Martini, Stirred VIII - New Bar Art!

Martini, Stirred VIII

16" x 20" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This is the newest painting in the Martini Series.

I have been commissioned to paint the complete Flow Blue Series for a collector. I will be busy with that for a while. I will try to work in a few new small paintings in between.

The weather has been absolutely beautiful! The flowers are blooming and the hydrangeas are going to be perfect this year. Look for floral paintings in the near future.

Well, off to paint!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Torrie

Grandma's Lemons, New Painting!

Grandma's Lemons

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This lemon press/juicer has been used to make lemon pies for five generations of my family. I had bought a bag of lemons to use in still life arrangements --after taking reference photos....we made a pie.

My apologies for my gallery being down for the last few days. EBSQart.com which hosts my gallery lost a server. The new server is in place and the gallery is again up and running and even faster!

Currently working on new martini paintings. These should be done hopefully by the end of the long weekend.

I am really going to finish the landscape paintings in the studio.....the Monet style pond and the poppy landscape are on their way to being completed.

I have to weed the flower bed and plant the tomatos---then back to painting!

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Flow Blue and Lemons, New Painting!

Flow Blue and Lemons

Flow Blue and Lemons

Available for purchase

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

New Painting! Flow Blue with Lemons is the newest in the Flow Blue series. Finished this one last night. This is my favorite Flow Blue pitcher. It will probably be painted again---maybe with pears.

Miranda is coming home from her Florida vacation today. I am off to the airport to bring her home.

The next painting will be a plein air cloud painting for the show at www.EBSQart.com if the weather cooperates!

Check back again soon!

Torrie

Finally---New Paintings!

New Paintings Available for Purchase

Lemons and Red Bowl III

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

                                                                                        Pear Trio

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Paintings are available for purchase at the links on the right.

Things are getting back to normal, whatever that is.....Courtney has gone back to Chapel Hill. She will be taking classes this summer. Miranda is off to Florida for vacation and I will have a week to myself. Time to paint-paint-paint!

I have painted a new version of Lemons and Red Bowl. The lemon paintings have been fan favorites. There are more lemon paintings to come.

Pear Trio is a new pear painting. It wasn't planned. I just felt like pears.

Check back again soon. New paintings on the way!

Torrie

Hi Honey, I'm Home!

Back from the Beach!

Me and my fabulous new camera are home from the beach. I took this picture from my fifth floor hotel room balcony of the birds on the beach. I had a marvelous time. The staff at the Patricia Grand Resort were very nice and the three days went by too fast! I took several pictures of children playing in the surf and on the beach. There will be watercolors of the vacation coming soon.

The baby is coming home for two weeks from Chapel Hill before she starts the summer classes. We will be grilling out and bonding before she leaves home again. She will also bring home great new ideas for paintings.

Well, I better get going. 250+ emails to catch up on and tons of sandy laundry.

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

To the BEACH!!

GONE TO THE BEACH!

I am doing my part to stimulate the economy! I have taken my $600.00 from the Government and gone to the beach! I will be back when the cash runs out...

Look for new watercolors of the beach and other new fun paintings when I get home.

Torrie : )

Bowl of Strawberries - New painting today!

Bowel of Strawberries

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Mom has made it back safely to Texas and settled in with Flakoti. I am back to the routine. This is the newest finished painting since taking a vacation with Mom. It is also the first painting that I have photographed using my new Cannon Digital Camera.....I love my new camera! This painting is currently listed in my Etsy.com store.

There will be more paintings to come this week. Check back again soon!

Torrie

Two More Green Pears, New Painting Today!

Two More Green Pears

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Sorry, I have not been around.....my mother is here for a visit and we went to Atlanta this past weekend to see my sister graduate from college. Yeah! We had a wonderful road trip.

This is the last of the small canvas. I will have to get some more of these soon. But first! While on the road trip I picked up a new Flow Blue Pitcher. It will be the center of new still life paintings to come.

I also have an orchid in bloom. My little plant that has sat quietly in my studio has come to life with three magnificent blooms. This will be featured with my new little Japanese teapot in a still life.

I have new martini paintings on the way and I am still working on the "Monet-like" pond garden painting. This should keep me busy for a while.

I would like to thank all my new "fans" on Facebook! Thanks for keeping up with my art!

