I’m the first to admit my ideas are sometimes crazy. Painting a giant canvas while being filmed in costume on the hottest day of summer might qualify as one such crazy idea, but it was great fun! Bogdan, who came to film me (check out his other work at Buburuza Productions) was excellent at directingContinue reading “The Angry Sea – Painting and Video”
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Preparations
Today the outpouring of support for my Beach Revue video continued! I’m so lucky to have such awesome collectors and readers! I not only met, but exceeded my goal. And, motivated by all the support, I started preparing for tomorrow’s filming session. A brand new canvas waits on the wall, but other preparations were necessaryContinue reading “Preparations”
In It to Win It!
Can a sweltering summer in a pandemic hotspot still hold a lot of magic? Yes, it can. And on that note, let’s take a moment to be grateful this is 2020, not 1918 when women had to wear corsets in addition to masks! Talk about not being able to breathe… And, since we’re talking aboutContinue reading “In It to Win It!”
Midnight in Paris
Sneak peek at one of my auction pieces for my upcoming Bastille Day auction. This one does different things in different kinds of light because of the metallic paint I used. Also, this is just a small section of it, as I’m not sharing the whole image until these are ready to be unveiled toContinue reading “Midnight in Paris”
Oyster Love
Today I painted an oyster. I miss these slimy guys. But it’s neither oyster season, nor tempting to go out there with the rising number of cases. Painting the oyster, of course, was immensely satisfying. So are the two new reviews I got for Storms of Malhado. Nothing like reviews to make my day! IContinue reading “Oyster Love”
Fiona
Today I got to paint Fiona. She was my friend Dr. Susan Catlett’s horse for 13 years, but now she has new owners who also love her and keep her well taken care of and happy. At my friend’s house I’ve seen some amazing art featuring Fiona the horse, including a portrait painted by JohnContinue reading “Fiona”
Teaser
Today’s painting is still in progress. It’s just a little teaser for my upcoming Paris Series. These paintings will be unveiled shortly after Bastille Day during a virtual soirée for my top collectors. With encouragement and help from my amazing friend who works with Zoom all the time, and with inspiration from my mentors whoContinue reading “Teaser”
Jack Russell Puppies
I’ve always loved Jack Russell Terriers, and even the episode of Sex and the City where Charlotte adopts a very spirited on that almost destroys her apartment didn’t change my mind. They are so adorable! Besides, what’s wrong with having a strong personality? I might have been a Jack Russell myself in a different life.Continue reading “Jack Russell Puppies”
Fougère Royale
More research for The Glory Days of Aimée Bonnard! Today it took me to a men’s fragrance called Fougère Royale, which has been around for a very long time and could’ve easily been worn by one the characters in the novel. I love this bit of editing where I add scents and tastes and aContinue reading “Fougère Royale”
Independence Day 2020
The inspiration for this year’s 4th of July painting is my dear friend Margo, one of my fashion icons, who once upon a time worked at The Firm, the boutique in Galveston I still dream of at night, and which is mentioned in Storms of Malhado. Margo sold me my very first pair of designerContinue reading “Independence Day 2020”