The Green Knight of Destin

5x7 "The Green Knight" Limited Edition

Do you remember the mighty Green Knight that stood majestically on Highway 98 in Destin, Florida?  Unfortunately it was damaged in one of the storms in the '90s.  Today's painting is a tribute to him.  I am limiting the number of prints for this painting to 100.  He is 5x7, sign, numbered and has a Certificate of Authenticity for only $25.00.  I will have him available at this weekend's Art Walk in Baytowne Wharf or by calling me at (850) 803-1133 for delivery information.

Night Visions @ Baytowne Wharf Art Walk

I honestly do not know where this year has gone.  I had such big plans to get more articles out and more paintings done and here we are at Labor Day with only 4 months left in the year.  I have done a few paintings since my last post that I would love to share with you but several are gifts for clients that do not plan to give until  later this year.  So I will share what I can with you.

"Caught Red-Handed" Crab 12x24 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

The painting to the left is one I will have at my next show.  It is a night event, my very first night art show.  I am looking forward to this adventure.  I am excited and worried about how the art will look in the darkness.  I have purchased track lights that will help the art on the wall but not sure about the ultra mini paintings that I have on the display table.  I hope if you are in the Destin, Florida area that you will offer suggestions or just drop in and say hello.

The show is Baytowne Art Walk on Friday, August 30 through Sunday, Sept 1st.  I love the Bay Town Wharf area of Sandestin and I feel very honored to be invited to join them for this Labor Day Art Festival.  The show starts at 5:00 p.m. every night and my booth will be second from the stage close to the Carousel.  If you need driving directions or additional information check out the following link. http://www.baytownewharf.com/event_details.asp?event=33

I will have archival prints of most of my art available if the original is the wrong size for you.

"Pink Shrimp" 8x10

TroyFest Reminder



16x20 "Bubbles"



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.

Snowmen Do Everything

 

 

 

Jacksonville Florida Here I come.

I am excited to say the San Marco's Art Festival is finally here.  I will be heading to Jacksonville for this weekend's show.  I have been looking forward to this event all year.  If you are in the area please drop in and see me.  The show is Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 - 5:00.  Best of all, it has FREE admission.  Just look for me on San Marco's Boulevard. 

3x6 Mini Canvas

Navigational Address
1971 San Marco Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207

I have a few new pieces since the Destin exhibit.  Some are Christmas and some are not.  I think you will like them. 

Thank you Destin Festival Art Fans





Goldfish



Thank You to everyone who came out to the Destin Art Festival and braved the windy conditions to help support me! It was a great experience and I look forward to doing it again next year. Special Thanks to Mike and Chris for being my muscle to build and tear down my exhibit. The Goldfish painting here was by far the crowd favorite in my booth.  I agree the vibrant colors make it one of my favorites too.

Please keep checking your mailboxes for future flyers!

Goldfish Painting

24x24 Acrylic Canvas, Framed $440.00 USD 10x10 Giclee Archival Watercolor Print, with white mat $20.00 USD 6x6 Giclee Archival Watercolor Print, with white mat $15.00 USD

Festival of the Arts this Weekend



Yellow Rose
11x14 Watercolor



You are invited to the Destin Festival of the Arts at Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, Florida this Saturday & Sunday, October 27 & 28th. I have been told that the weather is going to be perfect.  0% chance of rain and 80 degrees.  We will see if the weather man is right as I plan to get more beach photographs for new projects for 2013.

If you have never been to the Festival of the Arts be prepared to have ALL your senses tantalized.  There will be live music, bistro-style food court, a Kid's ArtShop, and over a100 artists representing their works from all over the United States, as well as local artists and students. 

Don't worry about parking as there is shuttle service from several locations around the city.  Check out their web site for additional information and directions at http://mattiekellyartsfoundation.org/destinFestival.htm

Festival hours and admission

Saturday, October 27:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 28: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

$3 Donation, children under 12 free.

Come see how I measure up.



