New Pear Painting, Harvest Pear II

Harvest Pear II

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

Getting back to work, this is the newest pear painting available for purchase. Harvest Pear II is currently listed in my EBSQart.com Online Gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I have been enjoying my time with friends and family this summer and it is time to get back to work. In the studio, I am finishing up a large pear painting commission. Then, I will be completing my entries into the "Ripped Off" show in July on EBSQart.com. Artists I will be "ripping off" are:

Claudia Goodell

Dee Flouton

Barbara Jensen

So many new paintings in the works, check back again soon.

Torrie

Tiny Dancers ~ New Ballerina Painting

Tiny Dancers

8" x 10"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This is the newest ballerina painting just finished today. This painting is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com gallery and in my Etsy.com store. This was a fun painting to do...the next and last ballerina painting for a while will be finished by the weekend.

Time to get busy with commissions and paintings for the July show at EBSQart.com.

I am off to the studio, thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

The Ballerina II ~ New Ballet Painting today~

The Ballerina II

8" x 10"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Just finished The Ballerina II~ this painting is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com gallery and in my Etsy.com store. There are two more ballerina paintings in progress in the studio. There is a ballerina in red- I just picked up a fabulous new red paint from Cheap Joe's in Charlotte, I had to try it out! The other new painting is two little dancers warming up. Hopefully, these will be finished by next week.

There are just a few more days of my vacation, I am trying to make good use of my painting time, but there are so many "incidentals" that need to be attended to before I get back into the routine of the nine to five job-get the oil changed in the car, clean up the yard from the last storm, finish the laundry.......so much to do.

Time to go paint~

Torrie

Two New Paintings, The Swan III and Summer Pear

The Swan III

8" x 10"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Summer Pear

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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Getting back in the swing of things, two new paintings are now available for purchase in my Etsy.com store and my EBSQart.com gallery. There is a new larger version of "The Swan" painting and a new small pear painting.

There will be two more small ballerina paintings and I am currently working on my paintings for the Ripped Off show next month at EBSQart.com. The Ripped Off show is always great fun and I am attempting to paint a "nekked" lady. I don't do that very often, so this should be interesting.

Well, off to the studio.....so much to do, so little time.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Summer Vegetables - New Different Strokes Painting

Summer Vegetables

8" x 10"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Reference photo, Courtesy of Karin Jurick

for Different Strokes from Different Folks

I have finally had time to once again participate in the "Different Strokes from Different Strokes" Painting Challenge. I love following the blog and watching the different artists interpret the same photograph.

This painting is currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I am almost finished with a new version of The Swan. This time it is an 8" x 10". I will try to get it available for tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

California Poppies IV and Summer Vegetables

California Poppies IV

30" x 40"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Just finished the large commissioned California Poppies painting. It was fun to look at this version and the 2005 version that I painted for myself that hangs in my guest room. My technique has changed a bit over the years. This painting will be moving to its new home in Arkansas by the end of the week.

Up Next!

I have been too busy lately to participate in the "Different Strokes from Different Folks" painting challenge lately, but today I am working on the current challenge "Summer Vegetables". Check back again soon to see the completed painting. It will be an 8" x 10" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.

The family has begun arriving for my birthday. Mom flew in yesterday from Texas, Bonnie will be here Wednesday from California. Kevin will be home from Chicago on Tuesday (I can't wait--Hi Kevin!) The children will be home Wednesday from Chapel Hill and Waynesville--This is going to be the best birthday ever!

Have a wonderful Monday~

Torrie

I am going to be a GRANDMA!

Miranda and Dustin

My first baby is having her first baby! Miranda and Dustin's first child is due in January 2010. I am very excited and Miranda is nauseated and cranky!

What a nice surprise for my 50th birthday!

Now, back to painting....

Torrie

New Painting in the Salt and Pepper Series!

Salt and Pepper I

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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Salt and Pepper I is the newest painting in the Salt and Pepper Series. This painting is currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I will be finishing up my entry into the "Different Strokes from Different Folks" blog tonight. I am also in the final stages of completing the large California Poppies painting. Then after that, there are ballerinas, pears, martinis, wine, and much more. I went the Masters exhibit at the Mint Museum this past weekend. It was very inspiring, I can't wait to get started on new and different paintings.

Thanks so much for stopping by~

Torrie

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

Emily's Bouquet, New Commissioned Painting

Emily's Bouquet

12" x 12"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This was a first for me, painting a wedding bouquet. The bride emailed me and sent pictures of her bouquet and wanted a painting that included the wedding date. It was an honor to have been requested to paint something commemorating her special day.

UP NEXT~

California Poppies III

I am currently working on a new version of California Poppies III, this time 30" x 40". This is a commissioned painting that will soon be finished.

