The Count Down Begins

My fall Art Show events begin in just a few days.  I am looking forward to getting out to see all my art fans and catch up on what you have been up to.  My first show is this weekend, September 4 through 6th, at Baytowne Wharf Art Walk in Sandestin, Florida.  This is one of my favorite shows as the location is amazing.  They have something for all ages with an merry-go-round for the youngest, an arcade, rock climbing wall, zip line, and trampoline for the older children.  For the adults the most amazing music, food, and of course ART.  I have been working on several new larger pieces since last year.  I hope you will stop by and see what is new.

With this being Labor Day Weekend the Art Walk is being held in the evenings Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning at 5:00 p.m..  My booth will be located near Another Broken Egg and the trolley stop.  Click here for more information.

In addition to my larger art work I have added over 20 new miniature paintings since my retirement from the other job, they come with their own mini easels.  I have something for the gardener, dog lover, foodie, and much more.  Below is only a small sampling of the mini paintings.  Most are two to three inches in size.

I will also be in Daphne, Alabama at the Jubilee Festival,  Destin, Florida at the Festival of the Arts in October, Ocean Springs, Mississippi for the Peter Anderson Art Festival in November, just to name a few locations this fall.

Daily Painter Announcement

Hello Art Fans,

I am happy to announce as of August 1, 2015 I have retired from my position at the law firm and begun the Daily Painting routine.  Although I may not paint everyday, I do plan to paint four days a week or more.

The art shown today is my first artwork since my retirement.  As you can see I am am trying new subject matters.  Don't be discouraged, I will still paint the interesting still life's and animals that you love so much.  They are still my favorite too.

With football season just around the corner today's painting "Osceola" is for those Florida State Fans.  He is 16x20 painted with Professional Grade Acrylic Paint.  I will have smaller prints available in the next couple of weeks.  Send me an e-mail if you have a special size request at Donna's e-mail.  I plan to print 5x7's and 11x14's that will frame nicely with a mat to an 8x10 and 16x20.

"Osceola" 16x20 on Canvas
Professional Acrylic Paint

Art in the Park Update

Wine Pouring,  16x16 Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas, $250.00

Received my booth location for Pensacola's Art in the Park Festival this weekend.  I am in Booth number 4 on the Adams Street side of Seville Square.  I would love to show you the painting to the left here and others that I have been working on recently.  I have prints available on this one at $25.00.

Art really does look better in person.  I hope you will come see me.

Art in the Park Location:
Seville Square
311 E. Government St.
Pensacola, FL 32502

Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm

Art in the Park Festival

Wren, 5x7, $40.00

The Art in the Park Festival in Pensacola, Florida is coming on the weekend of May 16-17, 2015.  I have been notified that I will be joining the line up of artists showing my art.  I am so very excited to be included in the ranks of these artists.  Many of them I have looked up to for many many years and to be among them is humbling.  The hours are 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.  We will be set up in Seville Square under the beautiful oaks.  For more information or driving directions please check out their site at Pensacola Museum.

If you have been wanting to see, up close and personal, my art this will be the last show of the Spring.  I will not be exhibiting during the summer months, as it is too hot and I need this time to replenish.  I am planning new and larger projects which will be ready for my fall shows beginning Labor Day weekend at Baytowne Wharf Art Walk in Destin, FL.

If you have any suggestions of art works to be prepared this summer I hope you will not be shy and let me know what you would like to see created by e-mailing me.  Here is the quick link to E-mail Donna here.

I am currently working on a series of bird paintings with this post being the first in the series.  They will be painted on a 5x7 RayMar panel so they will fit nicely in an office, bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom where a small painting is wanted.

Troyfest Art Festival

Just reminding everyone that this coming weekend is the Troyfest Art Festival.  Saturday and Sunday, April 25th & 26th. I will have new paintings since you saw me there last year.  I hope you will come by and see what I have been working on.  The one thing I have learned about displaying art is that the picture does not do the art justice.  It is so much better in person.  

For more information about who will be entertaining us at the festival or driving directions, please check out Troyfest's web site or facebook page.  Check here for Troyfest Web site or Troy Fest Facebook page.  

5x7 Acrylic on RayMar Panel, $40

This one was so much fun to paint.  It made me realize I have been away from painting flowers for far too long.  I feel the need to stay in the flower garden, so there will be other new flower paintings at the Troyfest event.  

Upcoming Art Show in Alabama

Art Fans my latest update for you is that I'll be setting up my art booth for the Troyfest Art Festival on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26, 2015 in Troy, Alabama.  This is always a fun show for me as it is full of unique artists and warm and friendly Alabamians. Show times are Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 4:00 p.m..

For those of you not familiar with Troyfest, here is a link to their site for more information.  Click http://www.troyfestarts.com/

Don't have a sad face come have fun with me.

