Sunset on the Marsh

"Sunset on the Marsh"

11 x 14

Oil

SOLD!!!

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

Merry Christmas everyone!  I love Christmas.  I sold this painting on Etsy on friday just as I was heading out of town to spend the weekend in NYC to enjoy the city sights.  I've been having really good luck on Etsy lately.  I hope it's a new trend that art is making a resurgence and that the economy is getting better.  I wish all of you a very Happy New Year.  Share my art blog with your friends.  See you all in 2013!

A Perfect Day in Kauai

"A Perfect Day in Kauai"

Oil

20 x 20

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

SOLD!!!!   I sold this painting on Etsy last week and found so much satisfaction. The client bought it for her brother who had just gotten married on the beach in Kauai.  She couldn't attend the wedding but  thought this would make a great gift since it looked so much like the photos that he sent to her.  I love selling to people who are buying one of my paintings for a special memory.

Keep art in mind for presents!  It's not to late to purchase one for Christmas.  Check out my Etsy store:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/rebeccacroftstudios

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!!!

Tuscany Landscape II

Tuscan Landscape II

SOLD SOLD SOLD!

I'm so happy.  I've sold three paintings in the last week from my ETSY store.  I'm not sure if it's because the economy is getting better or people are Christmas shopping but either way I hope my luck continues.  It's so much fun to wake up to a sale.  Funny that people who shop on-line do it late at night but that's okay by me.  I've now sold 31 paintings on ETSY.  My goal is to have 100 sold by the end of 2013 so if you're in the market for art or know someone who is send them my way.  I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season.  I'm loving the warm weather!

Separate from the Herd

"Separate from the Herd"

Oil

11 x 14

$128.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

Don't forget the Ft. Smith Show is this weekend.  Opening reception is tomorrow 5-8pm!  I will have the large zebra painting and this one in the show as well as two table tops (smaller paintings) and lots of boxes of lovely note cards.  There are 35 artists participating so come out and get your Christmas gifts!  Show is open saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-4.

Irish Stream

"Irish Stream"

5 x 5

Oil

$155.00

The annual Ft. Smith Art Show is coming up this weekend.  The reception is friday 6-8pm and show is open saturday 10-5 & sunday 12-4.  Come see my Zebra painting in person and for sale as well as this little beauty.  I will have two large paintings, two small paintings, and many boxes of note cards.  35 artists participate and it's a great place to buy those original Christmas presents.  So come out and shop!  Here is the link to the information:  http://arlingtonartistsalliance.org/upcomingevents.html#cfsmith

Bring a friend and enjoy!

"Cooling Off"

"Cooling Off"

Oil

24 x 26

$800.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

If you're interested in buying it you can click on my Etsy Store Link:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/115556700/24-x-36-large-zebra-original-oil

Here it is!  My beautiful zebra painting.  I just loved the photograph that my son took and had to paint it.  It's a large painting and was so much fun to create.  Almost like a puzzle.  I just think the zebra's are so cute.  So now I've painted an elephant, giraffe, and zebra's.  Keep watching there will be more animals coming.

Sunset on Safari

"Sunset on Safari"

Oil

11 x 14

$148.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

If you would like to purchase this painting click on my Etsy Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/114493346/11-x-14-fine-art-impressionist-landscape

Continuing on my African Safari Series I painted this lovely happy landscape at a paint in this fall at the Northern Virginia Art Center in Crystal City.  We try to have paint in's every so often there as customers love to come in and watch us paint.  This was really fun to paint because it brought back the lovely memory of stopping here and enjoying a glass of South African red wine and the sunset in the Masai Mara.  Just wait my HUGE zebra painting is coming soon!  Also, I'll be posting a few cute mini's (6 x 6 paintings) as this is the season of the "small works".  Many of the galleries have "small works" shows as people like to purchase original art work for Christmas Gifts.  Speaking of Christmas.... if you're looking for an original gift you should visit my website or Etsy store as I have some lovely paintings at great prices!