New paintings to come available for purchase~

Also in the studio in progress, three new ballerina paintings, bird's nest paintings, and my Different Strokes Challenge painting.

Well, off to the studio, so much to do--so little time!

Torrie

Happy Friday~ New Pear Painting!

Golden Pear on Blue II

16" x 20"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A new large pear painting available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I will be painting all weekend. I have several commissions to complete, among them a 30" x40" version of California Poppies.

The weather is so beautiful and my flowers are blooming. I will probably begin new floral paintings and take advantage of all the blooming flowers in the yard.

Enjoy your weekend, stop in again soon~

Torrie

The Old Red Boat II, New Painting Today!~

The Old Red Boat II

16" x 20"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Happy Mother's Day!~

We are spending the day shopping while Courtney is home from Chapel Hill.

I finished "The Old Red Boat II" last night and the painting is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

Have a wonderful day!

Torrie

Two New Pomegranate Paintings!

Pomegranate and Kiwi

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~ Sold ~

Pomegranates on a Plate

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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New pomegranate paintings currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

Almost finished with the newest version of "Old Red Boat". There are so many paintings currently in progress in the studio, there are too many to list! Among the soon to be finished are: Old Red Boat, a new ballerina painting, a new large pear painting, and a new floral painting.

Now, the rain has passed, time to clean out the flower beds.....then back to painting.

Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend! The girls are home and I am loving every minute of it! Tonight is old movie night and tomorrow is shopping!

Torrie

Gold Pear with Grapes III ~

Gold Pear with Grapes III

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A new pear painting, I am trying to keep up with demand, this time a gold one with purple grapes. This painting is currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store. There is a new large pear painting (16" x 20") currently drawn on canvas to be finished by the end of the week. Also, the boat painting is coming right along~ and a new ballerina in the works just for fun!

I have been asked to paint floral still life paintings, it will be nice for a change. I have a new orchid blooming, I am sure it will make it on canvas by the end of June.

Well, off to varnish a few pear paintings~

Have a wonderful evening,

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

Spice Pear ~ New Pear Painting

Spice Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This is a new pear painting available for purchase in both my online EBSQart.com gallery and in my Etsy.com. There will be more pear paintings to come, hopefully by the end of next week.

Next Painting?

This is my newest roomy. I noticed her the other day when I was working in the flower beds in the front of the house. She has been very attentive to her nest. She is really nice about posing for my endless picture taking. This painting is still in the planning stages, hopefully to be finished by the end of next week.

Thanks for stopping by~ have a wonderful weekend!

Torrie

Mystery Art Exhibit and Sale~ Today!

Exhibit and Sale

April 30, 2009

5:30 - 8:00 pm

111 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC 28150

Tonight is the Mystery Art Exhibit and Sale to benefit the Cleveland County Arts Council. I donated three paintings to the exhibit and sale. Hope to see you there!

Field of Poppies VII

18" x 24"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Commissioned Painting

Field of Poppies VII is finished and will soon be on its way to its new home.

I am currently working on several new paintings, ballerinas, pears, a new version of the "Old Red Boat" and lemon paintings. Hopefully, they will be ready and in the online stores by the weekend!

So much to paint and so little time!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Harvest Pear ~ New Pear Painting~

Harvest Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

A new pear painting list today. I am having a hard time keeping up with requests for pear paintings. Harvest Pear is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I have delivered the three paintings to the Cleveland County Arts Council for the upcoming Mystery Art Show. I will be posting more on the event in the coming days.

I have started a new boat painting. It is 16" x 20" and hopefully will be finished soon. There will also be more pomegranate paintings and new lemon paintings.

Well off to the studio~

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Mystery Art Reception and Sale~

Pear VII

The Swan II


The Green and Red Pear

Finished! I have been getting ready for the Mystery Art Show and Sale to benefit the Cleveland County Arts Council. We were given 5" x 7" canvas to paint and donate to the sale. I painted new versions of some of my favorite paintings for the Show and Sale. If you would like to attend, the Opening is April 30, 2009 from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm. Hope to see you there!

Tonight, back to work! There are more commissions to be finished ~~ then,looking forward to painting new Tar Heel Basketball art!

Check back again soon~

Torrie

Sneak Peek~~ The Green and Red Pear

The Green and Red Pear

5" x 7"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This new painting will be included in the "Mystery Art" Show and Sale in Shelby, North Carolina, beginning April 30, 2009. I will be submitting three paintings to the show and sale. For more details regarding the upcoming event visit Cleveland County Arts Council.

So much to do, so little time~ almost finished with the poppy landscape commission, then on to more Tar Heel art and pear paintings.

