100 days~100 paintings 2022

The 100 days of paintings actually started this year on Tuesday June 28th.

Time got away from me however, and I am just now getting to post!

I really enjoy the paintings every year as well as the comments when you read the blog!

This year, I begin with sewing machine drawers.

These are taken from vintage sewing machines in bad condition and used in a whole new way!

We break down the drawers from the machine and my husband Chris cuts them down into thirds.

He then uses wood panels to fill in the openings from more recycled wood.

I am amazed with how they turn out every time I do them.

It all started with a sewing machine our neighbor had that she wanted turned into a table.

She did not want the drawers or the machine.

The machine is very heavy and my husband used it for weight added to his lathe.

(Several months later, our son commandeered the machine as he is making lamps out of them.)

The drawers however presented a problem, throw them away or creatively reuse them.

I am so grateful that Chris is talented enough to help me reuse them.

So far, we've repurposed 3 machines and have plans for more.

Each machine allows me to create anywhere from 18 to 24 little pieces of art.

They are proving to be popular!

This summer will be interesting as I have been invited back to the 

Audubon Center in Mississippi for another one woman show. 

The first one was called "My Ocean Odyssey" and was one of their most popular shows. 

I am honored that they believe in my works enough to invite me back this year. 

This show will be called "My Nature Odyssey"

The show will have my usual marine life and shadowbox canvases, as well as multiple piece works.

 One entire wall will be flora and fauna from our beautiful gulf coast!

Hummingbirds, shorebirds, raptors, and earthly creatures will make for a fun show.

The National Shrimp festival in Gulf Shores will happen this year!

I am now 95 days out from this wonderful show that is one of my favorites.

This year, I will have a double booth.

One booth will be of the marine life sepias, possibly moving from sepia to color added on some.

 The other will be the Steampunk that has proven popular during the spring shows.

The Steampunk has also gotten some awards this spring.

Come along for the ride this summer!

100 paintings~100 days 2022

My Nature Odyssey!

Sewing machine drawers, each 5x15 inches,Acrylic

Days 1-5 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2022

 

100 days~ The Cephalopod creature

The Cephalopod creature.

Did you know that an octopus's appendages are called arms and not tentacles?

What I did know is that each arm can regenerate if the octopus is attacked.

Each arm has it's own brain as well, with a larger central brain and eight smaller ones operating the arms.

I just learned that myself a few days ago!

100 days

100 paintings

The journey is just beginning though!

I am continuing with the paintings, but may not post every day.

The journey has been wonderful, productive, and profitable.

I thank you dear reader for joining me on this odyssey of Art.

100 days~100 paintings.

It seems hard to believe, but then again it's not.

I know at least 25 of them are already sold, 

which is mind boggling to me since they are less than 4 months old.

I am grateful to God for my talent, my treasure, and the time I've gotten to spend with you!

Let the next 100 begin!

100 days, Acrylic on canvas, 12 x 36 shadowbox

Day 100 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2021 

 

Free flight

Free flight was part of a long day.

Incredible amounts of rain, friends and family having surgery, illness striking, and deadlines looming.

Last night was tough as our dachshunds have decided they don't like thunder any more.

We have one that barks, the other whimpers.

They both were active last night.

And before you ask, they don't sleep in bed with us!

Dachshunds are bed hogs and I worry about them falling or jumping off the bed.

Anyway, we didn't get enough sleep.

Then we both went to our respective studios to work.

About 12:30 we were both hungry and stopped for lunch.

Me back at it in the studio around 1:30.

Chris had a Paws break.

(nap with a dachshund)

I painted the afternoon away.

Then taught a class tonight at church.

Then I blog for tonight.

Free Flight<Acrylic on canvas, 12 x 36

Day 99 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2021

 

Crab escape master

I don't know about you, but we have a lot of blue crab here along the gulf coast.

These are a tasty addition to our seafood fare here in Alabama.

Getting close to the 100 paintings being completed.

However, I will have to go on and paint more as the galleries are selling.

Hopefully this weekend, I'll sell too!

Freedom Fest is happening at the Wharf and I signed up for a booth.

The entry fee was negligible, only $100.

However I do need to go get my license for the county to be legal again.

Usually, we can renew our license at the National Shrimp Festival, but we know where that went!

I am excited and a little nervous as the festival is one day only.

We can set up the tent on Friday, show on Saturday.

Praying it all goes well.

I am still painting, creating and dreaming of what can be shows on the coast for this year.

Freedom Fest, Orange Beach, Al at the Wharf October 9th, 2021 9-4pm

Jubilee Festival, Old town Daphne, Oct. 16-17th 9-5pm daily

Mattie Kelly Festival of the arts, Destin, Florida, Oct 30-31st 9-5 daily

Peter Anderson, Ocean Springs Mississippi, Nov.6-7 9-5pm daily.

Crab escape master, Acrylic on shadowbox canvas, 24 x24

Day 98 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2021

 

The escapee

The escapee was completed after a very long day.

I was awakened by a strong storm at 4 am this morning.

I realized my friends in Africa were at their show, so I got up and started to pray for their providence.

I finished all my Bible readings, sent the readings to them, and journaled as well.

I received a reply from one of them as they were able to read the Bible readings while at the show.

I continued to pray as we went to church early, hanging a new set for the kids at CK.

We went to service then, went to our daughters house to sew, my dad to visit, 

and our son all at their respective homes.

We finally got back to the house about 5pm.

Took dogs for a ride, then ate dinner.

I then headed to the studio.

Long day!

The escapee, Acrylic on shadowbox canvas, 16 x 16

Day 97 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2021

 

The mechanics of?

Long time working today on this one!

Sorry all I've got to show for it is a piece of the next steampunk painting.

Although, I imagine you can tell what it is going to become.

I'm really happy with how it's coming together though.

I should be able to work on it tomorrow after I create a dream costume for my grandson!

Today Christopher was a big help, putting wires on several pieces.

Then he helped with varnishing!

I checked behind him, because he said he never does it right!

I am so grateful for the helping hands.

All completed works are varnished now, once dry, they'll get bagged up for the show next weekend.

Freedom Fest, Orange beach, AL October 9th, 2021 at the wharf 9-4pm

The mechanics of?, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24

Day 96  of the 100 days~100 paintings 2021

 

Frequent Flier III?

If you read yesterdays post, you know I was considering an addition to Frequent Flier II.

This is the additional turtle I've added.

I am currently working on costume pieces for our grandson. 

I was lucky to have gotten this done today!

A lot of thinking and 60 buckles later I am Yaya the creator!

Michael Jackson's bad costume.

One day for the grandson to wear to school.

I love it!

The turtles together!

Frequent Flier III?, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24

Day 95 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2021