Rhinoceros for Archer

It seems that our grandson is throwing a lot of curveballs lately.

Not the least of which is this guy.

When asked what do you want painted for your birthday?

He answered a rhinoceros.

That's different, I don't know where that came from!

Something new perhaps?

Anyway new school year, another year older.

Archer turns 8 today.

Every year on his birthday, I paint a painting for him.

I started the day he was born, painting a crab in the waiting room during his much anticipated birth.

The majority of them reside in my studio, just outside the door.

When he grows into a young man, he will have a collection to take with him that hopefully will remind him of growing up and the love his Yaya has for him.

All of his are in sepia tones, there is a crab, a sea turtle, a lion, a marlin with baitfish, 

a sea turtle with a dolphin, a pelican, a gecko, and a baby turtle.

NOW there's a rhinoceros too!

It just makes me giggle a little.

I am curious to hear why a rhinoceros.

That's another story for tomorrow!

Rhinoceros for Archer, Acrylic on canvas, 12x12 inches

Day 45 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2021

 

International cat day

In honor of International Cat day.

A memorial portrait of Mr. Kitty.

He was a good friend and hero to a friend of mine.

Rest in peace Mr. Kitty.

Heaven is the place where all the animals you've ever loved come running to greet you.

Mr. Kitty, Acrylic on canvas, 6x6 inches

Day 41 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2021

 

Pelican piling

I think this may be the last of the hardi bord series.

This pelican is on another poured background too!

I will kinda miss them!

They have been fun to paint.

Today is the launch of a new thing for me!

Jena Freed, with Freed souls design is carrying some of my work on her website.

She has so many things that my images can be put on!

Prints, pillows, and purses to name just a few!

Check out her etsy site,

www.yourdecorhome.com

I am so looking forward to our partnership.

If you are looking for an awesome graphic designer look her up!

We went to church this evening as well.

Masks on, greeting others with elbows instead of handshakes.

I despise this new world we live in.

I'm a hugger!

Pelican piling, Acrylic on Hardi bord, 11 x 14

Day 66 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

 

Frequent Flier

The hardi bord series continues with "Frequent Flier"

I just adore painting turtles and this one will be able to hang outside!

It really has a nice resin finish as well, so it can be wiped off.

We still have to sand and drill before they will all be ready to sell.

I am ready for show season to begin, not necessarily because I'm finished painting, just ready to dance the dance with collectors!

First show this month, Jubilee Festival!

It's going to be held in Lott park this time, not on the street!

The booths will be ten feet apart and other precautions will be in place.

Looking forward to being there!

Today I went back to Mobile to get the paintings for Sophia's gift after they had been mounted.

They are gorgeous, and so flat! They will be very easy to scan and photograph now.

I also picked up the elastic from the museum that they generously purchased for me.

Then, I picked up a kennel we had loaned out, cleaned it and brought it into the house.

Getting gas, picking up poster boards for a church project, and making pillows for the kennel rounded out the afternoon.

It seems we have a geriatric dachshund that has decided the potty outside time is not enough and has started have midnight rendezvous with my kitchen floor.

She will be staying in the kennel, although I am certain there 

will be lots of protest barking from a very stubborn dachshund for the next few nights.

Here's hoping we all get some sleep tonight!

Tomorrow is the launch of a very big thing for me!

I'm hoping it does well for both me and the designer!

Frequent Flier, Acrylic on hardi bord, 11 x 14

Day 65 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

 

Flamingo Tango I & II

More from the hardi bord series.

These actually already have the resin on them too!

We still have to sand the backs to get rid of drips.

We will also have to drill holes in them and apply recycled wires.

I think I may have enough copper wire to do all of them.

Finally, I will have outdoor art to offer at a show.

These are stinkin' heavy though!

Showtime in less than a month now, I am working steadily to 

create enough for galleries and my booth.

Jubilee Festival is fast approaching in beautiful Daphne, Alabama

Sept. 26 & 27, 2020

The committee is working doubly hard to make sure we have a safe and fun festival.

I have had friends that have had shows already with multiple safety features in place.

Not one has gotten ill so far.

Today I found myself in Mobile, taking the illustrations to Southern Art & Framing to get them to mount the watercolors on acid free matboard using a vacuum press.

Just as we were getting to this side of the bay, they called to tell me that they were ready.

So, back to Mobile I go in the morning.

I am anxious to see them leave my hands and arrive at the publishers safe and sound.

Book proofs coming soon.

