Winter Patio
By gail on January 15, 2011
This is a photo I took today of the same patio that the painting from yesterday was painted from. The painting was done in early fall in September. I wanted to show you the same scene and what it actually looks like in the middle of winter. I love to paint. But I also love to garden. I’m not sure which I love the most. Maybe they can’t be compared. Anyway, I had forgotten one very important thing. But first let’s go back to fall. In October I was sitting in my living room at eight in the morning having a wonderful cup of coffee and enjoying the peace and quiet of my home. Just like I had been the morning I did the painting. One big difference…it was way to cold to be outside. As I was finishing up my coffee I began to hear a loud screeching noise. You know, like fingers on a black board only hundreds of times louder. And there was lots of loud thumps and bumps. I finally decided I had to go check it out. We have lived in our house seventeen years. One of the things we’ve loved is the trees in the neighborhood. There were several huge pecan trees that were probably sixty to seventy years old in the lot just behind us and to the south. When I went to check on the noise, the trees and the house were GONE!!! The sky was wide open. They had come in with bull dozers that morning and removed everything. I had forgotten that until I looked at my photo this morning. I’m even happier now that I did the painting. The pecan trees were the screen that the sun is peeking through. Without them it isn’t the same. I really believe this will be a good thing for my garden. We still have plenty of shade but we will have lots and lots of morning light. My garden should thrive in it.
Looking Forward to Summer
By gail on December 7, 2009
It does my heart good to paint these little bursts of sunshine on such a cold, dreary day. But these really cold temps are absolutely necessary. Everything is dormant now, resting. This is another 8X10 Oil on Board.
The Girl With the Big Earring
By gail on November 12, 2009
I had more fun doing this painting. The model is the antithesis of “The Girl With the Pearl Earring”. In more ways than one! I was so inspired by the drama of her fabulous earring and gorgeous hair. This wonderful girl recently gave her sister the gift of life with a bone marrow transplant. No one could ask for a more wonderful sister. We love you, Lysh!
Pitcher With an Attitude
By gail on November 11, 2009
Tulsa is very privileged to have two of the finest museums in the nation. Gilcrease is an amazing place full of beautiful work. I felt extremely priviledged to be chosen to participate in the 2009 American Art in Miniature Show that opened this month. To add to the wonderful experience, my painting was also chosen to be used on the invitation. You can imagine how pleased I was. They had a wonderful reception. There was live music, great food, and exciting auction. You can view the collection at www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu/aaim2009. Two of the Water Street Art Gallery members, Ruth Harris and Celest Vaught also had paintings in the show.
Daisys in Full Bloom
By gail on November 10, 2009
This is the first of a series of miniature garden paintings that I began this month. I love the way color can lift your spirit.
