Field of Tulips (2011), 9 x 12"

My newest painting contains the first building I have ever painted. It is only about one square inch in size, but it is there. If you click on the photo you can zoom in to see its tiny details.
I've noticed recently that many of my paintings fall into one of two themes: "Field of ____" and "____ Sunset." You'll notice that the painting in the previous post falls into the latter theme. I really enjoy painting both of these subjects, because there are endless variations of these themes. I also like the idea of a collection of paintings that are all similar in some way. Below is a collection of my "Field" paintings. I included the "Hillside with Wildflowers" (bottom right) because it essentially is a painting of a field of wildflowers.Here is a collage of some of my sunset paintings:

Twilight Sunset (2011), 6 x 12"

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Sight Specific Display

My Sight Specific display is up now is downtown Champaign (10 E. Main St.--location of old Wind Water and Light Gallery) and looks awesome. Here are some photos:

Two Miniatures

I have completed two miniature paintings of poppies. Both paintings are painted on 2.5 x 3 in. pieces of glass and will be sold framed (as shown). These adorable little paintings are perfect for displaying on a tabletop, desk, mantle, or bookshelf.


Pink Poppy is based on a photo by "bitmask" found on flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hvc/2542773015/
Used under a creative commons license.

Sight Specific Display

My Sight Specific display window will be installed in downtown Champaign sometime next week! The location will be 10 East Main St. (across from Merry Ann's Diner) in Champaign. For those of you that know Champaign, this was the location of the Wind Water and Light art gallery before it moved to Urbana. I won't be able to post pictures until after the new year, but I think the display should run for at least six weeks. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Indi Go Gallery Holiday Show

Here are some pictures of my display at the Indi Go Gallery's holiday show. Follow this link for more photos from the show.
Check it out! Open hours: M-F 2-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 12-7:00pm.
Address: 9 E. University Ave., downtown Champaign, IL

Sight Specific Display

I was recently chosen to be a part of the Sight Specific project in downtown Champaign! The Sight Specific project puts on rotating storefront exhibits throughout the year in locations around downtown Champaign. I am super excited to get my own display! My exhibit will start next week, location TBA...

Gicleé Prints!

Sold my first giclee print on Sunday. I picked it up from the print shop today and it looks awesome! :-)

Prices for my prints range from $35-$45. The detail of these prints is fantastic and the image captures the texture of the original painting perfectly! Check out the prints I have for sale at my etsy shop. Prints make great Christmas gifts and are an affordable alternative to an original oil painting! Contact me if there is a painting you would like a print of and don't see it listed on etsy.

Holiday Art Show at Indi Go Gallery

I'll be selling some of my paintings at the Indi Go Gallery's holiday art show Dec. 7-21! This show includes eight artists who specialize in different mediums--painting, jewelery, photography, fiber, and graphic arts. The opening reception is Friday, December 10, from 6-8pm. Open hours will be 2-7pm M-F, and 12-7pm Sat-Sun. Come check it out!

Sunset over the Mountains (2010), 8 x 8"

I've been having real trouble lately finding a photo I am inspired to paint. Since I am only painting small canvases right now, I am finding that possible subjects are rather limited. I have so many photos I'd like to paint, but they would require larger canvases. Large paintings are hard to sell, therefore I am limiting myself to painting tiny things for the time being. Anyway, I already have a whole stack of larger sized paintings waiting to be sold. Such a dilemma. I am wanting to complete a few more small paintings before the end of November so they are dry and ready to sell for the holidays. I should mention that people love the bigger paintings, they just don't want to spend more than $100...

The painting below is based on a photo that inspired me because of the unique sky.
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