New Logo!

Just thought I would share my new Art Logo!  I hope you like it.  I'm working on branding my studio.  Let me know what you think of this logo.  I think it captures me perfectly.  I have added it to my blog, website, and it will be printed on my business cards, stickers, etc.  so everyone can identify my studio.

Studio Tour A Success!

"Morning at the Market"

$149.00

SOLD!

Thank you to all of you who came to visit me during my studio tour on saturday even with the threat of Hurricane Sandy looming.  I think it was quite successful as I sold 5 paintings.  Morning at the Market sold to my next door neighbor so I know it went to a good home.  I had so much fun with my studio open to guests while I worked on my large zebra painting.  Wait till you see it!  I will post it as soon as I finish.  Just ordered a bunch more notecards as I almost sold out during the studio tour.  You will be able to buy those at my Ft. Smith Show coming up in December.  Hope everyone stays safe & sound during this hurricane.

Kenyan Giraffe

"Kenyan Giraffe"

8 x 8 On Canvas Board

Oil

$128.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

If you would like to purchase this cute Giraffe painting you can through my Etsy Store:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/112675049/fine-art-original-oil-painting-animal

It's painted on Canvas Board so slides easily into a photo frame.  The third in my Safari Series.  I just loved watching the giraffes as they ate from the tops of the trees and played with each other.  We usually saw them in groups.  This was the one animal that we did not see a baby of while in the Masai Mara.

On another note my studio will be open this saturday from 10am -5pm for anyone that wants to drop by.  It's in my home 4460 N. 38th Street, Arlington, VA 22207.  It's part of the Arlington Artist Alliance Studio Tour that takes place this saturday & sunday.  Here is a link to the information and map:  http://www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org/upcomingevents.html#tour

Hope you can stop by my studio on saturday!  I have notecards, small paintings, and many other lovely items that would make great Christmas gifts.  There are 13 other artists participating with lovely paintings & pottery so get some early holiday shopping out of the way.

Morning in the Masai Mara

"Morning in the Masai Mara"

12 x 16

Oil

$149.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

If you would like to purchase you can by it from my Etsy Store:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/112673904/12-x-16-original-oil-painting-fine-art

Here is the first landscape of my Safari series.  This is the spot where we stopped for a picnic breakfast after a 3 hour drive.  It was absolutely beautiful.  We were enjoying the lovely day and good food when a pride of lions approached and we had to pack it all up and hop back into the Range Rover!  

Mamma Elephant

"Mamma Elephant"

Oil

11 x 14

$128.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

If you would like to purchase this painting you can in my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/listing/111790322/rebecca-croft-studios-fine-art-original

This is the beginning of my "African Safari" series!  I'm so excited to get started painting all of the beautiful animals that I was so fortunate to encounter on my safari in Kenya this summer.  They were all so beautiful.  The elephants are so graceful and loving with their young.  I decided to paint this "Mamma" in purples & pinks just for fun.  Stay tuned for many more colorful African paintings.

Also, I will have my studio open for touring and even purchasing paintings, cards, or shrink wraps for your Christmas shopping on Saturday, October 27th from 10am - 5pm.  Please stop by and see what I've been working on and say hello.  Make sure to bring your friends.  I will also have a brochure with maps for 13 other Arlington Artists Studios that you can tour that weekend.

Pumpkin Patch

"Pumpkin Patch"

8 x 10

Oil

$89.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft 

It's fall everywhere and this cute little pumpkin painting would look great hanging in your home or on a small easel on a bookcase or mantel.  

