The Floating World

"The Floating World" -- 10x10 inch acrylic and cut paper on cradelled wood panel. (original is SOLD) Prints are available here on ETSY.

This is #6 in my surf series, and it was inspired by the children of the film "Surfwise." The alternate title I toyed with for it was "Balance," because so much about this painting reflects that concept: the children and the tree itself, but also the actual composition of the painting and the placement of each shadow in the water, leaf on the tree and piece of cut paper for each child's swimsuit. But I ultimately settled on "The Floating World" because it was more magical -- just like a tree floating in the middle of the water and the idea of spending your childhood in an RV chasing waves.

The Boys of Summer

"The Boys of Summer" 8x10 inch mixed media acrylic & paper on birch panel. Original is sold, but prints are available here.

The latest in my surf series! And don't we all love the boys of summer? Sigh.

Indian Summer

After reading through Christophe's comments on "Heading In," I decided that he was BRILLIANT because I like the title "Indian Summer" so much for my surfing painting. Thank you, Christophe! Now don't we wish we were having an indian summer right now in NY rather than its opposite - a June full of rain and cold temperatures. What is this called? Eskimo Summer?

Heading In

"Heading In" Acrylic and Mixed Media on Wood. 8x8 inches. Original is sold, but prints are available on ETSY.

Finally! I'm back to work and having a great time with my new series of surfing paintings. This one depicts a lone, tired yet happy surfer returning home after a day of bliss on the ocean. My alternate title for this one is "Perfect Day," but I liked "Heading In" better because it made a bit of sense of the landscape. It makes me wistful for California...

Happy Anniversary Kara-Leigh & John!

"Kara-Leigh, John and Penny-June" Tiny Portrait on wood panel 5x7 inches.

Wishing this lovely couple a happy, happy "wood" anniversary today! They are my latest tiny portrait and just so cute.

And, for my kind readers who have steadfastly revisited the blog despite my long absence, THANK YOU! I have been a tad overwhelmed at the moment, but things are getting better. I'm now working on a series of surfing paintings on wood. These are such fun, and I will post them as they unfold. Have a great day.

Happy Birthday to Me!

New Spring Studio!

Inspiration

Visitor

Another Visitor

Uh-oh.

To celebrate my birthday, I decided to re-open my Spring Studio (and do a little redecorating). I also invested a bit of my birthday endowment for the arts from one of my biggest patrons (my mom) in some brand new art supplies. I can't wait to start painting again! I'm very inspired right now.

Of course, I will probably have to wait a bit as Christophe just returned from surgery yesterday, and Nicky has gone from taking one tiny "crawl step" at a time to racing across rooms. SCARY! Plus he is pulling himself up to stand as well (right now he's playing the mini piano on his knees). But one day, my masterpieces will come to fruition. In the meantime, I am going to try to bake myself a cake. :))

By the way, there are no pictures of me in my studio because that would require at least a shower.

Have a great day!

Yay!

"Higher Love" 4"x4" painting.

Good news! Christophe will be coming home from the hospital today. They found out that he has a cyst that has been pressing on his nerve causing all of the terrible pain. The bad news is that he will need to go back to the hospital on Monday for surgery -- the day before my birthday. :( But this is a small price to pay for his recovery.

Also, they have a computer lab on his hospital wing, and he was able to read all of your comments and well-wishes. These meant a LOT to him considering that he had to spend so much time alone in the hospital as our families are far away. Thank you!!! Have a beautiful day.