Hershey 10x10

Upcoming Art Show Events

Nail Polish 7x5 $40.00

Today it is with pleasure I announce receiving an Art Award at the Riverwalk Art Festival in Milton, Florida over the past weekend.  I am honored and feel blessed to be receiving this recognition.  I am told the painting that caught the Judge's eye was my painting "Wave Crest".  Thank you Judges for taking the time to truly look at my work before making your decision as to your choices of award winners.

As for my upcoming art shows, you will find me later this week at the Fairhope Springs Arts & Craft Festival.  The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  They will have transportation from the area shopping centers so you can park and ride to downtown.  They do a fantastic job with the bus system so you do not have to worry about finding a parking place near the festival site downtown.  Click here for more information on the Fairhope Art & Craft Festival link.

I will have several new paintings with a "Southern" flare for you to see and maybe give a good home.  Paintings such as the ones shown here.

Tomatoes on the Vine 5x7 $40.00

Speckled Butter Beans 5x7 $40.00

After the Fairhope Art & Craft Festival I will be off to Gulf Breeze, Florida for the Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts.  A link to their web site is here Gulf Breeze Arts.  This show will be Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29th, 2015.

I hope to see you at one of my Spring Art Shows.

Dothan, Alabama Here I come….

To my art fans and family in the lower Alabama area, I have been accepted in the "Mural City Art Walk" on Saturday, March 7th.  It is going to be downtown Dothan on Foster Street between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m..  I have not been given my actual location yet but will let you know as I find out.

I am so very excited to be in the Dothan area.  I hope my friends, family and art lovers will come out and see me.

New Year New Art

Although I am not officially participating in the 30/30 January Challenge, I have been busy painting to start my New Year off to a great start.

The following paintings are of beautiful Mangoes that I found at the Fresh Market in Destin, Florida.  I believe if I ever get stuck for something to paint that I could go in there and find several things to be my models.  They have the most gorgeous fruit and vegetables.

For my true art fans that are looking for my upcoming schedule here is the 2015 Show Schedule.

March 14-15, Milton, FL (near Pensacola)

March 20-22, Fairhope, AL

March 28-29, Gulf Breeze, FL

April 25-26, Troy, AL

The following Shows I hope to attend, I just have not gotten a confirmation from the festival committee yet:

May 9-10, Foley, AL (Mother's Day weekend)

May 16-17, Pensacola, FL

September 4-6, Destin, FL (Labor Day weekend)

October 3-4, Fairhope, AL  Grand Festival of the Arts @ College location

October 24-25, Destin, FL

November 28-29, St. Augustine, FL (weekend after Thanksgiving)

Southern Paintings

The following paintings are 5x7 on Canvas Panel board by RayMar.  I love painting on these RayMar panels.  I think my favorite size is 8x10.  However, when I painted these paintings I was thinking of the space between the kitchen cabinets and the countertop, so I did not want to make them too large. If you look back to the older paintings here in my blog I have quite a few Southern paintings already. I just love being from the south. 

What do you think of when someone says give me Southern things to paint?  I am not a portrait or figure artist as you know, so I am trying to figure a way to get some bare feet in my art.  Can you think of other items that are Southern? I would love to hear from you with suggestions for "Southern Paintings" to add to the Southern Collection of art.  

Some of the following paintings have sold but a few are still available for $40.00.  I can ship if you are interested in purchasing.

By the way, the winner if the September Painting Challenge was Holli A. who chose the "Country Wedding" painting as her free piece of art.  Thank you everyone that participated in the challenge with me.  Your comments help me to stay on track and complete the 30/30 challenge.  

30/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Flying High

I MADE IT! 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS!  I am thrilled that with a full time job, a small medical issue and planning for an Art Show on Friday that I was able to get all thirty paintings painted.

Now I can focus on larger and commissioned paintings that I have started this month in addition to these smaller pieces that I actually got completed and shared with you.

I need to give a special thank you to my husband who will love that I can relieve him of some of the duties he has performed this month for me.  He has been a huge help getting meals most nights.  Not to mention other chores.

Regarding the drawing I will place all the names of the fans that have made comments this month into a hat.  I will have a co-worker pull a name out of the hat and let you know the winner.  Thank you for your comments.  To be honest, some nights the comments were what keep me going, I did not want to let anyone down.  Anyway before Friday I will post the winner's name.  Good Luck to every one!

Don't forget today, September 30th, is the last day to get a comment in to be eligible for the Free Art Drawing.

29/30 September Painting Challenge

12x12 Barbie

I will be the first to say I am not a portrait painter but I did learn some things doing this 70's Barbie Doll.  I will try again to see if I can get a better liking.  Although I never actually had a Barbie I did have a doll her size named "Misty".  Maybe this painting is more like Misty than Barbie.  Did anyone else have a Misty Doll with all the markers to change her hair color?  She gave me hours and hours of fun.

Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible for the Free Art Drawing at the end of the month.