14th ANNUAL PARADE OF ARTISTS- APRIL 23-25, 2010

COME TO HISTORIC BOERNE  this weekend for the Parade of Artists.  I know it will finally be a beautiful weekend to take a drive to the country!  It's a self guided tour of galleries, studios and "other walls". I will be at the visitors center when you first come into Boerne off I-10...(.near Walmart parking lot.)  Please stop by!

There are 12 galleries to visit;  preview and sale of art;  and Boerne restaurants are catering food and wine!

The times are Friday April 23 from 6:00 to 9:00:

Saturday April 24 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday April 25 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Join us for Sunday Brunch at participating galleries and "other walls".

For more information visit  boerneart.com

Spring is Finally Here!!

  Love this spring time weather!  I've been busy painting during this cold winter so thought I might post a few paintings.  They are all available and for sale, so please call me with any questions and prices. 

  I was accepted into the BPA (Boerne Professional Artists) group and am excited about an upcoming show the end of April. It's called the Parade of Art and there are some absolutely awesome artists in the group. I hope you can come visit. I'll send more information later.

This one is named "Hill Country Apples".  It is matted in an acid free beige mat and framed with a reddish brown frame that measures 10 by 20.  It looks great in the frame (if I don't say so myself).







As I was taking a walk around the area, I saw a beautiful agave plant and took a  picture.... Loved the lights filtering through the plant. This one is 16 by 20.  It is not framed yet but I would be happy to put it in a black or brown, or whatever frame you want.  Love the colors!

This painting has two panels with the wild flower,Texas Star Hibiscus, and the Ruby Throated Hummingbird that are making their way through the hill country right now.  This pastel is painted on a textured board and measures 10 by 20 each.  I love the bright reds.

I hope you all have a wonderful spring and get out and enjoy our beautiful wildlife and plants! 

February "Love" Specials

 Valentine's Day is right around the corner so  I am offering a special discount on all art, art pendants, and commissions.  If you buy or order before or during the month of February, you will get a 15% discount on  all art in my studio and any commissions during that month.
  Prices as of January 1 for pet portrait commisions are: $150 for 8 by 10: $180 for 11 by 14: and $250 for 16 by 20.  Take 15% off that price!

  I will post some recent paintings.

Longhorns were imported from Spain around 1493. They are tough, hardy, endure through all kinds of weather, sometimes mean and have a strong survival instinct!  Go Texas Longhorns!
  This particular painting is 11 by 14 on textured board.  It can be framed that size or matted and framed to 16 by 20. Unframed it's $170. I offer the best price on matting and framing as well!



                                    WISDOM
 I know....it's kinda weird, but this really struck me!
 This painting is 11 by 14 and can be matted and framed to 16 by 20. If it doesn't sell in the next couple weeks, I am taking it to a Republican Dinner in Schertz in mid February.  Price is $170 unframed.

Paintings on copper pendants are classy and unusual jewelry.  These are available now, and I also have roosters, tigers, elephants  and any other paintings that can be printed onto the copper.  They come in ribbon, rope, or chains...your choice.  They sell for $40, but right now it's a great deal with the 15% discount!  You can even have your pet portrait on a copper pendant!

I have many more paintings available....from eagles to hummingbirds to flowers and sunsets!  Feel free to contact me with any questions. 
 Thanks and have a wonderful Valentine month!

Christmas Is Coming! - Gifts of Love

I have been busy busy busy painting commissioned pet portraits for Christmas gifts, and it has been so much fun!  I also painted a gift for my stepdaughter and son in law who are in China!  He loves the great Northwest and after a year of living in Oregon in this little cabin in a national forest, they moved to China!  She lost her teaching job in Oregon because they could not afford to keep teachers....state was going broke!  Amazing  that is happening in our education system....maybe that's one reason I'm no longer teaching! Instead I am enjoying life and painting!  Maybe this painting will inspire them to come back to the good ol US of A!

  I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

Lounging in the Grass & Sonterra Bazaar

My latest pet portrait wedding present  commissioned by my niece. I normally don't do the full dog but I like this one with the highlights in the grass. 
  Don't forget the Sonterra Bazaar on Friday from 10 to 3:00!  There are over 60 vendors, so come on out!
 I'm offering a 15% discount to anyone that orders a pet portrait within this next week!  Time is running out for Christmas delivery so order now!
  Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Two More Paintings

Just finished these two. Forgot to take a picture of the rooster before I framed it, but it's framed with museum glass which has no glare...so you can still see it pretty well.  What should I name it?  "I'm outta here!"  or "Don't look back?"

The other one is Lexie...pet portrait for Christmas.

I hope to see you all at the Sonterra Holiday Bazaar Nov. 13!  It's open to all so come on by.
This Sat. is Trinity which is mostly for alumni and family/friends.      Have a wonderful week! Can't beat this weather in San Antonio!

Two Upcoming Shows..This Sat at TU and Friday at Sonterra

Trinity University is having an Artisan's Show from 11:30 to 1:30, Nov.7, off Shook Ave.
There are quite a few artisans showing.  I will  have some of these pendants (if they arrive on time), cards, prints and paintings for sale. Hopefully it will be a beautiful day to browse and buy.

 Then, next Friday, Nov.13, from 10 to 3:00 at Sonterra, I will be showing in the Sonterra Holiday  Bazaar.  It's open to the public and there will be lots of wonderful vendors!  Come by! It's always a great Bazaar!