Martini, Stirred X ~ Finally Finished It!

Martini, Stirred X

16" x 20"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
~Sold~

Finally finished~ I don't know why I took so long to finish this martini painting. I guess I was just waiting to be inspired. It didn't take long to finish once I got started.

A colorful swirling martini set off by a black background. A combination of reds, blues, and greens in a tall chilled glass with a big ripe olive in the middle.

Martini, Stirred X was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a gallery wrapped museum quality canvas with painted sides. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.

This painting has sold. To see more paintings currently available for purchase, please visit my website gallery or my Etsy.com Store.

So much to do, so little time, getting the kids off to school. Remember when that meant new clothes and book bags, now it is apartments, furniture, getting bicycles fixed and cars serviced. It is going to be quiet around the house again.

I will be painting in between all the chaos....check back again soon.

Torrie

Finally~ A New Pear Painting!

The Big Red Pear

16" x 20"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A big red pear with a loosely painted light colored background.

The Big Red Pear was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a gallery wrapped museum quality canvas with painted sides. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.

The Big Red Pear has sold.

Well, vacation is over and Mom is back safely to Texas, time to get back to work. There is so many things I need to get caught up~ the new martini painting is almost finished. There are paintings to do for several challenge blogs and then there is the "Rip off" show coming next month.

Check back again soon, I will be painting as fast as I can.

Torrie

Coffee on Red ~

Coffee on Red

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A fresh, hot cup of coffee in a white ceramic cup on a bright red background.

Coffee on Red was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a gallery wrapped museum quality canvas with painted sides to allow for hanging without a frame. Painting can also be placed on a small display easel. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.

This painting has sold. To see more paintings currently available for purchase, please visit my website or my Etsy.com store.

There are so many paintings floating in my head that need to get on canvas! The weather is beautiful and everything is blooming. It is very inspiring. The series "Paintings from the Porch" is currently on hold until the green/yellow mist of floating pollen eases up just a bit.

I am currently finishing up the two lily pond paintings. Half finished and waiting for my undivided attention are two large ballerina paintings and a large pear painting. Look for posts on these paintings in the coming days~

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

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Torrie Smiley, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Salt and Pepper on Red~

Salt and Pepper on Red

6" x 8"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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Salt and Pepper on Red is the first in what hopefully will be a long list of Salt and Pepper Shaker paintings. This painting is currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I am almost finished with the large (30" x 40") painting of California Poppies III. I am also working on new ballerina paintings and more pear paintings.

Well, the big day is rapidly approaching......yes, I will be 50 next month. I plan on being "Fifty and Fabulous"! ~I will let you know how that goes. HA!

Time to go paint, I am going to take my rapidly aging self to the studio~ Have a wonderful day!

Torrie

Lemons, New Painting Today!

Lemons

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Just finished "Lemons", a new painting today. Taking a very short break from pears, but there will be more this week. Lemons is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

Also coming up, "The Old Red Boat", this time 16" x 20", also it is about time for more martini paintings, and finishing up the newest Tar Heel painting.

Off to the studio!

Stop in again,

Torrie

My Favorite Pear~ New LARGE Pear Painting!

My Favorite Pear

16" x 20"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I paint a lot of pears and I always think the one I just finished is my favorite, but this time I titled it my favorite. I usually paint small, but an artist friend of mine told me I needed to go BIGGER....well, this is big for me. "My Favorite Pear" is currently available for purchase in my online gallery at EBSQart.com and in my Etsy.com store.

My shipment of new canvas arrived yesterday. I am so excited it was delivered so quickly, thanks Dick Blick! I am still playing catch up with all my commissioned paintings. I will be adding new paintings to the galleries in between the commissioned pieces. There are several new basketball-themed paintings on the way....after all, it is basketball season! Go 'HEELs!

Thanks for stopping by~ check back again soon!

Torrie

Little Gold Pear ~ New Pear Painting!

Little Gold Pear

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

~Sold~

I know I paint a lot of pears, but I really like how this one turned out. I am taking short breaks between the commissions and painting whatever comes into my head for the day. Today, it was a small golden pear, loosely painted. This painting is available for purchase in my online EBSQart gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

Tomorrow, off to Lowes....painting a huge project....the bathroom!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Torrie

Design Style Guide!

The new website is up and running! Check out Design Style Guide! It is a brand new website catering to Interior Designers and Shoppers looking for unique one-of-a-kind handmade items to decorate and furnish homes. This is a one stop shop comprised of hundreds of Etsy.com designers and store owners. You purchase nothing from this site.....it provides you with information and links to the individual shops you are interested in visiting.

The different categories of shopping at the website are: Furniture, Holiday Gifts and Decor, Home Accessories, Pillows and Quilts, Pottery and Glass (my favorite), and Wall Art.  My paintings are included under Wall Art- original paintings.

Check this out when you are net surfing....who know what treasures you will find! New items will be added daily as the store owners add items to the site.

New Painting!

Red Tulips

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available for Purchase

***SOLD***

You can see this and other paintings at the new Design Style Guide website. This painting is available for purchase in all the usual places

Thanks for stopping by....more paintings and fun to come!

Torrie

The Martini Commission

Marriage of the Martinis

18" x 24 Acrylic on Canvas

Here is the finished commissioned painting. It is funny how you get into the studio and paintings just happen. This is the only thing I have been working on lately. Hopefully, I will get back into the studio with renewed inspiration and energy.

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Design Style Guide

This is such a wonderful idea....I should have thought of it!

I am a new member of the InteriorDesignTeam at Etsy.com. This is a group of artists and crafters who offer handmade items specifically for Interior Design/Decor. This is an exciting new avenue for Interior Designers and the general public to shop specifically for their decorating needs.

You can use the link above to go directly to my listing at the Design Style Guide and view others listed on the site.

The website http://www.designstyleguide.net/ is currently under construction. I will give an update of the launch date. For now, you can use the blog for more information and activity within the group, see the blog listed below.

http://designstyleguide.blogspot.com/

I am thrilled to be involved with this wonderful group of artists and crafters!

Torrie