April 29th-Untitled

I don't remember what I originally named this painting. I did it as a study for blue toned scenery, something I definately want to do more of. As I keep painting, I find it most fun to choose a color scheme like this for particular pieces. Sometimes it's a warm tone that puts the painting in a redish/pink/orange light. Sometimes it's a cool tone like this. I'll be working on a yellowish/brown tone in the near future.
Title: "untitled"
Size: 9 x 12
Medium: Acrylic on canvas

EVENT-Artsy Chicks (May 5th)

ARTSY CHICKS is a group of women who gather at The World Famous Station Inn a couple times a year for a really fun time and to show and sell our art.

If you’d like to stock up on cards, get a small painting, or pick up a gift for someone, this is the perfect event. Nearl...y all items are in the gift price range, with a large variety to choose from.

Small Original Paintings
Rustic Works™-Original Handcrafted Art
Art Prints
Coasters (Hand painted and Prints)
Unique Birthday and Greeting Cards
Treasure Boxes
Gift Tags
Special Ornament Preview and MORE…

April 22nd-Strawberry Finch

A funny little story about this painting. I had tried it once before on a small canvas, and didn't like the results. I painted over it and started again. I've had this stimga about painting on canvas sometimes, like I was going to mess it up. I think I broke the stimga with this one, that with perserverance something can turn out good, no matter what the surface.
Anyway, when I'd finished the painting, my son Gage pointed to the birdie and said, "Birdie Cross!" (as in mad).
Isn't that cute?

Painting available at Artsy Chicks on May 5th
The Station Inn, Nashville, TN

"Strawberry Finch"
5 x 7 inches
Acrylic on canvas

April 15th-I AM REGAL

If you've ever seen a picture of a Haw Finch, they are incredible. Some of them have silver beaks that shimmer in the sunlight. I think I read they are from the Czech Republic. I like finches so much because of their daintiness and colors. Wait until  you see the little guy for next week. This painting is available at Artsy Chicks on May 5th.

April 8th-Mr. Saffron

When I first saw a photo of this character, I couldn't believe it was a real bird. What a doll!

Specifics:

Title: "Mr. Saffron"

Size: 5 x 7 inch

Medium: Acrylic

April 1st-Minding My Own

Look at this little guy, isn't he darling? I just love finches. I had one growing up. He was stark white with a bright orange beak and feet. Through the years he got rather dusty, and ended up a light grey. He used to like to sit on the brick of the fireplace. We called him, "FINCH!", always in a high pitched voice.

Specifics:

Title: "Minding My Own"

Size: 5 x 7 inch

Medium: Acrylic