My first job of illustrating is soon to be a reality!

Flamingo tango I & II, Acrylic on Hardi Bord, 10 x 10

Days 63 & 64 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

 

Magnificent pair

Magnificent pair is actually on three canvases.

Each canvas measures 16 x 40 making this piece 40 tall by 48-50 wide.

A very nice size indeed, and easy for us to carry to shows.

Still praying for the show to actually happen here in Alabama.

It is called the Jubilee Festival and is in late September.

The National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores has already been cancelled for this year.

We also have one called Mattie Kelly in Destin, Florida in October, 

and another called Peter Anderson in Ocean Springs, Mississippi in November.

Mattie Kelly has confirmed, I am still awaiting jurying for Peter Anderson.

Hopefully they will make, so I can have some additional income for Winter.

In process of sanding! Looks like a hot mess.

Any way, life goes on here at the Raccoon Retreat Studio!

After much sanding, and lots of prayer.

I did a second pour of resin today.

So far so good, the pieces that were severely damaged don't look bad at all now.

Once everything is hard, I will know further about the "look" of the damaged pieces.

Thanks for everyone voicing concerns and lots of "sorrys" for the lesson that was so hard to learn.

The same piece being sanded above after new resin applied!

So far, so good!

Magnificent pair, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 48 inches

Day 62 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

 

The cephalopod

The Cephalopod

One of my favorite creatures to paint!

Excuse the mess behind the painting.

These five piece paintings still amaze me with their beauty and symmetry.

The first one I ever created was displayed at a spring show.

I had also painted a five piece turtles and was nervous about them not selling.

I should not have worried, they both sold at the beginning of the show!

The octopus is at a beautiful custom home in Pensacola flanked by gorgeous lanterns that the builder removed from the bathroom and placed in the foyer. 

He is the first thing you see when you enter this spectacular vacation retreat.

The turtles were bought by a real estate agent that left them in my booth for judging and picked them up the following week at Arts & Crafts here in Fairhope.

They originally were in response to people asking why don't you paint bigger.

These 3 ft tall by 5 1/2 feet wide pieces fit into a single bag, making them easy to transport.

Much easier than a 3ft by 5ft single canvas to carry.

I started making them before the multiple photo canvases became the new thing to have in your home. It was an idea that came to me after much thought, research, and prayer.

I always pray when searching for my next series, 

and this multiple canvas series is still going very strong.

This one pictured here is at Stewart Heath Gallery in Spanish Fort, Alabama.

The gallery is located at The Eastern Shore Center Hwy 181 Suite 713.

I painted this one with a colored eye by request from the Gallery owner, Stewart Heath as a replacement for one she sold last Saturday.

I am very pleased to be a part of such an awesome gallery collection of Fine Art!

Eye detail

Center panel 12 inches x 36 inches

I really enjoy painting these multiple canvas pieces and can also do custom sizes for larger spaces.

The largest one designed to date is 40 inches by 80 inches!

Of course today I also began the work to reclaim the resin pieces that were ruined yesterday.

I have a plan, I have new resin, and a new determination.

I spent a while today sanding down the larger dips in the finishes.

It was hard to do on the first one, but when I wet it to clean off the sanding, 

I saw the image reappear clearly.

There are a total of nine pieces that were damaged by the drop cloth wind incident.

I am creating a couple of other works to have enough pieces to use up the resin once I start.

I am praying that the next pour is not as dramatic!

The Cephalopod, Acrylic on canvas, 3 x 5 ft

Day 61 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

 

Archer's sea turtle

Every year now, ever since my grandson was born I have painted him a piece of art.

Eventually when he becomes a man and moves into his own home, he will have a wall of art that he can be proud to display. The past couple of years, he has requested paintings for his birthday. Two years ago was the first one, a marlin chasing a school of fish. Last year he wanted a dolphin and sea turtle playing together. This year was a small request, a baby sea turtle. This painting is his for his very own. This year, I also presented his painting to him on his birthday at a private home party.

This year is so different, so many things not happening because of Covid 19.

I have friends that have lost family members, friends, co-workers.

My friend Alfred in Zimbabwe has also had a scare with something that seemed to be covid, but because medicine was more important than testing we are not certain. Thankfully, he is on the mend. Alfred is also having problems with his mental health as are a lot of artists.

I have had my own demons come in and wreck havoc with the playground of my mind. 

That is, until I have instilled the presence of God in my studio as a stronger power for good.

I have spent the past three weeks completing the illustrations for Sophia's gift.