Well, I had better go.... so much to do, so little time.

Torrie

Two Gold Pears, New Painting Today!

Two Gold Pears

Two Gold Pears

6"x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Two Gold Pears is the newest painting on the small 6" x 6" canvas I have recently been using.

Two Red Pears sold quickly after being listed on the internet. I am sorry for those who missed the opportunity to purchase. If you would like to commission one for yourself, just send me an email. You can also choose your size.

Staying too busy, but the paint is flowing smoothly!'

Off to the studio....the ideas are flooding in!

Thanks for stopping by.

Torrie

Two Red Pears, New Painting today! ~~SOLD~~

Two Red Pears - SOLD

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available for purchase directly from Artist

This is the newest pear painting! I am almost out of the case of 6" x 6" canvas that I purchased. I have enjoyed them so much. I will definitely have to order more. That is the down side of living in a small town. --No art stores. The last time I drove to Charlotte to buy canvas, they were out of my size. Since gas is ridiculously expensive, I think I will just continue to order online from http://www.cheapjoes.com/ The staff at Cheap Joes are wonderful and ordering is simple, but I miss strolling down the aisle looking at all the pretty art supplies and wondering what I could do with them.... My favorite is looking at the pastels. A wall of color neatly organized and on display.....it is like a rainbow on the wall. Well, back to the real world.

I do have the water lily pond started....I guess I am intimidated by the beautiful ponds of Monet....I have been putting off really getting into it. I will post it as soon as I have conquered my fear and finished it.

I have recently opened a store on www.zazzle.com/torriesmiley At my zazzle store you will be able to buy stamps, mouse pads, note cards, coffee cups and many other items made from my original paintings. I will not be selling any prints of my paintings, just gift items. I have not fully stocked the store yet, so if there is a painting you would like to have made into note cards, postage stamps, etc..., just email me and I will add the item to the store.

Well, I had better get going. So much to do.....

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the new painting!

Torrie

Three Olive Martini IV

Three Olive Martini IV

Commissioned Painting

I am caught up! For the time being.

I have sent five paintings to be included in the gallery opening of Flourish Boutique and Gallery in South Bend, Indiana in June. If you are near there in June, stop in and check it out! I will give more updates as the time for the opening nears.

I have just finished this commissioned martini painting and can now get back to the other paintings I have been working on.

I will be opening a store at http://www.zazzle.com/ soon. You will be able to purchase my art in prints, cards, and other gift items. I will update you when the store is opened.

The weather has been wonderful! Much needed rain is here! I have planted hydrangeas, begonias, azaleas, and calla lilies. Soon there will be paintings of them all!

Biggest news! My orchid plant that has been in my studio for two years.....just three green leaves and a stick has finally bloomed! There are three beautiful orchids. These will definitely be in a painting very soon.

Thanks for stopping by....there will be more paintings soon,

Torrie

Two New Paintings!

Pear II

8" x 10" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Tomato

                                                                    6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

These are two new painting just listed for sale, you can purchase through the title link at my http://www.torriesmiley.etsy.com/ store or from me directly at my website gallery http://www.torriesmiley.com/

Things are starting to slow down. Courtney is back at Chapel Hill, after a mild concussion. (Low blood sugar resulted in a fainting spell and a knot on her forehead the size of a small country!) She is doing well, but I am exhausted. My children are making me old! My worry wrinkle is getting deeper----

I have been getting paintings ready for a gallery opening in June in South Bend, Indiana. I will give more details as the time draws near.

I am still working on the martini commissions...but there are some other new paintings that will be finished soon...so keep in touch.

Torrie

Sunlit Tomatoes - New Painting!

Sunlit Tomatoes

8" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas

I just finished "Sunlit Tomatoes". It is available for purchase from all the usual places or just click the title above to buy directly from the artist.

I am in the process of getting some paintings together for a gallery opening in April. I will update you more as it progresses.

I have been on vacation this week, accomplishing not-a-whole-lot. I guess I better develop that old Southern 'gitter done' attitude and get busy.

I am going to paint a smaller tomato painting. I have two commissioned martini paintings to finish, and I still have not painted my bathroom.......

Well, guess I better get busy. Enjoy the new painting. For a list of online stores selling my work, go to www.torriesmiley.com

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Tar Heel Martini, New March Madness Painting!

