FULL OF HOPE

 

Full of Hope

24" x 30"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Collection of the Artist

I'm back!  How many times over the years I have said this.  Now is the time--I have waited years to paint full time and enjoy my art adventure.  I retired in June and hit the ground running.  I have completed three shows and am working at getting back to daily painting full time!

I am now on the board of the Guild of Charlotte Artists and having the time of my life.

Full of Hope was created for the Myers Park United Methodist Church Gallery opening.  I love how the painting turned out and is one of my favorites.  I have decided to keep this one for a while.  

You can purchase prints of the painting at Fine Art America.com

I am not quite back up to painting.  I am cleaning up my studio and completing some commissioned work and then the fun will begin!  

Thank you all for continuing to follow my work.

Current works available can be found at my website www.torriesmiley.com

Torrie

Time for the 30 in 30! 30-Paintings in September Day - 1

Robin's Blue Eggs IV

4" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Watercolor Paper

Collection of the Artist

It is that time again!  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  I have participated in this adventure for several years.....never really getting farther than day 20. Completing a painting everyday can be a challenge when the real world continues to demand equal time.  

I have started this adventure with a small bird nest painting.  I love painting nests almost as much as painting pears!  I picked out a special bird cage frame at the art store and had to then paint something special to go in it.  I chose to paint on paper as it would be easier to slip into the frame.  I know I said it was in the artist's collection, but I am giving it to my daughter who already has a spot for it in her foyer. 

Tomorrow's painting~  A small colorful pear.....what else!

In the coming days look for avocado's, lemons, flowers, landscapes, and whatever comes to mind! Have a wonderful evening and I will see you on Day 2!

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

For Lucy

 

For Lucy

8" x 8"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~NFS~

Day 20 ! ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta

This is my #10~  This is a very special painting for a special little girl.  Lucy will be arriving soon and I painted this for her nursery.  She is the first of my three grandbabies currently on the way and the only girl.  There will be no painting tomorrow.  I will be spending the day with Lucy's mom.  She is in the hospital for observation until the big day.  I will be back to painting Monday~

For Lucy 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

Robin's Three Eggs VII

 

Robin's Three Eggs VII

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

Robin's Three Eggs VII 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.

Time to get commissions finished up~  more fun painting later~

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Robin's Three Eggs V

 

Robin's Three Eggs V

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

~Sold~

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