Day Five of the 30 in 30 ~ Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred VIII

Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred VIII

6" x  6" 

Acrylic on Ampersand Gessobord

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"I'm a Tar Heel born, I'm a Tar Heel bred. And when I die, I'm a Tar Heel dead."

Day Five of the  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  

I had my first toss out today.....there are always days when nothing looks quite right, those are the days you clean your brushes, put the easel away, and go see the grandchildren.  The best thing about grandchildren is they think you are the best grandma ever!  After lots of hugs and kisses, pretend tea out of plastic cups, and a rocking chair full of Minnie, Mickey, and me; I return to the studio with an uplifted spirit and renewed confidence~

This is another collector favorite composition that I have painted many times.  The Tar Heel Series of paintings began when my baby headed off to school.  Her and her husband have now settled in Chapel Hill and are raising a little Tar Heel of their own.

Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred VIII was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord with painted sides to allow for display without a frame.  This painting can be framed or placed on a small display easel.  

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred VI

Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred IV
6" x 6"
Acrylic Paint and Ampersand Claybord
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"I'm a Tar Heel born, I'm a Tar Heel bred. And when I die, I'm a Tar Heel dead."

It's that time of year again~ Tar Heel Basketball!

Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred V 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.

Busy, busy! Painting and trying to figure out the new printer. I gave up on the printer, I will get the kids to fix it~ Back to painting!

Tomorrow....maybe a nest painting.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Carolina Tar Heel Coffee Cup ~ Go "HEELS!

Carolina Tar Heel Coffee Cup
6" x 6"
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This is my entry in the "Paint Your Mug" challenge at Daily Paintworks. I don't drink coffee or other hot drinks, but I do have my favorite mug in my office. This is a painting of my UNC Chapel Hill Carolina Tar Heel coffee cup. Go 'HEELS!!

Carolina Tar Heel Coffee Cup was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.

This painting is currently available for purchase in my Etsy.com store.

UP NEXT~

I am almost finished with the Pomegranate painting. After that I had better get busy on the "boat" painting. It is four feet long and will take a while~
Thanks for stopping by~


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

Finally~ A new painting!

Mad Green Pear

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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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

Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred III ~ New Painting Today!

Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I'm a Tar Heel Born, I'm a Tar Heel Bred, and when I die, I'm a Tar Heel Dead! ~ I am a Tar Heel Mom, and this is my newest version of Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred. It seems during basketball season, I am inspired to paint by UNC Chapel Hill themed art. I have several more "Tar Heel" paintings in my head that I can't wait to get on canvas. As soon as I am finished with all the current commissioned pieces, I will be painting basketballs! This painting is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I am taking the baby out for her birthday, she is home from Chapel Hill this weekend. Then back to more painting.

Check back again soon, up next is big ballerina feet!

Torrie

Summer Poppies, New Small Landscape Painting!

Summer Poppies

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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This is a new small poppy landscape painting. I have been working on a large (18" x 24") commissioned poppy painting and took a break last night and painted a small version. I knew I would be distracted by the basketball game, so I didn't want to work on a large scale.

GO 'Heels!

This painting is available for purchase in my Etsy.com store and in my Online Gallery at EBSQart.com

Up next~

I am very fortunate to be very busy! I have requests for pomegranate paintings, blue flow china paintings, bird's nest paintings, and even more UNC Tar Heel art! I will be slipping in a few small studies for sale in my online gallery and stores in between the special orders.

Thanks for stopping by and check back again soon. There is no telling what I will be up to!

Torrie

Red Pear ~ New Painting!

Red Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I am currently working on several commissioned paintings. In between the commissions, I have one more Ballerina painting sketched on canvas. I also have begun several "Tar Heel Basketball" sketches that will be paintings by the time the season is over.

Well, off to the studio, there will be more new paintings tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

On Point - New Ballet Painting~

On Point

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

On Point is a new Ballerina painting. I have two daughters and have tripped over toe shoes many times.....This painting is available for purchase in my EBSQart online gallery and in my Etsy.com store. I will be finishing another ballerina painting this evening. "The Swan" will also be a 5" x 7" oil on canvas panel.

I will be finished the sugar bowl painting this evening and working on the large Field of Poppies commission. After that, expect to see "Tar Heel Art". I have been watching Tar Heel basketball lately and feel some new Tar Heel Art will be listed soon.

Well, I had better get to the studio, I have so many things I want to paint!

Thanks for dropping by!

Torrie

Back in the studio

New to eBay today!

Martini - Olive Reflections

White Wine

Available for purchase at my eBay store:
http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

These paintings will be listed on eBay today. I plan on starting the Tar Heel painting today and I have been working on a larger seascape. Hopefully, today will be a good day and the paint will go where I want it to the first time.

Thanks for dropping by---more art tomorrow!

Torrie