NEXT UP-- THE MINT MUSEUM!

 

Standing Among the Aspens

24" x 30"

Coming in just a few days!  The opening reception for the "Guilding the Mint" Guild of Charlotte Artists show at the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte will be Wednesday, April 23rd, 6-9 pm.  Admission to the Mint is free on Wednesdays.

The painting is finished, just need to apply the varnish, let it dry and then frame in a gold floater frame.

This will be my last show until the fall......maybe.  I will be a juror for the next Guild show, so I will not be participating.  It is the "Small Works" show, which I always love doing, since painting small is my favorite! 

I will be completing several small paintings to upload to the online stores in the coming months. I have been busy with constant shows since January and it will be nice to spend with time with family this summer.

Check back again soon!  I will definitely be up to something!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

The Butterfliles!

 

THE BUTTERFLIES!

The Peacock Eye Butterfly 

6"x 6" x 1.5"

Acrylic Paint on Deep Profile Gallery Wrapped Canvas

The Monarch Butterfly -SOLD

6"x 6" x 1.5"

Acrylic Paint on Deep Profile Gallery Wrapped Canvas

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly 

6"x 6" x 1.5"

Acrylic Paint on Deep Profile Gallery Wrapped Canvas

The Blue Morpho Butterfly 

6"x 6" x 1.5"

Acrylic Paint on Deep Profile Gallery Wrapped Canvas

I have finally got all the butterflies together and posted in my Etsy.com store and at TorrieSmiley.com

This month is flying by!  Show, online shows, PopUp Markets!  So busy having so much fun.  I hope your holiday season is full of fun, family, and making memories.  There are more paintings to come...but, I have to finish my granddaughter's paintings for her upcoming 15th birthday.  This is a busy birthday month with one daughter and two grandchildren having birthdays.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the art!

Torrie

FIve Lemons

Five Lemons

18" x 24"

Acrylic on Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available for Purchase 

$300

I have painted this composition a couple of times small.  I thought it was time to go big.  I love painting lemons and will be doing another lemon painting soon!

Five Lemons was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped deep profile canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. 

To see this painting and all the current available paintings to purchase, stop by my Etsy.com store.

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Flamingo in Progress

Flamingo in Progress

20" x  20" x  1.5"

Here are progress shots from today's painting.  I will be starting on the bill next, then the body.

Tomorrow I will be spending the day with the children~  steaks on the grill and playing at the pool.

More pictures later in the week ~  

In the meantime, visit my Etsy store to see paintings currently available for purchase~

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Day Nine of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days ~ Three Lemons

Three Lemons

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

~Sold~

It's Day Nine of the  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  

Playing catch up!  I am going to try and finish day ten today, but I do have a date for the Greek Festival tonight, so it may be tomorrow.  It is getting more challenging, not only the time aspect but thinking of something to paint.  Everything that is floating in my head needs to go on a larger canvas and can't be completed in one day......

Three Lemons was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord with painted sides to allow for display without a frame on a small easel or framed. 

Next up~  No hints today!  Check back again later.

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day 7!!! 30 Paintings in 30 Days ~ Autumn Pear

Autumn Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord
~Sold~

Day Seven of the  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  

I have to admit ~ I AM EXHAUSTED!!! Working all day, fighting traffic on 485, getting home and painting, and trying to get to bed before the alarm goes off in the morning.  I would not be able to do this without Kevin's support.  He is kind enough not to expect dinner or conversation every evening.

This is by far my all time favorite pear, and I have painted a lot of pears.  The funny part of this, I was happy with the painting while I was working on it, but it wasn't until I took photos to upload to the computer that I noticed the leaves~ the ones I didn't know I painted.  One of those "happy accidents" that you wonder how it happened.  Look in the background just above the two leaves on the left....there is a leaf!  Look on the right in the background the clear image of a white leaf!  I didn't plan it, I didn't even know it at the time.  

Autumn Pear was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord with painted sides to allow for display without a frame.  This painting can be framed or placed on a small display easel.  

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day 9 ~ Robin's Blue Eggs VII

Robin's Blue Eggs VII

6" x  6" 

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Day Nine of the 30 paintings in 30 days with Leslie Saeta.  I am behind a few paintings, but I plan on catching up!  I love painting bird nests and eggs.  I love that they all all start the same but turn out a bit different in the end.

Robin's Blue Eggs was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. 

This painting has sold.  You can paintings available for purchase at my Etsy.com store. 

Day 10 is finished and will be posted tomorrow.....then I am going to catch up maybe on a few previous days

Thank you for stopping by,

Torrie 

Day Four! New Year Cherries

New Year Cherries 

6"  x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Day Four of the 30 paintings in 30 days with Leslie Saeta.  This is my all time favorite cherry painting.  I love how it turned out!   The soft-fuzzy look is intentional, kind of, --I really don't know how I did it---but I hope I can do it again!

