#43 of 50 "1st Date"

"1st Date", Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink, 5"x5"    Available

"1st Date"  Happy New Year! This has been a very busy studio year. I'm proud to announce that I did finish the "50 Series" with a bang. You'll see what I mean after I post the next 7 paintings. I hope you all had a very special Christmas. I'm very excited about a new watercolor/acrylic palette, new brushes and new pens. The best part of Christmas is always spending time with family...especially since it's my Mom's birthday!
Maybe some of you will be out on a "1st Date" this New Year's Eve. Whatever you choose to do to bring in the New Year, may it be with those you love, good food and great music. Cheers!

#38 of 50 "Banjo Love"

"Banjo Love", Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink, 500# Paper, 5"x 5" SOLD

“Banjo Love”  Well, I have to Thank my Dad, Jim Mole, for his constant stream of ideas and ongoing support for me to paint. This painting was sketched from my Dad’s banjo. He bought it some 40 years ago. It came with a songbook so now and then he gets inspired to “pluck” a couple of tunes. This 5 string instrument has a lot of character. Daddy loves the sounds of Roy Clark, Jerry Van Dyke and Johnny Ray.  This is painting #38. Watch the BLOG for the next 12 paintings to emerge. A poster will be created at that time representing all 50 images from this new Music Series. It will then be sent out to all of the major Jazz Festivals throughout the United States. See you this Saturday, March 24 from 2-5pm for my show at Hudson Street Wineries!    

Taking a long "Look See"

#26 - #30, Pile of Paintings, Lori Mole, 2012

A Long "Look See" It is always good to stand back and take a look. I have to admit that these past 5 have been challenging. Part of it is ideas; part of it is my creative energy (which by the way got so run down that I'm a bit under the weather tonight). "Taking Care of Myself" today, as many have told me to do, I was on the couch enjoying a Christmas movie that I had recorded. It was about a painter, his mentor and the drive of capturing life, beauty, love and motion. My goal continues to paint with the feeling that you can hear the music. By the way, if you wish to see all of the first 30 paintings, just go to: http://lorimole.blogspot.com/

#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.