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Door County - Tree

11/27/2012

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Under the Canopy, 5x7in., oil on board, $50.
I find it comforting to be under the canopy of a tree as the sun breaks through...

After 20+ years, I met up with my high school art teacher, Mr. Williams -  Jim and I visited his studio/gallery in Door County, WI.

Behind his inspiring studio, there is a gorgeous garden (planted and cultivated by his wife) and a forest stretching out back. This little painting was inspired by one of the photos I took on our walk in the woods.

Visit Rob William's gallery online or in person! http://robwilliamsstudio.com/home

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When I entered Mr. William's art room my junior year of high school, I had my feet firmly planted in the math and science track.
By graduation, I was heading off to college as an Art Major.
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Sweet n' Tart - Cherry, 8x10in., oil on canvas, $100.




Thinking about Door County
has got me thinkin' about cherries.
Yum!

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Gift Idea - For the Garden Lover

11/20/2012

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Abundance, 10x30in., acrylic on wrapped canvas, $375.
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Frannie's Favorite, 10x20in., acrylic on wrapped canvas, $285
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Glorious Day, 6x6in., oil on gessoboard, $50.
Are you looking for a gift for a special garden lover? Do they have a favorite flower?
Daisy? Rose? Tulip? Sunflower? Poppy? Cosmos? Iris? Black-eyed Susan? ...

Browse the floral section and/or consider a commissioned painting including his or her favorite.
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Summer Sweet, 12x24in., acrylic on canvas, $375.
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Onward, 5x7in., watercolor, $50.
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Echo, 18x18in., acrylic on wrapped canvas, $325.
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Not Meant to Bloom Alone, 10x20in., acrylic on canvas, $285.
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The Lifter of My Head II

11/19/2012

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The Lifter of My Head II, 30"x30", acrylic on wrapped canvas

I keep noticing flowers with their heads turned down. I have wondered why - why is such beauty being hidden?

On one of my 'treasure hunts' around the yard, I captured this little Springtime beauty (a Columbine). The warm lighting and the   exquisite lines and shapes in the petals revealed a bit of glory right there in our side yard!

But - why the downward pose?

This verse from the Bible came to mind:
"But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head." (found in Psalm 3:3)

"The lifter of my head" ... Ahhh ... I then saw the flower face down as a person - in grief, despair, or shame (symbolized by the rainy sky). But the scene is far from hopeless!

From above, the bloom is cast in the warm light of God's presence and affection. At the same time, he is coming around underneath, gently touching and lifting the downcast 'chin'. The head is lifting and hope is being restored (symbolized by the highlighted circles and their upward movement).


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The Lifter of My Head, 18x36in., acrylic on wrapped canvas


This is 'The Lifter of My Head I', inspired by a transplanted woodland flower blooming outside of my studio window.

It's a sweet little flower with its bloom also facing down. The water droplets are still fresh from a night of rain.

The morning sun has broken through!


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Gift Idea - For the Animal Lover

11/14/2012

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Scruffy, 8"x10", acrylic on wrapped canvas.

Consider a commissioned painting as a special gift for the animal lover on your list.

This portrait of 'Scuffy' was a Christmas gift for 'Nana' and 'Papa' - in honor of a beloved family pet.

The paintings shown here range in size:
from a 5"x7" up to about 20"x30".


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Bee, 11"x16", acrylic on board, $160.
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Llama from Cosley Zoo, 24"x24", acrylic on wrapped canvas - Went to a couple who used to raise llamas.
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Red Cardinal, 5"x7", pen & ink and watercolor - Went to an avid bird watcher.
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Ashley & Riley, full painting is 24"x36", acrylic on wrapped canvas - commissioned portrait.
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Gift Idea - House Portrait

11/12/2012

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I get excited about giving gifts! ESPECIALLY when I feel like it's 'just right' for the recipient!

Last fall, Katie contacted me because she wanted to give her parents a special gift. She gathered her siblings and together, they went in on a pen & ink and watercolor portrait of her family home.

I'm now working on a portrait of L.'s boyhood home. When it is finished, scanned, and color corrected, I will be getting quality giclee prints made for his siblings. Shhh...

If this gives you any ideas - contact me! Click here to see more examples of the house portraits I've done in the past.



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Mutual Adoration

11/2/2012

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Mutual Adoration, 24"x48", acrylic on wrapped canvas, $1150.
This painting is about adoring and honoring the God of all creation - 
and discovering the incredible truth that He adores and cherishes us!
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