Tar Heel Martini

16"x 20" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available on Auction at eBay

It is that time of year again! March Madness! It all started when my daughter was accepted at UNC Chapel Hill. Since then, I have started watching a lot of basketball. This painting has been in the back of my mind for a while.....well, I let it out and here it is......

Tar Heel Martini, --- my daughter said it needed more Carolina blue, but I like it.

I will be headed off to UNC to take her back to school from Spring break this weekend. There is no telling what I will be inspired to paint while I am on campus!

I will be painting more than usual this next week....but it will be the bathroom walls. I am doing some more work on the continuing project that is my house.

I do have a waterlily painting drawn on canvas and ready to paint, similar in style to the ones of Monet. There will also be more pear paintings.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the art!

Torrie

http://www.torriesmiley.com/

Pears and Pink Tulips, Just listed for Sale!

Pears and Pink Tulips

16" x 20" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

I have just finished "Pears and Pink Tulips". You can purchase directly from me by clicking the link above, or shopping in my Etsy.com store or at ArtbyUs.com.

I have started something new. My baby girl has come home for Spring Break from UNC Chapel Hill. It is so nice to have her home safe. While we were watching the Duke/UNC game the other night, it came to me. I will be painting a Martini painting very similar to the Award Winning "Martini, Stirred". This time it will be Carolina Blue--with a Basketball in the center instead of the olive. Check back again soon to see how it turns out! I often catch Tar Heel fever after a visit to the campus. Courtney thinks she gets to take it back to school with her.....we will have to see about that!

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

The Old Red Boat

The Old Red Boat

16" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This is the newest finished painting. Don't worry the tulips are next! I was just in the mood to paint something loose. I have painted this boat before, but never this large. The painting has a thick textured appearance. I am very pleased with how it turned out. This painting is available for sale directly from the artist, or through my etsy store at http://www.torriesmiley.etsy.com/ or through http://www.artbyus.com/

Up next: The tulip painting. I will start this new painting tonight. It is also going to be 16" x 20".

Thanks for checking in!

Torrie

Sneak Peak!

Currently on the easel

This will be titled "Pink Tulips, Green Pears"--maybe..

Remember when John Lennon said, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans"--well, that would explain the lack of posts and new paintings! I have now figured out, I get the flu shot, so I can take care of everyone who chooses NOT to get the flu shot! Gallons of ginger ale, soup, and Lysol wipes later......it is time to paint!

And now for planned art ~~ : )

I don't generally post the reference photo when I have just finished the drawing, but I wanted to give you a hint. Tomorrow's game plan is to start painting this wonderful tulip painting. I guess I am just hurrying spring, but I picked up these tulips for a centerpiece at this past week's Mary Kay party and had to paint them.

I have also begun drawing a water lily painting/koi pond. (Another hint that I can't wait for spring!)

And last but surely not least---I have a started another "Old Red Boat" painting...this time 16" x 20" oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

These are not my usual paintings....I am stepping out of my usual comfort zone and painting spring!

Check back again soon to see the progress.

Torrie

Pink and Yellow Pears

Pink and Yellow Pears

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This is a new painting listed for sale today. Click the link above to purchase directly from the artist. You can also purchase painting from my stores at www.torriesmiley.etsy.com and

www.artbyus.com

Pink and Yellow pears is a loosely painted Bosc pear painting using a bit of a different color scheme.

I will be painting all weekend. Check back again to see what else I come up with.

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

New Pear Painting! Green and Red Pears

Green and Red Pears

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This new painting is available for purchase at my website www.torriesmiley.com or just click the link above.

The weekend is almost here! I love weekends--lots of painting to do. I do have to go to Charlotte to pick up canvas on Saturday. I have a commission that requires a special canvas.

I will be starting a landscape this weekend. It will be posted by Monday if I like it.

I am in the mood to paint something different.....a departure from what I usually do, I just haven't decided what it is yet. Among the possibilities...portraits, horses....cows....you can tell I am getting homesick for Texas when I start painting western art.

Etsy meeting in Gastonia on Saturday! I can't wait! Panera Bread and lots of fun!

Well, better go for now.

Torrie

Martini, Stirred VII, New Painting!