There are only 12 pages of paintings, but they cover an astounding 22 pages of the book and cover.

10 of the paintings are double spreads.

This project has been a lot more than I expected, more research, more changes, 

more required of my hands and heart.

It was started just as the pandemic hit, and that presented it's own set of challenges.

First came the story line, then the ideas were presented. 

Next, I completed and presented a storyboard of pages for the publisher and author.

I then completed a set of drawings in the actual size for the book at the end of July.

My goal was to have finished the book by the time we would have left for Africa.

August found me with a deadline approaching and I stopped the 100 days~100 paintings 

to be able to complete the project in a timely manner.

Our August leave date for Africa came and went, leaving us both with a sense of loss. 

We were to have gone on to India as well, 

but with both countries borders closed it just was not to be our reality.

We have put in for a claim to our travel insurance, 

praying for a good outcome as it is a lot of money and we would like to have it for next year.

I took the reins of the book, working with a precious author that has entrusted me 

with bringing the people and backgrounds for her words to life.

I can only hope I have shown the story in a way that is both beautiful and historical. 

I meet with the author on Saturday and will discover if I have indeed brought her words to life!

Prayers appreciated for good outcome.

Today also found me trying resin for the first time.

I decided to do it outside because it is epoxy and I was concerned about the odor.

We set up the hardi bord pieces on the back porch, carefully raising them up off the surface so they would not stick. I placed large drop cloths under them, bought special mixing jars and off I went!

I was very nervous, mixing carefully, and pouring them quickly. 

The results were fantastic, with the paintings fairly glowing with the sheen. 

I left them while I went into the studio to complete other work needing to be done.

Chris took a nap, and I worked upstairs.

When I came down, he told me he was going to Ace hardware to get something.

He also mentioned the pieces outside and said the drop cloths had blown onto the pieces.

Keep in mind, these pieces represent two full weeks of work.

It was probably the best that he left the house.

It gave me a chance to calm down some and get determined to try and salvage what I could.

Half the works are untouched, the other eight however......

I separated the remaining pieces from the majority of the drop cloth material.

Laying them all out on top of bowls and keeping them lifted.

Mind you, the paint is not damaged, only the resin putting texture in places I don't want.

We shall see what happens with these pieces as some of them have significant damage.

In the meantime, I have calmed down, and even laughed a little about the lesson learned.

You see, I taped down one side that kept flipping up, but not the other.

Ironic, lesson learned.

Another day, another painting.....

Archer's sea turtle, Acrylic on canvas, 4x4 inches

Day 60 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

I am back to creating now, working for myself and for the 100 days~100 paintings.

I have already managed to create a large octopus to replace the one sold last Saturday at 

Stewart Heath Gallery.

I will present him tomorrow on the next post. 

 

Trio of Turtles

Well, today was another fun filled, packed out day!

Chris awakened me at 6 so I could get my bible readings done early.

We left the house at 7, headed for Chalmette, Louisiana.

In case you're wondering why, my mister had his eye and wallet on a lathe.

You see, he wants to be able to turn bigger bowls, but all the attachments for the Nova were going to cost a pretty penny.

So, Chris being Chris he started hunting online and found a good deal.

The great part is, he sold his Gheenoe,(sp?) kayak.

With that, he bought back the paddle kayaks from a family member and still had money left over.

That money bought the lathe.

He got it for about half of the original cost, and he's already 

oiled and waxed it getting ready for the shop.

He's got a lot of moving round to do, this new baby is big!

He's now got a variable speed, 3 HP motor too!

He's also got to get some wiring done in the shop as well.

This new lathe takes 220.

We arrived back home by 1:30 and unloaded the base from the trailer

 using a come along and a beam in the shop.

We ate lunch and got back at unloading the head stock and tail stock.

Using the come along again, we lifted parts from the bed of the truck

 and slipped them into place on the base.

All put together now!

We work well together as a team, I went along for company because

 I'm sure not going to lift a 500 pound lathe!

Meanwhile, I worked in the studio yesterday and finished the trio of turtles.

It is a large piece, measuring 36 by 60 when screwed together.

I still need to take them apart, and paint the sides.

People love the painted sides, it allows the painting to be spread out some

 while still allowing for a continuous piece.

I am looking forward to it finding a home someday.

I am also pushing to get the book drawings done,

 I only have one more two page spread until finished.

Then the paintings begin!

I can see the finish line!

Tomorrow is another day and another step closer to the finish of the 100 days.

