Still more mosaics

I was in a rush at the end of last year to complete a series of new mosaics as Christmas gifts for family...here are a few.....

More Mosaics

I continue to find interesting objects from the local thrift stores to mosaic....most of these will soon be seen at the LAC Gallery or in the upcoming Holiday Show at the gallery...the show is always a holiday favorite and will run from Nov.1 through Christmas...

...And More!

My last painting was for the "Fall Colors" exhibit at the Lakewood Arts Council show in October...not much vegetation was turning colors a few weeks ago, so my son and I walked in the foothills...these leaves are from are shrubs and vines that were growing (and turning) along the path...I really enjoyed working with all the colors...

More work...

Lately I've been enjoying mosaics, but sprinkling a few acrylic paintings in, too. With the technical detals required of my architectural work, I find cutting glass and listening to books on CD most relaxing...wish I could do that every day. I now have a great additional workspace in my large basement room...it's newly painted and organized and feels great! These are my two latest paintings...these zinnias and black-eyed susans are from my garden...the yard just won't quit this year!

More Mosaics

I've been quite luckly lately finding great items to "re-purpose" with mosaics...an old clock with the clock face removed becomes a turtle lazy-susan.....a small wooden centerpiece becomes enhanced....a 12" pink-painted wooden bowl gets a new life...this bird bowl will be donated to the Lakewood Arts Council Silent Aution during the month of September...you can bid on it at the gallery or online at http://www.lakewoodartscouncil.org/

Garden Tour sources

Earlier this month the LAC had their annual garden tour...read all about it at http://www.lakewoodartscouncil.org/ A wonderful place for photo sources of all kinds, the gardens filled my camera...these paintings are of daisies I saw along the way (both 18x24 acrylic)...and after painting one group in color, I thought it would be interesting to paint the same view in black and white...maybe later I'll try some moonlit painting...

Foxgloves in SC

In May, I visited my home state of South Carolina..a beautiful time of year certainly! My sisters' gardens were no exception..my oldest sister has quite a spread, and I was taken with an area full of foxgloves...and here is the result!