Martini, Stirred VII

16" x 20" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

A new martini painting just listed, available for purchase at www.torriesmiley.com

I will be closing my eBay store tomorrow and joining the eBay boycott. My paintings are still available at other online venues and directly from me!

Don't know what's coming up next. I am working on a pastel portrait--and then may be some watercolor. Landscape? I am thinking of working on my versions of Monet and Cezanne. Email me if you have some ideas--

Thanks for stopping by.

Torrie

New Wine Painting

DaVinci Chianti for One

16" x 20" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

New Painting! I have painted this wine bottle before, but this is the largest DaVinci wine painting I have done. It is available for purchase directly from me at the link above. Just click "New Wine Painting". It is so nice to be painting again! I have a new martini painting almost finished. Hopefully, by this afternoon, tomorrow at the latest.

Don't forget, I will be closing my eBay store on February 14th. You will still be able to purchase my paintings at other online venues. A list of these are available at my website: www.torriesmiley.com

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Torrie

Pear with Strawberries, New Painting

Finally a new painting!

Pear with Strawberries

6" x 6" Acrylic on Canvas

I have finally made it back to the Studio to paint, so I started with something small. The website is up and running, eventhough Courtney does not like it. Courtney was home this weekend from Chapel Hill. She came home to pick up birthday presents and eat cake. She is turning 20---I am getting old!

I do plan on participating in the eBay boycott, my store will be closing February 14, 2008. This painting is available for purchase directly from me by clicking on the link at the title, or you can purchase from Etsy.com or ArtByUs.com. There are links to all my stores at www.torriesmiley.com

I will be painting more Martinis this week. I have been out of the studio for so long, there is so much to do.

Thanks for stopping by.

Torrie

eBay Boycott

eBay Boycott!

I will be joining the eBay Boycott.
I will be closing my eBay store, effective 2/14/08.
I have been disappointed with eBay of late and feel it is best at this time to close the store. If you would prefer to continue to purchase my work from eBay, just let me know, and I will list a specific painting for you with a Buy it Now. I am so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause my wonderful collectors-Torrie

I have added PayPal buttons to the paintings that are available for purchase in my EBSQart.com gallery to allow for direct purchase from me.

Here is a link to the gallery:

http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_8335_profile_portfolio.htm

If you have any questions, just email me at:

marysmile@earthlink.net

Thanks for your continuing support.

I will be back in the studio this week. I have not painted in so long....it is time!

Torrie

I am in Website Hell!

NO WEBSITE FOR ME!

www.torriesmiley.com

Currently working with IPower.com to fix problems with their website hosting upgrade in order to get my website correctly published. I have been working on this all week. I miss painting! Hopefully, I will still know how to paint by the time I get through with IPower.

The links on the new website work and it is currently online. Take a look, get a laugh, hopefully things will be repaired soon.

I plan on staying in the studio and off the computer as soon as the upgrade is complete.

Torrie

Three Olive Martini III, New in the 2008 Series

Three Olive Martini III

16" x 20" x 1.5"

New to the 2008 Martini Series: Three Olive Martini III is available for purchase. This is the newest in the martini series.

I have added PayPal Buy Buttons on my gallery listings at www.EBSQart.com. This will enable you to purchase paintings directly from me. Here is the link to my EBSQart gallery: http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_8335_profile.htm

In the studio today, I am working on a new Lemons and Red Bowl. Hopefully, it will be finished and ready for purchase Sunday or Monday.

It has been a long week and I have so much to do. I do have some landscapes in the works, sorry to keep everyone waiting.....

Well, back to the paint!

Torrie

New Paintings Available for Purchase!

New Paintings!

                                                                            Green Apple Martini II

16" x 20" x 1.5" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Pear with Grapes

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

These are two new paintings listed for sale today. These paintings are available for purchase at Etsy.com, eBay.com, and directly from the artist at EBSQart.com. Here are the links to each store:

Etsy.com: www.torriesmiley.esty.com

EBSQart.com http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_torriesmiley_Profile.htm

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

Being selected "Art of the Day" has been fun. I have not gotten much done, other than answer E-mails, but it has been great!

I am currently working on a new martini painting. After that, who knows, I still need to finish Big Bird 2008, and there is always more pears that need to be painted.

