A Poem & A Painting: Crowned Bird No. 2

Nov 03 2014 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting ·0

Continuing with my series of paintings inspired by a set of dessert plates, this week features another gilded crown bird.

Instead of a poem, I’ve selected a bird related quote with beautiful imagery and seasonal timeliness…

Caught My Eye, Volume 33

Oct 31 2014 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0

Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…

The Breathtaking Murals of Philadelphia

Oct 29 2014 · 4 comments · Art Exhibits & Events, Artists, Travel ·0

I recently visited my daughter and her fiancé in their new hometown of Philadelphia. I had only traveled there once many, many years ago.  I have to admit I was a bit determined to dislike everything about this city.  After all, my best girl Emily is living there and not here at home in Boston.

Being a woman who is on the path to self realization, I can admit when I am wrong (well, sometimes)…This is one situation where I will admit I was wrong! I fell “head over heels”  with the City of Brotherly Love!

A Poem & A Painting: Crowned Bird No. 1

Oct 27 2014 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting, My Paintings ·0

This week’s painting was inspired by none other than dish ware!  I purchased four dessert plates and the next thing I know I am painting the birds and gilding their crowns!  Indeed,  this is the first in a series of paintings.

I loved this snippet from the Carl Sandburg poem Purple Martins and thought it went well with the painting…

Caught My Eye, Volume 32

Oct 24 2014 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0

Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…

Custom Nest Paintings!

Oct 22 2014 · 0 comments · Holiday, My Paintings ·0

Just in time for holiday gift giving, I am thrilled to share that I am now offering custom Nest paintings for sale! These original petite oil paintings are the perfect gift ~ for yourself, for a new or Mom-to-be or even a friend who has recently transitioned to an ‘Empty Nest’. Read on for details…

A Poem & A Painting: October

Oct 20 2014 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting, My Paintings ·0

Waking up to today’s crisp, cool temperatures, there is definitely more than a “hint” of Fall in the air! This week’s poem is an excerpt from October a poem by Caroline Spencer…

Caught My Eye, Volume 31

Oct 17 2014 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0

Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…

Vine Video: Turn Down For…

Oct 15 2014 · 0 comments · Vine Videos ·0

Jane Scott Hodges, Linens, & Monograms

Oct 15 2014 · 0 comments · Design Events ·0

I recently attended Boston Design Center‘s Design Days, the capstone event of the year.  During our “Boston Market”, designers enjoyed three days filled with seminars, new product introductions in Showrooms as well as “Pop-Up” shops on the second floor.

A Poem & A Painting: Flower Girl

Oct 13 2014 · 2 comments · A Poem & A Painting, My Paintings ·0

As most of you know by now, this summer my daughter was engaged to be married.  Along with that, two of my close friends’  sons that said “Yes” to their brides.  So you’ll understand why I’ve been thinking and daydreaming “all things wedding”!  

Caught My Eye, Nantucket Edition

Oct 10 2014 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye, Travel ·0

This week I was fortunate enough to spend a few days on Nantucket with some of my oldest and dearest friends.  Even in the “off-season”, there is so much to see and do on the island!  Here are a few things that Caught My Eye during my latest trip to Nantucket…

Favorite Artists from September 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

Oct 07 2014 · 0 comments · Artists ·0

Now that the September 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge has wrapped up and I’ve had a chance to catch my breath, I thought I’d share three of my favorite fellow artists’ paintings from the Challenge.  I encourage you to check out their work!

A Poem & A Painting: Empty Nest

Oct 06 2014 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting ·0

Today’s painting is an especially personal one.  Empty Nest Studio is the name of my painting studio and serves as a visual representation of my home after my two “birds”, Emily and Freddy, have spread their wings and flown on their own…

Caught My Eye, Volume 29

Oct 03 2014 · 2 comments · Caught My Eye ·0

Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…

30 Paintings in 30 Days: Artist’s Reflection

Oct 01 2014 · 0 comments · My Paintings ·0

30 Paintings in 30 Days!

September has been an incredible month for me! I have taken on a new client, I have re-connected with a client from 15 years ago, as well as designing for my existing clients and I have been collaborating with my daughter on her wedding plans. AND in addition to all these exciting undertakings, I have somehow managed to paint 30 Paintings in 30 Days! Phew!

This is the second time this year I have participated in this challenge from Leslie Saeta.  Am I crazy? To make this commitment to myself is something I truly thought about before embarking on this Challenge. This must say something about me. What that is, well, let’s not get into that!…

30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 30(!), Brushes

Sep 30 2014 · 2 comments · My Designs ·0

Day 30 ~ I DID IT!  30 Paintings in 30 Days!

30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 29, Friends Forever & Always

Sep 29 2014 · 0 comments · My Paintings ·0

Phew, only 1 more day to go!

I am loving painting this petite series of bird nests.  It has been a lovely way to wrap up this Challenge…

30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 28, Twins & One

Sep 29 2014 · 0 comments · My Paintings ·0

This painting is dedicated to my faithful and loyal assistant, Jen.  Thank you for helping me with the posts for the 30 Day Challenge and always being there for me.

30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 27, Empty Nest

Sep 27 2014 · 0 comments · My Paintings ·0

I have always loved bird nests. Actually, birds have always made nests in the wreaths that have hung on my front door~ I take this as a good sign! Today’s painting is the logo painting for my art business,  Empty Nest Studio…

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