You can purchase it from my Etsy Store:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/84645477/rebecca-croft-original-oil-painting-the

Ocean Clouds

"Ocean Clouds"

11 x 14

Oil

$99.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

To purchase this painting go to my Etsy Store:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/102110932/fine-art-original-oil-painting

I know I have been remiss in posting on the blog but I've also been remiss in painting!  It's been a busy beginning of the school year for me.  My daughter started college and I had a few busy weeks with my part time event planning job.  I'm finally getting back into the studio and plan to begin painting an African Series from my photographs of my Kenya Safari that I took this summer.  This will probably be my last beach posting until next spring.  Look for my Safari paintings soon!

Village in Provence

"Village in Provence"

24 x 30

$395.00

Oil

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

I have been so busy in August that I have not spent much time painting!  Back from dropping my daughter for her first year of college and the beach.  It's back to reality and day to day living.  Now I must get back to painting, blogging, and showing!  We have our grand opening reception at the new Northern Virginia Art Center, Friday, Sept 14 from 5-8pm.  I hope everyone can make it.  It's going to be fun.  I will have this painting there as well as a five others. 

Reception:  Friday,  Sept 14 from 5-8 pm
Where:  At the Northern Virginia Art Center located in the Crystal City Shops
Address:  2120 -A Crystal Plaza Arcade (20th St. and Crystal Drive)
Parking:  free in the garage on 20th St. between Jefferson Davis Hwy and Crystal Dr.

Food and wine will be served.  Open to all.  Bring your friends and family.  There are a lot of good restaurants in the area.  Come see the show, have some free wine and appetizers, and then go out and have a nice dinner. 

Sunset on the Eastern Shore

NEW SHOW AT THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA ARTS CENTER

"Sunset on the Eastern Shore"

6 x 6 Oil on Board

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

We have a new show hanging at The Northern Virginia Art Center through Aug 25th.  Here is one of the five paintings I have there for this month.  It's a cute little 6 x 6 mini painted on board and framed in a beautiful plein air black frame which brings the size to about 10 x 10.  You should go check out the new gallery as it really is spectacular!

The Northern Virginia Art Center is located at the Crystal City Shops on Crystal Drive and 20th St. The gallery is right next to Au Bon Pain. There is free parking if you ask the gallery director for a coupon which she will gladly give you.

This show hangs until Aug 25th.  Gallery Hours are Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm and Saturday 10am - 2pm.

Sunset on the Marsh

Sunset on the Marsh

Oil

11 x 14

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

If you would like to purchase this painting you can by clicking on my Etsy link here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/105548315/fine-art-original-oil-painting-by

Just back from Kenya!  The most amazing trip of my life.  I have so many great photographs that I'm sure I will be painting animals this fall.  But I had painted this same painting for my living room before I left on vacation and decided that I liked it so much that I would paint it again so I could sell it.  This one is much smaller but I painted it yesterday.  I haven't been in my studio for 3 weeks.  It felt great to get back to it.  Speaking of that I have only two weeks left for my solo art show at Piola Restaurant in Arlington, Virginia so if you haven't seen it get on down there!  Also, you have to check out the new Northern Virginia Arts Gallery in Crystal City where I am now hanging paintings.  Here is the link to the gallery's website:    http://www.novaartcenter.org/#!home/mainPage

Hope to see you all soon!

Serene Sunset

"Serene Sunset"

Oil

24 x 30

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

I know I have been very remiss at blogging for the last three weeks but I've been so busy!  My daughter graduated high school and we went to the beach for a week.  I'm now preparing to leave on safari in Kenya.  I know I will have many beautiful things to paint when I return.  I have also been redecorating my living room and painted this beautiful landscape for over my fireplace.  This painting is NOT for sale.  I am so happy at how it turned out.  I love the colors and wanted to create a peaceful, serene scene for the living room.  If you love it as much as I do I'm sure I can recreate something similar.  I love painting this large.  I'm finding that I enjoy painting larger paintings lately.  I'll try to post again before I head to Africa!

