Baytowne Wharf Art Walk Begins

6x6, Beach Walk, Acrylic

Thank goodness the weather is not as bad as expected earlier in the week.  We may have a few shower but nothing like the Hurricane winds of Hermine.  I will be set up at the Art Show starting tonight through Sunday night.  The schedule is 5:00 to 10:00 Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.  Please drop by and let me know you follow me here.  Baytowne Wharf Art Walk is held at Sandestin, FL.

For more information on the music, driving directions or other questions go Here

Footprints in the Sand

Footprints in the Sand, 16x40, Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Like footprints in the sand at the beach we leave a mark on those lives around us. Some only a short time and others stay awhile. My goal in painting this piece was to share the beauty god has created in our sky, water, and sand. I loved how the sand crunches in the wet and squeaks in the dry.  The sounds, the smells, and the sights.  I know all that could not be "painted" but maybe some of it came through. I hope you feel the love.

"Footprints in the Sand" is a new piece for my up coming show Labor Day Weekend at Baytowne Wharf.  It is a night show in a beautiful setting at Sandestin, FL.  The Art Walk begins Friday night, September 2nd through Sunday, September 4th. Show hours are 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. each evening.

I have quite a bit of new work to share. New Christmas, landscapes, and animal paintings. I hope you will drop by to see me and let me know you receive my blog.  I will be in booth 18.

19/30 September Painting Challenge

3x6 Koi Dance

First let me apologize for the photo of this painting.  It is still wet and the light is bouncing off the canvas so badly.  I will try to get a better photo once I have more time.

This painting is in keeping with the weekly theme of "Water Dance" and the poured acrylic technique like yesterday's painting was.  As the paint flowed I saw Koi appear.  I love how the marbled water came out.

Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible for the Free Original Art drawing at the end of the month from the paintings done during this September Challenge.

Also, I would love for you to join my journey in art by signing up to follow me.  It is a two step sign up.  First enter you e-mail that you would like the newest art piece to arrive.  You will find that link in the upper right hand corner of this window.  Then you will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm.  That is all you have to do to receive an e-mail from my blog with my newest painting images.  Please join me, you never know what I will paint next.

17/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Pink Float

In keeping with the "water dance" theme for the week, I was drawn to this scene because the way the water held the pink tones.  I think I love the reflections on the water as much as I love the scenes around it.

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16/30 September Painting Challenge

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3/30 September Painting Challenge

8x10 Boat Tie

30 Days 30 Paintings Painting # 1

5x7 Two Rods and a Boat - Sold

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2/30 September Challenge 2014

8x10 "Nosey" Turtle $80.00

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Upcoming Festival Schedule

16x20 "Trolling for the Big One"

Just a reminder that my next Art Show is in Destin, Florida at Baytowne Wharf on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. each night, August 29, 30, & 31st.  I will be set up in booth 35.  If you come by trolley, come through the breezeway and turn left and I'll be on your right.  I am happy it is a night festival as it will be cooler for everyone, artists and patrons alike.

Additional dates to note are October 4 & 5th in Fairhope, Alabama for the Grand Festival, November 1 & 2 in Ocean Springs, MS for the Peter Anderson Art Festival and November 29 & 30 in Saint Augustine, Florida for St. Augustine Art Association's Art Festival the weekend of Thanksgiving.

Hope you will come see me at one of these events either in Florida, Alabama or Mississippi.

Wave Crest

18x24 Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Today's painting "Wave Crest" is my newest painting to my Coastal paintings in landscapes.  My goal this summer is to paint more coastal and water paintings for my upcoming fall show season.  However, any painting or print of the original is available now if you see something you like.  Just contact me either by e-mailing me at mdtucker1975@embarqmail.com or by going to my website here.

Prints are available in either larger or smaller than the original if your needs require a different size.  Prices ranging from $15.00 and above.

If you have a favorite photo of a coastal image that you would like seen turned into a painting, please send it to me via e-mail with your permission to use it.  Possibly your photo will be the one chosen for a large painting.  Keep in mind that the painting will look somewhat similar. If you are looking for an exact replica you might want to have it copied at your local photography shop.  I really appreciate any ideas you may have.

Destin Waves Paintings

For today's post I would like to share one of my Destin Florida paintings.  If you like it please go to the following link and leave a comment.  I have entered it to be Judged by Daily Paintworks Monthly Contest in their June paintings.  Perhaps a comment or two would help it get some attention from the Judges.  I welcome all comments, good or bad.  See and vote here.

TroyFest Festival 2014

Just a quick reminder that Saturday and Sunday I will be at the TroyFest in downtown Troy, Alabama.  It is free to attend and there will be lots to see and do.  I understand the music will be awesome this year.  Please stop by my booth for some conversation and to see my latest paintings. 

If you would like more information or driving directions please check out the following link: 

http://troyfest.com/artists-list/

The Festival runs until 5:00 p.m. both days.

The painting shown here was an award winning painting from last year's TroyFest event.  While the original is sold I do have copies and can have them available for you this weekend.  Simply give me a call or e-mail me  here to let me know what size you need.

One Size Fits All Art

I am participating in the One Size Fits All Art Show in Walton County.  The art will be on display and for sale from October 4 through December 6, 2013 at the Northwest Florida State College South Walton Campus.  Each masterpiece will be 10x10 ready to hang on your wall. 



10x10 "Dog Whisperer" by Donna Tucker

The Open House for the show will be October 4, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m..  Come meet the Artists and enjoy the Art.  There will be everything from Whimsical to Realistic art, Paintings and/or Mixed Media.  For more information click on the following link. Cultural Arts Alliance A+ One Size Fits All . Each artist will display one or two masterpieces.  The painting shown here, "Dog Whisperer"  is one of my entries.


and for those of you watching Chris' art mature...here is one of his entries

10x10 Scottie Dog by Chris Tucker