Strawberries on Ming Plate

Something fresh & classic for the New Year...an antique blue and white Ming plate with red, ripe strawberries. Available on etsy. 

FReSh LEmoNs on BLuE SPoDe BoTaNicaL Plate Painting in OIL

When life gives you lemons...paint them! ;) Available on etsy.

Mixed Berries on Furnivals Floral Platter Painting in OIL

 This is the second of two paintings I am doing for a customer in Australia The blue is a bit more cobalt and the raspberries are warmer in tone....paintings always look better in person! If you are interested in having a custom piece done, feel free to contact me! Hope you have had a wonderful summer!

SuMmeR STraWbeRRieS on PiNk SpoDe PlaTe...Painting in OIL

I think there is nothing that quite says 'summer' as some fresh-picked, juicy red strawberries! This piece is available on etsy.

Little Bits of Pretty...Sevres Vase & Spode, paintings in Oil

 

("Sevres Vase & Pear," 3"x4", 

oil on canvas, SOLD,thank you!)

 

("Lavender Rose on Vintage Spode Plate," 3"x4",

oil on canvas, SOLD,thank you!)

I am calling these miniature paintings, 'Little Bits of Pretty' because we all need a little pretty in our life, now don't we? :)

Wee Little Paintings on Etsy...

 ...so small they can fit in the palm of your hand :)  

Available in my store on Etsy.

(*I need to replace the 2nd photo 

once the sun reappears in Michigan)

Vintage Spode with Tea Tin Floral & Nippon Teapot with English Roses, Miniature Paintings in Oil

Vintage Spode with Tea Tin Floral,

3"x 5", oil on canvas panel,
(available on etsy)
(*note:the purple flowers are a bit warmer in tone than what may appear and it is not quite as dark as what might appear.)

Vintage Nippon Teapot with English Roses,
3"x 5", oil on canvas panel,(available on etsy)

I So enjoyed painting these two mini still life paintings :)...I think they would look perfect in a quaint, little kitchen corner, beside an elaborate garden tea setting, or perhaps atop an elegant vanity... A great gift idea for the approaching holidays (only 11 weeks away!) or a special gift for yourself! ;)
**SPECIAL NOTE: I added this post to the Blog Party over at Funky Junk Interiors as they were having a Vignette Party, so I thought why not show off these little vignettes that I created? :)

Little Pink Clock & French Fruit...

"The Little Pink Clock," 3"x 5", oil on canvas,

$29(plus s/h) (available)

"French Pear," 3"x 5", oil on canvas,
$29(plus s/h) (available)

"French Apple," 3"x 5", oil on canvas,
$29(plus s/h)(SOLD,thank you!)

I just finished this trio of miniature oil paintings, each with a bit of a French twist...bon appetit! :o)

Summer Nights...

"Summer Nights," 10"x 12", oil on stretched canvas,

(SOLD,thank you!!)

Someday I will throw a fabulous summer party like the one I painted here...but for now I will just have to dream a little dream :o)....I will need to replace the photo tomorrow as I ran out of summer sunlight this evening! Have a great weekend!

(*Update: Replaced the photos and some AWESOME news to share!

I finally reconnected with my art teacher from high school after almost 20 years!, Mrs. June Fox...I was able to let her know that I am now a full-time artist and thanked her for all her support and encouragement back then! I know I would not be where I am today had it not been for her believing in me! Teachers are the best! :o)