Lemons with Blue Bowl II

Lemons with Blue Bowl II

Back by very popular demand. Lemons with Blue Bowl sold very quickly and many did not have a chance to purchase. I have painted Lemons with Blue Bowl II and it is currently on auction at eBay.com--The link is above.

Thanks to everyone who has sent notes regarding this series of lemon paintings.

I am trying to get back into the groove now that the Holidays are over. Up next! Pears with Red Bowl. I will be working on it tonight after I feed everyone Pork chops and Black-eyed-peas for the New Year.

Happy New Year to everyone.

Torrie

Sugar and Eggs, New painting on eBay

Sugar and Eggs

Available for purchase at:

http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

This is the newest painting available for purchase on eBay.com. This is the second "Flow Blue" painting I have done.

My webhosting company has completed a software upgrade--- I will not be able to update may website for about 1-2 weeks (torriesmiley.com). I will be updating current paintings and news through my blog and my squidoo.com page until the website is again fully functional.

Here is the link to the squidoo page:

http://www.squidoo.com/TorrieSmiley/

This is the most comprehensive listing of all my art and activities.

Well, today is Sadie Mae's birthday! She is three years old---21 in doggie years. She will get a cheeseburger Happy Meal to celebrate the occasion (we will not tell the vet, Dr. Nic, it will be our secret).

Have a wonderful evening!

Torrie

New to ArtByUs.com

I have joined http://www.artbyus.com/ I love the website. I don't know why I have not joined before. I am going to call it quits on any more websites. I am starting to spend more time on the computer than in the studio. My art is now available for purchase on the following websites just search by my name:

http://www.ebay.com/
http://www.etsy.com/
http://www.artbyus.com/

or you can purchase directly from me with your paypal account.

I will be back in the studio tomorrow painting something new! I will be posting my "Art Swap" portrait tomorrow.

Thanks to all my collectors for your support and I hope making my art available at these websites will make purchasing more convenient.

Torrie

New Watercolors, Marbles and Low Country

New Watercolor Paintings

Low Country Series Five, Fishing

Available for purchase at:

http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

Sunset at the Beach

Available for Purchase at:

http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

Lost Marbles Series Six

Available for Purchase at:

http://www.torriesmiley.etsy.com/

Lost Marbles Series Seven

Available for Purchase at:

http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

These are the new watercolors from the studio. There will be more marbles coming up. These take more time than you would think.

I am still working with the Low Country Series. I am struggling with the size. I may have to go bigger. I will let you know. The new ones may be 11" x 14".

Well, I had better get busy! So little time, so much to paint.

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

New Cherries Series

New Watercolor Cherries

Cherries Series Nine

Cherries Series Ten

Cherries Series Eleven

http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

The new cherries series will be listed later today on eBay. They are 5" x 7" on 300 lb Arches watercolor paper.

I have spent the day shopping in Charlotte for fun new art stuff with Miranda. We had a blast. I have never laughed to hard... it started with getting lost; then I bought the biggest canvas 36" x 60"--it did not fit in the car.....Bobbie will be bringing it home from Charlotte later this week in the truck......I could not help myself--the canvas was on sale! I have no clue what will be painted, but it will be big!

The vacation is going great! I am exhausted and ready to go back to work so I can rest. I did not get half done that I wanted to do, but the list did get shorter.

I will be going to Chapel Hill tomorrow to take Courtney back to school. It was nice to have her home. After that, I will have one vacation day left.... to work on the "to do" list.

Well, I am off to the art studio to put away my new treasures.

Torrie

Martini, Stirred V

Martini, Stirred V

http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

Martini, Stirred V will be listed this evening on eBay. This is the newest Martini in the 2007 series. I will also be listing three new cherry watercolors.

I am off to Charlotte to Cheap Joe's Art Sale!

Have a wonderful Saturday!

Torrie

Cleveland County Fair

New Pear Painting on eBay

For Sale in eBay Store:

http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

Two Pears sold almost immediately after being posted on Etsy (it was not even dry yet), so others were painted by request of the slow shoppers who missed out.

I said I was finished for a while with the watercolors, but I seem to can't get away.

I will be at the Cleveland County Fair tonight at the Art Exhibit. I will be painting watercolors while I am there. I will post some of them tomorrow.

Thoughts for the upcoming painting week: Something different, something large, and something in oil. I do complain about oil---but it is fun!

Have a wonderful day! See you at the water wheel! : ) ......(It's a County fair thing)

Torrie

New Pear Painting

New Pear Painting

Two Pears

eBay store auction:

http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

I have not painted pears in a while. I was really pleased with the way this one turned out. There are days where things just come together and you don't want to stop to sleep or eat, because the ideas and ability may not be there when you come back.

Two Pears - Pear painting in progress.

This is the photo reference that was used to paint Two Pears. I really don't know how my brain took the two green and red pears above and turned it into this.......but, I hope it remembers how... I do believe art comes from both skill, god-given talent, and dumb luck.

Thanks for stopping by... I am working on the old red boat in oil, so I am covered in paint....

Torrie

More Martinis and Marbles

Marbles and Martini

Lost Marbles Series Five

eBay store auction:
http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

Martini, Stirred IV

eBay store auction:
http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

Just off the easel and newly listed to eBay. Lost Marbles Series Five will be the last marble series painting for a while. There are other things to do and I have really run out of inspiration for marbles. If a new idea for marbles hits me, they will be back. But, it may be a while.

I have not painted Martini, Stirred for a while and I am really happy the way this one turned out.

I am going to the studio to work on the boat painting. I will post it as soon as it is done.

I have not done a large landscape in a while, I think it is time....

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Upcoming Etsy event, New Watercolors

New Watercolors in the Series

Pear Series Four

Cherries Series One

Abstract Series One - The Butterfly

The watercolor series has been a big hit. I am selling paintings before I can put them on the blog or update all the websites.

I am extra-busy this week getting paintings ready to go to Chapel Hill. If you notice some of the larger paintings are no longer listed, they are currently being displayed at Chapel Hill.

I am going to be featured in the Esty Showcase this Sunday, September 9, 2007. Hopefully, there will be some new stuff added before then. But, if there is something you like, get it before the Sunday rush. www.torriesmiley.etsy.com

I will be away from the studio Friday and Saturday, so if you purchase then and don't here from me---don't worry, all is well. I am going to Atlanta to see ZZ-Top in concert! I will be home late Saturday and will email you confirmation for your purchases.

Thanks for stopping by and your continued interest in my art!

Torrie

Art available for purchase at:

http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

and

www.torriesmiley.etsy.com

Back in the studio

New to eBay today!

Martini - Olive Reflections

White Wine

Available for purchase at my eBay store:
http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

These paintings will be listed on eBay today. I plan on starting the Tar Heel painting today and I have been working on a larger seascape. Hopefully, today will be a good day and the paint will go where I want it to the first time.

Thanks for dropping by---more art tomorrow!

Torrie

The Redhead, New painting for sale on eBay

The Redhead

http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

This is my newest painting. I don't usually paint nudes. The people I paint generally have clothes on. This was fun to do and I may do more. This is the first painting of my "painting week". This will be listed later this evening on eBay.

I have heard composers say they dream music and the next morning have a song almost done that they dreamed the night before. Well, while napping with the dogs this morning, I dreamed a painting....a tonalism landscape. I am going to see if I remember it well enough to get on canvas. Wish me luck!

Check back again soon for more from "painting week".

Torrie