"Before the Storm"

Last night, at WATERFRONT ART GALLERY's farewell party, I met the nicest couple (ok, I met LOTS of nice couples but for now, I'm referring to THIS special couple...).  They said they walked around the whole gallery, and the only painting that they BOTH liked, was my "Before the Storm".  I told them that this scene represents what the ocean looked like, right before Hurricane Bruce (I think I have that name right!?) made its way along the eastern shoreline in August 2009.  We rarely see the waves so boisterous and playful at the Isle of Palms.  I have great respect for the ocean and whenever I need to calm down my day, I close my eyes and listen to the sounds of the water hitting the shore.  I'm glad this painting is in a good home where it will be loved!

New Painting

"Spring Lyrics" (watercolor & graphite)

This little setting is almost right around the corner from my house in downtown Summerville.  It seems so unassuming, but with the light behind the wisteria, I just knew it would end up being a painting.  

Painting goes to fellow artist

Fellow painter, Anne Peterson, fell in love (!)...with my painting "Interwoven Fibers".  She had to have it!!!  I'm glad it's in a good home now and I can visit it any time I want to!  (aren't they just like babies to us?)

My painting goes to a good home!

Yesterday, I sold a painting to a beautiful couple (who, I hope, won't mind that I'm sharing this moment).  They had just lost their beloved "Lace" only 2 months ago.  When the lady turned the corner and saw my painting, the tears just flowed.  She said that she used to kiss her cat goodnight, just like this and that she missed her terribly.  Lace was a tabby just like in this painting, which was titled "Who's in Charge?"...something that she felt was so appropriate when you love a cat that much.  I'm happy to know my painting is in a good home.

"Who's in Charge?" (acrylic mixed media)