Tuscan Landscape II

"Tuscan Landscape II"

11 x 14 

Oil

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

If you would like to purchase this painting it's on my Etsy Store:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/100844552/original-oil-painting-fine-art

Thank you to everyone that came out for my opening at Piola last night!  We had a great turnout.  I was very pleased and everyone had a great time.  Thanks for your support.  If you didn't get a chance to come stop by and see my paintings as they will hang until Aug 3rd.  Still painting vacation pieces!  Ready for summer for sure.

Separate from the Herd

"Separate from the Herd"

Oil

11 x 14

$128.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

You can purchase this painting from my Etsy Store:   https://www.etsy.com/listing/100355355/fine-art-original-oil-painting

Okay, I know this is divergent from what I have been painting lately.  But I love Buffalos what can I say. They look so cute and sweet.  I've painted similar paintings to this one before and sold all of them so I must not be the only person who finds these large mammals cute.  I was getting a little bored painting Italy, France, and the beach so I digressed to the west.  I hang my 30 paintings for my upcoming solo show this friday!  It's so exciting but a little nerve wracking to think that I will be the sole focus at my reception next tuesday.  Please stop by for a glass of wine and to say hi.  Piola in Arlington.

Spring in Paris

"Spring in Paris"

12 x 16

$128.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

If you would like to purchase this painting you can by clicking on my etsy link:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/99918536/fine-art-by-rebecca-croft-original-oil

What could be more fun than spending a day in Paris in the spring.  Everyone fantasizes about that.  I decided to paint the Eiffel Tower in a more whimsical way with fun, bright, happy colors.  Putting flowers and bushes around it with a bright path leading up to it make it seem less sterile and more like an amusement park ride.  Spring is my absolute favorite season as everything comes alive again and is reborn.  

Lavender Fields of Provence

"Lavender Fields of Provence"

Oil   24 x 30

$395

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

If you would like to purchase this painting you can buy it from my Etsy Store:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/99919748/24-x-30-large-original-oil-painting

This is another painting that I've done for my solo show "Summer Escapes" in June.  By the way the "It's A Steal Show" went very well this past weekend.  I sold 4 paintings!  Thanks to all who went.  ON to my solo show.  Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 12, 2012 6-8pm at Piola Arlington.  I hope to have the postcards mailed next week.  Also, I will be putting some of my older paintings on sale on my Etsy store so check that out later this week.

Tuscan Poppy Fields

"Tuscan Poppy Fields"

24 x 30

Oil

$395.00

© 2012 Rebecca Croft

If you would like to purchase this painting it will be available on my Etsy Store soon at:

https://www.etsy.com/your/listings

It will also be hanging at my solo show at Piola Restaurant June 9 - Aug 3rd, 2012.  I've been so busy painting for my solo show but I think I am ready.  Stay tuned for postcard invitations in the mail soon!

In the meantime if you want to buy a nice gift for someone come to our "It's A Steal" show this weekend at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Arlington, VA.  We will be selling great art at extremely affordable prices - everything under $75.  I have so much inventory that I will have about 25 small to medium paintings there - even framed!  So come on down friday night 6-8pm, saturday 10:30 - 5, or sunday 11:30 -2:30.  St. Andrews is located at the corner of Lorcom Lane and Quincy Streets.

Tuscan Vineyard

"Tuscan Vineyard"

24 x 36

$425.00

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

If you would like to purchase this painting you can come to my show June 12, 2012 at Piola in Arlington, VA!  I've been so busy painting for this show that my hand hurts.  I have lots of lovely new large paintings.  I will be mailing out postcards soon.

Don't forget that I have a show this weekend called "It's a Steal"!  All art under $75.00 and most of my paintings will even be framed so this is your chance to get an original at a real bargain. I have to make room for new inventory.  All the details can be found on www.arlingtonartistalliance.org 

A Perfect Day in Kauai

"A Perfect Day in Kauai"

20 x 20

Oil

$250.00

© 2012 Rebecca Croft

If you are interested in purchasing this painting you can click on my Etsy link:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/99567478/original-oil-painting-fine-art

It's been a week since I posted but I've been so busy painting for my show at Piola in June that I didn't get around to it.  Speaking of shows there is one coming up next week called "It's a Steal" and it starts friday May 18th at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA.  All works are priced under $75 so it's your chance to get some great art at affordable prices!  Here is the link for more information:

http://www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org/upcomingevents.html   I will have tons of things there so come on down on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday!  

