Happy days...

The days that make us happy, make us wise.
12 x 12 canvas
The photo doesn't do the colors in this piece justice. It's very bright and the colors really pop. My husband did have to help me a bit with this one, he cut out the bird and leaves. Gotta love a man than helps with your art.
A day in the studio for me today, a bit worn out and sore from yesterday. I've been told that my energy and stamina will return eventually. One happy day at a time.
Have a great one.
Enjoy!

Beauty awakens the soul to act.
10 x 10 canvas
There is a lot of texture to this piece however it's really hard to see in the photo. I used modeling paste and a stencil to create a dimentional background.
Spent the day with a group of artists at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. The highlight of our day was  the exhibit of blown glass by Dale Chihuly. It was fabulous!
Hope your day was a great one.
Enjoy!

New day...

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. -Eleanor Roosevelt
10 x 10 canvas
New piece I finished up last weekend. It's now on display at the Lynchburg Art Club.
This started as an experiment with paint with the blues at the bottom. When I was finished, I liked it better with the blues at the top. Very abstract, something different for me.
Enjoy!

Laugh...

We don't laugh because we are happy, we are happy because we laugh.
8 x 10 on canvas
This is my husband's favorite piece to date, he loves the bright, cheerful colors. It's one of my favorites, too. Hope you are having a great week.
Enjoy!

Flower Power...

Nature is the art of God
4 x 12 on canvas
My third and favorite flower. It's supposed to be a Poppy. This is the piece I sold yesterday. So happy it has a a wonderful new home.
Enjoy!

Wings...

Let your heart soar.
8 x 10 on canvas
One of the pieces I finished last week. I love this piece, especially the soft colors.
We had a wonderful day at the market, sold a piece of mixed media art and several pieces of photography art.
Currently working on several pieces, hoping to finish a few by the end of the weekend. A bit of holiday decorating done and beginning to feel a bit festive.
Have a great night.
Enjoy!

A little different...

Petals
16 x 20 on canvas
Before my stroke, Pinterest was a daily addiction, I absolutely loved it. Although, not on a daily basis, I still cannot resist. My vision issue prevents me from really getting to see all the beautiful pins but occasionally I'll come across something that really stands out. Saw a piece of art, similar to this and just had to give it a try. My wonderful husband cut all the petals for me, still not comfortable with scissors due to impaired depth perception...really would like to keep all my fingers.
This was fun to create.
Hope you are having a fabulous holidady weekend.
Enjoy!

Big...

The art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. Henry Ellis
18 x 24
My largest piece to date, thought it was 16 x 20 when I was posting the other day. Interesting choice of colors, out of the norm for me. This piece is entirely post stroke and I believe that my art has changed in small ways. When my daughter, Amy, saw it, her first reaction was Mardi Gras. I've framed it in a black floater frame and it's going to the Lynchburg Art Club for their Christmas Show and Sale along with 2 other pieces. One of those pieces I'll be sharing tomorrow.
It's the eve of Thanksgiving, always my favorite holiday although the last three years have been hard. This year will be difficult too, our fourth holiday without Deb. She also loved Thanksgiving and she's the biggest part of why it was always to special to me. All those wonderful traditions are gone now but still so much to be thankful for, even more so this year. I thank God daily for all the wonderful blessing in my life and for allowing me the time to enjoy them. I am truly blessed and so very thankful.
Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving.
Enjoy!

A willing heart...

Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing heart. Abraham Lincoln
12 x 12 on canvas

This is the very first piece I worked on after I came home from the hospital the last time. I got the background started at the urging of my family and then put it aside. I wasn't ready at yet and I knew if I tried to force the issue, it wouldn't be healthy. I was still very visually impaired at that point and not certain of the future. I tried to stay positive but there were days that it was harder than others. I looked at it almost everyday, even on my worst days, I atleast walked in my studio to see if the urge to create was there. Eventually, I picked it up again, added some more paint and set it aside again. When I heard this quote several weeks ago, I just knew this piece was where it belonged.  This quote sums up how I feel. I knew I needed my art to heal and when I let go of my fear and let my heart lead me, I was ready.
Enjoy!

Blooming...

Earth laughs in flowers
4 x 12 canvas
Another flower experiment, like the first one I created much better but this is still a bright and happy piece. Now working on a third flower.
Started framing my  large piece and found out it's actually 18 x 24, not 16 x 20 as I thought. So I guess that's means I accomplished more than I thought I had. Always a good thing. Will get it posted soon.
It's been a beautiful weekend, time at the Gallery, delivering orders, painting and journaling. My eyesight seems a bit more blurred this morning but I imagine the eyes are a bit tired. Need to take more time to rest them but when I get going it's hard to stop. Taking a break this morning then it's an afternoon of football, racing and art, quite a combination but it's what I enjoy.
Have a wonderful day.
Enjoy!

Friendship is a flower that blooms in all season.
4 x 12 on canvas.
I am truly pleased with this piece, it's fun, colorful, makes me happy.
Enjoy!

New me, new art...

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. 12 x 12 canvas

This is a brand new piece. I think my art is different now, colors a little darker but still a lot of them. While I was finishing up this piece, over the weekend, I thought a lot about my journey. Both as a person and as an artist. I thought long and hard about how lucky I am. There are many things I still cannot do but there are so many more that I can. It's quite a sight to watch me work, changing glasses or   using one of my many magnifiers . It's becoming habit and that makes it easier. Just the pure satisfaction of finishing a piece is worth every struggle. I've come a long way and it feels good.
Thanks to all that have sent well wishes, prayers and encouraging words. They mean so much.
Enjoy!

Happy talent...

It is a happy talent to know how to play.- Ralph Waldo Emerson
8 x 8 on canvas
Isn't this the true!
One of my favorite pieces to date. I love the colors, reminds me of summer.
This one is going on Etsy.
Enjoy!

Sharing...

Home Sweet Home

12 x 12 canvas

 

More art to share, this piece was about 90% finished prior to my stroke. Finished it up a last week. Also started and finished another 12 x 12 piece and a 6 x 6 piece. It's been a great week and even better weekend. Yesterday we spent several hours downtown peddling my art, am finally starting to feel normal on a regular basis although a bit worn out. That will come in time, too. Hope you are having a great one.

Enjoy! 

 

Etsy...

Paradise
One of the originals I have listed in my new Etsy store...
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TinRoofStudioArt

Flower Pot
12 x 12 canvas
I love this piece, it was a lot of fun to create. 
Enjoy!

 

Earth laughs in flowers
8 x 8 on canvas
Enjoy!

Coffee break...

Java, 4 x 4 canvas 

 Enjoy, 4 x 4 Canvas

 

I have been a coffee drinker for years however since my stroke, I cannot stand the smell nor taste. It's the strangest thing. In the beginning, I thought it was the coffee in the hospital, it tasted like dirt. Now I know that it's all coffee including my favorite treat, iced mocha. I've also found that I can no longer drink tea or eat chocolate.  It could have so much worse so I'm not complaining. 

Enjoy! 

A little bird...

 

 Yellow & Orange Bird

8 x 8 on canvas

Enjoy!

 

 



Butterflies...

Butterflies
8 x 8 on canvas
Enjoy!