Point of View

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These delightful men were perched on a wall in a village in Spain. I could imagine their daily ritual of gathering to watch the bus-loads of tourists arrive. The view behind them was vast.

A Great Day

There is a walking trail near my home and I have been eyeing some paintable views for a while. When this morning dawned sunny and crisp, I couldn’t resist. I was set up at 9:15 and all packed up at 10:43. It was high 40s to mid 50s and very little wind. Perfect conditions! Texas January’s can be wonderful. I even got in a three-mile walk before lunch.

I call this 9x12 Armand View—the name of the street nearest this spot. Armand Bayou is on my left and curves around to the right, just over the rise. I could not get a good composition with the blue water next to the warm grasses. Maybe at another time of day.

A beautiful day. A real blessing. I pray that you too have a blessed day.

San Barnaba Kiosk

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This 8x8 was done plein air in San Barnaba, Venice. I later changed the figure in the studio. The linen is glued to archival gatorfoam. It is up for bid for a limited time.

Goodbye 2011

White Amaryllis, 12"x12"

Happy New Year to all my friends and followers! Here's wishing you joy and success in 2012.

This is the last painting of 2011--finished this afternoon. 

Into the Light

A few years ago, I traveled to Mexico's San Miguel de Allende to paint. I found the people fascinating, especially the women. Many of them were vendors, selling dolls, balloons, flowers, etc. Let's just say they touched my heart. Everyone has a story and, when I travel, I am curious about the people. This flower seller was near Plaza de Allende.
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Fishing Camp Road

Recently I was invited to paint the Louisiana bayou country with friends. It just doesn't get any better than that. Texas artists LaNell Arndt, Judy Crowe, and Bernice Keown were excellent company and the subjects were incredible. Bernice had access to a house with a perfect deck for painting the sunrise. We also painted sunsets, marshes, fishing shacks, and boats. I will post additional images from the trip on  my website later.

I painted Fishing Camp Road one evening right outside the house where we stayed. 

p.s. Check out my website. I just added new images.

New Auction

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My latest Daily Paintworks auction is Scouring Moonstone Beach, 7x5. Starting bid is $50--a real bargain. My first painting trip to California was to the Cambria, area with the fabulous women of Alla Prima International. The beach where we painted almost always had people looking for stones and shells. It's a great place!

Postcards from Venice

Lovely ladies visiting Venice and picking that perfect postcard to send home.

Texas is Burning

I just read Carol Marine's blog & am shocked. She may have lost her home to fire in the Austin area. There is a link to her blog to the right. Please pray for Carol, her family, and her community. And, for rain!

Fundraising Auction

100% will be donated to Save the Children.

I joined the Help the Children of Africa challenge at Daily Paintworks. With a starting bid of $50 (a real bargain). Proceeds, minus the cost of shipping, will go to Save the Children.

Venice Regalia

Just added this piece to the portfolio at KingsburyArt.com. While visiting the area around the San Palo cathedral, saw this priest taking a stroll. The wind did wonderful things with his "regalia". He was well-photographed by the tourists--me included.

Dry Leaf Study

I found this leaf--in the company of many of its kind--on a walking trail near my home. I gave it a good home, tacked it to a board and immortalized it. It is available on a Daily Paintworks Auction

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