Getting Holiday Ready!

 

The Christmas Flower - Framed 

The Christmas Flower

6" x 6"

Available for Purchase without frame

This painting is currently in the Online Holiday Gift Art Show with the Guild of Charlotte Artists and available for purchase.  That show will run through the Holiday season with purchase available directly from the artist. 

I have four framed paintings in the upcoming Holiday Celebrations Around The World with Union County Community Arts Council, 327 S. Hayne Street, Monroe, NC 28112.  This show's opening reception is Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 4:30-6:00pm, prior to the City of Monroe’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event. Reception open to the public.

Here are the four paintings that are available for purchase through the Community Arts Council in Monroe.  These are all framed.

 

The Last Inning II in Black Floater Frame

6" x 6"

Red Pear in the Spotlight with Gold Floater Frame

8" x 8"

The Robin's Nest VI with Gold Floater Frame

6" x 6"

Another Pear with Lemons and Grapes Framed

5" x 7" 

There will also be framed paintings uploaded to my online stores for those wishing to purchase framed paintings for gifts.

Now off to paint!

Thank you for stopping by!

Torrie

How it all started...About me...

Yellow Pears I  -  2005  

                                                           One Yellow Pear - 2020

I have been drawing as long as I can remember.  I spent more time drawing in class when I probably should have been paying attention.  In high school, I had my first opportunity to paint with a wonderful local artist Nell Bennett.  That is when I fell in love with painting.  I really can’t call myself self-taught because there are so many people through the years who have helped me be a better artist.  

As with many of artists, the slight detour came when I became an adult and fell victim to the phrase; “You need to get a real job, painting is a hobby not a career.” 

Fast forward twenty years, my daughter had an art class project that she, of course, waited until the last weekend to start.  She had to complete a painting for art class.  I told her I used to paint back in the day, and we would paint together.  We bought acrylic paint since she needed it to be dry by Monday.  We both started from the same reference photo.  That weekend was all that it took—

Being a single mom with two teenage girls, painting kept me from going crazy!.  Painting was my drug of choice, it was addicting. I soon realized I would not be able to afford my new “hobby” if I didn’t find a way to pay for the paint—quality art supplies are expensive.  I decided to put a few of my small paintings on eBay.  If they sold I could buy more paint!  I guess you could say the rest is history.  

Since that time, I have sold over 700 small daily paintings in my various online stores.  My children often referred to it as my hobby that got totally out of control.  I was fortunate to be selling art online and have been selling my art on Etsy since the early years.  I was one of the original artists to join Daily Paintworks started by Carol Marine and her husband David.  I have followed wonderful daily painting artists like Carol, David Keiser, and Qiang Huang along with many others which have helped me grow as an artist.  The explosion of painting websites, youtube, instagram, downloadable instruction videos, and online workshops make this a great time to be an artist.  

I am now painting both small daily paintings and larger paintings that I enter into local and online shows.  My paintings are available for sale here on my website, Daily Paintworks, and my Etsy Store.  Prints of my paintings are available through Fine Art America. 

If you would like to know when the new paintings are coming online before they are released, sign up for my new art alerts and newsletter. 

Thank you for stopping by and following my adventure!  I am having the time of my life! 

Torrie

2016 ~ a very slow year for painting

 

The Paintings of 2016

2016 was a slow year for painting!  I completed around 20 paintings~ There was just too much going on to have time to paint.  Hopefully, 2017 will be all about painting!  I want to paint daily, not necessarily finishing a painting daily, since I want to paint bigger!!

Several of the paintings of 2016 (some of my favorites) are currently available for purchase at my Etsy.com store.

Up next~  a large nest painting for a show in February~  I will post pictures.

Thank you for continuing to follow my work~

Torrie

Day Eight of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days! Me and My Shadow II

Me and My Shadow II

8" x  8"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

It's Day Eight of the  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  

Okay ~ stop looking at your calendar!  It is the 9th....painting everyday is one thing, but trying to get a good quality photo with natural light is impossible to do after dark creating a slight delay~  The weekend is finally here and I can paint and photograph in the same day.

I love painting pears!  They are so versatile.  No two ever look alike.  When I shop for them in the store, I have to do a "test drive" before purchasing---I have to stand it up and make sure it stays upright, quite a few are so lopsided they fall over.

Me and My Shadow II 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. 

Next up~  LEMONS!

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day 7!!! 30 Paintings in 30 Days ~ Autumn Pear

Autumn Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord
~Sold~

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

I have to admit ~ I AM EXHAUSTED!!! Working all day, fighting traffic on 485, getting home and painting, and trying to get to bed before the alarm goes off in the morning.  I would not be able to do this without Kevin's support.  He is kind enough not to expect dinner or conversation every evening.

This is by far my all time favorite pear, and I have painted a lot of pears.  The funny part of this, I was happy with the painting while I was working on it, but it wasn't until I took photos to upload to the computer that I noticed the leaves~ the ones I didn't know I painted.  One of those "happy accidents" that you wonder how it happened.  Look in the background just above the two leaves on the left....there is a leaf!  Look on the right in the background the clear image of a white leaf!  I didn't plan it, I didn't even know it at the time.  

Autumn Pear 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

Day Three of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days~ Pear 2016-1

Pear 2016-1

6"  x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Day Three of the 30 paintings in 30 days with Leslie Saeta.  My first pear painting for the year!!   I have a feeling there will be many to come.

Pear 2016-1 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.  You can find paintings available for purchase at my Etsy.com store. 

Day Four tomorrow~  

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Winter Pear

 

Winter Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

It is cold!  I can't wait until June and it gets warm again~  I am not a winter person--but I do love the colors of fall and winter.