Day on the Beach

"Day on the Beach"

© 2012 by Rebecca Croft

12 x 12

$99.00

If you would like to purchase this painting you can go to my Etsy Store by clicking on the link:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98400376/fine-art-original-oil-painting

Okay, maybe you're getting tired of my beach/summer theme but I'm just wishing beach time were here!  The exciting news is I have a solo show coming up in June and I need to paint lots of large paintings!  The title of the show will be "Summer Escapes" so all of the paintings are going to be of places you would like to go on vacation.  The show will be at Piola Restaurant in Arlington, Va.  The opening will be tuesday, June 12 6-8pm!  Stay tuned for more fun paintings.

The Little Red Boat

"The Little Red Boat"

© 2012 Rebecca Croft

8 x 10

$99.00

If you would like to purchase this painting it is available on my Etsy Store at the following link:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/97247178/fine-art-original-8-x-10-oil-painting

Plein Air painting can be really fun and sometimes not.  I painted this outside on a very cold spring day at the marina in Alexandria.  It was a cold, windy day and my hands were freezing but I was determined to get a painting done!  One time I was taking a plein air class and it was during the 17 year locust season so I had to share my easel & palette with them.  I touched this one up in the studio to make it brighter.

"Bahamas Beach"

8 x 8 Canvas Board

$79.00

You can purchase this little cutie from my Etsy store by clicking on this link:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/97247841/fine-art-original-oil-painting

Can you see my central theme lately?  Yep.  I want to be at the beach!  I'm heading there this weekend to attend an Art Marketing workshop.  I'm hoping to learn some new information that will help me sell, sell, sell!  I'm doing pretty well on Etsy.  I've sold 9 paintings in the last 5 weeks!  Thanks to all of my fans.  Drop me a comment if there is a subject that you would like me to paint.  I'm always looking for inspiration.

Hawaiian Beach

"Hawaiian Beach"

20 x 20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

$149.00

You can purchase this painting in my Etsy Store by clicking on this link:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/96647069/20-x-20-original-oil-painting-fine-art

Today was another dismal rainy day.  The weather has turned cold but I refuse to let it rain on my painting parade.  I'm continuing with my bright palette and with my spring/summer collection.  I sold two more paintings today on Etsy!  Yeah.  That always puts me in a great mood.  Got some of my new furniture delivered.  I love changing things in my nest.  Something about spring always makes me want to change everything.  So all in all not a bad Monday.

The Windmill

"The Windmill"

8 x 8 Canvas Board

$59.00

You can purchase this painting from my Etsy Store just click on the link:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/96646200/original-oil-painting-fine-art-impasto

Spring has definitely sprung and I am in full flower painting mode!  I always think of Holland and tulips in the spring because it reminds me of a trip I took when I was a kid to the beautiful gardens in Holland called the Keukenhof.  Thousands of acres of gorgeous tulips.  Spring is my favorite season and tulips are my favorite flower.  Everything is new again.  Right now I'm sitting outside working my garage sale and people are so funny - some just want things for free!

Lavender Fields

"Lavender Fields"

11 x 14

$149.00

You can purchase this painting from my Etsy Store:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/96608747/original-oil-painting-fine-art-impasto

I guess I just as well admit it that I am probably only going to get around to blogging once maybe twice per week.  I can't keep up with my painting!  It was a busy week with stuff going on with my house and then a visit to William & Mary with my daughter who will attend there next fall.  I'm exhausted.  But I did manage to paint a couple of new paintings.  I love France and Lavender fields just call to me for some reason - probably because purple is my absolute favorite color.  I sold two similar paintings a couple of weeks ago so decided to paint another.  Tomorrow is going to be beautiful so I'm going to paint Plein Air in a friends garden.  I'll keep you posted if any good paintings come out of that session.

