A Simple Pear

 

A Simple Pear

6"  x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A Simple Pear 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.  Painting can also be placed on a small easel for display

This painting has sold.

Still fighting a cold....might have to actually go to the doctor~ maybe tomorrow.  Almost done with the rooster painting.  

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Lemons with Hydrangea

 

Lemons with Hydrangea

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

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So I grabbed the two lemons out of the fridge and told Kevin he could do without them for a couple of days.  The vase is really a soap dispenser, the top broke and I almost threw it away....until I stuck a flower in it~  and it became a painting!

Lemons with Hydrangea 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.

Now off to paint a pear...maybe then a rooster!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Strawberries and Grapes

Strawberries and Grapes

5" x 7"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

~sold~

I can remember the girls coming in the kitchen, seeing a bowl of fruit and saying "Can we eat this or are you going to paint it"....the memories.... I starting bringing the food home from the Farmer's market and taking quick reference photos before the kids came in and the fruit disappeared.  I have had this reference photo around for a while and finally got brave enough to give it a try....grapes are not easy!

Well, I am very happy with way it turned out and slowing conquering my fear of grapes...HA!

Strawberries and Grapes 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.

Now off to paint flowers maybe...but lemons will be involved....there are two in the 'fridge~

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Red Tulips

 

Red Tulips

5" x 7"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

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Time for a change from pears to flowers~

Red Tulips 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.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Seeing Red

 

Seeing Red

5" x 7"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

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It is so nice to be back to painting~  

Seeing Red 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.

Tomorrow~ Tulips!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Pear Duet

Pear Duet

6" x  6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I love painting pears!

Pear Duet 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.  Painting can also be placed on a small easel for display

This painting has sold.

It is so nice to be back to painting.  I am currently working on another pear painting and a new tulip painting.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

I'm Back! Bananas II ~ New painting, finally~

 

Bananas II

5" x 7"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Aquabord

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Finally back to painting!

I started by recreating one of my favorite paintings.  I always like to start with the familiar after taking a long break from painting.  I am very pleased with the way this one turned out.

Bananas II was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on Ampersand Aquabord. 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 sold in my Etsy.com store before I had time to post on my blog.  It was a nice welcome back from my painting hiatus.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Seth Wright

No more sewing, centerpieces, and last minute details.  Courtney and Seth's wedding was just perfect.  Now, back to the real world.  Look for a new pear painting tomorrow~ hopefully, will get to paint on a regular basis for while~

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

The Smiley ~ Wright Wedding

Courtney and Seth at her

sister's wedding in May

I will be taking just a short break from painting~

September 15, 2012 ~ The big day.  Baby Courtney will be getting married to Mr. Seth Wright... I love saying my Courtney has found her "Mr. Right" (Wright).  

I am making the final adjustments to the flower girl dress, making the junior bridesmaid dress, and altering the Maid and Matron of Honor dresses. I need to adjust the sleeves on the wedding gown and make the headpiece for the bride......um, that should be it --and I have a whole week!  Then I will be back to painting again!

My shipment of new canvas and gessobords have arrived and I can't wait to get back to painting~  Look for new paintings by the end of the month.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Cupcake 004

Cupcake 004

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This time a pink cupcake with sprinkles. ~Strawberry, cherry, or maybe raspberry with a jelly center and cream cheese frosting ~ yum!

Cupcake 003 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.  Painting can also be placed on a small easel for display

This painting has sold.

Now, back to painting~

Thanks for stopping by, 

Torrie

Cupcake 003

Cupcake 003

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I would like to think this is a double dark chocolate fudge, espresso, devil's food cupcake, with hot fudge buttercream frosting with sprinkles.  HA~  Yes, I do love chocolate!

Cupcake 003 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.  Painting can also be placed on a small easel for display

This painting has sold.

Now off to paint!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Odd Man Out

Odd Man Out

6" x 12"

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Panel

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A single bright red apple being left out by a group of green pears. Fruit Fight!

Odd Man Out 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.

This has been a really up-down week of painting.  I am really happy with this painting, but the other two from this week were "duds".  Well, tomorrow is another day!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Coffee

Coffee

6" x 6" 

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I participated in the "Nibblefest" contest on eBay several years ago, but no recently.  I have been wanting to jump back into the fun with the other participating artists for some time, but there is always something that comes up.  I finally sat down and took the time to participate this month.  ~ The theme was "coffee", one of my favorite things to paint!

About Nibblefest:  Nibblefest is a monthly themed art contest. Contests run from the 20th to the 27th of every month. All artwork is listed on eBay.com at 99¢ no reserve! 

Coffee 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.

