Still Life with Monkey 24 x 30

Still Life with Teapot 16 x 20

Edward Hicks at the Seashore 18 x 18

I think I've almost exhausted my Hicks/Rosseau inspiration. Hicks frequently includes a reluctant lion being hugged to death by a child. Here's my spin on that theme.

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SOLD Blue Donut 18 x 18

They say - paint what you know - I know donuts -

my summer vacation

went to visit my sister and brother in NYC - this is my sister's rooftop view - like a movie!!

Tidewater Gallery Ad for July in Arts Alive

packing for a NYC trip - acouple of years ago I got a lot of inspiration from NYC in August - shop windows, street vendors, etc. Hope I'm inspired again. This flower shop in Brooklyn Heights was used in the Gallery ad, and Sold!

Sold!

Blue Parrot 14 x 10

Continuing on the jungle theme......

Sleeping Leopard 20 x 16

Still on the Hicks/Rosseau kick - this sweet sleeping leopard is almost lost in the bottom corner of one of Hick's Peaceable Kingdoms

Emerald Isle Art Show

If you can't get to see the show, here's a look-see!

Table for Two at the Cupid Cafe

Just finished this big one 40 x 30 for the Emerald Isle Art show - this is my version of an eating spot in West Palm Beach - Makes me want to sit down and order!

Swansboro Art by the Sea

Saturday was beautiful but HOT for Swansboro's annual art event - Here's a pic of Mike Rooney painting outside the Tidewater Gallery.

Looking forward to my artshow in July on Emerald Isle - and leaving tomorrow for our bi-monthly trip to WNY to see family and friends.

Kayak Rainbow 24 x 30 $325

plus $15/ shipping & handling

In the spring, the local kayak vendor gets in his new stock - they make a beautiful rainbow lined up for sale.

Down East Dock 18 x 18 $ 200

plus $10 shipping and handling

Here's another from my "dingy"series - it's based on a photo I took a couple of years ago - "Down East" North Carolina is the coastal area that abuts Cape Lookout, Marshallberg, Harker's Island and other small fishing communities.

Waiting 18 x 18 $200

I've always had a thing for rowboats and dinghys - they are like patient friends ready to go for a row. This one is on gallery wrap 1.5" canvas - so no frame is needed

put up a slide show of more of my paintings - Greg and I are packing for a month long trip north to see our grandson and relocate his 95 year old dad - probably won't have much time to blog in the month of may

My Blue Heaven - 12 x 24 - $150

plus $10 - shipping, handling, insurance

Another slice of living the good life on a budget - jet ski, kayaks, dish TV, AC - an easy chair in the shade and no doubt plenty of cold beverages in the fridge.

Finished this last week, 2nd version of a Conch Fritters that's been sold. Located in Key West, I loved the colors of this food stand, and the roosters scouting for left overs.