Lunch in the French Countryside

"Lunch in the French Countryside"

8 x 8 Canvas Board

$59.00

Sold!

Spring break is over but that doesn't mean I can't still enjoy it by painting with spring colors and flowers!  Someone else liked this one as it sold on my Etsy store in a week!  So excited that I'm starting to sell my little french paintings.  They are my favorite of the new ones.  If you like this one I can always paint another for you very similar to this one.

Pastel Skies

"Pastel Skies"

8 x 8 Canvas Board

$49.00

If you would like to purchase this painting click on my Etsy link below to check it out:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/95662089/fine-art-original-impasto-impressionist

I'm still playing with my new colors and I decided to use my lovely favorite colors to create this landscape.  I think it's a bit "Monet".  It reminds me of some of Monet's water lilies paintings with these colors.  I'm at Bethany Beach for spring break.  It's been cold & windy but today was beautiful.  I'm inspired to paint more summer beach paintings.  I will be back at my easel on thursday.  Getting lot's of inspiration while here! 

Streets of Provence

"Streets of Provence"

8 x 8 Canvas Board

$39.00

SOLD!

To Purchase go to my Etsy Link Below:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/95661458/fine-art-original-impasto-impressionist

On spring break at Bethany Beach.  The day started out so lovely and went for a great run but now it's turned cold and windy.  Went to our favorite sub shop for lunch.  We were so happy they opened this early in the season.  I'm regretting not bringing my paints down with me so I could paint while here.  I'll just have to enjoy myself without them!  Painted this small Provence painting about a week ago.  I'm still on my France & Italy painting jag but am starting to paint beach paintings.  Stay tuned as I'll be posting those soon!

The Tuscan Village

"The Tuscan Village"

16 x 16 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

$149.00

To Purchase:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/95485951/fine-art-impressionist-original-oil

This is one of my favorite paintings that I have painted lately.  I traveled to Italy for two weeks last July and had a fabulous time with two other couples.  Italy is magical with all of it's natural colors.  The buildings in Venice and the landscapes in Tuscany were wonderful.  I've been painting Italy ever since I returned and it makes me remember all of the fun times I had.  I can't wait to return!

"The Alleyway of Provence"

"The Alleyway of Provence"

18 x 18 

$149.00

To purchase this painting click on my Etsy link below:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/95312697/original-oil-painting-by-rebecca-croft

A busy weekend!  I'm getting ready for my contractors on monday but I also had an Art Show that started with an opening reception on friday night.  The Arlington Art Fest started last friday and lasts through next friday.  The painting above is hanging in that show!  This is one of my favorites that I have painted since I started using my new palette of colors.  It may end up hanging in my new living room if it doesn't sell soon.  If you're interested in the show you can find out the hours, etc. from this link:

http://www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org/artfest.html

If you are reading my blog but haven't signed up to follow it please add your email to my list!  

View of the French Flower Pots

"View of the French Flower Pots"

6 x 8 Canvas Board

$99.00

If you would like to purchase this painting just click on my Etsy link below:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/94888455/fine-art-by-rebecca-croft-impressionist

I'm so behind on my blogging!  I was getting ready this week for an art show that I am in The Spring Art Fest with the Arlington Artist Alliance at Ft. C.F. Smith.  We had our opening reception last night and it continues through next friday.  I hope you can all come and see the wonderful artwork by 35 artists & potters!  It's a great looking show.  I'm starting construction in my home monday so maybe I'll blog more next week.  I need to update you all on all of my new paintings.  For more art show information go to the link:  http://www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org/artfest.html

Fall Savannah Mid-Day

"Fall Savannah Mid-Day"

10 x 20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

$249.00

You'll notice that this is similar to one of my mini's that I posted before.  I liked that one so much I wanted to paint it on a larger canvas.  This makes an interesting landscape.  For some reason I always enjoy painting landscapes and I guess it's because those are the paintings that I am drawn to.  My style is constantly changing and evolving with painting and my taste changes as well.  I find that I am more drawn to the impressionist and abstract than ever before.  A new week begins tomorrow so we'll see what I create this week!

