Painting "WATER" just makes me happy!

I BELIEVE... - painting "WATER" makes me happy...the colors, the subject, & the feeling.
                       - that water and art has the power to heal the maker & the viewer!
                       - we're all mostly made of water
                       - we all came from water
                       - the earth's surface is mostly water
                       - water can be calming.  That's what I want my paintings to capture, so they bring
                          calmness to the viewer, in an office environment or home surroundings! Enjoy!

So Excited...I regestered for my first e-course!

        I am so excited!  I registered for my very first e-course.  I have taken workshops before to learn a new techique or to learn from an artist that I admire their work.  But, this is different...
This course is online. Yay. And, it is NOT a class to learn how to paint, draw or collage...it is a class to learn how to promote yourself and your art as a business! I can read,  learn and follow the information as I want.  I actually registered last night, and already today (Sunday) was Day One, of the first week, of five exciting weeks!   Kelly Rae Roberts is the teacher and I am thrilled to learn from this girl.  I have her book Taking Flight and have admired not only her work, but her continued success...she is such an inspiration!
        I began printing off what the class will cover.  Then, I printed off the first days information. I already slipped those pages into clear "page protectors" and into a brand new binder.  Excited to soak up all the tips she gives out.  More to come my way tomorrow......Can't wait. I am ready to learn.

Skipping Stones - Oil on wood panel

                                      
                                        Skipping Stones - Oil on wood panel 48 x 31.5" x2"
                                 
        This is one painting I have wanted to do.  I think I had a little bit of fear to create this one.  But, I have a notes in my art studio that says "No Fear" "Face your fears" & ..."Leap Fearlessly". So, I leaped...LOL.   I like how it turned out, so I wouldn't mind trying another similar one with different rings and colors! 
                                      
                                      
                                    
                                     
                                      

Morning Mist - 30 x 40" oil on canvas

                                          
                                                           Morning Mist - oil  30x40"

                                                 The colors just seem to be so calming.
                                             It is early morning, before the beautiful sun
                                             makes it's appearance for the new day! 
                                                   

Tide Pool

                                      
                                                     Tide Pool  - oil on canvas 30 x 24"
                              I wanted to capture the tide pools that form when the tide moves out
               and leaves some of the water behind in little pools.  The rippling designs are so
               interesting that the water has formed into the wet sand.  I think that nature is so
               beautiful, in it's colors and patterns.  
           
              

Jesse The Jack Russell's Helpful Tricks

Check out this great MSN video: Jesse The Jack Russell's Helpful Tricks

Maybe if I teach my two Bichon pups to do some things around the house, (clean, dust, make the beds) I could devote every minute to doing more PAINTING!!!!!  (smile)

Rhythm of the Water 48 x36" Oil

Rhythm of the Water - I love the colors in my most recent painting!
It measures 48"x 36" oil on panel.
The painting has lots of greens and browns and touches of turquoise for some spark!
The water seems to have a personality, a life of it's own.. When I began this painting, I wasn't sure what direction it would take, or the colors it would be.  That's the greatest part of finishing a painting..the surprise when you're done, to stand back and see what you've created!