"Franklin Charm"

Available in a Daily Paintworks Auction starting bid $75.

8 x 8 inch oil on linen canvas

Franklin Square- 11 X 14

Franklin is a historical small town right outside of Nashville, Tennessee. It has been ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S., and I can see why. If you love history don't miss Franklin when you are close to Nashville. This is a little quaint deli right off the historical Main Street. It is fun to get lost in the details of people - and wonder what they had to eat. :)

Gone But Not Forgotten

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8 x 8 inch oil on linen canvas

This barn was destroyed in a spring storm this year, and all that remains now is the concrete silo. I thankfully had taken the photo, from which I painted, one day driving by (of course my husband was driving). It sat alone in the most beautiful field on the way into the city of Brentwood, so it was passed and seen by each family at least probably once a day. Every Christmas the owner would place a mural scene of the animals following the star of Bethlehem on the roof and light it—so beautiful to see lit up at night.  It has been a Brentwood landmark for years, and everyone has voiced how it is missed, but since it was in a flood plain it is facing opposition in being rebuilt . (Full Story)

"Harry"

Available at Laurel Leaf Gallery

With the popularity of the last Harry Potter movie I felt it an obvious name for my latest bovine painting. A little overwhelmed with necessities of the art show and family—it was a welcomed break to finish this painting today. Hope to have more cow art in the near future.

18 x 18 inches oil on cradled canvas. 

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"Poppy Field" - SOLD

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Frame available. 

I loved the fairy tale feel to this home with the beautiful poppy field in the yard.  I have been excepted into a local art show the first weekend in August, so I will be very busy painting and framing the next few weeks. (Fun!! :)

"Berry Bowl"

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6x6 inch oil on canvas panel

Have wanted to paint strawberries for a long time and saw these in the fridge, so did a quick little painting to brighten my day. Love this little bowl I purchased at a Southern Living at home party, the company is called Willow House now—they have some great products for the home. :)

"The Best is Yet to Come"

8x8 inch oil on line canvas- Sold

4x6 inch oil on linen                                          

Trying to catch up with everything after returning from vacation. The above painting was painted from a photo taken in Destin, Florida during our spring break. The photo was taken into the sun, so the colors are softened by the bright sun, which made the people walking have there backs in the shadow.  I found it a bit challenging to paint, but I am happy with the soft colors that came from the sun so late in the day. (My favorite time to go for a walk— missing the beach :(
The three to the left were painted plein air on our recent vacation to South Carolina. So relaxing to paint with the sea breeze blowing in the early morning. :) Go to my Etsy shop to see each individually.

"Waiting for Mom"

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Love the sweet face of this baby that seemed to be waiting for its mom or a bottle. We had beef cows like this one on our farm. I used to go feed them with my dad and always had to stay in the truck because of the not so nice bull. Cow paintings always bring back such great memories and are a comfortable subject for me, so I thought I would get back in the swing after vacation with something familiar.

8 x 8 inch oil on linen canvas

"Yankee Doodle Gal"

Happy 4th Everyone!!

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I thought it would be appropriate to post "Yankee Doodle Gal" again today. This was in Bar Harbor 3 years ago on the 4th. I hope this little lady continues to play in the band there. This is one of my favorite paintings because of the memories involved with it. I love how the conductor was using a sparkler to conduct. We are on vacation right now, so not much painting. We did go to Charleston yesterday and went into as many galleries as my boys could handle-so cool. Love Charleston!!! 

Hope to paint Kevin—our horse on the carriage tour. 

6x6 inch oil on canvas panel