apple slices

7" x 5" daily pastel painting

I took a photo of one of my Mexican themed serving plates with these apple slices. Painting it was interesting because I wanted the apple pieces to seem more realistic than the plate, which would make them 'pop'. It seems I've succeeded.
Have a safe and happy New Years Eve! See you in 2012.

$60 with shipping and handling included in the US. Please email me for International shipping rates or other inquiries.

bosc pear pastel painting

5" x 7" daily pastel painting 
SOLD

 I was going through my digital photos and found one of this pear which was back lit by the sun through the studio window. I love the play of light.
The holidays are almost past as is 2011. I'll end the year with some simple fruit paintings and start the new year with new commissioned work and some new concepts I'm working on. Stay tuned!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and a great 2012!

Lucy the corgi

11" x 13" daily pastel painting

SOLD

This was a commissioned painting that was completed this week just in time for christmas. The buyer had it painted for his wife. I think it's safe to post it today  ;-)

It's slightly blurry because it did not fit in my scanner and I was too lazy to use a tripod. It's still very close to accurate.
Another fun painting. If you are interested in commissioning a dog or pet portrait you can visit my other website Pastel Pup for more information.

Custom Cat portrait El Gato

5" x 7" daily pastel painting
SOLD

It was fun to get back to my pastels.This is a commissioned painting. It's not to late to order a pet portrait painting for a Christmas present in pastel or acrylic! Just email me a high quality photo. $150.00 for a 5 x 7.

White Christmas

6" x 8" daily acrylic painting

surface - hardboard panel

The last painting was such a relaxing process I decided to paint another. Besides, I'm working up to feel the magic of the season. 

$100 with shipping and handling included in the US. Please email me for International shipping rates or other inquiries.

The Present

5" x 5" daily acrylic painting

surface - stretched canvas
SOLD

If I lived in a warm climate I think I'd have my tree outside, just like this, but maybe a few more gifts underneath. Now on to decorating our tree. It's in the stand but we haven't even put the lights up yet.

We found a great new (to us) christmas tree farm a couple of towns away. All the trees were perfect. It's owned by a retired couple who decided on the tree farm after all their kids moved out and on.

If you live anywhere near me in the northeast corner of Massachusetts check out Bear's Christmas Tree Farm. Really nice people! I suspect they will be around for years.

Festive cupcake and SALE painting contest

8" x 8" daily acrylic painting 

surface - stretched canvas w/painted black edges

I didn't have a 'model' for this painting which made it especially fun. I worked out a limited sketch in Photoshop so I could get the frosting layers right.

$120 with shipping and handling included in the US.
 Please email me for International shipping rates or other inquiries.

I'm really, really bad at naming paintings. You may have noticed ;-)
Give the cupcake painting a new name in a comment below and you can purchase the painting "Wrapped" at a sale price for $40 including shipping.
The winner will be picked for originality.

Holiday Poinsettia

6" x 6" daily acrylic painting (unframed)
SOLD

The last time I visited my mother at the nursing home there were Poinsettias on every table so of course I had to take a photo and paint one! This may become a tradition since I also painted one last year.

Wrapped

5" x 5" daily acrylic painting

surface - wrapped canvas

My painting for the Shoot and Paint art challenge. It always takes time for me to get into the holiday spirit. This is helping a bit. Getting a tree would probably speed things up also. I'm looking forward to getting a tree soon and the warmth that the lights bring into our home at night.

SALE - The 40% SALE on all my paintings is still on. You can view the available paintings here. If you find a painting you are interested in please email me the title of the painting and I'll send you a PayPal invoice.

Victorian Mansion and SALE

12" x 16"  acrylic painting

surface - stretched canvas

If you are local and want to see the painting please come to "North Attleboro ~ An Artists Perspective" on Saturday, December 3rd from 7-10 at The Preservation Framer. You'll also get to see  many amazing works by local artists. All work is for sale and a winner will be voted for by those attending.
This painting is framed in black. Please email me if you are interested in purchasing it.

The Preservation Framer
16 North Washington Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760

Rock and Roll Freedom

11 1/2" x 17 1/2" pastel painting

professionally framed - 19 1/2 x 26 (double matted with dark brown wood frame)

I just picked this up from The Preservation Framer. It was the piece I submitted for their Rock n' Roll and Freedom show back in June. I had many ideas for this theme which I worked out in Photoshop. I still may paint a couple of the other ones.

By the way - If you live in Mass. or RI, The Preservation Framer is the place to go for framing. Their professionalism and prices can not be beat.

The colors in the non-framed image are more accurate.You can purchase this painting framed or not. The prices are below.

$450 with frame, includes shipping

$350 unframed, includes shipping