Painting sale

I received an email from Fine Art America today, someone is interested in buying my original Crystal Rose painting. I am selling it for 180.00. This is exciting. Sure hope to get more activity on that site. I am entering the Mercer County Community College art exhibit this weekend. Still not sure what I want to put into this show. I have been rejected so many time in the past. Hope this year is different.

The start of my New Years resolution

Painting is my passion, my hobby and my learning experience. The more I paint the more I wish to paint. I made the commitment to paint 52 pieces this year. My New Years resolution-to paint one a week.

#1 Giraffe Twins

My first painting was a Giraffe. I was happy to sell this to my friend Ginny. The Giraffe Twins is from a photo I took years ago at Six Flags, Great Adventure Safari. I kept this photo and have always wanted to illustrate it. I kept my brush loose and was pleased with the outcome.

#2 Key West Proud

I took this photo in Key West last year in early February. What a gorgeous and proud Rooster. I have not painted many animals, but think that this is a good exercise in change.

#3. Cedar Beach Pinks

This is one of my favorite places in NJ. Cedar Creek Beach is a short walk from our cottage in Bayville and it has some of the most gorgeous skies and water reflections. I walk there all the time, and have painted this spot on many occasion. I am always inspired by my walks to Berkeley Island Park

#4. Iggy the Iguana

Wow I love this creature! He is so pretty. Who knew such a little monster could be so colorful? Iguanas are living on my sisters property in the Florida Keys, and in other tropical areas. I found the incredible coloring for this guy on line while doing some research, but the photo inspiration came from my friend's winter vacation photos to an island.

#5. Giant MVP

I am not so fond of watching football, but don't mind the Super Bowl. I thought that it would be fun to predict the winning team and start on this during the game. I did watch a few commercials and the halftime show. I am not thrilled with this guys face..My version of Eli Manning kind of looks like a teenager. 

# 6. The Valentines Crystal Rose

I wanted to paint something that had to do with Valentines Day. Hubby gave me roses years ago and I complained about how much money he spent! That was not a good idea. No more roses for me. Valentines day is our son Mike's Birthday, so it is special to us, but not in the way it is to most people. I now have roses to last me many Valentines days.