September--Lemons in a Stark World

This is my first attempt at still life.  Yay for lemons!

This is a 9"x12" acrylic matted to 8"x10".  It comes framed.

$25.00

September--Geranium Project Canvas Sketch

Here is the on canvas sketch.  :)  Now I've got to fill in the first layer of the background.  The geraniums in this painting are going to be red with yellow lights, so I need to choose a background color that will bring out the best in my foreground subject....hmmmm.

Okay, Here is the canvas with the first layer of background.  I'll go back and lighten it up a bit later on.

 

Here's the first layer of color and shading.  Many more layers to go.

More of the layering.

Even more detail in this last one.  I'm getting ready to add the center stem on the top bud, then I think the perspective will improve.  :)  Still many more layers and blending of colors and shades to come, but it really is taking shape.

The next progression...

 

I plan to add more accents with violet/deep red; I also plan to lighten the background as well.

September--Geranium Project

I have a couple of custom projects on my plate.  One of my friends from college asked me to do a geranium painting for her.  It's an 18"x24", so double the size of the paintings I've done so far.  I'm excited at the challenge knowing that my painting is going to be a meaningful gift!  Here are the preliminary sketches I did last night...simple ink pen.

 

Which one do you like best?

Beaded Bangles :)

I made these bracelets several years ago when I was living in Korea and the fabric market was a regular weekend escape for me.  These particular bangles are simply made from memory wire and beads, but they have several decorative uses.  :)

 

These are available 3 bangles for $6.  I can also custom make them in any color.  :)

September Paintings

I'm still having fun learning to paint flowers.  I found this canvas at Goodwill--actually found two of them with "Paris" prints glued to the front.  I decided that I could take the print sticker off the canvas and paint my own work instead.  So I did.  :)  Here's the result of my first "re-purposing" attempt.

 

8"x11.5" stretched canvas.  Ready to hang.

$16.00 USD

Here are some close-up photos of the same painting:

Another Re-Purposed Original Artwork:

 

The painting itself is 8"x10" with the Iron Frame 12"x16".

Ready to hang.

$25.00 

Here are some close-ups of the same painting:

  

August Paintings--Imaginary Flower

 

9"x12"  Acrylic on 110lb Mixed Media Paper

$16.00

August Paintings--Fall Colors

 

5"x7" acrylic painting on 110 lb mixed media paper

$16.00 USD

August Paintings :)

I've started painting again...it's been a while, but I'm enjoying it!  If I sell anything, 90% of the proceeds will go to Mercy Homes of India.  Read all about it at the Mercy Homes website.

9"x12" acrylic--$16.00--SOLD

Genesis 22

Abraham, not play acting
but set on stage; flooded
in lighting and set in motion;
scripted and cued for us

for us to see beyond
the temple scrim to make
murky action bold, obvious and unavoidable

we, consumed in the scene
watch the mountain ascent
study closely, the boy's eyes
searching his father's face for understanding;
for direction, occupation

the fire and wood are here, but where
is the lamb?

oh sweet grief; oh sweet agreement
staged in bright faith
shining like the altar fire
glinting on a sharpened blade

in agreement, the aged binds the willing youth
and raises up the scepter death

but hold and wait and see
the glory of god revealed in Golgotha,
marked by a ram in a thicket
and the God who swears by none
greater than Himself

Portrait of a Man I've Only Read About

The common hours of the day
I see your Presence rise like starlight
in my child's eyes filled with laughter

In the mean moments of early morning
when discipline becomes the voice of mockery
I feel your Presence wrap my mind
in long-suffering, joyfilled approval
your smile resting with your Word on my forehead

In the Sunday morning hour
when everyone sits still, finally
I sing songs and hear stories of your Presence
the Presence who later today
will silence the Accuser

the Presence who will secure my home
as I open it to strangers
who will restore to me all I spend on those who cannot repay

who will strengthen my ill back
to bear up under my own burdens
and others' too; to love without agenda
or restraint