Still praying for Alfred and his family in Africa.

Praying for a family in our area that their son was killed a couple of days ago.

Praying as well, for our East coast in the path of a possible hurricane.

Especially Melbourne, Florida where one of our favorite shows happens in the spring.

Until tomorrow, I bid you goodnight!

Trio of Turtles, Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 60

Day 34 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

Mighty Marlin

I really enjoy painting these big game fish.

Several years ago, I was commissioned to paint Miss Dulari's big catch.

It was to honor a member of the Mobile Big Game Fishing club that had passed away.

It was the cover of their book for that year.

The guy in charge bought the original and got a half sized Giclee' 

for the family of the man that had passed away.

It was one of the best commissions I had gotten at the time.

Today I don't know if I'd let it out of my studio!

I've grown so much as an artist as well.

Soon this pandemic will be over and we will all start 

back into the headlong rush of the world and large.

At least some of us may do that, I for one have enjoyed the slow down and reflection time this disease has afforded us.

Although I do miss shopping for the pure enjoyment of shopping, 

and movies in the theater, I really miss seeing movies in the theater.

Mighty Marlin, Acrylic on hardibord, 10 x 10 inches

Day 33 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

Octopus all around

This day..........

I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband that supports and loves me so much!

He said lets go!

When I expressed a desire for drawing and watercolor papers.

So, off we went!

Like the octopus, my mind is everywhere seemingly at once.

I am praying for several people now, some who have requested prayer and others that have not.

I pray for healing for some, basic human needs for others (food and shelter), and now for an aging and elderly couple with a special needs adult that is about to be released from a group home 

into a world she does not and cannot understand.

Praying for them to find a solution to their real world problems.

I pray for my children, their spouses, and our grandchildren.

I pray for brothers, and sisters in Christ that they can continue on their journey to Sanctification.

I pray for our government, our police and fire fighters, nurses, doctors, and anyone else responsible for others

 care. I miss helping at Shepherds place, giving Senior adults an opportunity to create something they are proud of to take home. I miss teaching and I pray for teachers and bus drivers about to start a very uncertain school year. I pray for students and children, that they are comfortable in our world as it stands today.

I pray for foreign governments and their finances that their countries don't collapse under the strain of the pandemic. I pray for local government as well, that people can make sound decisions about voting this year and not vote a popularity contest.

I pray for other artists, that they can find and keep their talent and income intact in this uncertain time.

I also pray for our planet, that we leave something worthwhile for our next generation.

I pray for our church leaders, our church "family", and for people that still watching online because of health concerns.

These are things I pray about.

These are things I am grateful for as well.

I am grateful I live in a country that allows us to pray for and with others, both online and in person.

I will fall asleep in prayer tonight and every night.

Octopus all around, Acrylic on hardibord, 10 x 10

Day 32 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

Heron hunter

Herons are peculiar birds.

They're gawky, ungainly, and yet possess a grace when stalking something that is second to none.

Silently, quietly, walking with their big feet carefully landing each step.

Their expression is frozen and they will stop when they think their prey has spotted them.

Then the ever so slight turn of the head, keeping their prey in focus.

Then comes the snap, and the prey is plucked from the water.

Watch them, they are fascinating!

Heron hunter, acrylic on hardi bord, 11x14

Day 31 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

Three Amigos

Three Amigos is a trio of our brown pelicans.

We have a plentiful amount of pelicans now, the numbers are very different from when I

 first arrived back home in 1976.

Back then, the pelicans were few and far between.

The reason? DDT

The pesticide being used made their eggs so fragile that they could not even 

sit on them to hatch them without breaking.

It broke my heart to know these gawky, raptor looking birds that are a symbol of the waters of the deep south might die out because of man.

Man in our ever present quest to grow bigger, better, crops.

Fortunately, DDT was banned, the pelicans have now recovered to the 

point of almost becoming a pest.

At least if you have a dock they have decided to roost upon.

I find them to be magnificent birds, seemingly unable to fly, yet graceful in the air.

I watched them today as we rode the dogs at the park, acrobatic performers in the skies.

Dipping, diving, splashing, then popping back up to do it all over again.

We have seen them repeatedly dive when there is a school of fish they have found.

Diving until they cannot leave the water again because they are so full of fish.

They bob a while on the water, then they pop up and gracefully fly away.

We made a trip to Stewart Heath Gallery today.

I was taking replacement turtles for display and possible sales.

There may be a possible BIG commission piece as well.

