"Sunshine Dreams" SOLD

"Sunshine Dreams"

8 x 8in oil on museum quality panel

$350

Confessions.
I've been gone quite a bit this month.
First a workshop in Mass, then one on the opposite coast (sunny California where I am still hanging out:)
And I am not proud to admit it, but I am beginning to  miss Ed.

I mean-- there's no one to tell me that:

  A.   I am smarter than I look.

  B.  To please clean out his litter box, if he wants to smell bad he'll come back as a dog in his next life.

  C.  That fur doesn't show wrinkles and how it's a shame that I don't have fur.


I could go on, but you get the picture, just the usual abuse Ed dishes out.

I must be losing my mind.
Heaven forbid he should ever find out.

So I checked in with Phyllis to see how things were going.

She said Ed was hanging in there.

"Hang Twenty"

I actually think he looks like he's missing me too.  

Then again, it could just be that he's bummed he's not here in LA making the rounds to all the talent agencies.  He's been wanting his own reality TV show.

The dude sleeps 16 hours a day---I don't think he's gonna get any takers on that one but I have a feelin' that's what he's dreamin' about in the sunshine...:)))

Please Note:  This is No.9  in the Catalicious Series and has earned the prestigious EBSA (Eddie Bill Seal of Approval) award.  

To see the rest , just click here!

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"High on Lavender" SOLD

"High on Lavender"

6 x 6in oil on museum quality panel

$200

According to Eddie one can never be too rich,

too cute, or

have too much tuna.

Personally, I think the jury is still out on the last one.

I'm going with too rich, too cute, or  too much lavender:)))

Please Note:  One petite heart-shaped lavender sachet comes with this painting.

What you do with it is your business.

What happens in the lavender fields,

Stays in the lavender fields:))

This is the last of the lavender for now.

Keep your bags  packed---you just never know when we might take off to Lavender Land again.
For the whole story, click here.

In Other News:

• Make your winter escape plan now:)))....3 Day Petite Pleasures Painting Workshop with me on Marco Island, Florida....January 25-27, 2012..Click Here for Details!

• Digital version of "The Artist's Toolbox" is coming soon!  If you just want the info--this is the book for you---available as a download, it is going to save you $$$.  Available early fall.

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"Lavender Paws" SOLD

"Lavender Paws"

8 x 8in oil on museum quality panel

$350

So the story of Lavender Land ends where it began. 

Me on my computer,

dreaming of France,

hanging out with one black and white cat. 

Except the really good stories never end---they just pause for the time being. 

Hence the name of today's painting.

Lavender Paws:)))

To Be Continued....Next Summer:)))

Yep, I'm going back and have promised Eddie that if he behaves himself, he gets to go too.

Not holding my breath  on that one.

A whole year of Eddie behaving himself.

Now that's funny:))))

P.S.  Thanks for joining me on my adventures in Lavender Land.  You're much better company than Eddie:)!

P.S.S.  If you just joined us--you can catch up on the Lavender Land Story by clicking here.  It involves a lot of Lavender --both the plant and the color--just in case you were wonderin':))

P.S.S.S.  The last painting of Lavender Land Sneak Peek (good things come to those who read the entire blog post:)))  Click Here.

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"Lavender Water" SOLD

"Lavender Water"

8 x 8in museum quality panel

$350

What is the scent of beauty?

A field of lavender

Rain fresh air

Ocean's fine spray.

And that's only the beginning:))

Tales from the Lavender Side continues, with photos and narrative involving Eddie?...Just click here!

In Other News:

• Cost Saving Tips for Artists on Artists Helping Artists show this week.  This is the weekly internet radio show I co-host with fellow artist, Leslie Saeta (and just happens to be the #1 art show on Blogtalk radio out of 750 other shows:))).  It's filled with all sorts of helpful information, artist interviews, and latest technology (and how to use it)  for the artist .  If you find the show helpful, please share it with a friend!
• Come paint with me in 2012!  Here's the link to check out  upcoming oil painting workshops that cover my use of color and brush techniques.  Just click here.

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"Waiting for You" SOLD

 "Waiting for You"

12 x 12in oil on museum quality panel

$550

Splashing water, soft breeze, comfy cushion,  umbrella shade, scent of lavender.

Life so sweet.

 

 

P.S.  This painting comes with its own lavender tea to sit and sip:))

The Lavender Story with lots of photos continues.  Part II (click here!)

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"Kevin Macpherson, Hawaii, Secretariat, and Eddie the Poster Cat"

Back home just a week (almost) and still playing catch up.  Which of course is a complete myth--whoever coined that phrase was more than slightly delusional...:)  Still savoring California complete with a great workshop, hanging with my artist bud Leslie Saeta, wonderful cuisine, flowers  in full, robust bloom, and sweetest of all--a few precious days with my girl, Desiree.  Living 2500 miles away from someone you love so much it hurts isn't always easy.  Mothers (and Dads) know this stuff!  A few days in Hawaii with my adventuresome, inspiring, friend Ginger put me, as it always does, in awe of the amazing beauty of the world in which we live.

 Sipping drinks from cold coconuts and curling toes in white sand over deep conversation was good for both our souls.  Ginger is off to Shanghai to start a new business and is already telling me I must come because I would love it.  That being said, I am such a nerd.  Nothing makes me any happier than sitting on my screened in back porch, looking at the big tree that has now turned an amazing shade of yellow-gold, reading good books, journaling and painting Eddie in my mind's eye as I watch him sunning himself.  I think I am never more aware than in those moments how wonderful this life we have been given is.  And how important it is to scrape every vestige of goodness from each day.

A few thoughts, updates, details, and general info as we head into the week:

• Guess who's coming to dinner?  Okay, not dinner but radio.  The Artists Helping Artists radio show specifically. Kevin Macpherson!!!  It's going to be like "Inside the Actor's Studio" with James Lipton.  'Cept Kevin is an artist, not actor and well....I am not James Lipton, despite the amazing similarity in looks and style...Seriously, this should be an amazing, interesting, and sure to be funny hour with Kevin (those of you who him are certain to know about his razor sharp wit!).  I first met Kevin in the early 90's and later studied with him in France.  His work is known world wide and his resume goes on forever.  This is a must hear show for artists and art lovers alike.
• I am preparing for my last two workshops this year--hard to believe!  All of my workshops this year were filled and then some, and the dates for my 2011 are now up on my site just in case you wanna come hang out with me...:))
• I saw the movie Secretariat this week and it's a definite must see, feel good, inspiring, movie.  Can you tell I liked it..:))??  Do something nice for yourself -- go take in a matinee.  You will be happy you did..:) And I am sure you deserve it.  And be sure and get the popcorn and the raisinettes.  If you're gonna indulge, you must go all the way.....least that's what Eddie says.  Sometimes I actually do listen to what he says, especially when it comes to these kinds of things.  Eddie is kind of the "poster-cat" for self-indulgence.  Go Eddie--go you! 
• Now--I am back to the studio to paint--self-indulgence at it's best..:))!

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"California Girls"

"California Girls"

12 x 12in oil on museum quality panel

                                                                                 $550

Dallying in California can lead to all sorts of things.  If you dally too long at the market near Desiree's place, you will end up with flowers.  Dahlia's as a matter of fact.  I went in for detergent, came out with flowers.  I took a walk to burn calories, I came back Pink Berry yogurt.   I've always heard the big city is a dangerous place.  Now I understand. If you don't believe me, just look at what I came across while trying to purchase fruit. 

Polka dots and cakes.  Two things I love.  And chocolate.  Okay three things I love.  And roses on top.  Okay, okay,  four things.  See what I mean???  Danger comes in many forms and is running rampant in LA.  Just thought I should warn you.  (Please note cake on top is a carrot cake.  I'm thinking that counts as a vegetable serving.  Just sayin'.)

Word is Eddie has really missed me.  I would like to believe that's true.  Kind of hard to tell from the photo.....

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