#49 of 50 "My Shining Light"

"My Shining Light", Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink, 5"x5"   SOLD

"My Shining Light" I have to say that this is one of my favorites of this "50" series. It's the first time that I ever painted the piano keys at this perspective. I'm realizing more and more that it is all about the light. That's why I'm proud of this one and the fact that I got the cello to glow. I know it's been awhile since I've blogged. I have to say, I've missed it. A lot has been happening. This series has kicked everything into gear. I'm still 50 at this moment and savoring every moment of it. The year ahead looks grand in projects and scale. It is a year of larger paintings and a new 5"x5" series based on landscapes. I'm very excited to continue the music theme but also focus on landscapes. Stay tuned.     

#40 of 50 "Choral Bouquet"

"Choral Bouquet", Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink, 5"x 5"   Available

"Choral Bouquet" The hot color this year is suppose to be coral. I woke up wanting to paint something in this color and this is what appeared. I have tried to do flutes before but this is the first that anyone has ever seen. My last attempt was ok until I added the drizzled acrylic over the top and then ... it just didn't work. I always wanted to play the flute. In school I played clarinet for 5 years but the first chance I had, I took a short summer class to learn the flute. At my gallery, Wolfard & Co., I carried an artist who made beautiful flutes. He made them out of exotic hardwoods like Ebony, Zebrawood, Mahogany and Koa. I treasure the Ebony Flute that I have on my piano. The wood makes it have a real grounded earthy tone.

#22 of 50 "Moving On"

"Moving On", Watercolor & Acrylic, 500# Paper, 5"x 5" SOLD

"Moving On" You know how it is to have an idea for a long time but it never happens? I have thought of this idea over and over again. Maybe it just wasn't ready to happen until now. I love that it is bright and that the spiral symbol is shown in both watercolor and acrylic. I like to think of the spiral as 'new beginnings'. I also like how the piano keys are 3-D and floating without an interuption to move on at a steady pace. Kinda like these paintings. I think I'm obviously getting inspired by all of the store front window decorations for Valentines Day. I debated about making it all pink but I love how it contrasts with the black keys and dances on stage.