Winter Pear 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.

Time to finish a few commissions, it is the busy holiday season!

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

New Pear Painting Today! November Pear

November Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

It is so nice to be painting and I love painting pears!  There is so much painting to be done and so little time!  

November Pear 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. 

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Fall Pears

 

Fall Pears

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

It is that time again, the days are getting cooler and shorter and the leaves are turning the beautiful colors of fall.  I sat down and decided to paint pears with the rich colors of fall.  

Fall Pears 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. 

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Nine ~ Painting #7 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!

 

Cuddle Pears

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord 

$59.00

Day Nine of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta and this is painting #7.  Yes, after the massive fail with the peaches, I took some time off and regrouped. Everyone can have a bad day and a

 bad painting.  I am very pleased with Cuddle Pears.  Red pears are so fun to paint.  I will catch up with the group this weekend and paint like crazy.

Cuddle Pears was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord. Painting can be placed in a small frame and also be placed on a small easel for display.

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

Thank you so much for following me and my adventures with the 30 in 30~

Check back Saturday for more paintings!

Torrie

30 in 30 Day Two!! Me and My Shadow

Me and My Shadow

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

~Sold~

Day Two of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta. 28 more paintings to go~  I wanted to paint a really loose pear painting and just have fun.  I am so pleased with the way this one turned out.

Me and My Shadow was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord. Painting can be placed in a small frame and also be placed on a small easel for display.

This painting has sold.

Now off to paint!  I think there will be another still life for Day 3~  Check back tomorrow to see if I change my mind~

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

September Pear IV

September Pear IV

6" x 6" 

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Day 19 ! ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta   This is really my #9~  I had to take a break to deal with the real world.....but still painting and participating when I can!

September Pear IV 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.

Thank you for stopping by~  See you tomorrow.

Torrie

September Pear II ~ Day Six

 

September Pear II

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

 

Day Six ! ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta   Just barely getting it posted in time.  I finished the painting this morning, then went to paint my daughter's nursery~ my newest granddaughter will soon be here.  I have had a busy week trying to keep up~

September Pear II 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.

Thank you for stopping by~  See you tomorrow.

Torrie

30 Paintings in 30 Days ~ Day One! Lucky Pears II

 

Lucky Pears II

5" x 7" 

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

~Sold~

It's that time again.  Time to play with Leslie Saeta!   ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta begins today!   I did not choose a theme for this months' work, I am going to paint what comes to mind each day~ I will be taking suggestions if I get stuck.  Today's work was requested by patrons at FineArtAmerica.com.  They wanted a new version of Lucky Pears from 2011.  So to start the month, this is Lucky Pears II.

Lucky Pears II was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. 

I am looking forward to daily painting~  check back tomorrow to see Day 2~

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

The Treasured Pear

 

The Treasured Pear

16" x 20"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available for Purchase

I can't believe April is half over!  This year is flying by~  The paintings have been few and far between, but summer is almost here and the light will be brighter and the days finally warm!  I have plans on painting "BIG" for the summer.  I have stocked up on both large and small canvas and can't wait to PAINT~

The Treasured Pear was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas. The gallery wrapped sides are painted to allow for hanging without a frame.

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

I started a fabulously huge pink flamingo painting before I got sick......hoping to finish it soon~

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Pear Study with Lemon

Pear Study with Lemon

5" x 7"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Aquabord

Collection of the Artist

This is the study I did while working on a larger Pear commissioned painting.  

Pear Study with Lemon was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery Ampersand Aquabord. Painting can be placed in a small frame and also be placed on a small easel for display.

I have started working on the larger canvas as I had planned....going bigger with my painting-- it is sketched out, but no paint on the canvas yet. Hopefully, I will begin working on it soon.  It is going to be a West Texas landscape.

I took an Ink class this past week, it was quite fascinating. You just might see some small abstract ink studies in the near future~

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Two Golden Pears

 

Two Golden Pears

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

 

Day 30~  Thirty paintings in thirty days in September  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta. 

Well, I didn't get as many paintings done as I would have liked but I had a great time! Hopefully, the next time around I can get more done~  Tomorrow I will post a collage picture of the paintings completed this month and update you on the changes coming up in the studio~

Two Golden Pears 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.

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Green Pears 2013 and Pears and Grapes II

  

Pears and Grapes II

16" x  20"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

 

Green Pears 2013

11" x  14"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canas

Yes, it has been a while since I checked in, but I have been busy.  I took a break from the 30 paintings in 30 Days to complete two commissioned pear paintings.  I accept commissions when time allows and I rarely refuse the opportunity to paint pears~

Green Pears 2013 and Pears and Grapes II were painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for hanging without a frame.

Now, back to the 30 in 30~  I will finish the last day with one of my favorite pear paintings~  It will be posted tomorrow and then I will post a compilation of the paintings I was able to complete during the month.  Now off to bigger and better~

Check back again tomorrow for the last of the pear paintings for the month~

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

The Lazy Red Pear IV

 

The Lazy Red Pear IV

6" x  6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Day 14~  Thirty paintings in thirty days in September  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta. 

I am so far behind, I just accepted that fact and moved on.....maybe I will have a chance to catch up later in the month.  

The Lazy Red Pear IV 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.

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie 

Green Pears III

 

Green Pears III

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~ 

Day 9~  Thirty paintings in thirty days in September  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta. 

Well, I think this weekend will be a good time to catch up~ I have several things started, I just need to pick up the pace! 

Green Pears III 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.

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie