BE careful! What you wish for may just happen!

Incredible news! I am honored to announce that I have just been notified that my large painting in the 'East meets West' series............'ASPENS AMONG the TETONS'  has been juried into a show at the YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM in Billings, Montana.

I was feeling some confidence after a session with a marketing guru who pushed me to 'get my work out there' and to enter some major competitions. So I took his advice; ( and then forgot about it, so sure that mine would not be accepted.)

When I opened the email, I was confused for a minute, not remembering I had submitted and thought someone was playing a prank on me. As I read on, it dawned on me that it was for real! My painting will hang at the YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM and hopefully, will sell as well!

Now to build a crate for the second time!  I need to get busy and  ship the painting, so have a WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!!

YEA!!! #60...in the 60 paintings for 60 days for $60.......(each)

Well, it is done, complete, over, finished............

Many wonderful events and happenings on the agenda soon. Hope to be sharing those with many of you. Hint...there will be a give away for those that read my blog, as a thank you. I am also going to be giving gifts for the '25 days of Christmas..."stay tuned for details!

I was thinking of a sunset as the finish to the 60/60/60 but instead chose it to be a....'SUNRISE'

so it is really not the end...it is not completed, finished, done.....it is just getting heated up!

This challenge has got me fired up for all kinds of things. So, as I drink a toast to all of you that bought paintings, make wonderful comments or gave me fabulous critique comments to help me become a better artist....'Salude'   here's to YOU!

 

OBX Sunrise

4 x 6" oil on panel

$60

 



#58 Snow in the Shadows; Denver...in the 60 paintings for 60 days for $60

I learned a lot about Denver; including although they get lots of snow, it comes and goes pretty quickly. Sunshine will do that! So even though there was snow in the shadows, the sun melted all the rest as the temps reached near 70! The warmth of the sun was glorious but it was also blinding. It was wonderful to find this view from under one of the shelters to give me some respite from the glare and be able to see to paint. The strange red rock formations enticed me to take a long look!

 

#58 Snow in the Shadows

8 x 10" oil plein air

$60

 

#57 St. John's Steeple...of the 60 paintings in 60 days for $60

Some days, things just tell you they must be painted! The steeple of St. John's in Delphos, OH, did just that.

The light behind them was really bright, causing the varied angles to create a dark, defined shape against the ever-changing blue sky. I am also drawn to the patina of aged things, such as the copper on this particular steeple. They develop personality as they age. OH, the stories they hold!

The diagonal of the composition was another plus; this being an anchor of the community, the weight in the bottom really anchors it in the painting.

If you ever in the area, be sure to check out this incredible church.

If you know someone that would appreciate this, remember, you can purchase it through Nov., 1 for the incredible price of just $60. (After that it goes back to regular retail)

Thank you for looking...


              St. John's Steeple

               6 x 10" oil plein air
                     $60

#49 .......FALLing...60 paintings in 60 days for $60

With some big and small commissions waiting in line in the studio, along with those paintings in my head that I would like to attempt to get on canvas, I am looking forward to completing these 60/60/$60!!!  I can hardly wait to share some of those with you. I have some incredible brown eyes staring at me now, waiting to be immortalized on a painting panel for it's owner as a Christmas gift.

On the other hand, I am happy that many of my paintings have a new home where many can love them! ( remember, these normally sell for up to $250, so grab one before this special ends)

 Here's another one ..... some of you may fall in love with and want to give a new home...

#49     FALLing     8 x 10" oil 

 

$60
 

 





#45 and 46....60 paintings in 60 days for $60

Painting on location can be difficult but it is also  rewarding as you  improve your skills at finding the right color, stroke and value to convey your vision in paint! Sometimes it is a 'flinger' and other times it is priceless. One of the great perks of painting 'en plein air' is getting to soak up all the bounty that nature provides, by way of warmth, sunshine, variety of colors  and terrain!

Here are a couple more I hope you enjoy.........

Dublin Morning Light

9 x 12" oil

$60



 

 

#46 King's Fountain

6 x 10" oil

$60

 



#42 & 43 ...60 paintings in 60 days for $60 each

I almost forgot to post tonight. Time does get away; esp. as the days are seemingly shorter as we head into fall and this weather has been stupendous! Makes you want to play hooky. Happy to say I have been enjoying daily bike rides, feeling the gentle breeze on my face as I coast down the lane after a fast stint of pedal power!




Below the Saddle
9 x 12" oil
$60

 

Aspen Gold

9 x 12" oil

$60

 

 

#39 and #40.................of 60 paintings in 60 days for $60

Really busy doing the business side of things. Sure does take away the time from painting but for now, I am a one-woman show....someday (soon, I hope) I will hire a part-time helper!

 

#39 Signs of the Season

9 x 12" oil on panel

$60

 

 

 

#40 Whiskey Basin and Beyond

 

9x 12" oil on panel

$60

 

 

 

Thanks for looking and as always, have a wonderful night!

#37...Aspens................#38.........October's Full Moon

Aspens are one of my favorite trees, even though they don't grow here in Ohio. I love seeing them each time I make it west; esp. if I am lucky enough to when they change colors. Even simply green, they are still beautiful, most notably for that textured silvery-white bark.

 

#37 Aspens   8 x 10 oil

$60

 

 

October's Full Moon

miniature 3 x 4" plein air

includes frame

 

$60

#36..Top of the Hill...6 x 12" 60 paintings in 60 days for $60 each

I am not a marathon painter by any means! I am exhausted after such a long day today; getting up before sunrise is not my usual plan. On the bright side, I did accomplish to paint quite a bit today.

 

 

#36 Top of the Hill

6 x 12" oil on  1 1/2" wrapped canvas

( no frame needed)

 

$60

 



#34 Sedona Rocks...60 paintings in 60 days for $60each

One of my very favorite places to visit is Sedona and the breath-taking views of red rocks everywhere!

 

 

#34 Sedona Rocks

 

8 x 10" oil

$60

 

 

#33 Lands of Ohio.....disappearing Barns....60 paintings in 60 days for $60

I am truly a country girl at heart! Where you have room to spread your wings and breathe....

So I just knew I had to capture the red barns that are quickly disappearing! Our great-grandchildren will only know of them as something from the past; progress, so they say. I could live in a barn, with a few modifications and updates. I even know a couple of artists that actually do.

Grab it while you can...they are disappearing quickly!!!

 

 

Lands of Ohio.....disappearing Barns

 

8 x 10" oil

 

$60

 





Serenity Reflected and Red Mountain Majesty, #24 and #25 in 60/60 for $60

Quite the struggle trying to get caught up! There are so many paintings dancing in my head that I am dizzy! Not sure which to create first!

I am planning a few large, detailed paintings, but feel I must complete these 60 in 60 for $60 first...these two are just really special aintings to me, as they evoke a real emotional response as I travel back in time to the moment I was standing in that very spot! The west is so full of eye candy for the artist and nature-lover.

#24

 

Serenity Reflected

8 x 10" oil

 

$60

 

 

 

#25

 

Red Mountain Majesty

9 x 12 oil

 

$60