Autumn Days

It's been a long time since I posted on my blog, but I'm back!

I've been painting, just really, really busy and not posting on the blog.  

Thank you to all who continued to look and check things out!  Re-committing to regular posting!

This collage is made up of some of my favorite fall-themed paintings.  I love everything about autumn and wish so badly we had a longer season down here in the South.  I try to cherish every day of it!

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

Day 28-29-30/30: Catching Up and Finishing Up!!!

Four Little Apples

Oil on Board

6"x6"

Color Block Apples I

Oil on Board

10"x10"

 

Color Block Apples II

Oil on Panel

10"x10"

 

Whew!  Done!  I was out of town and didn't have access to post these last paintings the past few days, so here's the caboose!  I started with apples and ended with apples.  I just love Carol Marine (who doesn't!?) and her apple paintings.  Seeing online how she has her workshop students take an apple and paint it in ten minutes over and over, I thought I would give it a go.  That's what I did for the "Four Little Apples" and then set up a few apple compositions to finish out my apple practice and the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.

 

So this weekend, I was in Bentonville, Arkansas and bought a bunch of apples fresh from the farm and can't wait to taste them.  I also was able to visit Crystal Bridges Museum again!  I NEVER get tired of it!  It is amazing!  Thankfully, my husband loves it, too!

 

Thank you all who have followed along and encouraged!



30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge - Round 2!! Day 1/30 "A is for Apple"

"A is for Apple"

6"x6"

Oil on Gesso Board

$175

 

Well, call me crazy, but I've taken on the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge (Round 2)!  Back in January, artist/blogger/blog talk radio host Leslie Saeta challenged artists everywhere to commit to painting 30 paintings in 30 days.  I did it then and it was great!  I was totally committed....even during a bad cold!  I was really proud of myself for seeing that through!

 

So, Leslie did it again.  She has challenged us for the month of September and I'm doing it.  It was a really good experience and I'm glad I did it.  I hope I can say the same at the end of September!  January is a lot slower paced than September.  I'm scared.

 

To give myself a plan, I've decided to work through the alphabet....a painting each day representing a letter....in order.  I know....that's only 26 paintings, but since I chose the alphabet as sort of a 'back to school' thing I thought I'd start with an apple and end with four paintings of an apple or apples. 

 

This apple is dedicated to all those teachers out there who are committed to their jobs and their students.  They work so hard and usually for so little.  God bless you and give you a wonderful school year filled with happy days, obedient children, thankful parents, coffee, chocolate and peaceful nights and weekends!

 

If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please click this link to take you to my website:

http://barbaradavisart.com/works/1255559/a-is-for-apple

Thank you for looking!

TA DA!

 

Here in one collage are all the paintings I did during the 30 Days Challenge.  (It took me almost as long to figure out making this collage than it did to paint a painting!) 

I have to say it makes me feel very good when I see them all together. 

 

This whole thing has brought me some wonderful experiences.  I've even made several new friends and realized through them that art can be very powerful.  It has the ability to touch our hearts and souls.  I'm so thankful that God has allowed me to be an artist.  It brings me so much joy and happiness. 

 

It shows me that beauty is everywhere and everything is made beautiful by the Light that touches it.



A Painting for PW!

When I found out last month that Ree Drummond aka The Pioneer Woman (cookbook author, Food Network star, blogging queen, and artist in her own right through her gorgeous photography) would be in Birmingham for a book signing, I was thrilled! I'm a huge fan (live vicariously through her!)! As a thank you gift for all the wonderful recipes like brisket, malted milk chocolate chip cookies, guacamole, cheese grits (just to name a few!), I painted her adorable and beloved basset hound, Charlie!
She was so thankful and sweet and I really got a kick out of it! My mother went along with me and we had a blast!
Thank you, Ree! I don't know how you do all you that you do! (She homeschools four children in addition to all this other work! Amazing lady!)

Small Works Show this Thursday/Stonehenge Gallery!

Interested in giving or receiving original art, but have a smaller budget this year? This Thursday, Dec. 8th, is for you! Come to Stonehenge Gallery in Montgomery for the annual small works show where works for $200 or less will be featured! The reception is from 5:00-8:00.

This is one of several pieces I'll have in the show - a view down Washington Ave in Montgomery. It's 6"x6" and is $150. I'll also have a few local landmarks, skyscapes, landscapes and florals.

I personally have added to my own collection over the years at this show! It's especially great for new collectors and those who are out of wall space as many pieces can be displayed on small easels! Hope to see you there!