If it occurs, it will be the largest multiple canvas piece I've ever attempted.

The frustrating part, The couple is from Gulf Breeze.

One of the shows cancelled this spring.

At least they found me at the Gallery!

I convinced Chris to bring his wood turning as well to see if they would be a fit into the gallery.

He brought and Stewart kept 8 bowls for display.

Welcome to the gallery Chris!

Three Amigos, Acrylic on Hardibord, 10 x 10

Day 30 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020 

 

Sea Turtles for Two!

Well now!

Yesterday (Sunday) was incredibly jam packed.

We watched church online and started our day.

Delightfully, Alfred finally got the funds we were trying to send to him for a while.

He immediately went to his Landlord and paid rent for both July and August.

That done, his family also got some groceries to be able to eat.

I received a delightful photo of Praise with sausage and sazda piled up to eat.

They all went to bed, singing God's praises with full bellies and happy hearts.

Meanwhile, my Sunday remainder was spent at the desk, trying to pound out 

more of the illustrations for the book. 

I am trying to get drawings done for approval from the author, then start on the paintings.

As a side note, I met with the author today and she loves the drawings so far!

I am still trying to finish them before we would have left for Africa on August 9th.

They will be done in watercolor, so they should go fairly quickly.

Anyways after a long day at the desk with breaks few and far between, I was too tired to post!

Why turtles again?

Saturday I got a message from Stewart Heath Gallery.

I need turtles ASAP!

I was taken aback as I had just delivered turtles the week before.

Then the photo popped up on my phone of the sale of one of the turtles I had brought previously.

What a problem to have!

I have a gallery that is making sales!

I am SO grateful that Stewart Heath nudged me into coming to her space.

She has actually pursued my work since before opening almost two years ago.

Recently she messaged me and asked again.

After prayer, I was led to go and leave some pieces with her.

She has given me a rather large space and I love it!

These turtles are for her Gallery to sell.

www.stewartheathgallery.com

Sea Turtles I & II, Acrylic on shadowbox canvas, 24 x 24, $325.00 each

Days 28 & 29 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

Just a little crabby

It has been another day on this earth that never fails to amaze me.

I am talking with Alfred in Zimbabwe on a daily basis.

We have sent him money to help with rent and food for his family.

It still has not arrived, and he is so patient.

I pray it arrives sooner rather than later, I don't want his family to go without food or shelter.

Each day we talk after I have sent him one of my readings for the day from the Bible.

He looks forward to them so much!

We are discussing each day his walk with God.

He is becoming closer than he has ever felt with his Maker and loves our discussions.

He is still creating, he is just much slower than I am.

He is also experimenting with new materials and textures.

I am really looking forward to seeing his new works coming from the pandemic and his own experiences with hospitals while fighting tuberculosis.

He believes his TB is completely healed through the power of prayer warriors here.

Why am I so impressed with him?

He has told me he was a gang member for years and realized it was not the path he wanted to take.

He left the gang, but wandered aimlessly in his path to Christianity.

I am so grateful to be a part of his conversion.

He loves God so much and believes there are better things to come.

I am working hard on the book as well.

I am determined to complete this task and complete it well.

Time will tell, I am frustrated on a daily basis.

Today, I just could not take my light box that Chris built about 20 years ago any longer.

It is heavy, bulky, hard to turn on and off, has screws in the way, and is too dark for my needs.

So, off we went to Hobby Lobby to purchase a light box. 

Now is when I miss Alabama Art Supply.

We used to sell large light boxes, this one is small but usable.

It is also MUCH brighter!

Stewart Heath Gallery sold another piece today.

Before I knew I had sold something, she sent me a text, I need turtles ASAP.

I was thinking, I just brought you two!

She sold the large one today.

More turtles.............Shadowbox ones too!

Coming soon from the Raccoon Retreat studio in beautiful Fairhope, Alabama!

Oh!

And I painted a crab today!

Just a little crabby, acrylic on hardibord, 10 x 10 inches

Day 27 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

Peaceful turtle (no political affiliation please)

The paintings are going well, with me easily completing one per day.

I am afraid though at the rate our country is going, I may get even more done.

I think we are headed for another lockdown.

In which case, I will be found in my studio painting away.

I pray it isn't so, but with the raging numbers we are being presented with on a daily basis....

And,

Our president finally speaks to us all wearing masks if you cannot social distance.

Although I wonder if it's just an attempt to boost numbers with an election coming up.

I'm already tired of the presidential, local, and statewide elections and their commercials.

