Bowl of Strawberries - New painting today!

Bowel of Strawberries

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Mom has made it back safely to Texas and settled in with Flakoti. I am back to the routine. This is the newest finished painting since taking a vacation with Mom. It is also the first painting that I have photographed using my new Cannon Digital Camera.....I love my new camera! This painting is currently listed in my Etsy.com store.

There will be more paintings to come this week. Check back again soon!

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

Two Gold Pears, New Painting Today!

Two Gold Pears

Two Gold Pears

6"x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Two Gold Pears is the newest painting on the small 6" x 6" canvas I have recently been using.

Two Red Pears sold quickly after being listed on the internet. I am sorry for those who missed the opportunity to purchase. If you would like to commission one for yourself, just send me an email. You can also choose your size.

Staying too busy, but the paint is flowing smoothly!'

Off to the studio....the ideas are flooding in!

Thanks for stopping by.

Torrie

Two Red Pears, New Painting today! ~~SOLD~~

Two Red Pears - SOLD

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available for purchase directly from Artist

This is the newest pear painting! I am almost out of the case of 6" x 6" canvas that I purchased. I have enjoyed them so much. I will definitely have to order more. That is the down side of living in a small town. --No art stores. The last time I drove to Charlotte to buy canvas, they were out of my size. Since gas is ridiculously expensive, I think I will just continue to order online from http://www.cheapjoes.com/ The staff at Cheap Joes are wonderful and ordering is simple, but I miss strolling down the aisle looking at all the pretty art supplies and wondering what I could do with them.... My favorite is looking at the pastels. A wall of color neatly organized and on display.....it is like a rainbow on the wall. Well, back to the real world.

I do have the water lily pond started....I guess I am intimidated by the beautiful ponds of Monet....I have been putting off really getting into it. I will post it as soon as I have conquered my fear and finished it.

I have recently opened a store on www.zazzle.com/torriesmiley At my zazzle store you will be able to buy stamps, mouse pads, note cards, coffee cups and many other items made from my original paintings. I will not be selling any prints of my paintings, just gift items. I have not fully stocked the store yet, so if there is a painting you would like to have made into note cards, postage stamps, etc..., just email me and I will add the item to the store.

Well, I had better get going. So much to do.....

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the new painting!

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

Two New Paintings!

Pear II

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Tomato

                                                                    6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

These are two new painting just listed for sale, you can purchase through the title link at my http://www.torriesmiley.etsy.com/ store or from me directly at my website gallery http://www.torriesmiley.com/

Things are starting to slow down. Courtney is back at Chapel Hill, after a mild concussion. (Low blood sugar resulted in a fainting spell and a knot on her forehead the size of a small country!) She is doing well, but I am exhausted. My children are making me old! My worry wrinkle is getting deeper----

I have been getting paintings ready for a gallery opening in June in South Bend, Indiana. I will give more details as the time draws near.

I am still working on the martini commissions...but there are some other new paintings that will be finished soon...so keep in touch.

Torrie

Sunlit Tomatoes - New Painting!

Sunlit Tomatoes

8" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas

I just finished "Sunlit Tomatoes". It is available for purchase from all the usual places or just click the title above to buy directly from the artist.

I am in the process of getting some paintings together for a gallery opening in April. I will update you more as it progresses.

I have been on vacation this week, accomplishing not-a-whole-lot. I guess I better develop that old Southern 'gitter done' attitude and get busy.

I am going to paint a smaller tomato painting. I have two commissioned martini paintings to finish, and I still have not painted my bathroom.......

Well, guess I better get busy. Enjoy the new painting. For a list of online stores selling my work, go to www.torriesmiley.com

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Tar Heel Martini, New March Madness Painting!

Tar Heel Martini

16"x 20" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available on Auction at eBay

It is that time of year again! March Madness! It all started when my daughter was accepted at UNC Chapel Hill. Since then, I have started watching a lot of basketball. This painting has been in the back of my mind for a while.....well, I let it out and here it is......

Tar Heel Martini, --- my daughter said it needed more Carolina blue, but I like it.