I been taking my camera with me everywhere, North Carolina is so beautiful in the Spring. There are azaleas, dogwoods, and tulips blooming. You will probably seen them in new paintings soon.

Have a wonderful week~ stop by again soon.

Torrie

Pear VI ~ Small commissioned painting~

Pear VI

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I have just finished yet another commissioned pear painting. I did not start out to be a pear painter, but it seems I paint more pears than anything else. Luckily, I enjoy painting them and there have been so many variations of pears.

I am almost finished with the commissioned poppy landscape painting (18" x 24"), then I will be finishing up the show pieces getting ready for the Cleveland County Arts Council Mystery Art Show and Sale at the end of the month.

Tonight, it is those last minute details to the income tax return, then I will let the IRS know "the check is in the mail"~

Have a wonderful week!

Torrie

The Wine Red Pear ~ New Large Pear Painting

The Wine Red Pear

16" x 20"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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The Wine Red Pear is currently available for purchase in my online gallery at EBSQart.com and my Etsy.com store.

Spring is definitely here! So much to do....in the studio~ still completing commissioned paintings, working on the upcoming show in Shelby, and the Different Strokes from Different Folks Challenge is back on again. On the home front~ cleaning out closets, planting flowers, and paying taxes!

Well off to get busy! Enjoy your Monday, stop in again soon~

Torrie

Happy Easter Weekend! ~

Avocado and Pepper

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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New painting available today. Avocado and Pepper is currently available for purchase in my online EBSQart.com gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

Happy Easter weekend~ It would be nice to spend it with the family, but they are all doing their own thing. So, I guess I will be painting.

I have a large red pear (16" x 20") that is almost completed. I will also be working on a new poppy landscape commissioned painting. There are so many paintings that are in the beginning stages. I am very excited about upcoming new Tar Heel paintings. I had a wonderful time during March Madness.....I can't wait until next year!.

Have a wonderful day~ I am off to the studio to paint!

Torrie

Flow Blue and Pomegranate~

Flow Blue and Pomegranate

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This is another of the commissioned pomegranate still life paintings. I will be working on other commissioned paintings this evening.

Once again, congratulations UNC Chapel Hill Tar Heel Basketball! It has been a wonderful fun-filled season enjoying the games with the family. Best wishes to the team members who will be moving on, and I am looking forward to next year! There will be more Tar Heel Basketball paintings to come~

Thanks for stopping by, check back again soon,

Torrie

Art of the Day! Tar Heel Martini~ Go 'Heels!

Game Day!

Tar Heel Martini

16" x 20"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I am very excited my Tar Heel Martini was selected as Art of the Day at EBSQart.com! Thank you so much! I am going to enjoy every minute of my "Day" and end it with watching the game!

I am a Tar Heel Mom!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Two New Paintings~

The Robin's Nest II

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Storm at Sea

6" x 8"

Acrylic on Canvas Panel

These paintings are currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com Store.

Currently in the studio, I am working on a new pomegranate painting with a Flow Blue china plate. A new rendition of the Red Boat painting using my new blue paint color. Finishing up a poppy landscape commission~ and of course many, many sketches for upcoming Tar Heel paintings.

Tomorrow, off to the Biltmore! I will be taking lots of pictures for future paintings!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Torrie

New Paintings! ~

Golden Pear on Red

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

A new pear painting! I have been working on commissions and took a break and painted something fun~ Golden Pear on Red is available for purchase in my online gallery at EBSQart.com and in my Etsy.com store.

Pomegranate Juice
6" x 6"
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

I am still working on commissioned pomegranate paintings and several others. I will be finishing up my Different Strokes from Different Folks challenge painting tomorrow. Once again, down to the wire to have it completed. I will post the painting here by Wednesday, hopefully....

Have a wonderful week~

Torrie

Fresh Pomegranate ~ New Commissioned Painting

Fresh Pomegranate

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This is the first of three commissioned pomegranate paintings. I love painting pomegranates and was quite happy to accept commissions to paint three small paintings.

I am also currently working on other commissioned pieces and painting another large pear painting.

Tomorrow, I will be finishing up the challenge painting for Different Strokes from Different Folks.

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

New Red Pear Painting!

Two Red Pears VI

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Finally! It will not quit raining~ I take photos of the paintings in outdoor light to get a good color and quality digital photo, but I can't do that when it is constantly raining! Thanks for being patient while I waited for a break in the rain. This new pear painting is currently available for purchase in my Etsy.com store and in my online gallery at EBSQart.com.

It is raining again and is supposed to rain until the end of the weekend.....by that time, there will surely be more new paintings. Oh, and the upside.....my grass is looking fabulous and the hydrangeas are starting to bud out.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Torrie

Fresh Pear with Grapes ~ New Pear Painting!