Right now, I think I will just finish the laundry.

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

EBSQ - - Art of the Day!

Art of the Day!!

Lemons and Red Bowl
8" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

I am so excited and honored to have been selected as "Art of the Day" at EBSQart.com. This was part of the series of Lemon paintings I did around Christmas. They have been such a big hit, I will be painting more in the near future.

I have two new paintings finished and ready to put online, but the weather has not been good enough to get good quality pictures. I take pictures of my paintings outside in natural light. Hopefully, I will be able to do that tomorrow. The snow has stopped, but it will be 20-30 degrees and I don't know if my camera will be happy with that. One painting is a new version of Green Apple Martini---16" x 20", and a new 6" x 6" Pear painting (this time a golden yellow pear and red wine grapes.

Well, I had better get busy. So much to do.

Check out the "Art of the Day"--- http://www.ebsqart.com/ I get to be famous for the day!

Torrie

Martini, Stirred VI -- New Painting Available on Etsy.com

Martini, Stirred VI

16" x 20" x1.5" Acrylic on Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Just finished Martini Stirred, VI and it is listed on Etsy.com for sale. Just click the above link to purchase. The request for more martini paintings continues pouring in. Next up, hopefully to be completed tonight is another Green Apple Martini--- 16" x 20" x 1.5" deep gallery wrapped canvas.

Time to get back to painting before the paint dries.

Check in again soon.

Torrie

Pear with Cherries available on Etsy.com

Pear with Cherries

Pear with Cherries

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas $25.00

Available for Purchase at:

www.torriesmiley.etsy.com

This is the newest painting using my favorite smaller canvas. I just purchased a case of 6" x 6" gallery wrapped canvas. These are adorable and I am having fun painting fruit on them. I am thinking of branching out this weekend and painting small landscapes. I spent last weekend at the art supply store and I have tons of new canvas, paint, and ideas.

I have been requested...begged....(bribed)...A new series of Martinis will begin this weekend. Check back again soon for the new paintings. There will be definitely 16" x 20" size.

This month is flying by and I have yet to upgrade my website....so for the latest updates, check my Squidoo page: http://www.squidoo.com/TorrieSmiley/

EBSQart.com has changed its website format. Check it out, you may see some artist's work that you have overlooked in the past.

www.ebsqart.com

I will be going to Charlotte on Saturday. I hate to miss time in the studio, but I am meeting up with a group of Carolina Etsy shop owners. It should be a lot of fun. Then, back to more painting!

Thanks for stopping by.

Torrie

Clementine with Lemons

New Lemon Painting Available

Clementine with Lemons

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

 I found this wonderful new canvas, 6" x 6" gallery wrapped, and quite heavy for the size. I will be using this quite a bit.

I have been busy---I have a commission to finish and then up next is Cherries! I bought some beautiful cherries at the store and will be painting them soon.

Back to the studio! Thanks for stopping by.

Torrie

Lemons with Blue Bowl II

Lemons with Blue Bowl II

Back by very popular demand. Lemons with Blue Bowl sold very quickly and many did not have a chance to purchase. I have painted Lemons with Blue Bowl II and it is currently on auction at eBay.com--The link is above.

Thanks to everyone who has sent notes regarding this series of lemon paintings.

I am trying to get back into the groove now that the Holidays are over. Up next! Pears with Red Bowl. I will be working on it tonight after I feed everyone Pork chops and Black-eyed-peas for the New Year.

Happy New Year to everyone.

Torrie

Tea with Lemons, New painting at Etsy.com

New Painting in the Flow Blue Series

Tea with Lemons 8" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas

www.torriesmiley.etsy.com

This is the newest addition to the Flow Blue Series of paintings. Tea with Lemons is currently available for purchase in my Etsy.com.

There will be more fruit and bowl paintings coming up. I also plan on new martini paintings for the new year.

The studio sale continues at Etsy.com. Stop by and add to your current collection.

Thanks for stopping by.....I have to get back to painting.

Torrie

Studio Sale!

STUDIO SALE!!

Cherries Series Three $10

One of the paintings on Sale at Etsy.com!

It is time to start a new year, new ideas, and new paintings. I need to make room! I will be offering paintings from 2007 and 2006 at lower prices in my Etsy store:

http://www.torriesmiley.etsy.com/

Some of your favorites may be included in the sale. This is a good time to add to your collection.