Each side accusing the other of this and that, with respondents replying with tit for tat.

I'll be in the studio creating!

Peaceful turtle (no political affiliation please), Acrylic on hardibord, 10 x 10 inches

Day 23 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

Sandpiper

Today was rather "busy" in a myriad of ways.

I did laundry, painted canvases, went with Chris on a journey looking for a shop vacuum, ate lunch, then painted today's piece.

I then got in the pool with my sister in law for a long luxurious time

 of chatting, floating, and remembering.

My sister lives here now and we both love it so much!

We have had many discussions about Christ and being Christian.

She has enjoyed them too, deciding to be baptized again!

This has made me beyond joyous.

Chris and I then rode the dogs, don't ask it's every day!

Ate dinner of leftovers.

I then went to my studio, and Chris to his lathe.

We both got a lot done, and now I blog and call it a day!

Whew!

Sandpiper, Acrylic on hardibord, 10 x 10 inches

Day 22 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

Playful Dolphin

Today's piece was combination of painting on top and painting inside.

Painting on top of the poured paint, painting inside the bubbles that formed in the pour.

If you will recall last fall, I painted a whale that had lots of bubbles and 

I did a combination of painting inside and adding more bubbles to my liking.

Anyway, lots of fun to paint as usual.

I had a meeting with the author of the book I'm illustrating today.

I am delighted to report we are moving along nicely, making decisions 

that will help me with my work in the studio.

I am scanning and sending two cover ideas to the project manager

and hope that it goes well in that department.

I will be pushed to complete by August, but that is my goal.

August was my goal originally because we were going to Africa.

Now that mission seems to be flattened, although I am talking with Alfred daily.

Prayers appreciated that my neck and back hold out over the next couple of weeks.

I am still reeling over the National Shrimp Festival being cancelled.

I get it, but that would've been a good deal of income that is now gone.

I also have collectors that are very disappointed.

Hopefully God will see fit to fill in and feed me as he feeds the birds.

Besides, there may be an "Almost, but not Quite Sea Festival" here at my house in October.

I want to have about 4 artists here, so we can social distance by spreading out in the yard.

Maybe by October, people will be ready to get out and buy art!

Prayers for everyone concerned, I know we all count on these festivals 

for our main source of income.

I am not worried in the least.

Anyhow, 

That's it for this evening.

May God bless and keep you in his perfect care.

Wear a mask and wash your hands!

Playful dolphin, acrylic on Hardibord, 10 x 10

Day 20 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

More Mahi-mahi

I am really enjoying this series.

It has been a long day of concentrating on the book I'm illustrating.

This weekend will be dedicated to it as well.

Although, there may some pool time in there somewhere.

The hardi bord has been fun so far, and there are still several to go.

These will be appropriate for outdoor hanging or could go into a bathroom easily.

Hardi bord is a concrete based material made to mimic the look of wood.

Insects don't like it, it's easy to paint, and it's does not burn easily.

I am looking forward to working on a project that has been thrown my way.

It is a baby now, but must be completed and approved rather quickly.

While I cannot go into detail yet, it may be a smash hit.

I would very much appreciate prayers thrown my way.

The great part about it is, I did not pursue it, but it is pursuing me!

I just LOVE it when people talk about me and my art!

More Mahi-mahi, acrylic on hardi bord, 10 x 10 inches

Day 19 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020

Fly away II

Fly away II is another in the Hardi bord series.

I am really enjoying painting them and looking forward to offering them up as outdoor art.

This background though!

The afternoon I was doing this major pour, my husband decided to come and see what was happening in the studio. 

I had several pieces going at once,stacking some higher so they pour onto the next level of pieces.

I am trying to be a good steward of my money that God gives to me for my use.

Anyway, there was a couple of them that managed to get drops of 

paint on them instead of the flow I was trying to achieve.

In comes the mister, and he decides the drops look like turtles, 

especially after he manipulates the paint.

I did not discover this until a couple of hours later and was kind of upset with him.

Don't they look cute?

I'm not going for cute here honey.

Please don't do it again.

(I'm sure he will just to be funny. It's a good thing I love him!)

Anyway, I decided to add a larger turtle on top, making the smaller ones 

look like they're deep in the water.

The person that purchases this one, gets a collaborative piece!

We also took apart the submarine today, it hurt not being able to save parts of it, 

but I'm running out of room in storage!

Fly away II, Acrylic on Hardi , 10 x 10

Day 18 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2020