Mint Hill Arts Tiny Treasures Show

 

Italian Lemons

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Framed

Red Cherries III

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Framed

Well Played II

6"x 6" 

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Framed

Audrey's Lilies

6" x 6" 

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Framed

This was my first year participating in the Mint Hill Arts Tiny Treasures Show.  It was a great show with so many wonderful paintings.  The show will run through September 5th.  Paintings are available for purchase through the Mint Hill Arts Store here.

Hidden Treasures from the previous post has been varnished, framed and sent off to its new home in Virginia.

The summer has flown by and have so many fun things coming up soon.  New and different paintings are on the way!

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 One of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days!

Fresh Cut Lemon

5" x  7" 

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Panel

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It's that time again!  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  I have participated in this adventure for several years.....never really getting farther than day 20. Completing a painting everyday can be a challenge when the real world continues to demand equal time.  

I have started this adventure with a small lemon painting.  There will be a variety of paintings painted this month.  I decided not to choose a theme this year, I am going to paint what pops into my head that day.  Of course, there will be pears, various food still life, baseballs, and I may throw in a rooster and a landscape here and there.

I have high hopes of completing the entire 30 paintings~  wish me luck!

Fresh Cut Lemon was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality canvas panel. Painting can be easily framed or placed on a small easel for display. 

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Pear Study with Lemon

Pear Study with Lemon

5" x 7"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Aquabord

Collection of the Artist

This is the study I did while working on a larger Pear commissioned painting.  

Pear Study with Lemon 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 have started working on the larger canvas as I had planned....going bigger with my painting-- it is sketched out, but no paint on the canvas yet. Hopefully, I will begin working on it soon.  It is going to be a West Texas landscape.

I took an Ink class this past week, it was quite fascinating. You just might see some small abstract ink studies in the near future~

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Time for Tea

 

Time for Tea

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

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This is painting #4 in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta.  So far, so good.  I have been able to keep up.  There are fabulous artists participating, click on the blue link to take you to the blog site showing all the daily paintings.  It is quite impressive.  

Time for Tea was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord.  This painting can be slipped into a frame or placed on a small easel for display.

This painting has sold.

I can't decide on the next painting adventure~  landscape, seascape, people, floral (my tulips from the another night failed miserably and Bananas III was the back up go to plan)....right now, there is no backup and no plan....

Check in tomorrow to see if there is a blank page~

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Cream with Lemons

 

Cream with Lemons

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Cream with Lemons was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality canvas panel with painted sides.  Painting can be framed or placed on a small display easel.   Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.

This painting has sold.

Currently working on a Martini painting~ then more pears!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Summer Lemons

Summer Lemons

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Two bright yellow lemons on a soft pastel background of pink, blue, and green.

Summer Lemons was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on museum quality gallery wrapped canvas. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. This painting can be slipped into a frame or placed on a small easel.

This painting has sold.

So busy, and having so much fun.  I am finishing up a tornado commission and a couple of extra for the online stores.  I have a second lemon painting started ~ Lemons and Cream, hopefully will be finished by next week.  Then a martini, a pear, and maybe a landscape~

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Lemon Yellow

Lemon Yellow

6" x  6" 

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Time to get back to work!  Family has all gone home and it is time to get back the fun of painting.  I have missed it!  I will be playing catch up for a while~

This is my entry into the "Yellow" Challenge at DailyPaintworks.com

Lemon Yellow was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for hanging without a frame. 

This painting has sold.

Tomorrow~  Avocados!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Leader of the Pack

Leader of the Pack

6" x 6"

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I threw a bunch of lemons on the table and painted them where they landed.....so much for composition skills......HA!

Leader of the Pack was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on Ampersand Gessobord. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. This painting can be slipped into a frame or placed on a small easel.

This painting has sold.

Now off to bed, it is getting late.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Lemons and Red Creamer, 6"x 6"

Lemons and Red Creamer

6" x 6"

Original Painting on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A still life painting of two lemons and a deep red creamer with a lightly colored background.

Lemons and Red Creamer 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 was finished with a light coat of varnish.

This painting is has sold.

So much to do, so little time. I have all this brand new canvas waiting to have paint applied~

Check back soon to see what makes it to canvas first~

Torrie

Where did the time go~

Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans~

I disappeared for a while. Things have been so busy between family and work and getting everyone back to their respective schools--don't forget to add in car trouble and general scheduling conflicts.

Now that everyone is settled where they need to be, it is time to get back to work. I have missed painting. Here is a collection of what has happened since we visited last.

Pear for Kevin

4" x 5" x 1.5"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

My dear sweet Kevin has waited patiently and reminded me often about how much he wanted me to paint a pear with a bite out of it--- much like the one on the backside of his girlfriend "iPhone". Well, I finally took the time to paint what he wanted. I don't think much of it, but he was really pleased.

Audrey Grace

Time flies when you are having fun! It has been almost a year since Miss Audrey arrived. She came to spend Grandparent's Day with me and Kevin. She also had a checkup scheduled at Levine Children's Hospital so we spent several days together before she had to go home. We had so much fun. We picked out her Halloween costume, her dress for Thanksgiving, and helped her mom make plans for the upcoming birthday party. Being a grandma is fabulous!

Lemons in Red Bowl IV

I have recently participated in Art Shows at EBSQart.com. I was thrilled and honored to have my Lemons and Red Bowl IV chosen as Member's Choice of the "Still Life with Lemon" show.

Remember when I was working feverishly to finish my submissions for the "Ripped Off Show" My painting that I ripped from Sherry Key was chosen Member's Mention. My painting that I ripped from Amanda Makepeace was selected as Patron's Choice by the non-members of the website. I love participating in the shows at EBSQart.com, they are challenging and it is so rewarding to be recognized for your work.

