Henry's pasture

Henry's pasture  |  Flanegan  |  sold

We received over two inches of rain which was quite heavenly. In between torrential downpours and a bit of hail, the fog lingered in for a visit and we had a chat. I love how it transforms the Texas landscape and find it so comforting.
Once I found a spot, set up and sat down to paint (I don't have an easel yet), I had wished the fencing was not in my sight line. Then I saw the light in the raindrops, the deer grazing nearby and the birds flushed out by my dog, Tru - which I would never have experienced had my only reference been a photograph of the pasture. Love getting out of the studio.
Near freezing temps are forecast for this evening. I miss my Ohio.

Shy in the studio

Shy in the studio, study 1 | Flanegan   |  8 x 6  |  $100

This is my Shyni Tsunami. A few years back and a couple of broken ribs later, I discovered that he was aptly named by his former owner.

Even though it was a cloudy day when I took this photo, he looked so ethereal peering inside. My current focus is experimenting with various light conditions and I found this overcast day quite challenging. Muddying-up the values came a little too easy, but I'm happy with this one. Onto the next!

coldfront

Flanegan | 3" x 4" study | acrylic on primed, reclaimed wood panel | sold  

Celebrating the Life of RowdyGirl Barksdale

Flanegan | 7" x 7" | acrylic on reclaimed wood panel | nfs

morning walk - study 2

Flanegan | 3" x 3" study | acrylic on primed, reclaimed wood panel | sold

good morning 2012!

Flanegan | 6" x 6" study | acrylic on reclaimed wood panel | sold

What's not to love about a fresh start?
Blue sky...sunbeams striping the landscape...wagging tails during a morning stroll. Here's to new beginnings.

Fa La La Fun!

Has it really been six years?!!
The 6th Annual Pulling Together 4 PAWS Art Benefit welcomes live music by McMillan and Friends with Happy Howliday greetings by Tucker, the Ambassadog. If we're lucky, we'll get to experience multi-talented Melanie Cambron's rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. Caroling, cookies and hot cocoa with the Sisters Cambron - how cool is that?!
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And wait - there's more! Another highlight of this fundraiser is the silent auction, 12-4p. Among the many treasures up for bid are a Learn-to-Row lesson package from the Texas Rowing Center + private sewing lessons from the fabulous and inspired Valli and Kim + original paintings, sculpture and prints from area artists + a container garden arrangement from master gardener, Irene Anderson + gift baskets from Onion Creek Kitchens @ Juniper Hills Farm + gifts from Blue Willow and Tila Blue Unique Accessories + Ellie B leashes and collars + PAWS t-shirts and more!
This event will be sprinkled with hourly drawings of gifts with a $300 grand prize drawing of a commissioned painting of your four-legged friend.
We hope to see you Saturday afternoon!