I will be headed off to UNC to take her back to school from Spring break this weekend. There is no telling what I will be inspired to paint while I am on campus!

I will be painting more than usual this next week....but it will be the bathroom walls. I am doing some more work on the continuing project that is my house.

I do have a waterlily painting drawn on canvas and ready to paint, similar in style to the ones of Monet. There will also be more pear paintings.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the art!

Torrie

http://www.torriesmiley.com/

Pears and Pink Tulips, Just listed for Sale!

Pears and Pink Tulips

16" x 20" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

I have just finished "Pears and Pink Tulips". You can purchase directly from me by clicking the link above, or shopping in my Etsy.com store or at ArtbyUs.com.

I have started something new. My baby girl has come home for Spring Break from UNC Chapel Hill. It is so nice to have her home safe. While we were watching the Duke/UNC game the other night, it came to me. I will be painting a Martini painting very similar to the Award Winning "Martini, Stirred". This time it will be Carolina Blue--with a Basketball in the center instead of the olive. Check back again soon to see how it turns out! I often catch Tar Heel fever after a visit to the campus. Courtney thinks she gets to take it back to school with her.....we will have to see about that!

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

The Old Red Boat

The Old Red Boat

16" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This is the newest finished painting. Don't worry the tulips are next! I was just in the mood to paint something loose. I have painted this boat before, but never this large. The painting has a thick textured appearance. I am very pleased with how it turned out. This painting is available for sale directly from the artist, or through my etsy store at http://www.torriesmiley.etsy.com/ or through http://www.artbyus.com/

Up next: The tulip painting. I will start this new painting tonight. It is also going to be 16" x 20".

Thanks for checking in!

Torrie

Sneak Peak!

Currently on the easel

This will be titled "Pink Tulips, Green Pears"--maybe..

Remember when John Lennon said, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans"--well, that would explain the lack of posts and new paintings! I have now figured out, I get the flu shot, so I can take care of everyone who chooses NOT to get the flu shot! Gallons of ginger ale, soup, and Lysol wipes later......it is time to paint!

And now for planned art ~~ : )

I don't generally post the reference photo when I have just finished the drawing, but I wanted to give you a hint. Tomorrow's game plan is to start painting this wonderful tulip painting. I guess I am just hurrying spring, but I picked up these tulips for a centerpiece at this past week's Mary Kay party and had to paint them.

I have also begun drawing a water lily painting/koi pond. (Another hint that I can't wait for spring!)

And last but surely not least---I have a started another "Old Red Boat" painting...this time 16" x 20" oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

These are not my usual paintings....I am stepping out of my usual comfort zone and painting spring!

Check back again soon to see the progress.

Torrie

Pink and Yellow Pears

Pink and Yellow Pears

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This is a new painting listed for sale today. Click the link above to purchase directly from the artist. You can also purchase painting from my stores at www.torriesmiley.etsy.com and

www.artbyus.com

Pink and Yellow pears is a loosely painted Bosc pear painting using a bit of a different color scheme.

I will be painting all weekend. Check back again to see what else I come up with.

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

New Pear Painting! Green and Red Pears

Green and Red Pears

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This new painting is available for purchase at my website www.torriesmiley.com or just click the link above.

The weekend is almost here! I love weekends--lots of painting to do. I do have to go to Charlotte to pick up canvas on Saturday. I have a commission that requires a special canvas.

I will be starting a landscape this weekend. It will be posted by Monday if I like it.

I am in the mood to paint something different.....a departure from what I usually do, I just haven't decided what it is yet. Among the possibilities...portraits, horses....cows....you can tell I am getting homesick for Texas when I start painting western art.

Etsy meeting in Gastonia on Saturday! I can't wait! Panera Bread and lots of fun!

Well, better go for now.

Torrie

Martini, Stirred VII, New Painting!

Martini, Stirred VII

16" x 20" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

A new martini painting just listed, available for purchase at www.torriesmiley.com

I will be closing my eBay store tomorrow and joining the eBay boycott. My paintings are still available at other online venues and directly from me!