Sherry's Rain

Orchid for Amanda

Well, that about brings us up to date~ painting tonight with a new small pear painting to be listed tomorrow, something in fall colors.

I will be finishing up the rooster and maybe I will paint a baby chick with an egg to go with it. I have the idea in my head for a ladybug painting.....I might try to get that on canvas by the end of the week. Of course, there will be more pears....and maybe a cupcake!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Lemon ~

Lemon

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

This is my latest painting for the challenge painting group at www.rookiepainter.blogspot.com.

I love painting lemons and I jumped at the chance to participate in the challenge.

Lemon 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 was finished with a light coat of varnish.

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

This has been a very busy week~ Not much painting was done. Hopefully, the children are all settled, everyone is getting into a routine. We still have to buy a bed and a sofa for Taylor's new apartment. But, there is always time for shopping~

Since I have not painted, my head is filling up with paintings that need to be on canvas before I forget them. New ballerina paintings, lily pond paintings, and a pineapple painting are on the list of things to do.

I did catch a painting sale at Michaels, found a new color I absolutely love! This color will definitely be in the new pineapple painting.

Well, I am off to get some paintings started.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Two Lemons ~ Small Still Life Painting

Two Lemons

6 x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

I love painting lemons, this is using the same composition that I have used before, this time with a light-colored background.

Two Lemons 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 was finished with a light coat of varnish.

This painting is no longer available for purchase.

Coming up next~

Finally~ the martini painting is finished! Look for it to be posted some time tomorrow.

I have been asked to paint more flowers and more oranges. That is next on my list of things to do along with the lily pond painting.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

New Paintings!

Lemons with Silver

6" x 8"

Oil on Canvas Panel

~Sold~

The Red Pear

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

Field of Poppies IV

6" x 8"

Oil on Canvas Panel

***Sold***

There are three new paintings available for purchase. These are available in my EBSQart.com gallery, the Etsy.com store, and my eBay store. I have been busy~~trying not to dwell on the fact that Courtney is going back to school. We have had such a wonderful time during the holidays. But, I guess it is time to get back into the routine.

My revamped studio has been wonderful....I am getting so much done! It is probably because I now know where everything is!

Time to order more canvas! Hopefully it will get here before I run out of ideas! I am thinking of doing more portraits, Chelsie's portrait put me in the mood. More still life paintings of food and kitchen items are on the way.....I have my eye on a cupcake that is in the kitchen~~it will look good on canvas......or maybe I will just eat it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

New "Little Big Bird" by request~

Little Big Bird

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This is a new little painting requested by a collector. It was fun to re-paint the original emu. I am continuing to work on commissioned paintings along with new paintings to be added to the online stores.

I have not painted a landscape in a while. I will be starting a new poppy landscape this week. I also have a lemon still life painting almost completed. There will be more pear paintings in the mix!

Check back tomorrow to see what I get accomplished, the girls are headed out to the movies so I will have some time in a nice quiet house for a couple of hours!

Torrie

Flow Blue and Three Lemons

Flow Blue and Three Lemons

12" x 12" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Flow Blue and Three Lemons is finished and currently in my Etsy.com Store. For those of you who have not seen Etsy, it is time to check it out. A website with only handmade or vintage items for sale. Great to do your Christmas shopping. I have had my Etsy store for a little over a year now and I love the wonderful things you can find there.

This is going to be a busy week! Cleaning out closets, getting the yard ready for winter, and finishing up some paintings before heading to Chapel Hill to see the baby!

Well, off to get busy!

Torrie

Flow Blue and Three Lemons ~~ In progress!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Flow Blue with Three Lemons in Progress

Reference Photo

I will be busy passing out candy to strange children in costume this evening and will not be painting~~so, I have posted the progress of my new lemon still life painting. I can't wait to finish it....but, there is a sidewalk sale in Charlotte at Cheap Joe's Art Supply in the morning... AND.... I have not finished painting the fence yet and tomorrow should be warm enough to finish. Well, so much to do so little time!

Enjoy the sneak peak at the painting and check back again soon to see it finished!

Torrie

Completed Commissions

Completed Commissions in Blue

Lemons and Blue Bowl III

Tea with Lemons II

Lemons and Cream II

Flow Blue with Lemons

I had a customer originally purchase Flow Blue with Lemons at my Etsy.com store. She then commissioned the other three paintings to complete a set of four for her dining room. These were all painted on 8" x 10" gallery wrapped canvas to be hung with or without framing.

I received an update from Flourish Boutique and Gallery. I have included a copy of the newsletter at the bottom of the blog. Check out the pictures in the newsletter and see if you can spot my paintings!

Well, off to the studio.....remember those landscapes I have been promising!

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Lemons and Cream II

Lemons and Cream II

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Commissioned Painting

This is the second in the series of three commissioned paintings. The next will be Tea with Lemons II.

So many ideas, so little time to paint! Look for new paintings soon. There will be more pears, landscapes, and martinis!

Thanks for stopping by......

Torrie

PS....If I seem to be distracted.....I will be 49 on Wednesday.........time flies when you are having fun!

Grandma's Lemons, New Painting!

Grandma's Lemons

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This lemon press/juicer has been used to make lemon pies for five generations of my family. I had bought a bag of lemons to use in still life arrangements --after taking reference photos....we made a pie.

My apologies for my gallery being down for the last few days. EBSQart.com which hosts my gallery lost a server. The new server is in place and the gallery is again up and running and even faster!

Currently working on new martini paintings. These should be done hopefully by the end of the long weekend.

I am really going to finish the landscape paintings in the studio.....the Monet style pond and the poppy landscape are on their way to being completed.

I have to weed the flower bed and plant the tomatos---then back to painting!

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie