Invitation to my Show

My friend Ann Hardy and I have a two man show opening Feb. 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 in the Chan Sun Library on the campus of Southwestern Adventist University. The show runs from the 9th -23rd of February. The address is 101 W. Magnolia, Keene, TX 76059. I think Ann will have at least 20 oil paintings and I will have 14 bronze sculptures. I will be doing a sculpture demo during the opening. To see more of my sculptures visit my website at douglasbclark.com .
I hope to see you at the show.
Doug

JEAN TOWNSEND 2 - ANOTHER TEXAS MUG! by Linda Popple

8x8 oil on Ampersand Cradled Panel

This is another painting of Jean Townsend.  I wanted to paint her again and decided to use a larger support.  It was a bit of a struggle, but I am satisfied with the result.  

To view Jean's blog click HERE.

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JEAN - A Texas Mug!

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

This is Jean Townsend, a fabulous Texas artist (an introduction, just in case you haven't met her) and member of this blog.  We've been promising each other to send photos of each other to paint and we finally did.  And I have to tell you that I had a blast painting Jean's mug.  She sent 3 great photos (and, yes I am going to paint them all - maybe more than once).  In this reference photograph, Jean wore a huge frown and smudged lipstick.  Just wonderful!  I've painted this not only for my pleasure and blog, but for Some Texas Artists Like To Paint.  The January challenge is mug shots.  Please check out Jean's blog!

Jean Townsend

Mugshot: The Splendid Linda Popple

Here she is, our Linda Popple.

Not exactly a mug shot! by Carol Morgan

This isn't exactly a mugshot but it is my most recent painting. This is the daughter of a friend and advisor. She was so relaxed and I couldn't resist!

"They've Caught Santa" by Ann Rogers

5 x 7

oil on panel

When looking through some on-line mugshots for this month's theme, I ran across this guy who seems to  be a dead ringer for Santa. It made me stop to think that I haven't seen the jolly ole man lately in any of the stores or malls. Hummm, does Santa have a crew cut?

Pug Mug by Texas Artist Nancy Medina

Mistah Chu's Pug Mug
16X20
Oil on Linen Board
Nancy Medina Web Site

Mistah Chu is a very spoiled pug who lives in Arizona with his family. He spends his time basking by the pool, eating, and napping indoors by the AC when the weather gets warm. He's about the best example of a mug shot I have in my repertoire, although my own pug Howie, is much more likely to end up in a police station lineup for breaking the law than Mistah Chu. Mistah Chu's mom assures me he is, most of the time, an absolute angel.

Happy New Year to All!

Happy New Year to the Some Texas Artists Like To Paint group....I hope that 2012 is a great year for everyone. I don't know what the January post is suppose to be.....can anyone help me out? I could post what is on my easel, but I am sure that I would be starting the new year out on the wrong track. Happy Painting! Kay

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Do you remember bubble lights?  These were my favorite a very long time ago, many years before the white, twinkling lights became so popular.  Along with the bubble lights were the large bulbs in lots of different colors.  They made for a delightful Christmas tree for children.  I painted this for the December challenge - Vintage Christmas .   Although, these decorations are vintage and I remember them, I am NOT, and I repeat NOT vintage!!

"Saints and Santa" by Ann Rogers

8 x 10

oil on hardboard

Our December challenge is Vintage Christmas, so here's a little start to the holiday season with saints and Saint Nick! Wishing everyone a special Christmas season!

GOBBLE! GOBBLE! by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Surprise!  I am eating a fine bird for dinner today with all the traditional trimmings!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

Little Man ~ Rooster Painting and Growing Up on an Organic Farm by Texas Artist Nancy Medina

Little Man ~ Rooster by Nancy Medina
12X12
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Nancy Medina Web Site

Little Man ~ Rooster, is a new painting drying on the easel in Flower Mound Studio. I've been wanting to paint chickens for weeks, they are as colorful as flowers and just as unpredictable. We had fresh eggs from the chickens we raised growing up. My Dad named our little farm The Briar Patch and each of us girls was assigned certain chores, and each had a different animal to take care of. The chickens lived in a little A-framed coop surrounded (aptly) by a pen of chicken wire. Every morning we would gather warm brown eggs from the coop, they were large and sometimes there would be double yolkers. The egg yolks were a deep, warm yellow color, nothing like the watery yellow of store-bought eggs. I'd like to tell you that life on the farm was glamorous and chickens were cuddley, but neither of those statements were true. What was true was that I would not change my childhood for anything, growing up out in the country, away from the city, was a beautiful way to develop imagination and wonder. Most of all, it was a great way to learn to love nature and the creatures of this earth. I am thankful for that time in my life, it was so unspoiled. The pugs and I wish every one of you a happy Thanksgiving holiday. I am thankful for your friendship and for the comments and thoughts you share. I hope you have loved ones nearby today!

Burger

12 x 12" Oil on masonite
When I look at this, in my head I hear Sam Elliott's deep low growling voice in the memorable TV ads from so many years ago, saying "BEEF ... it's what's for dinner."
And before you ask "where's the cheese?" ... this is a hamburger, not a cheese burger. I was all out of cheese that day. :)

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HOME GROWN

I have the fondest memories of my grandparents love for gardening. Fruit and vegetables were rarely, if ever, purchased at the grocery store, instead all was grown with their loving hands. Their surplus was shared with all and what could not be shared was "put up" for the months ahead. I, on the other hand, depend on the grocery bins and the local farmer's market for my fresh produce.

Carol, this painting is for you for the Texas Moleskin Round-Up. I had to double-dip and borrow the What's for Dinner theme and use it for your Sides theme, too. Folks, I'm so sorry I missed the last couple of months, hopefully I can catch up and participate now.

Three Shrimp

TThis is what would have been for dinner, had the lights not accelerated its decomposing.

The upper shrimp had a extra blast of the lights and got cooked as I painted.

Eat Your Veggies by Kay Wyne

Eat Your Veggies

6" x 8" Oil on Raymar Cotton Panel

This is a painting that I painted from a Different Strokes From Different Folks Challenge. I was really jazzed when I painted this. I used a wide, flat brush, and painted it pretty quickly. I did not go back into the wet paint and "fuss" with it. Thanks for viewing....and be sure to eat your veggies! Kay

"Veggie Stew" by Ann Rogers

9 x 12

oil on hardboard

Our theme this month, What's For Dinner, reminds me of this vegetable painting hanging over my cooktop...just waiting to fall into the pot! 

"Caged In" by Ann Rogers

8 x 10

oil on stretched canvas

Painted from a photograph taken at a farmer's market in Mont Eagle, Tennessee.  Bought some honey at this outdoor market, does that count for the "bees" in our October theme of "birds and bees"!

Birds but no bees by Carol Morgan

This is one of the few bird paintings that I've done. This little guy was painted with open acrylics and is now living in McKinney, Tx.

Looking At You by Kay Wyne

Looking At You....I hope this qualifies for the October theme of Birds and Bees.  I have plenty of birds, but no bees in my portfolio of paintings.  This guy was inspired by the Dallas Chicken Coop Tour that I went on last year.  This contemporary oil painting is on a 36" x 36" Gallery Wrap Canvas.  Happy October!  Kay