is painted on a 24 x 36" clear acrylic primed canvas. I purposely left some canvas exposed at the bottom.  The light hitting this cow is so nice that it makes for a pretty cool painting.
One thing I am finding in my studio is that I have enough space to stand back and look at paintings and try to figure out what is working and what is not. I have reworked a few older paintings that I was feeling were not measuring up.  I will post some before and after when I have time so you can weigh in.sold

downy

 I had to pull out the dictionary on this title.  I turned immediately to the page that had downy on it and it seemed appropriate.  If you are confused, that is what I do sometimes when I can not think of a title.  I have painted a lot of white cows.  This one was a little like icing a cake.  Lots of yummy, white titanium white frosting.  This is painted on a 10 x 10" gallery wrap.

I am trying to paint a good bit for some upcoming shows.  The first is Saturday, April 20. It is the Mt Brook fine arts show and is located outside the   Crestline elementary school.  Very fun show with lots of good artists. The next weekend is ANOTHER outside show.  This is the first year I am participating in the Magic City art show that is held at Linn Park located in downtown Birmingham.  It is a juried show that has artists coming from all over.  It is April 26-28.  Hoping we have some good weather.  Would love to have you stop by one of the shows.sold

Just in case you are wondering....I am using will power not to post new photos of my lovely Ruthie kitty.

penny

 Such a pretty pose.  This was a bit different for me because I do not do very formal portraits of dogs.  Penny called for me to tighten up a bit. I am ready to let loose in the yard for the rest of this beautiful, Spring day. Penny is a commissioned piece and is painted on an 11 x 14" linen canvas.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!sold

feeling groovy

 I painted this same cow on a 24 x 36" yesterday.  Thought it would be fun to loosen up with this 8 x 8" before painting another commission.sold



















I think I paint better with a cat in my lap.























Watch kitty.
I have turned into the crazy cat lady.

mickey blue eyes and prince

 My friend did not tell me which one was Mickey blue eyes.  This is a piece she commissioned to give her husband for his birthday.  We were neighbors when we were both newleyweds.  One of  my fondest memories of him was how he was so patient with our dog Clyde. Clyde would continuously drop sticks in the path when he was mowing.  He would always pick up the stick and throw it and Clyde would bring it right back to him.  I bet these dogs are well loved and cared for.





Speaking of well loved.... I am crazy about my new friend Ruthie. I am going to be honest and tell you that I do not usually care for cats.  I mostly decided to get a cat to help keep critters away.  Well.....no critters better get close to my Ruthie.  This has been such a pleasant surprise. She is bringing me so much happiness and laughter.  She is slowing my painting down a little because she wants to be in my lap.    My sons are tired of getting text pictures of her.  The one that has met her understands.