Thanks to my collectors for such a wonderful year!

Torrie

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

Sincerely,

Miranda and Sadie, Courtney and Stella,

and

Torrie

Lemons and Red Bowl Available for Purchase at Etsy.com

Lemons and Red Bowl

I am still painting lemons. Lemons and Red Bowl is continuing to paint my bag of lemons with my new bowls I received for Christmas. Lemons and Blue Bowl has already found a home in Virgina. I am currently working on my Flow Blue teapot with lemons. It should be completed by the end of the week.

I am finishing up Christmas portraits and then I will be working on larger paintings because I am currently out of 8 x 10 canvas. I will have to make a trip to Cheap Joe's in Charlotte soon.

This new painting is currently listed in my Etsy.com store.

http://www.torriesmiley.etsy.com/

Well, back to the studio.....there is wet paint drying.

Thanks for stopping by...

Torrie

Lemons and Blue Bowl Available on Etsy and eBay

Lemons and Blue Bowl

Available for purchase at:

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

I am exhausted!! Courtney is home and there is something going on all the time. I am having trouble finding time to paint. There is so much laundry! The cooking and the cleaning that I can usually avoid is definitely here for the holidays! Miranda has been taking over my art room....she gets into my stuff!!! Sure, she was in the Fine Arts Program at UNC....but it is MY STUDIO---well now, that's off my chest, I feel better now.

This is my newest painting and I am quite proud of it. I had a collector in Finland ask me to paint more lemons.....so I did! I bought a big bag of lemons and got busy. Ideas of what to paint for me is the hardest thing. Thanks Sari for the suggestion....I hope you enjoy the series of lemon paintings to come.

Lemons and Blue Bowl is available for purchase in my eBay store, Etsy.com, and ArtByUs.com.

Tonight I have to finish the family Christmas cards, tomorrow we are making the gingerbread house. Hopefully, I can sneak painting in here and there...

Thanks for stopping by and your continuing support!

Torrie

The Pears, New painting listed on eBay

The Pears

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

"The Pears" will be listed for auction on eBay today. This painting was done using the same muted gray-green tones in the background as was used for the Flow Blue paintings. I bought an new Flow Blue pitcher today. I will be using it another Flow Blue painting, hopefully starting it tonight. I will be doing a larger painting using these Flow Blue pieces in group together. Probably starting it by the end of the week.

Well, off to the post office. I am sending the portrait swap painting to Austria today. I hope Nic and Murphy like their new painting.

Thanks for checking in.

Torrie

Link to all that is Torrie Smiley, Original Works of Art at Squidoo.com:

http://www.squidoo.com/TorrieSmiley/

Sugar and Eggs, New painting on eBay

Sugar and Eggs

Available for purchase at:

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

This is the newest painting available for purchase on eBay.com. This is the second "Flow Blue" painting I have done.

My webhosting company has completed a software upgrade--- I will not be able to update may website for about 1-2 weeks (torriesmiley.com). I will be updating current paintings and news through my blog and my squidoo.com page until the website is again fully functional.

Here is the link to the squidoo page:

http://www.squidoo.com/TorrieSmiley/

This is the most comprehensive listing of all my art and activities.

Well, today is Sadie Mae's birthday! She is three years old---21 in doggie years. She will get a cheeseburger Happy Meal to celebrate the occasion (we will not tell the vet, Dr. Nic, it will be our secret).

Have a wonderful evening!

Torrie

Lemons and Cream, New painting on eBay

New Painting - Lemons and Cream

Available for Purchase at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

This is a Flow Blue creamer with two bright yellow lemons (8" x 10" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas).

Up next will be a new pear painting. I have not done a pear painting in a while.

Keep up to date on all the websites and news at my squidoo page:

http://www.squidoo.com/TorrieSmiley/

A complete list of websites and news of Torrie Smiley Art.

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

New Puppies!

New Puppy Art!

White Dog

Available for Purchase at:

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

Brown Dog

Available for Purchase at:

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

I recently painted Murphy and Nik for the Portrait Swap on EBSQart.com and I had such a wonderful time painting Murphy (hound-collie mix), I decided to try some more pet pictures in oil this time. These are small oil paintings on 6" x 6" canvas panels you can either frame or put on a small display easel.