New Year Cherries was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. 

This painting has sold.  You can find paintings available for purchase at my Etsy.com store. 

Day Five may be delayed......Miss Stella needs a bath!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Day Three of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days~ Pear 2016-1

Pear 2016-1

6"  x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Day Three of the 30 paintings in 30 days with Leslie Saeta.  My first pear painting for the year!!   I have a feeling there will be many to come.

Pear 2016-1 was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. 

This painting has sold.  You can find paintings available for purchase at my Etsy.com store. 

Day Four tomorrow~  

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Winter Pear

 

Winter Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

It is cold!  I can't wait until June and it gets warm again~  I am not a winter person--but I do love the colors of fall and winter.

Winter Pear was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. 

This painting has sold.

Time to finish a few commissions, it is the busy holiday season!

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Fall Pears

 

Fall Pears

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

It is that time again, the days are getting cooler and shorter and the leaves are turning the beautiful colors of fall.  I sat down and decided to paint pears with the rich colors of fall.  

Fall Pears was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. 

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Fourteen of the 30 in 30 ~ Gold September Pear is my #9

 

Gold September Pear

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Day Fourteen of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta and this is painting #9.  I knew it would be tough, but I am still in the game.  I had the pleasure of painting with Susan Vaughn Sunday.  I painted this pear painting and she worked on a large painting with soft pastels.  It was so much fun, but we did talk more than we painted.  We will be doing it again on Saturday.  I can't wait!

Gold September Pear was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. 

I am painting tulips and will finish it tomorrow, but might not be able to get a good picture of it~  

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Three! 30 Paintings in 30 Days~ Avocado IV

 

Avocado IV

6" x 6" 

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

~Sold~

Day Three of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta. I am having so much fun! I got a late start on painting so I painted something familiar~  I love avocados and there is generally one laying around waiting to be painted or eaten!

Avocado IV was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord. Painting can be placed in a small frame and also be placed on a small easel for display.

This painting has sold.  

Now I need to go figure out what to paint for Day Four~  I don't want to get behind!  Check back again tomorrow to see what's next~

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

30 in 30 Day Two!! Me and My Shadow

Me and My Shadow

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

~Sold~

Day Two of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta. 28 more paintings to go~  I wanted to paint a really loose pear painting and just have fun.  I am so pleased with the way this one turned out.

Me and My Shadow was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord. Painting can be placed in a small frame and also be placed on a small easel for display.

This painting has sold.

Now off to paint!  I think there will be another still life for Day 3~  Check back tomorrow to see if I change my mind~

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Pear Study 1

Pear Study 1

5" x 7" 

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Aquabord

~Sold~

Finally!!!   I know it has been way too long~  Getting back to painting is always a struggle when I have been away from it for this long.  I started again with something I love to paint hoping it would just flow once I started......nope, I had to work at this one but I am very happy with the way it turned out.  The tough part is over--now on to the next!

Pear Study 1 was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery Ampersand Aquabord. Painting can be placed in a small frame and also be placed on a small easel for display.

I will be starting another pear this week and hopefully will transition into landscapes soon.  

Thank you so much for stopping by~

Torrie

Cloudy Day

 

Cloudy Day

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available for Purchase

Cloudy Day was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.  

This painting is currently available for purchase at my Etsy.com store.

I have been painting, mainly commissions~  Soon to be painting again for fun!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Six! Really Red Pears

 

Really Red Pears

5" x 7" 

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

~Sold~

Day Six!  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta   I love this one! 

Really Red Pears was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on museum quality Ampersand Gessobord with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting can be placed on a small easel. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.  

This painting has sold.

Tomorrow, I smell lemons!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Five! Blue Tail Rooster

 

Blue Tail Rooster

6" x  6" 

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Day Five!  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta   Moving right along...

Blue Tail Rooster was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.  

This painting has sold.

Tomorrow, all about red!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Two of the 30 in 30 ~~ Avocado III

 

Avocado III

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Day Two!  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta   I am on a roll!  Looking forward to starting something new tomorrow.....

Avocado III was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.  

This painting has sold.

Tomorrow is another day to paint~  See you then!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Happy New Year! Baseball IV the first of 2015~

Baseball IV

6" x 6" x 1.5

Acrylic Paint on Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available for Purchase

~Sold~

Happy New Year!  2015 is going to be the best year ever!  

It is that time of year again~  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta   I am very excited to start painting again.  I have had a rough few months and have missed daily painting.  I plan on a strong comeback by participating with over 1000 other artists to paint 30 new paintings during the 30 days of January~ wish me luck!

Baseball IV was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality deep gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.  

This painting has sold.

Tomorrow look for an avocado~

Thank you for stopping by~