Happy New Year to You

I like this quote.

"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in.  A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves."  ~ Bill Vaughan

If that doesn't inspire, there are the wise words from Bob Marley...

"Don't worry about a thing, 'cause every little thing gonna be all right."


I wish you a very happy, healthy and creative 2015 and thank you for your support and friendship.

Cheers  ~  Karin J

"Summer Camp"

13 x 6"

oil on panel

A nice reminder of those warm, summer days.

Email me if you are interested in a purchase.

"Greener Pastures"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
sold

Back to work.  I had a wonderful Christmas, hope you did too.

Homemade beef stew and biscuits, double-chocolate brownies for dessert.  

From the Art Institute of Chicago, women studying John La Farge's 'Paradise Valley' in the American Art Gallery.

Merry Christmas My Friends

Calendars

Just a reminder - I have a few calendars left...

purchase your Wall Calendar 'Days at the Museum'

by clicking here.

SOLD OUT

"Goodness"

5 x 5"

oil on panel
sold

I needed a sweet, positive image to paint today and this darling woman just embodies goodness.

From Atlanta, Georgia.

"200 Faces, No. 145"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED.

"Madonna"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
sold

Inspired by the Christmas reds and from a good friend's photo, taken at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy - a visitor admiring Raphael's 'Madonna del Cardellino' or 'Madonna of the Goldfinch'.

"Humble Abodes"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
sold

Home Sweet Home in Natchez, Mississippi.

"200 Faces, No. 144"

5 x 5"

oil on panel
sold

I've had a frustrating painting week with a couple of wipe-offs.  Rusty I guess.  Too tight.  And the way to climb out of that is to paint a mugshot.  It's been a while, I don't know why, it's one of my favorite subjects and I'm so, so happy with this new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED.