Sneak Peek!

I haven't posted in a while because I've been primarily working on commissions and my Art Lotto portrait (and I haven't wanted to spoil anything)! So I thought before I leave for the beach this week I should at least show a 'sneak peek' at my art lotto piece. I'm really happy with how it came out and so excited to see what everyone else has been working on!

Carrot Study

5 x 7 oil on canvas panel

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Here's a study of some lovely carrots I picked up at the farmer's market this morning, they have such wonderful character with all the varying shapes and sizes.. 

Striped Avocados

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I haven't done a small still life in a while since I've been solely working on completing the larger figure paintings for my most recent show. And alas, now I can take a quick breather and do something for fun that isn't as time consuming! And I love painting avocados :)

Women's Work Opening

I had the opportunity to participate in an all women art showt titled "Women's Work",  it consisted of 5 (not including myself) fabulous women artists who live and create right out of Harrisonburg. The show had a variety of different styles and mediums making it a great mix of talent, not to mention we had a great turnout! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us, if you couldn't make the opening the show will be up all month at the Smith House.

Ragan McManus

Lynn Lough https://www.facebook.com/pages/LynLoArt/138113826207709

Denise Kanter Allen

Brandy Somers http://brandysomersphotography.com/

Lynda Bostrom http://www.lyndabostrom.blogspot.com/

And my two pieces

Portrait detail 

Me and my lovely model Annie :)

Haircut Part I

Here's a more in depth piece I've been working on. There will eventually be a 'Part II', making it a diptych, which will be exciting.  It's going to be a part of a show featuring women artists alongside a larger piece that I've been working on since January! Crazy! And it's actually finished, which is the unbelievable part (in my mind at least!). I'll post pictures of that one soon.

oil on canvas 20" x  24"

Opening: Mint

Here's some pics from my opening last night at Mint! It went great and thanks for everyone who came out!

6 x 6 Show at Larkin Arts

It's been a while! I actually have been painting despite my leave of absence from my blog. Anywho, here's a piece I did for a "6 x 6" show at Larkin Arts. The constraints of the show were that no piece could exceed 6" in any one direction. I wanted to do something that would stand out amongst the sea of tiny submissions while incorporating the feminist themes which are prevalent throughout my larger figure paintings.  The picture isn't great but I one 3rd place! Woo!