The Explorers

Acrylic on 7x5 hardboard.

Kids having a load of fun in the sun...what a warm picture...a pleasant contrast to the winter weather we're involved in.

I first sketched the scene in ink using a Pitt Artists Pen. Then I applied loose, watery washes of color. I kept going back in with thicker, opaque acrylics to bring it to a finish. I really like this approach on the smooth hardboard.

The photo from which this painting was done was supplied by Briar for this week's WDE.

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Prov 11:29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Boston Terrier

Acrylic on 8x10 hardboard.
This painting was done for my neighbor, Jack. He asked for the painting of his departed dog, Jingles, so that he could surprise his wife with it this Christmas.
Well, Jack is a Godsend of a neighbor who has helped me immeasurably over this summer and fall with many outside tasks which I'm not up to handling. Needless to say I was overjoyed to do this for him.
After Christmas, Jack called to tell me his wife cried after unwrapping it. That is when I breath a sigh of relief and feel a painting successful. The tears of joy are the real pay that matters.

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"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding, in all thy ways acknowlede him, and he shall direct thy paths." ~ Proverbs 3:5-6.

Merry Christmas

I merely wanted to use this post to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your fondest dreams come true in the coming year.
Thanks to all my blogger friends for all your kind support through the great trail of canvas and paint.
God bless you all.

Luke 2:16.And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Different Strokes Portrait

Oil on 7x5 archival canvas panel.
This is my submission to the latest challenge on Karin Jurick's Different Strokes From Different Folks.... a painting of a fellow artist. I was struck by the deep understanding and peace in her eyes...it was my goal to capture that look. Karin threw all the names into a hat and paired them up. So this lady will be painting me....hope she's up to a grueling experience. Every time I look in the mirror I see Elvis and George Clooney. I hope she can get the real me....ummm...or maybe not..heh.

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Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Wake Up Call

Oil on 7x5 hardboard.
I used to do a number of these birds a few years ago for eBay...sort of a niche I fell into. So it was a lot of fun doing this one.

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Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Soul Of A Nation

Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my latest submission to Karin Jurick's Different Strokes From Different Folks. It's a fun challenge...she puts up a different photo each Wed. night. Artists from all over submit their renditions of it. The variety and creativity is both amazing and instructive.

Many years ago, my father earned 50 cents a day wearing footwear that looked exactly like this.
He worked that same job for over fifty years. The title of this piece refers to what the USA was built upon (in my opinion)...hard work, honesty, and a belief in God. I think we need a swift return to those roots.

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Luke 2:9 And, lo ,the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

Cuddles

Acrylic on 18x12 stretched canvas.
I did this painting of a long haired Chihuahua for Jim, a fellow musician. He's an excellent sax player. We played in various bands together for several years. I enjoy rehashing the good times with him... me on guitar, Jim on sax, and Tom on keyboards.
This is a companion piece for one I did for him in '03. I had to go back to my style back then for compatibility.

The first one...done in 2003.
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Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Retired In The Caribbean

This is oils on 5x7 gessoed 1/8" hardboard. I attempted to keep it loose and lively. Most areas contain many closely related colors...this avoids boring the eye. This is my first boat painting. I have always admired other artists' work on this subject.
Thanks to Beth at WDE for graciously supplying the image.

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Prov 11:6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be
taken in their own naughtiness.

Yellow Hibiscus

This is oil on 5x7 gessoed 1/8" hardboard. Some light accented areas were applied with a painting knife. I think the painting comes together nicely from a little distance.

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Prov 10:29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

Joy Ride-Surfer

I'm trying a different support for this one. It's 5x7 Artboard...gessoed 1/8"tempered hardboard panel. I used to paint on masonite about 6 yrs ago and I re found the joy of painting on a smooth surface. Still using my fav medium... oils.
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"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned, forgive, and ye shall be forgiven."

~Luke 6:37~

Twice Tagged

I've been tagged twice! By Jennifer Bellinger and Barbara Pask.
When you've been tagged your supposed to mention who tagged you, then tell 7 things about yourself...I already feel like I'm tattling on my best friend, Lol... gotta remember to keep it clean and wholesome.
Then you're supposed to tag 7 other defenseless souls.
Let's see if I can come up with some printable things about me.....hmmm...
1. I come from a family of 10 siblings...7 brothers & 3 sisters.
2. I've been retired from a day job for a year but still have a heck of a time producing any more paintings than I did before.
3. Two of my favorite things is the smell of fried bacon and fresh coffee in the morning!!
4. One of my favorite movies is "Jaws".
5. I have been married twice. The 1st time is best forgotten. The second time I learned how to love for real. Her name was Kay. She passed away Easter 2004. The good ones always get away...but I'll catch up.
6. I have two li'l toy poodles....or maybe they have me.??.
7. I won the 'Draw Me ' contest many moons ago...I learned more from it than I did at art college. Let's just say that at that time the colleges weren't pushing realism art.
Now for me to tag some folks. These are all very worthy artists. Check 'em out.
Angie
Celeste
Connie Tom
Toni Grote
Fongwei Liu
Kim Shields
Varvara Harmon

Since tomorrow is the big day, here's a past painting in honor of Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Back Light Buddha

Oil on 7x5 archival canvas panel.