"Sunset on the Eastern Shore"

6 x 6 Canvas Board

$75.00

I am working hard at painting at least 4 days per week which I find really fun but then having to update all of them on-line is exhausting.  First photographing them and putting that on the computer.  Then adding them to my Website, Etsy Store, Blog, Pinterest, and now Tumblr!  I spend more time posting than painting.  I need a secretary!  Wouldn't it be nice if we all had assistants.  The upside is that I am learning tons about the internet.  I guess that's a good thing......

Still Waters

"Still Waters"

6 x 6 Canvas Board

$75.00

I am having so much fun using my new flat paint brush and brighter palette.  These small paintings just come out of my soul in such a loose manner that I love!  This is one of my favorites that I have created over the past couple of weeks.  I hope you enjoy it.  I am taking a trip to Kenya this summer and I expect some of the terrain to look a little like this painting.  We'll see.

The French Market

"The French Market"

11 x 14 

2" Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas

$178.00

I'm still in my "French" mood so I'm still painting French scenes.  I never get tired of painting France & Italy.  Maybe because when I paint these scenes it transports me back to the times that I have travelled there and great memories are relived.  So essentially I'm on vacation everyday when painting!  I wish!  I hope you like this one.  Make sure to check out my Etsy store as I put new paintings there almost daily.

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Hope you all had a great weekend. This week in DC looks like fantastic weather so maybe I'll get outside to paint plein air.

French Provencal Doorway

"French Provencal Doorway"

6 x 8 Canvas Board

$78.00

I've not been good about blogging this week but I have been busy painting!  I think I'm getting better at my thick paint and brush strokes.  You know what they say the more you practice the better you get.  I'm reading the best book right now called "The Real Lives of Wives" and it's about women getting back to what they love in mid-life or when the nest is empty.  Many of them discuss how they gave up passions such as art or a sport they loved as they got busy being a mother/wife/career and how once the kids are gone they are re-visiting what made them happy before.  I would say painting is that passion for me.  Sometimes I can find excuses not to get into the studio but as soon as I do and I start applying the paint I am taken to a magical place.  It's almost the same feeling I get after a good long run.  It's quite euphoric.  Hope you all like what I'm creating!

Provence Window Box

"Window into Provence"

6 x 6 Canvas Board

$75.00

This week went by so fast.  We had a glorious spring day yesterday just to tease us.  I'm still trying to paint at least every other day.  I'm going back and forth between landscapes and French & Italian Paintings.  I painted this little cutie one morning this week.  I still love this new palette of colors and I'm working on my brushwork.  I still want to get the paint even thicker!  I have a show coming up at Ft. C.F. Smith Mar 23 - 30th with the Arlington Artist Alliance.  Visit my website for more details!

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Sunset on the Vineyards

"Sunset on the Vineyards"

11 x 14

$249.00

I have always liked using a lot of color in my landscapes which is probably why I like to paint sunsets.  For some reason purple has always been my favorite color since I was a little girl.  I had to move around with the army and live in base housing so as soon as we moved into our own house when I was in high school I painted my room lavender.  My teenage daughters room is lavender now.  I even joined a sorority whose colors were purple and white.  Now I must confess that I love wine.  So combining my favorite color and my favorite drink and my favorite type of painting made this one so fun to paint.  I hope you like it.  I'm still experimenting with those new brush strokes.