Now back to painting~

In between getting ready for the next wedding coming up in September, I am working on cupcakes, roosters, and more pears~

Thank you for stopping by~ come back again soon!

Torrie

Green Pear and Shadow

Green Pear and Shadow

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Collection of the Artist

I originally painted this one for sale in my online stores, but there was a flaw in the canvas that I noted while painting it.  I will be keeping this one for myself.  I will be painting it again for sale to the public, next time on a better canvas.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Christian's Martini

Christian's Martini

6" x  6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Christian's Martini 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.

It is nice to get back to painting~  So much to do!  There are more pears on the way, more lemons (they are currently in the fridge waiting on me to get inspired), and maybe a boat painting!  Tonight I painted a big slab of wood with chalkboard paint....that will be going in my kitchen by next week~ I will post a picture it it comes out well.

Thanks for stopping by, tomorrow is a new painting day!

Torrie

Cream with Lemons

 

Cream with Lemons

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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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

Tornado at Sunset

 

Tornado at Sunset

8" x 10"

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Panel

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This is the last tornado for now~

Tornado at Sunset 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.

Tomorrow, there will be another lemon painting. Then a new pear painting~  There will be a pause in the painting near the weekend.  Wedding festivities are beginning!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Dust Devil

 

Dust Devil

8" x  10"

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Panel

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I have been working on a Tornado commission and painting a few extra.  This is one of my favorites~

Dust Devil 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.

Coming soon is another lemon painting and more tornadoes.  After that, maybe more pears..it seems to have been a while since my last pear or maybe a martini!

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

Robin's Three Eggs V

 

Robin's Three Eggs V

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Painting the small nests and eggs never get old~  I will be painting more again soon!

Robin's Three Eggs V was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.

This painting has sold.

I have so many small paintings started~  I just need more time to get them all finished!  Taking a short break to spend some time with the family in Shelby....I will be back by the end of the weekend~

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

The Speckled Egg

 

The Speckled Egg

6" x  6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A single speckled egg in a small bird nest with baby blue, soft pink, and a hint of green in the background.

The Speckled Egg was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.

This painting has sold.

So much to do...so little time.  I have a second nest painting almost finished, and several canvas lined up and ready to go with ideas scribbled on paper underneath......I have a bad memory, don't want to forget what I want to do next~

Check back again soon,

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Cupcake 002

Cupcake 002

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Continuing in the cupcake series....this chocolate cupcake has strawberry buttercream frosting and a cherry on top with a green and yellow stripe background.

Cupcake 002 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.

This is a busy time~  Wedding #2 is fast approaching!  Trying to squeeze in painting time between family festivities and preparation.  Still trying to convince Courtney to wear a veil~  

Check back again soon for more cupcake, avocados, and tornadoes....maybe a landscape too!

Cupcake 001

Cupcake 001

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A milk chocolate cupcake with vanilla bean buttercream frosting and a fresh strawberry on the top. I will be painting a few cupcakes~ this is the first one.

Cupcake 001 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.

Check back again tomorrow, more cupcakes!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

The Secret Place

The Secret Place

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A change of pace for me. I wanted to paint something colorful and romantic. After looking through all my reference photos, I found just the right one. A secluded little bistro table for two for an afternoon glass of wine or a morning brunch.  Kevin hates the title. His exact words were "how can it be a secret with a bright red umbrella"....he does have a point.

 The Secret Place 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.

Today~ painting a cupcake!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Golden Pear with Red Grapes

Golden Pear with Red Grapes

6" x  6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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After painting the detail in the wine glass painting, I was in the mood to loosen things up a bit.  It was fun to swirl the paint and play with the background.

Golden Pear with Red Grapes 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.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Red Wine and Red Grapes

 

Red Wine and Red Grapes

5" x 7"

Acrylic on Ampersand Gessobord

~Collection of the Artist~

I haven't painted glass in a while.  I love how this one turned out!

Red Wine and Red Grapes 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.

After looking at this painting for a while, I decided I couldn't part with it.  It is now framed and will be living with me~

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer~  It seems to by flying by.  As usual, so much to do and so little time~  Back to painting!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Mi Flamingo

 

Mi Flamingo

6" x  6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This is my entry in the Daily Paintworks "The Gift Challenge II" . You were to paint a gift that you were given. Well, I am one of "those" people that collects Pink Flamingos. My family and friends have been adding to my collection giving me pink flamingos for special occasions and bringing me flamingos when they travel. This is a painting of my two favorite things~ a Pink Flamingo (a wine bottle stopper) and Diet Coke.

Mi Flamingo 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.

This has been a busy weekend~ but not very successful painting.  I tried a boat painting.  Major fail!  I will be working on something else tomorrow...maybe a pear!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie