Her Majesty

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"Her Majesty" is one of my favorite little models, Vivi.  She is a joy to paint and is kind enough to model for me frequently.

I always enjoy seeing works in progress.  As I painted this portrait I took periodic photos to chronicle my work.  In the next couple of days I will post how "Her Majesty" came to be.

Peace On Earth

I started this portrait of my daughter in law and grandson quite a while ago.  I was compelled to finish it this week and in light of the season I could not think of a better title.

I wish everyone peace and happiness for this season and the new year!

Hilton Head Gang Rides Again!

This is week 6 of the search for the elusive Hilton Head Gang members.  The Hilton Head Gang is a group of notorious artists who attended Karin Jurick's workshop on Hilton Head Island.  I will feature one member of the group each week until they are all accounted for...

Sherrie “the Kid” Hilliard known as the kid because she specializes in painting children.  She scours beaches and playgrounds looking for innocent little ones to shoot.  Parents be on the lookout for Sherrie, The Kid...she will shoot your kids then immortalize them on canvas...they may even end up in a gallery.  She drove off Hilton Head Island with enough material to keep her busy for months.  She is probably hold up in a secret hideout....painting, painting, painting...

For more information or possible clues to her whereabouts check out Sherrie’s blog:

http://sherriehilliard.blogspot.com/

Dance Like No One is Watching!

I love the free spirit of children dancing and playing without a care in the world.  They don't care who is watching.  I enjoyed painting this dress and trying to make the skirt look full and flouncy.  This is the second in a series of tiny ballerinas I am doing. 12 x 12 Oil on board.  $100.

Kelley "MacGrins" MacDonald

This is week 5 of the search for the elusive Hilton Head Gang members.  The Hilton Head Gang is a group of notorious artists who attended Karin Jurick's workshop on Hilton Head Island.  I will feature one member of the group each week until they are all accounted for...

Kelley “MacGrins” MacDonald is the next notorious member to be sought.  You may think her smiling face is harmless...until you see your smiling mug on one of her blogs.  She waltzes in to a room, a beach, an event, smiling and acting all “I’m your friend” and then shoots at will.  She doesn’t leave until she has captured every available smile.  When ready leave the island...Suspiciously...her little red sports car was missing...she left Hilton Head in a newly acquired Jag shouting “Girls Just Wanna Paint!”  She drove up the coast stopping along the way to visit accomplices.  She has hideouts everywhere.  Beware the smile...

To find out more about MacGrins check out her blog:

http://kelleymacdonalddailypaint.blogspot.com/

These are the blogs of other HHG members... 

http://karinjurick.blogspot.com

http://regulascheifele.blogspot.com

http://dawnhartigan.blogspot.com/

http://splattermark.blogspot.com/

http://lindanicklesfineart.blogspot.com/

http://cathyengberg.blogspot.com/

http://kithefnerpaintings.blogspot.com

http://njdarling.blogspot.com/

http://lindapopple.blogspot.com/

http://dailypaintingblog-roxanneduke.blogspot.com/

http://sherriehilliard.blogspot.com/

http://www.betsystevenson.blogspot.com/

http://jenniferkoachart.blogspot.com

Diggin' it

It is a rainy dreary day here on the East coast.  I thought painting a beach painting would make me feel the warmth of the sun.  I still feel a chill, but I love this little boy and it did make me smile remembering my times at the beach.

Hilton Head Gang Week 4

The Hilton Head Gang is a group of notorious artists who attended Karin Jurick's workshop on Hilton Head Island.  I will feature one member of the group each week until they are all accounted for...

It is week four and Jennifer “JLo” Koach is the subject of this weeks search.  Her uncanny resemblance to ... well,  you know who...allows her to weasel herself into otherwise unavailable venues.  Before her true identity is revealed she assimilates herself into the situation and shoots at will.   Jlo charms and disarms her victims.  By the time they realize what is happening...it is too late...they are photographed and the subject of a painting. 

She left Hilton Head Island surrounded by her entourage...She is definitely NOT “just Jenny from the block”...

For more information or clues to her whereabouts check out her blog at:

http://jenniferkoachart.blogspot.com/

These are the blogs of other HHG members... 

http://karinjurick.blogspot.com

http://regulascheifele.blogspot.com

http://dawnhartigan.blogspot.com/

http://kelleymacdonalddailypaint.blogspot.com/

http://splattermark.blogspot.com/

http://lindanicklesfineart.blogspot.com/

http://cathyengberg.blogspot.com/

http://kithefnerpaintings.blogspot.com

http://njdarling.blogspot.com/

http://lindapopple.blogspot.com/

http://dailypaintingblog-roxanneduke.blogspot.com/

http://sherriehilliard.blogspot.com/

http://www.betsystevenson.blogspot.com/

Who's that Girl?

I am going through all my photos from the fabulous Karin Jurick Hilton Head workshop and couldn't resist painting this member of the infamous Hilton Head Gang wading in very cold water.