Paintings now available at The Good News Shop at Christ Church in Charlotte

 

More White on White

6" x 6"

$125

The Lazy Green Pear

6" x 6" 

$125

I'm in the Good News Shop!

I have two paintings in the Good News Shop at Christ Church on Providence Road in Charlotte.  These are two of my favorite paintings.  I have painted these compositions before and the second time they both turned out beautiful.  They are framed in plein air type frames and ready to hang.  They would make nice Christmas Gifts for your art loving friends and family.   If you are in the Charlotte area, stop by and look at all the paintings that are available in the newly remodeled church.  The Good News Shop receives a commission on the sales which goes toward their mission fund.

Up Next~ I have a dog commission that I am working on for Christmas.  Wish me luck, I don't do many dog paintings!

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Sunflower Bakery East 7th, Charlotte NC

 

2001 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC

Show excited to show and sell my paintings at Sunflour Bakery!  These paintings will be available for purchase through November 23rd-- Just in time for the gift giving season.

I have 23 paintings for sale ranging from $25 original paintings on paper to the large Orchid on canvas framed for $300.   I know this is a challenging time and tried to keep the paintings at a more comfortable price point for people who want to give original art to family, teachers, and friends this holiday season.

I have enjoyed doing the small paintings (6" x 8") so much, I will probably continue.  These small pieces are matted to 8" x 10" inches to fit easily in a standard 8" x 10" frame from Hobby Lobby or Michaels.

I continue to work on several commissioned large paintings, and will start adding new work to the online stores when these are completed.  If there is something you would like to see in the stores for purchase, just let me know.  One of the hardest things for an artist is deciding what to paint next, so send me your suggestions!

Thank you again for stopping by, and if your local to Charlotte drop by one of the Sunflour locations and grab something delicious!

Torrie

The 6" x 6" Butterflies are $50 a piece

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The following are a few the small paintings on paper $25

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Almost time for the Craft Fair at Polkville Baptist Church!

Polkville Baptist Church Craft Fair!

Saturday 9 am.- 2 pm

September 27th

The Lazy Red Daisy

Dandelions

It's almost time for the Craft Fair at Polkville Baptist Church in Polkville, North Carolina.  My children attend church there and my granddaughter will be sharing a table with me selling her adorable crocheted animals.

Small Turtle with a Heart

Audrey will be traveling to Europe with her school over the summer and the proceeds from our Craft Fair will go to pay her expenses for the trip.  To help her reach her goal, I will be selling small paintings on 300 lb paper.  These are acrylic paintings approximately 5" x 7".  They will be matted to fit a standard size 8" x 10" frame.  All these small paintings will be available for $20.  There will be 20 to choose from.  To see the facebook event details click HERE

After next weekend, I will be painting for fun for a while!

Thank you for stopping by, see you next week!

Torrie

Polkville Baptist Church Craft Fair

4214 Polkville Rd, Polkville, NC 28136

Saturday, September 27th, 

The Monarch II

6" x 6" x 1.5"

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

The Blue Morpho Butterfly

6" x 6" x 1.5"

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

6" x 6" x 1.5"

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

The Peacock Eye Butterfly 

6" x 6" x 1.5"

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Current Available Butterflies

This has been a very busy time, but I did get a new Monarch Butterfly painting competed and there are currently four available at torriesmiley.com

The Mint Museum Show continues in uptown Charlotte through the end of May.  I have a small abstract to complete and then will be doing a series of small still life.  

I am going to try and get started with the local plein air group, so be on the lookout for more landscapes.  I have not painted landscapes very often and its time to start doing more!

Thank you for stopping by!

Torrie

 

The Winter Show, Guild of Charlotte Artists

Orchid Solo

20" x 20", Framed

Me, with the framed painting

The Winter show opening with the Guild of Charlotte Artists was Thursday, February 6th, at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlotte, NC.  There were over 80 paintings to view.  The show was well attended and so much fun!  The show will run through March - stop in the Good News Gallery to see the show and purchase a favorite!

Now on to the next adventure.  I have some new smaller paintings coming.  I will be uploading the new painting "Oranges and Cranberries" into the stores online tomorrow.   

There is an interview coming out soon for "Shoutout North Carolina". I will post a link when it goes live.

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

The Spring Pear

 

The Spring Pear

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Day #3 of the Thirty paintings in thirty days in January  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta.  

I love this one!!  I got up very early this morning and started painting.  I surprised myself with how well this one turned out.  It was fun to paint a light Spring-colored pear with hopes for warmer weather soon!

The Spring 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.

Tomorrow is Saturday~ and I will be painting all day!  I can't wait~

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Elegant Pear ~ New Pear Painting ~

Elegant Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
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I named this Elegant Pear because of the deep rich tones of gold with dark green gray background, muted but rich~

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

Up Next~

I am almost finished with a larger cupcake painting. This one features two cupcakes with pink frosting. This should be finished in the next day or two~

I have started a large painting for Miranda. It is a Lily Pond painting, but it will be done in shades of brown, blue, and turquoise. Yes, this is a stretch, I am working with my imagination ~ and I don't have much of an imagination. I will post pictures ~

The leaves are starting to change color and the weather is turning cooler.....may be it is time for a few fall landscapes.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

New Pear Painting ~ Fall Pear

Fall Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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A small pear in the colors of fall, gold, yellows, and a touch of red with a dark muted gray-green background.

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

This painting is no longer available for purchase. See my website gallery or my Etsy.com store for paintings currently available for purchase.

I know I am kind of rushing the fall thing when it is still 90-degrees in Charlotte, but I could not help myself.

I have the overwhelming desire to paint something sweet.......maybe it is the current diet I am on. I can't decide - cupcakes, pie, ice cream. Check back tomorrow and see if I paint the cupcake or just eat it~

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Two Lemons ~ Small Still Life Painting

Two Lemons

6 x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I love painting lemons, this is using the same composition that I have used before, this time with a light-colored background.

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

This painting is no longer available for purchase.

Coming up next~

Finally~ the martini painting is finished! Look for it to be posted some time tomorrow.

I have been asked to paint more flowers and more oranges. That is next on my list of things to do along with the lily pond painting.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

More in the Watercolor Series

The Watercolor Pear Series

Pear Series One

Pear Series Two

eBay store auction:

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

These are the newest addition to the small watercolor series. They are available on eBay.

I will be in the studio today having fun painting. Check back again soon for more new paintings!

Torrie