Don't know what's coming up next. I am working on a pastel portrait--and then may be some watercolor. Landscape? I am thinking of working on my versions of Monet and Cezanne. Email me if you have some ideas--

Thanks for stopping by.

Torrie

New Wine Painting

DaVinci Chianti for One

16" x 20" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

New Painting! I have painted this wine bottle before, but this is the largest DaVinci wine painting I have done. It is available for purchase directly from me at the link above. Just click "New Wine Painting". It is so nice to be painting again! I have a new martini painting almost finished. Hopefully, by this afternoon, tomorrow at the latest.

Don't forget, I will be closing my eBay store on February 14th. You will still be able to purchase my paintings at other online venues. A list of these are available at my website: www.torriesmiley.com

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Torrie

Pear with Strawberries, New Painting

Finally a new painting!

Pear with Strawberries

6" x 6" Acrylic on Canvas

I have finally made it back to the Studio to paint, so I started with something small. The website is up and running, eventhough Courtney does not like it. Courtney was home this weekend from Chapel Hill. She came home to pick up birthday presents and eat cake. She is turning 20---I am getting old!

I do plan on participating in the eBay boycott, my store will be closing February 14, 2008. This painting is available for purchase directly from me by clicking on the link at the title, or you can purchase from Etsy.com or ArtByUs.com. There are links to all my stores at www.torriesmiley.com

I will be painting more Martinis this week. I have been out of the studio for so long, there is so much to do.

Thanks for stopping by.

Torrie

eBay Boycott

eBay Boycott!

I will be joining the eBay Boycott.
I will be closing my eBay store, effective 2/14/08.
I have been disappointed with eBay of late and feel it is best at this time to close the store. If you would prefer to continue to purchase my work from eBay, just let me know, and I will list a specific painting for you with a Buy it Now. I am so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause my wonderful collectors-Torrie

I have added PayPal buttons to the paintings that are available for purchase in my EBSQart.com gallery to allow for direct purchase from me.

Here is a link to the gallery:

http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_8335_profile_portfolio.htm

If you have any questions, just email me at:

marysmile@earthlink.net

Thanks for your continuing support.

I will be back in the studio this week. I have not painted in so long....it is time!

Torrie

I am in Website Hell!

NO WEBSITE FOR ME!

www.torriesmiley.com

Currently working with IPower.com to fix problems with their website hosting upgrade in order to get my website correctly published. I have been working on this all week. I miss painting! Hopefully, I will still know how to paint by the time I get through with IPower.

The links on the new website work and it is currently online. Take a look, get a laugh, hopefully things will be repaired soon.

I plan on staying in the studio and off the computer as soon as the upgrade is complete.

Torrie

Three Olive Martini III, New in the 2008 Series

Three Olive Martini III

16" x 20" x 1.5"

New to the 2008 Martini Series: Three Olive Martini III is available for purchase. This is the newest in the martini series.

I have added PayPal Buy Buttons on my gallery listings at www.EBSQart.com. This will enable you to purchase paintings directly from me. Here is the link to my EBSQart gallery: http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_8335_profile.htm

In the studio today, I am working on a new Lemons and Red Bowl. Hopefully, it will be finished and ready for purchase Sunday or Monday.

It has been a long week and I have so much to do. I do have some landscapes in the works, sorry to keep everyone waiting.....

Well, back to the paint!

Torrie

New Paintings Available for Purchase!

New Paintings!

                                                                            Green Apple Martini II

16" x 20" x 1.5" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Pear with Grapes

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

These are two new paintings listed for sale today. These paintings are available for purchase at Etsy.com, eBay.com, and directly from the artist at EBSQart.com. Here are the links to each store:

Etsy.com: www.torriesmiley.esty.com

EBSQart.com http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_torriesmiley_Profile.htm

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

Being selected "Art of the Day" has been fun. I have not gotten much done, other than answer E-mails, but it has been great!

I am currently working on a new martini painting. After that, who knows, I still need to finish Big Bird 2008, and there is always more pears that need to be painted.

Right now, I think I will just finish the laundry.

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie