Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The Lone Hiker

"The Lone Hiker"
oil on linen panel
10x20
$165
I have painted this scene twice before--the first time in watercolor and years later in oils in a 12x16 size.  I decided to try it once again in a long format.  I liked this size much better, and the linen canvas was much easier and freer to paint on.  It was painted from a photo I took years ago of my husband hiking in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  I am always lingering behind him taking myriads of photos.  He has to be very patient hiking with me. 

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

"Thelma and Louise"

"Thelma and Louise"
oil on canvas board
10x20
sold
I finished this painting this afternoon of two Longhorn cows.  I loved painting the brindle cow--she was a challenge.  I took a photo of these two several weeks ago at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  The herd was quite a ways away, but thanks to my trusty camera with its long lens, I was able to get some great photos.
I spent last weekend at the Downtown Edmond art show and sold twelve paintings.  I guess its probably time to raise my prices a bit.  I have kept them low because of the economy; but I am building up a clientel now.