New Paintings! ~

Golden Pear on Red

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A new pear painting! I have been working on commissions and took a break and painted something fun~ Golden Pear on Red is available for purchase in my online gallery at EBSQart.com and in my Etsy.com store.

Pomegranate Juice
6" x 6"
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I am still working on commissioned pomegranate paintings and several others. I will be finishing up my Different Strokes from Different Folks challenge painting tomorrow. Once again, down to the wire to have it completed. I will post the painting here by Wednesday, hopefully....

Have a wonderful week~

Torrie

Fresh Pomegranate ~ New Commissioned Painting

Fresh Pomegranate

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This is the first of three commissioned pomegranate paintings. I love painting pomegranates and was quite happy to accept commissions to paint three small paintings.

I am also currently working on other commissioned pieces and painting another large pear painting.

Tomorrow, I will be finishing up the challenge painting for Different Strokes from Different Folks.

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

New Red Pear Painting!

Two Red Pears VI

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Finally! It will not quit raining~ I take photos of the paintings in outdoor light to get a good color and quality digital photo, but I can't do that when it is constantly raining! Thanks for being patient while I waited for a break in the rain. This new pear painting is currently available for purchase in my Etsy.com store and in my online gallery at EBSQart.com.

It is raining again and is supposed to rain until the end of the weekend.....by that time, there will surely be more new paintings. Oh, and the upside.....my grass is looking fabulous and the hydrangeas are starting to bud out.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Torrie

Fresh Pear with Grapes ~ New Pear Painting!

Fresh Pear with Grapes

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Still playing catch up, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel....it looks like a pear! This is the newest in a seemingly endless line of pears~ Fresh Pear with Grapes is currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com Gallery and in my Etsy.com store. It is so nice to be home and painting again.

Coming Soon! Well, tomorrow~

Soon to be Red Pears

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

I don't usually include unfinished or in progress paintings on my blog, but everyone is being so nice and patient while I slowly get caught up, I thought I would give you a sneak peek.

Two Red Pears VI will be finished and online for purchase tomorrow. Check back to see, there will be two very bright red pears on the muted gray-green background. (The red pears are Miranda's favorites!)

Next, three new pomegranate paintings that have been commissioned. I will post pictures before I send the new small paintings away.

Also on the to-do list: A new red boat painting, another large poppy landscape, and more Tar Heel paintings ~Go 'Heels!

Thanks again for stopping by, and I will see you tomorrow!

Torrie

American Heart Association Donation

On Point

18" x 24"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Field of Poppies V

18" x 24"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

I had contacted the American Heart Association and offered to donate two original paintings of their choice painted especially for The 11th Annual Cleveland County Heart Gala, March 21, 2009. Then I was called away to Texas.

Well, it is last minute, but I was able to complete the paintings they selected to be auctioned for charity at the Gala this Saturday. I will be delivering them to the Cleveland County Country Club Friday.

Thank you Susan Fisher for your kindness and patience,

Torrie

Two New Paintings~ A Pear and a Martini

Martinis and Fire

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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Yes, this one is a little different. I guess I still have a lot of emotion coming out in my painting. I love the way this one turned out. I guess emotional upheaval is good for something. This painting is currently available or purchase in my Online Gallery at EBSQart.com and in my Etsy. com store.

Golden Pear on Blue

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I bought this really expensive shade of blue paint. Manganese Blue was worth every penny. I love to the wonderful shade! You will be seeing a lot of it! This painting is currently available for purchase in my Online EBSQart.com gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I am slowly getting caught up with everything since my trip home. It is so nice to be painting again.

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Challenge Painting~ Sushi

Sushi

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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WhooHOOO~ I have finished my "Different Strokes from Different Folks" painting early! I missed the last challenge while I was away (I am still going to finish "Wigs"and you will get to see it). This painting is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I am still answering emails, hopefully will get caught up soon! The large paintings for the upcoming Heart Gala are almost finished. I have until next Friday~ Everyone patiently waiting for your commissioned paintings...Thank you, thank you~

To help stay caught up with email, calls, and websites....I just bought a Blackberry, a pretty pink one, now if I can just figure out how to use it! I wonder if there is a "Blackberry for Dummies" book with lots of pictures!

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Finally~ A new painting!

Mad Green Pear

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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Finally! ~ A new painting~ yes, it is another pear. After a week off, I am getting back into the swing of things. Mad Green Pear is available for purchase in my online EBSQart.com gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I have so many things in the works, it is hard to list them all. Keep checking in and I will keep painting fast and furiously to get caught up!

Big ideas coming up~ I am way behind on my March Madness paintings, there will always be new Tar Heel art!

Being in Texas for a week, I am in the mood for southwest landscapes and maybe a few cow paintings.

Well, off to the studio~ enjoy the American Idol and vote for ANOOP!

Torrie

Home!

Buffalo Gap, Texas

Mom would kill me if I put her picture on my blog, so this is a picture I took while walking her dog near her home. Mom is back! She has recovered her ability to speak and has come out of her "postsurgical fog". She has no memory of her time in the ICU since the surgery ~ which is a good thing. She has improved so much, hopefully, today she will be moved out of ICU and back to the surgical floor. My sister will be staying with her until the end of the month.

Thank you all for your prayers, support, and virtual hugs during this very difficult time for our family, it has been very much appreciated.

Dallas

It is so nice to be back home with my children and Sadie and Stella. There is so much to do to get caught up. I am still reading a backlog of emails. Shipment of paintings that sold in my absence is Wednesday. Keep checking back for updates on new paintings that are long overdue.

Thanks again to everyone~

Torrie

Update from Texas~

Mom is fabulous! The surgery went very well. Her brain tumor was removed successfully yesterday afternoon. She is sitting up in bed, eating cookies from Snow White Bakery, and watching "E" entertainment television. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

I will be enjoying a few more days of West Texas weather and wind before heading home. I have been taking pictures and sketching~ there will be a series of West Texas paintings when I get home.

Thanks again everyone~

Torrie