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A Poem & A Painting: Crowned Bird No. 3
Nov 10 2014 ·0Today I have the latest in my series of paintings inspired by a set of dessert plates I recently purchased. I’m finding this week’s poem excerpt particularly appropriate as a new week begins…
A Poem & A Painting: Crowned Bird No. 2
Nov 03 2014 ·0Continuing 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…
Custom Nest Paintings!
Oct 22 2014 ·0Just 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: Empty Nest
Oct 06 2014 ·0Today’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…
30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 30(!), Brushes
Sep 30 2014 ·0Day 30 ~ I DID IT! 30 Paintings in 30 Days!
30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 29, Friends Forever & Always
Sep 29 2014 ·0Phew, 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 ·0This 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 ·0I 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…
30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 26, Venice Memories
Sep 26 2014 ·0I was lucky enough to travel to Venice and Milan this past April with Modenus. Ahhh, such warm and vibrant photos…and memories!
30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 25, Pensive
Sep 25 2014 ·0Outside today is grey and a little blue~ when I was painting this one~I think my mood showed through…
30 Paintings in 30 Days, Day 24: Twins
Sep 24 2014 ·0I seem to be on a roll with still life paintings featuring food~ maybe it is because I’m on a diet??
30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 22, Waiting To Delight
Sep 22 2014 ·0Fall has officially arrived…and so has Apple Picking Season!
30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 19, Bridal Salon
Sep 19 2014 ·0I am thoroughly enjoying ‘Wedding Week’ as a mini theme for my painting challenge! Here is today’s effort…
30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 11
Sep 11 2014 ·1I fell in love with painting still life in my friend Page Railsback‘s Painting Classes. Today’s painted was painted from one of her beautiful set ups…
A Poem & A Painting: Day 8, Sailing with Paul
Sep 08 2014 ·0Today’s painting, inspired by a recent visit to Maine with a friend, is doing double duty…
A Poem & A Painting: Bella Vita
Aug 25 2014 ·0
A Poem & A Painting: Sunbather
Jul 14 2014 ·0We may be in the midst of Summer, but especially here in New England I know how fleeting it can be…
A Painting & A Poem: A Cup of Tea
Jun 16 2014 ·0By the time you read this, I will be in Guatemala working with an amazing group of people to help build a home for a deserving family. One of the things I’ll be bringing with me (by request) is this painting. I love the poem I found to go with it, there really is something special about a cup of tea…and the teacup you enjoy it from.
A Poem & A Painting: Guatemala Sisters
Jun 09 2014 ·0As I get ready for my 2nd mission trip to Guatemala next week, I am filled with emotion. I am looking forward to re-connecting with the Greene family and other friends who live there as well as the family whose home we built last year. That being said, this year I know the emotional tug the children have on my heart and how I have carried their struggles home with me. I thought this beautiful poem I found would be particularly appropriate…
