Raspberries and Chocolate

11 x 14

This looks irresistable - and I'm hungry!

conch shell 6 x 8

A classic subject if you live at the seashore

Roses and Apples 20 x 16

I've reworked and reworked this painting - first it was too dark, then too monochromatic, and now - maybe it's too wacky - I think a frame would bind it toghether.

Red Sunglasses with Purple Background 6 x 8

Another pair of shades, these are my favorites for walking on the beach. Don't slide down my nose when I sweat or the sunscreen gets slippery!

For Sale (Yellow Truck) 11 x 14

A local body shop had this sad vehicle parked outside for months. It looked so unloved! I needed to paint it. I dubbed in a different background - an abandoned gas station in Pollocksville NC that I had painted previously. After a while the cab/bus disappeared. I hope it was headed to an ardant restorer. It deserves to live another day.

Sunglasses with Orange Background 6 x 8

Back to the sunglasses theme. These are my favorites, but you have to be in the right emtional statement to wear them. They say - look at me - I love animal prints - I love black and white - and I'm not afraid of looking a little bit over the top for a woman of my age. (A woman of my age should stick to a classic frame in tortise shell or black!)

Pink and Purple Shoes 11 x 14

Well, I saw these incredibly unwearable but highly decorative shoes in a shop window in downtown D.C., I believe it was NW 17th St. I love the perky satin bows at the ankle which compliment the shiny button closure. Pink and purple are a classic color combo. These shoes say "do ya wanna party?"

Sunglasses with Green Background 6 x 8

Still striving to get back into the painting routine and rekindling my creative fires. Came across an ad for sunglasses and thought mmmmm. Grabed a handful out of our sunglasses drawer by the back door. Here's the first one.

Petit Fours II 6 x 8

Another view of the same cookbook photo. Looks good enough to eat!

Petit Fours I 6 x 8

When I was a little girl, my mom had the most wonderous cookbook that she never used. It was the International Woman's Cookbook - published in the 40s.

The inside cover had the best photo of petit fours. No afternoon tea party would be complete without them. Envision the ladies with their pearls, little hats and white gloves.

A few years ago, I came upon a copy of the cookbook at a garage sale. A fantasy in sugar, butter and flour!

It's been a long time......

It's been a long time since I've had the opportunity or incentive to post. These past months have been densely filled with all kinds of drama - happy and sad, minor health issues, family stuff - everything that makes life what it is.

So, it's August 1st, I'm turning over several new leaves - last week I finally had a chance to sit in my painting space.

Cat Fish Cookie Jar 24 x 24

We bought this cookie jar in the Keys years ago, it almost never contains cookies, but it's a great addition to a still life.

$275 plus $25 ship/handling

Milo Surveys the Manhattan Skyline 14 x 11

This painting is sold, however I have others you may enjoy.

Seafood Shack 16 x 20

$225 plus s/h $15

I love the way this turned out - took a photo of this shrimp burger place in Southport NC a few years ago, the exterior was decorated with all sorts of fishing stuff. Alas, when we visited Southport last fall, the restaurant had been "modernized" - and all traces of funkyness had been removed. Some people don't know when to leave well enough alone!

Ice Cream Soda 8 x 6

$50 plus s/h $12

Yummy, an ice cream soda.

Etcetera 10 x 8

This sweet little building is in Southport NC - Etctera used to be a gift shop, I think that now the building is vacant.

$50 plus s/h $12

Still Life with Spaniel and Lemons 16 x 20

I'm revisiting this painting - not quite as detailed as the orignial -

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Luxe 8 x 6

I have a lot of pink and red paint left yesterday afternoon. I hate to throw the paint away - so what could I paint quickly and use up the colors - mmmm.... nailpolish - went into the bathroom and grabbed a couple of things and voila!

$50 plus s/h $12

The Sunbather 6 x 8

Another quick and almost "daily" painting. I think I selected this subject because I wish it was warm enough to lie on the beach -

$50 plus s/h $12

Fat Boys Boom Truck 16 X 20

This is a "revisitation" - I painted this truck a couple of years ago and then sold the painting (yipee for sales). Here on the coast, there is a fishing technique that involves big nets being placed in the water along the beach and then a boom truck hauls in the nets, or something like that.

Down East - they used to have an annual parade and the local folk decorated their boom trucks for the occasion. This is an actual truck that I photographed on Ocracoke Island, and the fish house is actually called Fat Boys Fish Co. Don't hesitate to correct my description of the fishing stategy in the comment box.

$225 plus $15 ship/handling

Orange Chair 20 x 16

The third in the chair series.  I love this big comfy chair and matching ottoman.  Looks like a good spot to curl up and read. 

Fire Hydrant 8 x 6

My second "daily painting" - a fire hydrant - a common enough sighting, but I loved the shadow and light on this one. 

Seagulls 6 x 8

Here's my first "daily painting" - only took a week to complete - I was sidetracked by a lot of other stuff - did this from a photo I took in the Florida Keys a couple of years ago - the perfect subject for this little vignette.

$50 plus $12 ship/handle

Happy New Year and guess what my resolution is!

I need to work on my practically non existent drawing skills.  I've cleaned and organized my studio.  Got everything in order and it's time to get to work!