This is my second birthday gift painting in a week. They’re both paintings for moms and I think something like this might make an excellent Mother’s Day Gift, if I do say so myself.
Completed: January 9, 2011
Soundtrack: Soundtrack from Frida
Beverage: Starbucks Mocha
Someone also asked me if I’d ever consider posting the original photo alongside the [...]

Filed under: Art, Gifties, Painting on Yupo, Portraits, Watercolor on January 9th, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Well it’s Christmas, so I guess it’s safe to post all the paintings that are being gifted today.
Right?
If you haven’t opened all your gifts yet, DON’T LOOK!
As you can see, I’ve been a busy girl for the past several months. Usually when I post these, I’ll include what I was listening to and what I [...]

Filed under: Art, Gifties, Painting on Yupo, Pet Portraits, Portraits, Watercolor on December 25th, 2010 | 3 Comments »

My ultra-fit husband’s request at every marathon or triathalon is that I meet him at the finish line with a cigarette, a PBR pounder and a bratwurst. So it didn’t surprise me that the only thing on this Christmas wish list this year was this poster.

I was also compelled to order the companion piece. To keep the set [...]

Filed under: Gifties, Lists, Mad Mom, Not painting on December 25th, 2010 | No Comments »

A few months ago I painted five portraits for a bride who was giving the portraits as bridesmaid gifts. It was such a clever idea, I wish I’d thought of it myself.
Here’s how it turned out.

Filed under: Art, Gifties, Painting on Yupo, Pet Portraits, Portraits, Watercolor on October 18th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

I am down to 15 paintings on my To Do List, which is amazing. But Christmas is coming up, and there will be a crunch for last-minute orders and I’ll probably increase my caffeine intake to inappropriate levels and drag myself around my studio at all hours wearing a Snuggie and fingerless gloves, show up [...]

Filed under: Art, Dogs, Gifties, In the studio, Mad Mom, Painting on Yupo, Pet Portraits, Watercolor on September 12th, 2010 | No Comments »