I'm Back! More Shows and More Paintings

Could you tell I disappeared for a while.  I had the opportunity to visit my daughter who lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.  We had a great time and I can't wait to go back!  This is the view from her back yard.  I will definitely stay long enough next time to do some painting.  Virginia is a beautiful place!

Summer Strawberries

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The Last Inning 

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The Cain Center of the Arts Director's Choice show was definitely this year's highlight.  These two paintings sold and are off to live in their new homes.  I am honored someone has chose one of my paintings for their home.  Now off to more bigger and better things.

I have entered the Union County Center of the Arts Spring Exhibition in Monroe, North Carolina.  Two of my favorite paintings were entered.  More on that show to come!

ROBIN'S TWO EGGS

24 x 30"

ORCHID SOLO

20" x 20"

I am currently working on my painting for the Mint Museum show in April.  I don't do many landscapes---especially large ones 24" x 30"!  I will post pictures as soon as the painting is presentable.

Now off to paint!  Enjoy this beautiful spring day!

Torrie

 

My Orchid

 

My Orchid

5" x 7"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Claybord

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My orchid is about to bloom!! I have waited three years for this plant to sprout~  and the kids say I have no patience.  I am so excited~  In honor of my impending blooms, I painted orchids from reference photos from earlier blooms.

My Orchid was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on Ampersand Claybord. 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.

On a business note, I now have "Direct Checkout" at my Etsy.com store.  I also accept Etsy Gift Certificates in my store~

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I have ate way too much food!  

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

The Orchid and the Dragon - SOLD

The Orchid and the Dragon

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I have just finished "The Orchid and the Dragon"

I bought an Orchid at Lowes one year. When the blooms died, I sat the little pot near the window in my studio. It had just two leaves draped slightly over the pot. I watered it when it was dry and my little clay pot with two leaves kept me company. Slowly, there came two more leaves.....and then this little stalk started winding its way out of the little clay pot. I really don't know how long it took to bloom, but I was so proud when four blossoms came. The flowers lasted for quite some time sitting on the mantle in the living room. I took several reference photos, I was so proud of my little orchid. The blooms have long since died and the little orchid had to be transplanted into a larger clay pot. It is once again getting watered regularly at the window in my studio, waiting patiently for another bloom.

The teacup is from a Dragonware tea service that belonged to my grandmother.

This painting is also available for purchase directly from my gallery using the link above or in my Etsy.com store.

Well, I had better get busy.

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

New Martini Paintings!

Three Olive Martini V

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Martini, Stirred IX

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

These are two new Martini Paintings currently available for purchase. By popular demand, I have painted these smaller than the original series.

Next up, I have been working on a still life using my orchid that recently bloomed and my grandmother's china. It is a small study, 8" x 10" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.

It seems there is just not enough hours in the day. Check back again soon. I know I will be up to something.

Torrie

Two More Green Pears, New Painting Today!

Two More Green Pears

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Sorry, I have not been around.....my mother is here for a visit and we went to Atlanta this past weekend to see my sister graduate from college. Yeah! We had a wonderful road trip.

This is the last of the small canvas. I will have to get some more of these soon. But first! While on the road trip I picked up a new Flow Blue Pitcher. It will be the center of new still life paintings to come.

I also have an orchid in bloom. My little plant that has sat quietly in my studio has come to life with three magnificent blooms. This will be featured with my new little Japanese teapot in a still life.

I have new martini paintings on the way and I am still working on the "Monet-like" pond garden painting. This should keep me busy for a while.

I would like to thank all my new "fans" on Facebook! Thanks for keeping up with my art!

Well, I had better go.... so much to do, so little time.

Torrie

Three Olive Martini IV

Three Olive Martini IV

Commissioned Painting

I am caught up! For the time being.

I have sent five paintings to be included in the gallery opening of Flourish Boutique and Gallery in South Bend, Indiana in June. If you are near there in June, stop in and check it out! I will give more updates as the time for the opening nears.

I have just finished this commissioned martini painting and can now get back to the other paintings I have been working on.

I will be opening a store at http://www.zazzle.com/ soon. You will be able to purchase my art in prints, cards, and other gift items. I will update you when the store is opened.

The weather has been wonderful! Much needed rain is here! I have planted hydrangeas, begonias, azaleas, and calla lilies. Soon there will be paintings of them all!

Biggest news! My orchid plant that has been in my studio for two years.....just three green leaves and a stick has finally bloomed! There are three beautiful orchids. These will definitely be in a painting very soon.

Thanks for stopping by....there will be more paintings soon,

Torrie