Viva le France. . .

(available on etsy)

Romantic Dinner for Two. . .Valentine's Day Gift Ideas on Etsy

With Valentine's Day right around the corner why not take a peek in my store on etsy...nothing says 'I love you' more than something handmade ;))

Romantic Dinner for Two...

 

  

"Romantic Dinner for Two," 9"x 12",

oil on stretched canvas, (available on etsy)

I'm hoping the sun will at least peek out at some stage tomorrow so I can re-photograph this piece as we are currently in the middle of a snowstorm here in Michigan and I wasn't able to get a good photo. The chairs are more lavender in color, and a bit darker than what appears, the hydrangea is a light blue, and the tablecloth has shades of grey and cream. Paintings always look better in real life! :)

The Romantic French Chair Painting in OIL & Exciting News!!

 

  

"The Romantic Chair," 4"x6", 

oil on stretched canvas,(available on etsy)

This is a 4"x6" oil painting on stretched canvas (no frame needed, can be hung as is!) of a lovely embroidered chair with a young lady and her suitor.(*note:the light blue on the chair is not as bright as what may appear, and the overall painting is a bit warmer than what may show)

**Exciting News to Share!My work was mentioned in Flea Market Style Magazine !
(Linking this to Le Chateau des fleurs by Frenchy.) 
**BE SURE TO ENTER MY ART GIVEAWAY HERE!

A Little Bit of French Country...

"French Country," 4"x 6",

oil on stretched canvas, $39(plus s/h) (SOLD, thank you!!)

"French Country Chair," 4"x 6", oil on canvas panel,
$39 (plus s/h)(SOLD)

Over at Bella Vista today, Barb is hosting a "Show Us Your Roosters Blog Party" and so I decided to share a couple Rooster paintings! To check out all the entries, be sure to visit her blog!

An American in Paris...(Madame X, after Sargent) & Another Winner's Painting!

"An American in Paris...(Madame X, after Sargent)", 8"x 10",
oil on stretched canvas,
(SOLD,thank you!)

I cannot begin to tell you just how much fun this piece was to paint! As soon as I saw this painting I immediately envisioned a scene depicting a quiet corner of what might have been Madame's bedroom or parlor...she looks so regal in her black, velvet dress...ready for the opera perhaps or a glamorous ball. And if she were around today I think she just might have a pair of Christian Louboutin heels gracing her feet!

(*I am adding this to the Hooked on Fridays Blog Party because I am hooked on doing these little Master Portrait Studies!I SO enjoy doing each and every one!:o)
To see one I recently did of Mary Cassatt's, "The Bath," click here.
(**Be sure to check out the AWESOME ART GIVEAWAY on Laura Trevey's Blog, she does beautiful, beach inspired watercolor paintings!)
And here is another winner's painting from my recent Blog Art Giveaway! Meet 'Mini Mason' as I like to call this piece as it is a little 3"x 4" gem of an adorable Golden Retriever named Mason, from "Who Says Dogs Don't Blog...the Day and the Life of Mason Dixie"...I will be announcing the next winner soon, so stay tuned! :o)

French Country Chair LOVE...

French Country Chair, 4"x6",

oil on canvas panel

(SOLD,thank you! )

I really love this chair...as soon as I saw it I was in love with its' bright, cheery colors and who could not love the little roosters, or perhaps they are French hens?...now back to the easel to work on some Chocolate...Chocolate Lab that is ;o)

(* Also, I will be revealing the name of the designer who I recently did a portrait for this weekend...I'll give you only 1 little hint and then I will say no more! It is a male designer/stylist :o) SO hoping he will like the portrait I created! Very exciting!:o)