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Title: Sea Side – Commission

Progress of mural – 3 1/2 days. This was painted here in Austin, Texas and was outdoors so we waited until the cooler October temperatures and still the paint dried really fast. The fountain were the ladders were spaced between the lights and fountain heads was a bit of challenge. Painting the lower portion was done by wading in it rather then kneeling on the boards.

The design process went smoothly. The structure needed to be sealed with something paintable and took a bit of research. The end produce applied by the builder was a rough sand grain texture that was really hard on the brushes. The grain made the sharp crisp lines a challenge. I purchased throw away brushes and the paint color match went very well.

When designing murals, I ask the clients what personal thing do they want incorporated. Well it’s there, but you need to be close and know what you’re looking for before you see the, and I’m not telling.

10/20/13 | Out of town Artists Receptions

Prairie Call

This past weekend has been fun and a great way to exchange thoughts with artists outside my normal artists support groups. The ‘Western Trappings on the Llano’ was Western Art at it’s finest, and I felt privileged to have had my ‘Prairie Call’ included. When I moved to Texas it was suggested that I get Texafied, and I think this counts, big time. I meet a lot of local artists and others from all over the U.S., Canada, and Argentina. There are ideas spinning around that will last me for months to come. The good people in Llano were wonderful to work with and the exhibit goes through Jan. 4, 2014.

09/30/13 | New blog article

New art exhibit will be in Painted Tree Boutique

Happily my art will be in this new store in Sunset Valley, South Austin

Resident artist at Primal Gallery, Dripping Springs, TX

Collage of Art September 2013

These are for the ‘Painting is my Passion’ 30 day challenge, Slices of Life by Leslie.

September is on a roll!

Day 29 – Burst of Inspiration

Merging colors and exploding hues, energy surrounded by welcoming peace. Encaustic 24“h x 18“w $800.

Day 28 – Approaching Query

Merging colors and exploding hues, energy surrounded by welcoming peace. Encaustic 24“h x 18“w $800.

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Day 25 – Seaside Village

Old village along a coast line. White houses with red roofs backed by cliff line. 12”×12” Encaustic $150.
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Day 24 – City Scape

City skyline and it’s reflection. Acrylic 9”×12” $125.

Day 23 – Pillars

Wild Scape Series, the big country atop cliffs and pillars. Acrylic 8”×10” $125.

Day 21 – Cliff Village

The sea town of red roofs and local fish markets. Acrylic 8”×10” $125

Day 18 & 19 – Mountain in Reflection

Part of the Wild Scape Series, this took more than the two days to paint, but the piece was completed on the 19th day of the challenge. Inspired by the Great Tetons and the area. Acrylic 20“h x 30“w at $800.

Day 17 – Hill Country

Fields and scrubby trees provide shelter for deer, cattle & horses. Acrylic 8“Hx10“W $125.

Day 16 – Distant Range

Open country, big sky, Southwest for sure. Acrylic 9“Hx12“W $125.

Day 15 – Ruby Pears

More food. A slower day after the Wine and Art event in Dripping. Sold 2 of the 30 day challenge paintings, plus a couple of other paintings. All in all a good weekend so far. Acrylic on paper 5“Hx7“W $35.

Day 14 – Pears

Still life today as I’m getting ready to do a one day exhibit in Dripping Springs for the Taste of Wine, Food & Arts Festival. Acrylic on paper 5“Hx7“W $35.

Day 13 Sea Breeze

Water calls me. This is from many memories of sea side visits and having lived on Lake Michigan for so long. Still part of the Wild Scape Series. Acrylic, 24“Hx30“Wx2“D

Day 12 Fence Post

Plains and rolling hills that subtly merge one into the other. When traveling you hardly notice, but living in the area, one appreciates the differences. Part of the Wild Scape Series. Acrylic, 9“Hx12“W, $125.

Day 11 River

The gentle rapids of water coming from the mountains that we don’t even see. They refresh and revitalize the banks in the passage. Part of the Wild Scape Series. Acrylic, 9“Hx12“W, $125

Day 10 Vista

A vista with a few grant trees. They conger great memories of shaded picnics or walks along open fields. The sky invites thoughts of wonder and contemplation. Acrylic, 9“Hx12“w, $125

Day 9 Trees

A little whimsy today. The trees come as part of the wild scape series, but I dressed them up. Sometimes breaking from a series is refreshing and invigorating. Acrylic, 9“Hx12“W, $125

Day 8 Brook

Small sketch at Umlaf Sculpture Garden from the upper falls. A cool shaded place to listen to the water on it’s gentle flow to the pond below.

Day 7 Wild Scape, Boulders

Hillside overlooking valley and vista beyond. These look like sitting rocks. Trying to play catch up, but it has been fun the last two days. Looking over old photos, there are so many possibilities. Acrylic, 9“Hx12“W,$125

Day 6 Wild Scape, Falls

The 1st falls entered YNP is the inspiration for this, and it changes every year. Acrylic, 9“Hx12“W, SOLD

Day 5 Wild Scape,Cabin in the Woods

The cabin in the woods, by the lake. What better thought or memory. Acrylic, 9“Hx12“w, SOLD

Day 4 Wild Scape, Canyon Sunset

Canyon Sunset of brilliant contrasts, the approaching night sky and canyon walls in shadow with vivid yellows and oranges in between. Acrylic, 9“Hx12“W

Day 2 Wild Scape, In the Distance

When traveling to the mountains it seems so long to get there from an open plain. It’s appreciating the journey and bidding the anticipation. Acrylic, 9“Hx12“w, $125

Day 1 Wild Scape, Shadow Mountain

The Wild Scape Series comes from my love of nature and the adventure of getting away from the city. This painting has already been altered, but was a really good start. It will show up again in it’s altered state in a few days.