Sunday, July 05, 2009

The Better To Hear You With

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Acrylic on 7x5 hardboard.
The image of this fine looking donkey was supplied by Jean for the WDE at Wet Canvas.

This is the first time I have ever used Golden Open Acrylics and I really like 'em! The only problem I have is using them like acrylics instead of oils. That is I still use them too thinly as I have regular acrylics of the past. I need to use them more like oils to achieve the textures and brushwork that I want.

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John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Friday, July 03, 2009

Happy 233rd Birthday!

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Acrylic on hardboard. I intentionally left this in this stage of development. I could have smoothed, blended, etc.-But this was at the right place to convey the intense emotion I feel about our great nation on this 2009 Independence Day.

I have always held patriotism for the United States of America strongly in my heart-but for the first time in my adult life I am afraid for my country because it feels like hope is being dashed by all these huge rapid fire changes." This is only my opinion, so if I rile anyone , I apologize.

I am also of the opinion that there is a much higher power than Washington,DC. He is watching over us all.
Anyhow, happy birthday, America! God bless the USA!

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psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.


Please take a moment and watch this moving music video which is very appropriate for the 4th of July.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Whatever Floats Your Boat

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
This is my latest submission to Karin Jurick's DSFDF. I found the colors in the reference photo to be interesting. The main attraction for me was the green boat against the red swim suit...all of which is surrounded by subdued,grayed, blues. I had some fun playing in those waves. Hope you enjoy it!

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Genesis 1:9 And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Red, White, and Blue

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.
Roosters/chickens were really high on my list a few years ago...it's good to revisit them again. The image for this painting was supplied by Kay for the WDE at Wet Canvas.

Happy Father's Day!!

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Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Pizza Deluxe or Wildlife



Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Here's something for the pizza loving Dads out there for Father's Day perhaps.
After I uploaded the image, I noticed that this pizza looks like a maniacal vulture!! Lol!
The Pizza that bites back!
I just love surprises, don't you?? ;)

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luke 14:15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God."

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Cow-Soulful Eyes

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Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
I have missed doing one of my favorite subjects to paint. I used to do quite a few of these a while back. Anyhow, here she is in all her her soulful eyed glory.

Once again, I toned the board with red acrylic and allowed it to peek through my brushstrokes.
Hope y'all like it!

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Romans 12:11
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Friday, June 05, 2009

Veggies

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
Here is my submission for the latest DSFDF.
I first toned the support with subdued red acrylic. This step really helps to unify and harmonize the surface. I have used this procedure for a number of years and keep coming back to it.
Once again, I forced myself to be more generous with the paint- pick it up on the edge of the brush- apply it with a touch- go back for more...none of that scrubbing it on to stretch it.
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2 Timothy 2 :6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Azaleas

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Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
These are some of my azaleas from the front yard. Each year I look forward to their blooming. They have absolutely beautiful color, but alas, they only hang around in all their glory for about a week. Then they are but a memory until next year. The anticipation is more than the realization. Note the scripture below.

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James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Native American

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Once again I just had fun with a lot of color, heavy paint, and texture.
I believe paintings of this nature tend to gain more viewer involvement. I know that I, for one, enjoy studying a surface full of action and mystery.

The photo was supplied by Chris for the WDE at Wet Canvas. Like the last DSFDF, this photo was black and white. I enjoyed conjuring up the color! This is a photo of Jack Big Plume Sarcee Tribe 1923 Photo courtesy the Glenbow Museum Archives.

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1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Silo Sunset

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5x7 oil on gessoed hardboard.
This is my submission for Karin Jurick's Different Strokes From Different Folks.
This is a landscape painting of Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was done from a black and white reference photo. I love to observe sunsets, so I thought I'd refer to my memory to inject some intense color.
Hope ya like it!

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1John 2:17 The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Daddy's Home

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
Memorial Day
Remember them always.........

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John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Backlit Cat

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Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
Felt like doing an impressionistic...or expressionistic...well, since it's a bit of both, I'll just call it a "sionistic" style of painting. :)
Lots of paint...lots of color...lots of brushwork...lots of fun! I hope y'all like it!

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1timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Sanctuary

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Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
After fighting with computers...telemarketing calls...woes and tribulations of the day, remember, it's all a part of the bigger plan. It's always nice to have a quiet spot to go...even if it's only in your mind. Hope this will help you a little today. Kick back on the beach...sip a cool drink...close your eyes, relax, and dream.... :)

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Psalms 102:19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary ; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Getty Up #2


Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
This is a re-do of one that I posted back on April, 19th. '09. I just wasn't satisfied with the proportions of the upper part of the girl rider. It's now improved some, but I'm still trying to decide if it's "right".
Overall, I added thicker paint with more color variations...that's something I do feel was improved.

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philippians 4: 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day

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Oil on 7x5 archival canvas panel.
I hustled on this one so that I could post it today. I just wanted to dedicate a painting to honor all the Moms out there! What special people they are! I used to sing a song when I had my band that was entitled "Hall Of Fame For Mommas". It was performed by Glen Campbell years ago. The closing line was "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world". The idea of it is so very true!
Happy Mother's Day!!

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Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother : that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee