WFB4 - 30 paintings in 30 days continues

WFB4

6 x 6

Oil on Raymar Panel

William Francis Bennett IV...my cousin.  He is a Director of Photography - Cinematographer out west.  I am sure you have seen some of his commercials...visit wfb4.com and you will be amazed.  Here is another link to some of his work .  He leads an exciting life and I live vicariously through his stories.  

The name William Francis Bennett is obviously very special to my family...as he is #4.  My grandfather was William Francis Bennett III.  And in case you are wondering...yes there is a William Francis Bennett V.  

Kelley MacDonald - 30 artists 30 days

Kelley MacDonald

8 x 10

Oil on Raymar Panel

I met Kelley MacDonald at a Karin Jurick workshop on Hilton Head Island.  Along with Linda Popple and Sheryl Lott we spent the week painting, exploring the island, taking source photos and laughing...mostly laughing!  We talked about our past art experiences and what we planned for our future.  Kelley is the person who encouraged me to start a blog and set goals for my art journey.  She has been an amazing influence in my life.  I took this picture when we were on a pier on Hilton Head and she was setting up to take pictures of some gulls.  I have always had it in my "pile to paint someday" but never seemed to let it float to the top.  This is the perfect time to feature it!  

These paintings of artists are being painted for Leslie Saeta's 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.  I am painting 30 artists...some I know...some I just know of.