This is my latest submission to Karin Jurick's Different Strokes From Different Folks. It's a fun challenge...she puts up a different photo each Wed. night. Artists from all over submit their renditions of it. The variety and creativity is both amazing and instructive.

This one is all about shapes, values, and chroma. All of these elements came together like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle to wind up as a painting. Great fun when it works!

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Jesus:The kingdom of Heaven is within you

Yellow Labs

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.
This is often how yellow labs appear to me...very little yellow with a lot of almost white. Could be due to the age of the dog or the sun washing out the yellows.
Trying to keep it painterly.
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Prov 10:11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Happy Thanksgiving-Wild Turkey

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.

This was Benjamin Franklin's pick for the national bird . And I'm really, really, glad his choice lost out!! Well, just think about it....We might have been putting Bald Eagles in our ovens on Nov. 27th! Ummm...No thanks....just pass the mashed potatoes, please.
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Prov 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the forward mouth, do I hate.

Arch Of Cabo San Lukas, Mexico

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.
What a breath taking creation this formation is! This was painted for the WDE on Wet Canvas. Julie graciously supplied the photos.
I dramatized the light & composition in this painting. This is what separates a painting from a photo, in my opinion. Highly enjoyable when it works!

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Prov 6:3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.

City Stroll

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.

This is my latest submission to Karin Jurick's Different Strokes From Different Folks. It's a fun challenge...she puts up a different photo each Wed. night. Artists from all over submit their renditions of it. The variety and creativity is both amazing and instructive.
She added a new twist with this one...To paint the image upside down. Keep the image/photograph inverted from the start - and when you feel you've gotten about 99% done, invert it right-side up, and give it a few final touches. Resist the urge to perfect it - just use that last 5% of time to tidy it up.

It was different and fun till all the blood started running to my goard and I got all dizzy from standing on my head. Yuk, yuk.

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Prov 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.

Praying Soldier - Figurative - Christian Art

Veteran's Day was yesterday, so I apologize for being late.
This painting was originally posted on my blog on Dec, 11, 2006. Today I found, with great pride, that it was used as an illustration on A Boomer In The Pew...A Baby Boomer's Faith Journey. Check it out.

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.This painting of a praying soldier was done with love and in support of our troops. God bless them.

I gave this painting to my grandson, Joey...He's now a member of the United States Army in Kuwait serving as Chaplain's assistant.
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Psalm 16:1 ~ "Keep me safe, oh God, for in You I take refuge"

Tree Top Diner

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.
This is my offering to the WDE this week. Mike graciously provided the photo.
First giraffe I've done in many, many, years. I enjoyed it. I had fun trying to come up with the right 'whites' in the shadows.
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Prov 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.

Me And My...

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.

This is yet another submission by me to Karin Jurick's Different Strokes From Different Folks. It's a fun challenge...she puts up a different photo each Wed. night. Artists from all over submit their renditions of it. The variety and creativity is both amazing and instructive.
This photo is from the corner of 7th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, DC.
I thoroughly enjoyed this experience.

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rov 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart.

Sunshiney Mules

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.
Enjoyed doing this one in a rough loose style. A lot of small strokes and chops with the brush...none of that back and forth spreading of paint and blending.
This is a pic of mules on the steps of the Himalayas...supplied by Mithila for this weeks WDE.

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Prov 3:24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Under God's Sky

Oil on 7x5 archival canvas panel.
New president...Same God....Thank God.

This is yet another submission by me to Karin Jurick's Different Strokes From Different Folks. It's a fun challenge...she puts up a different photo each Wed. night. Artists from all over submit their renditions of it. The variety and creativity is both amazing and instructive.

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"It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man."
Psalms 118:8

Ongoing Elk Saga

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.
Well, here's our ol' friend again, Mr. Elk. In yesterday's post, I was uncomfortable with how the body left the paintings right side...a bit abrupt and stark. I like it better now with the darker areas added.

Whatchoo think...Did I improve it or destroy it???

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'FOR WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT'
II CORINTHIANS 5:7

Elk-Impressionistic

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.

For this one, I tried to be a bit more impressionistic. A lot of fun.

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Prov 2:22 For the upright shall dwell in the land shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth and the transgressors shall be rooted out.

October Cow Portrait

Oil on 7x5 archival canvas panel.

This is yet another submission by me to Karin Jurick's Different Strokes From Different Folks. It's a fun challenge...she puts up a different photo each Wed. night. Artists from all over submit their renditions of it. The variety and creativity is both amazing and instructive.

I like the portrait effect against the dark background...it really forces the attention on the subject, and produces a huge dramatic effect. Just love doing cows!!

This will be listed on eBay tomorrow (Oct.24) evening.

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Prov 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Blind Date

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.
Autumn...Fall...Halloween...They all manage to just sorta slip up and surprise me every year. Probably 'cause I'm trying so hard to hang onto Summer. Bye Summer, see ya next year.

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Act 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins.

Calf Half Light

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.
I went retro for this one. This is the style I used almost exclusivly in '04 & '05. A lot of fun and I like the result. A lot of mushy, colorful, paint....sometimes applied with a painting knife and either left as is or worked into with the brush. The idea is to have an exciting surface texture and exciting under- mixed paint. Hope ya like it!

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2 Chronicles 7:14 :
If my people, which are called by my name shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek m y face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.