Mary's is finished!!!

I realize I implied in my last post that I would be showing additional posts on the progress of Mary's painting, but instead I decided to just finish it without any of the fluff in between.  Mary's painting is a great example of how much life a painting can bring to an all ivory bouquet.  The colors and contrast that come out of it really make it a piece of art.  The added sparkle of the brooch and rhinestones are an extra bonus.
Next on the list....all of my September wedding gifts....

Thankful for Painting?

My last post came before Thanksgiving and just before I was leaving for NY, so it's been awhile.  To update you, my NY visit was lovely.  Alana and Ben loved their painting!  Better yet, the wet painting arrived perfectly!  It even got to ride business class!

Here's a pic of Abra and me at Peter's exhibit.  Definitely take a look at the images from his Underground Entrepreneurs exhibit....it was an amazing experience.

Thanksgiving has also passed.  I hope everyone enjoyed a plentiful holiday while giving thanks for everything we are so lucky to have.  I know I've been very lucky this year.  Thank you to my friends and family that have been so supportive this year.
Now that I have had some down time, it's back to the work routine and Mary's painting.  Here's a look at it after working on it a bit yesterday.

I can tell the snow is coming soon....and so is lots more painting.

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary

Looks like I've only been posting once a week on my painting progress.  I've been painting a few hours everyday and I guess I like to post when the progress is very noticeable.  With this one, there's a whole new flower started!  If you'd like to see more more often, let me know!

Halloween weekend!

Here's a look at the progress of Mary's painting.  In between dressing like an 80's prom queen this weekend, I plan on painting, so expect to see another update soon!  Happy Halloween!!!!

A Start on Mary's

I've made a good start on Mary's painting and hope to continue to work on it between birthday cake and friends and family this weekend.  Smile.

A Family of Paintings

This weekend gave me the opportunity to finish Cate's painting.  I'll be giving it to her this coming weekend at our 10 year high school reunion.  My goodness I feel old.


Speaking of old, a rare site presented itself this weekend when I had 4 of my paintings surrounding me in my studio.  I felt like a mother whose kids were home from college for the holidays.  It's so great to see them all together.  Unfortunately, they must all go to their selected homes....like puppies.  Shoot, my children are pet related....

Another puppy to add to the litter.  You may remember back in July I took photos of a bouquet for a co-worker's wedding.  She has finally selected a composition for her painting, so I will be posting updates of that painting as I work on it.  I think it will be another stunning painting!!!!

Alana + Rachel + Ashley + MARY = 4 Paintings!

This Friday I added another bouquet painting to my roster. Mary, a friend from work, made the big walk down the aisle to Eric, and my wonderful boss decided to gift Mary a painting. Thank you to Berkley at Heffernan Morgan for allowing me to come into their studio prior to the wedding to take photos of the bouquet. It is going to make a beautiful painting!


I'm still plugging along on Cathi's gift....