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Saturday, January 31, 2015

30 Days of Painting—Looking Back

Here are all of the 30 paintings at a glance. I'm proud of the variety of subjects and techniques that I achieved this month. In the past 30 days, there were:

6 Abstracts based on prayer
3 Illuminations based from the Bible
5 Winter scenes
7 Landscapes
1 Seascape
2 Water close-ups
1 Study
2 Florals
1 Insect
3 Birds
6 Animals
23 6x6 Paintings
5 8x10 Paintings
2 Extra large paintings
2 Gifts
1 Commission
4 Subjects never before attempted

My favorite technical accomplishments are:
Foggy Mountain River
SQUIRREL!
Learning to Fly
Holy Family

What was YOUR favorite painting or genre?

Thanks, again, for following along these past 30 days. Come and see these live and in person at the Lipscomb art event this February 6-8 at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville.

Stay tuned for more on my upcoming participation in a show benefiting Warner Parks, February 12-14.

Friday, January 30, 2015

Rosie

6"x6" Oil on Panel

with Palette Knife

30 Paintings in 30 Days: January, 2015—Day 30

Another 30 days of paintings is complete. Today, I'm celebrating with some roses. This quick study of roses is in honor of my youngest child, whom we aptly nickname "Rosie". I think it might go well in her room.

Thanks to all of you who have followed along these 30 days. I hope you have enjoyed these paintings as munch as I have.

More paintings coming soon, so stay tuned.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Butterfly

6"x6" Oil on Panel

with Palette Knife

SOLD

30 Paintings in 30 Days: January, 2015—Day 29

Almost didn't make a painting today. But I'm glad that I did. Today, another painting was born. That gives me a great feeling. It makes my day a little more beautiful.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

It Is Well with My Soul 6x6

6"x6" Oil on Panel

with Palette Knife

Commissioned

30 Paintings in 30 Days: January, 2015—Day 28

Today's painting is a 6x6 replica of my abstract based on the hymn "It Is Well with My Soul." It was commissioned by a daughter for her mother who is a lover of sacred music and recovering from illness. What a beautiful thing to know that this art will aid in the healing process and remind them of the comforting words in this beautiful hymn.

It Is Well with My Soul

Horatio G. Spafford

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

See the original painting and the full hymn text here.