Measuring Spoons
8x10 Oil on Canvas



Happy Halloween



3 Candy Corn
6x6 Gallery Wrapped Canvas



I love this time of year.  The cooler weather and of course Halloween.  This year it got here before I was ready.  I have not even had time to make my normal "bone" cookies (The merange cookie that melts in your mouth).  That is one of my favorite Halloween treats, well that along with candy corn.  Now I am not your normal Halloween fan, as I do not like the goary or scarry but I do like dressing up the house with some of my humorous and light hearted things.  Like the candy corn you see here.  Or maybe the skinny necked Dracula.. What do you like most about Halloween?  For me it is the time with friends and family when we can laugh and get away from all the seriousness of life.

Frankie & His Bride
6x6 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Dracula
6x6 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

 



Boo Ghost
5x7



Reminder...

For all you art lovers, it is almost time for the Destin's Festival of Arts in Destin, Florida, sponsored by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation.  I hope you are able come see me and the other participants.  I will be in Booth 87.

"Destin Waters"
16x20

Join me at the Destin Festival of the Arts. 

Saturday, October 27 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 28 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$3 Donation/Adult and children under 12 free

@ Henderson Beach State Park, Highway 98, Destin, FL.

There is Shuttle service available from several locations around Destin.  For information and directions check out their Web-site http://www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org/destinFestival.htm

Summer Paintings



Goldfish 24x24 Oil



     I do not know where this Summer went, but it just flew for me.  I am posting this entry as Summer Paintings.  While some are things you might see each Summer, this is just my way of showing you the latest paintings I did Summer 2012.

    I never know what inspiration will strike and as you will see from the photographs of the art it was a little whimsy and a little serious. I hope you enjoy them.  I am preparing them for frames and will be available in my fall shows. 

     Speaking of Fall Shows, I have also been accepted in the San Marcos Art Festival in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday and Sunday, November 17 & 18th.  Please come see me if you are in the area.





Sunflower 12x16 Oil





Tabasco 12x12







Old Glory 8x16 Oil



Cherries 16x20



Dog Pull Toy 8x10



Watermellon Slice 12x12



 

Waterlily 16x20



Save the Date



3 Carrots
12x24 Acrylic on Canvas



I am very happy to report being accepted into the 17th Annual Destin Festival of the Art's on October 27 & 28, 2012.  Hosted by Mattie Kelly Art Foundation.  I hope you will be able to come to the Festival.  It is at beautiful Henderson Beach State Park on the Gulf in Destin, Florida.  I am busy working on new projects for this event.  Here are a couple of examples of the paintings I will have available.  I will try to keep you updated with new pieces from time to time.  So check back to see what new art has been created. You never know what inspiration will hit me.  These two pieces were due to a trip to one of my favorite stops in Destin, The Fresh Market.  The Fresh Market always 

2 Eggplants
8x8 Oil on Panel

has something I want.  I went looking for Sunflowers.  I guess it is too early yet for those. However, these fresh vegetables caught my eye.  Next trip I am getting flowers.  I promise.

Ants on a Log



Ants on a Log
16 x 20 Oil on Canvas



Peanut Butter was my inspiration to this piece.   I have been reflecting alot lately and I guess I am getting nastalgic.  As Peanut Butter is one of my  favorite childhood memories.  Did your Mom ever make you Ants on a Log for your afternoon snack?  These were some of my favorite after school snacks.  Although most of the time we just had the Log.  Ants were a big treat.  We also enjoyed making Peanut Butter mixed with syrup that we spread on saltine crackers.  The salty sweet was awesome.   Back then I did not even know that I was mixing a gourmet treat.  If we had added some cayenne pepper we would have had what"Trader Vicks" is famos for.

I am working towards a fall show where I am suppose to exhibit the unusual "one offs".  I hope I am not the only one that likes Peanut Butter.

I have copies of this, if the 16x20 is too large for your space.  I have archival watercolor prints today in either 5x7 or 11x14.