Fresh Pear with Grapes

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Still playing catch up, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel....it looks like a pear! This is the newest in a seemingly endless line of pears~ Fresh Pear with Grapes is currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com Gallery and in my Etsy.com store. It is so nice to be home and painting again.

Coming Soon! Well, tomorrow~

Soon to be Red Pears

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

I don't usually include unfinished or in progress paintings on my blog, but everyone is being so nice and patient while I slowly get caught up, I thought I would give you a sneak peek.

Two Red Pears VI will be finished and online for purchase tomorrow. Check back to see, there will be two very bright red pears on the muted gray-green background. (The red pears are Miranda's favorites!)

Next, three new pomegranate paintings that have been commissioned. I will post pictures before I send the new small paintings away.

Also on the to-do list: A new red boat painting, another large poppy landscape, and more Tar Heel paintings ~Go 'Heels!

Thanks again for stopping by, and I will see you tomorrow!

Torrie

American Heart Association Donation

On Point

18" x 24"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Field of Poppies V

18" x 24"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

I had contacted the American Heart Association and offered to donate two original paintings of their choice painted especially for The 11th Annual Cleveland County Heart Gala, March 21, 2009. Then I was called away to Texas.

Well, it is last minute, but I was able to complete the paintings they selected to be auctioned for charity at the Gala this Saturday. I will be delivering them to the Cleveland County Country Club Friday.

Thank you Susan Fisher for your kindness and patience,

Torrie

Two New Paintings~ A Pear and a Martini

Martinis and Fire

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

~Sold~

Yes, this one is a little different. I guess I still have a lot of emotion coming out in my painting. I love the way this one turned out. I guess emotional upheaval is good for something. This painting is currently available or purchase in my Online Gallery at EBSQart.com and in my Etsy. com store.

Golden Pear on Blue

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~ Sold ~

I bought this really expensive shade of blue paint. Manganese Blue was worth every penny. I love to the wonderful shade! You will be seeing a lot of it! This painting is currently available for purchase in my Online EBSQart.com gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I am slowly getting caught up with everything since my trip home. It is so nice to be painting again.

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Challenge Painting~ Sushi

Sushi

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

WhooHOOO~ I have finished my "Different Strokes from Different Folks" painting early! I missed the last challenge while I was away (I am still going to finish "Wigs"and you will get to see it). This painting is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I am still answering emails, hopefully will get caught up soon! The large paintings for the upcoming Heart Gala are almost finished. I have until next Friday~ Everyone patiently waiting for your commissioned paintings...Thank you, thank you~

To help stay caught up with email, calls, and websites....I just bought a Blackberry, a pretty pink one, now if I can just figure out how to use it! I wonder if there is a "Blackberry for Dummies" book with lots of pictures!

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Finally~ A new painting!

Mad Green Pear

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

~Sold~

Finally! ~ A new painting~ yes, it is another pear. After a week off, I am getting back into the swing of things. Mad Green Pear is available for purchase in my online EBSQart.com gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I have so many things in the works, it is hard to list them all. Keep checking in and I will keep painting fast and furiously to get caught up!

Big ideas coming up~ I am way behind on my March Madness paintings, there will always be new Tar Heel art!

Being in Texas for a week, I am in the mood for southwest landscapes and maybe a few cow paintings.

Well, off to the studio~ enjoy the American Idol and vote for ANOOP!

Torrie

Home!

Buffalo Gap, Texas

Mom would kill me if I put her picture on my blog, so this is a picture I took while walking her dog near her home. Mom is back! She has recovered her ability to speak and has come out of her "postsurgical fog". She has no memory of her time in the ICU since the surgery ~ which is a good thing. She has improved so much, hopefully, today she will be moved out of ICU and back to the surgical floor. My sister will be staying with her until the end of the month.

Thank you all for your prayers, support, and virtual hugs during this very difficult time for our family, it has been very much appreciated.

Dallas

It is so nice to be back home with my children and Sadie and Stella. There is so much to do to get caught up. I am still reading a backlog of emails. Shipment of paintings that sold in my absence is Wednesday. Keep checking back for updates on new paintings that are long overdue.

Thanks again to everyone~

Torrie

Update from Texas~

Mom is fabulous! The surgery went very well. Her brain tumor was removed successfully yesterday afternoon. She is sitting up in bed, eating cookies from Snow White Bakery, and watching "E" entertainment television. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

I will be enjoying a few more days of West Texas weather and wind before heading home. I have been taking pictures and sketching~ there will be a series of West Texas paintings when I get home.

Thanks again everyone~

Torrie