San Salvador, Bahamas

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This was done for the WDE at Wet Canvas. The reference photo was graciously supplied by a lady who goes by Lisilk.... She actually lives there--lucky lady!

The photo showed this spot in all it's glorious Bahamian color. But just for the heck of it I embellished and invented and came up with this sundown scene. I'm not saying it's better than the original photo. But I can say that it now has the look of a painting and that some of my spirit lives in it.

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isaiah 45:8 You heavens above, rain down righteousness; let the clouds shower it down. Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up, let righteousness grow with it; I, the LORD, have created it.

Dove Love

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Acrylic on 8x10 moleskin paper.

This is for the Flying Moleskin project.

This is my entry into Camille LaRue Olsen's moleskin. Her theme is Peace. Hope you like it, Camille!

James Parker did a fine white dove as part of his beautiful entry. I have to second the motion (emotion). So I painted my version.The mourning dove...a very peaceable creature, indeed.

Words that, to me, describe one of my favorite birds, the dove....muted colors...soft cooing call...vulnerable and completely non-threatening.

This will soon be coming to you, Vern.

Genesis 8:11 When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth.

Happy Mother's Day

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Acrylic on 8x10 mat board.
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This painting was done in 2004 shortly after the passing of my wife, Kay. Roses were her favorite flower. Roses were also the favorite flower of my mother.

So I post this in memory of the two great greatest people who have ever resided in my heart.

The video is for all the Moms who have gone on.

I have re posted this video from Celeste Bergin's fine blog.

Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away

Where The Buffalo Roam

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my submission to Gary Keimig's Wilderness Art Challenge. Gary is a mighty talented artist and photographer who resides in the perfect location...in the Rocky Mountain beauty of Wyoming! He snapped this magnificent bull bison at Hot Springs State Park. What a lucky man!

A few years back, due to some buyers, I fell into the niche of buffalo/bison art...so I'm fairly familiar with them. This was especially fun to paint!

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Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Lake Anna Swans

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Acrylic on 8x10 paper.
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These are swans from one of my favorite places...Lake Anna in Barberton, Oh.
A beautiful spot smack dab in a very urban area. Usually filled with walkers, joggers,and just plain ol' bench sitters, My favorite times to be there were early morning or late evening...when everything quieted down.

For the Flying Moleskin Project

This is my entry into Angela Elledge's moleskin. Her general theme is Places. Hope you like it, Angela!

Get ready, Vern...comin' atcha! Hope this shipment goes smoother than the last nightmare.

Psalm 147:1 Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!

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I Feel Lucky!

A month ago James Parker awarded me with a subscription to Birds And Blooms magazine for entering his monthly challenge called Windows To The Words.

A short time ago, I won a beautiful print from Don Michael, Jr

I won a great little sparrow painting by Saundra Lane Galloway who runs a monthly challenge at Art For Life.

Then as if that weren't enough, I won the famous A Day Not Wasted artist's apron! This fine monthly challenge is run by Lee Brown a fine artist and gentleman.

Love those challenges!!

Gaggle Taking A Gander

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Geese have a comical look oftentimes. These were really taking a gander at the photographer.
Bunny at Wet Canvas graciously supplied this image for the WDE. Thank you, Bunny.

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Psalm 71:9 Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.

Ms. Moose

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Gary Keimig shot the photo of this female moose in Wyoming. A great artist himself, he lives in a land of fascinating subjects for an artist...from wildlife to landscapes. He recently started monthly Wilderness Art Challenge featuring wildlife. So...this is my submission to the April challenge. Thanks for the inspiring photo, Gary! :)

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Isaiah 35:5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.

Windows-Rousillon, France

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Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

My submission for WDE at Wet Canvas this week. The reference photo is a scene from Rousillon, France and was supplied by Joan.

I used the palette knife quite a bit on this one. I really liked using it for doing basically straight edges quickly. Very handy for architecture.
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12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Idol Tryouts-Sunrise Serenade

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Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.

Looks as if these two gulls are trying out for American Idol. Hope they win! They're sure putting their hearts in it.

Just felt the need to cut loose with color/bravado.

Below is the prepared canvas panel. I love working on this type of surface. First, I haphazardly applied drops of white and black gesso. I brushed it enough to give it a marbled effect. Then dried it with a blow dryer. Second,using acrylic paint, I put a few small dabs of yel. ochre at the top...cad. red lt. toward the middle...and alizeron crimson at the bottom. These were loosely brushed around. This creates an exciting surface that looks ready to stand alone as a piece of art. Painting with oils on top of this is a true
pleasure.

The prepared panel

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

The Swing Of Things

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

The photo for this painting was supplied by Tim for this week's WDE at the fabulous Wet Canvas.

Tried to keep it free and easy.... Not overly detailed...Plenty of paint in each stroke.

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matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.

Sedona Sun

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Here is my submission for this month's A Day Not Wasted painting challenge. The proprietor is Lee Brown and he uses a high dynamic range (HDR) photography process to capture the colors. His photos are great to paint from!
This is from Red Rock Park in Sedona, Az. Beautiful rock formations! You should really zip over there and enter...you have all of April! :)

This painting is in direct contrast to my previous post (Apr.10) of the Smokey Mts.
The Smokey Mts. was painted from very little detail information in the reference photo.
Whereas Sedona has an overwhelming amount! Had to be selective on what to include.

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psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

Smokey Mt. Morn

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my submission to WDE at Wet Canvas. The image was supplied by Mary. Thanks Mary!
The original photo was fairly dark and largely monochrome blue. I kicked up the color and add some morning light. I'm pretty happy with the result. Hope y'all like it! :)

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

Crown Of Gold

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my submission to Saundra Lane Galloway's great blog, Art For Life. This month her challenge features super animal shots from the Denver Zoo. Come on , artists!! Join in! :)

I love painting the big cats!
The way in which the sun illuminated the outer edges of the lion's mane, I was reminded of a crown...and , well...after all...he is the King of beasts.

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Revelation 14:14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
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Thank You, Martine Alison

I have been given the Happy 101 Award by Martine Alison! Thanks, Martine...I am honored. Martine does wonderful, thought provoking, art. My friend all the way over there in France has the Dollhouse blog. Please check her out!!
I will have to pass on naming other artists to receive this. Just check out my blog list. They are all very award worthy!

Flowering Almond

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to James Parker's Windows To The Words Challenge. This month the challenge is flowers. He has some great reference photos from which to choose. This one is flowering almonds...they really reminded me of cherry blossoms.
The flower challenge runs the whole month of April....Come on...Join in!!

I talked to James on the phone today!It was great to hear his Texas drawl...coulda been Southern drawl...bout the same to me! He informed me, much to my shock, that my bluebird painting had been selected by his panel of judges as a winner and the prize is a subscription to Birds and Blooms magazine. Wow! I am really honored. There were many great paintings in that challenge! Thank you, James and panel!

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matthew 25:23 "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'

Lucey Goosey Loosely

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Oil on 7x5 archival canvas panel.

Wendy hosted WDE at Wet canvas this week. She graciously supplied this image..

Like many other artists I know, I seem to be on an unending quest to learn how to paint loosely. To suggest the subject and eliminate all but the most essential details. Unfortunately knowing what you want to do and doing it can be two very different things. Anywho, here's my attempt.

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Acts 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Easter 2010

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
On this Good Friday, I wish you all a happy Easter. Please remember the true meaning.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Luke 23:34 NIV
Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Mark 16: ⁴ And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.