These were supposed to be a West Highland Terrier puppy and a Yorkshire Terrier puppy, but the Yorkshire terrier ended up looking like a Cairn Terrier instead....well, guess I will just practice some more. I still have not painted my Stella (black and tan dachshund wiener) or my sweet Sadie (pound puppy mix).

Today, I will be starting a small acrylic painting (8 x 10) on gallery wrapped canvas. This will be of a blue and white creamer with a yellow lemon. You will see it listed on eBay soon!

Thanks for stopping by.

Torrie

Portrait Swap at EBSQart.com

Murphy and Nik

This is the completed portrait for the 2007 Portrait Swap at EBSQart.com. Here is a link to the complete show:

http://www.ebsqart.com/ArtShows/cmd_151_Exhibition_Entries.htm

Nicloe Helbig painted me and I just love it! She is a very talented artist.

Now off to the studio for more painting. I am thinking about starting the daily painting thing....I will try and see if I can keep up the pace for a while before making a commitment. It will definitely be after all the leaves have fallen in the yard and there is no more messy yard to clean up!

Thanks for stopping by and check out the portraits at EBSQart!

Torrie

New to ArtByUs.com

I have joined http://www.artbyus.com/ I love the website. I don't know why I have not joined before. I am going to call it quits on any more websites. I am starting to spend more time on the computer than in the studio. My art is now available for purchase on the following websites just search by my name:

http://www.ebay.com/
http://www.etsy.com/
http://www.artbyus.com/

or you can purchase directly from me with your paypal account.

I will be back in the studio tomorrow painting something new! I will be posting my "Art Swap" portrait tomorrow.

Thanks to all my collectors for your support and I hope making my art available at these websites will make purchasing more convenient.

Torrie

New to Squidoo

Lost Marbles Series Seven

So many websites, so little time. I have a new "lens" at www.Squidoo.com I really do like this site. It gives links to current paintings on eBay of mine and some of my favorite artists too. There is also a spot for blog updates and other fun stuff. I will continue to blog and you can also visit my new Squidoo site:

http://www.squidoo.com/TorrieSmiley/

I am almost done with the portrait of Nik and Murphy. It should be done on time for the portrait swap on www.ebsqart.com but just barely. I hope she likes it. She did a wonderful job on my portrait with my two girls in the background. I love it!

I am almost recovered from my cold and I did manage to spread it to at least one other person...even though I stayed in, Courtney's friend visited over the Thanksgiving Holiday and she did catch it. Sorry Lindsay.

We had a wonderful fun and food-filled Thanksgiving Holiday. I should have just enough time to lose the Thanksgiving pounds before Christmas.

New artwork on the way....something new and different, to be listed in December.

Thanks for stopping by.

Torrie

Under the Weather

California Poppies III

Available for Purchase at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Torrie-Smiley-Original-Works-of-Art

Sorry, I have not been around. Miranda came down with pneumonia and I took really good care of her, until she passed it on to me. I am not the stay-in-the-bed kind of person, but this time I really had no choice. I had Sadie (Miranda's dog) and Stella (my dog) on each side of me in the bed with a huge box of kleenex and we slept and coughed and sneezed for days! I did get my flu shot earlier this month and was quite proud of myself, being proactive to stay healthy and busy this winter.......it is not even cold yet! Needless to say, I am off to a slow start to the busiest time of the year.

I have begun the portrait in the "Portrait Swap" contest at http://www.ebsqart.com/ but I do not like it and I have started over. Hopefully, this new start will be better.

I will try to get new art posted soon, but bear with me. This is the time of year for commissions for Christmas gifts and free painting time is hard to come by.

Courtney is coming home for Thanksgiving, so I am off to buy tons of food for the Holidays!

Thanks for checking in!

Torrie

EBSQ Juried Artist

EBSQ-Plus Juried Artist

I am very pleased to have been selected an EBSQ Juried Artist. I would like to thank the Jury Committee for recognizing my work. I would most like to thank my collectors who support my work and continue to purchase my art.

Thank you!

Torrie

To view a complete listing of my work, please see my complete EBSQ Art Gallery at:

http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_torriesmiley_Profile.htm