Psychedelic Frannie

I've been painting away, preparing for the Franklin County Arts Council's Annual Miniature Show.  Since I started painting in oils several months ago, I have been changing my style of art.  This is not something I'm trying to do....it's just happening.  This picture of Frannie is completely out of the box for me, and it's taking some getting used to, but I think she's cool.

I've been working on polymer clay jewelery, also.  Shown are some bracelets and beads that I've done in the last few days.  These items will be available at the Foothills Artists Studio Show, November 22 and 23.  More on that later!

I'll be back soon. Peace.

Happy Fred!

Wow...it's been awhile since I've posted.  I've been working on miniatures!  I've completed another portrait of Fred!  He's sooo happy! :-)
Those of you who have followed my art and blogs have noticed that I call every camel Fred.  It's  something we started on our first overseas assignment in the Foreign Service......Kuwait.  Someone named the first camel we saw, and before you know it, every camel became Fred!  Fred has brothers named Fred, cousins named Fred, uncles named Fred, and children named Fred.  So, say "hi" to Happy Fred!!

I have a couple more in the pipeline...they'll be posted in the next day or so.

Peace, Becky

Francesca

Francesca, otherwise known as Frannie is the kitty of my niece, and she loves getting into Emmie's drawers and cuddling amongst her clothes!

I've added the Foothills Artists logo on the right hand side. I'm a proud member of this group. More information to come on our Studio Tour in November. Keep checking back for previews of what I will be displaying in my studio.

From Camels to Toads!!!!

I love painting portraits, both animals and people.  Fred the Camel I've even done twice! Once in colored pencil and once in oil.  I started with my own CillaB, my English kitty, and I was hooked on painting animals!  I love giving them some personality, and they're always very colorful!  Enjoy the collection I've posted here.  I will do pets on commission from good photos.  I will soon be posting the prices.

Cilla B

pastels

My English kitty

Vegas

pastels

neighbor kitty

Cookie

colored pencil

Granddog #1

Hiccups and Fred the Camel

colored pencil

Getting aquainted near Jericho, Palestine

Sugar

colored pencil

Granddog #2

Buffet

pastels

Buffet (pronounced Boo-fay) was our French kitty. She always surprised folks with her big eyes!

Mr. Turtle

mixed media

Casey Winston Carter

colored pencil

Grandcat #2

Mr. Toady

colored pencil

I met this guy when he dropped in for coffee one morning while I was enjoying the deck.

Fred of the Dead Sea

Oil

Domino

colored pencil

Grand dog #3

Mighty Megan

colored pencil

The photo for this painting was taken a week before Megan went to heaven.  She fought the good fight.  She was almost 20 years old and the pet of my brother's family.

Peace

Daisy

I finally finished this painting today! It is a painting of Daisy, the pet of a good friend.  Colored pencil is used predominantly, but also Neocolor II and oil pastels.  Such a pretty kitty!

Daisy

mixed media

I will be adding other pet portraits soon.  I love painting people and animals!  

Hello again!

Hello old friends!  I'm beginning a new blog that will be art oriented.  I'll be posting art projects as I finish them.  There will be more news added on a regular basis.  

Today, I'll give you a preview of some work I've done over the last several months. 

The following photos are paintings made from our year in Jerusalem.  There were so many photo ops that I will have art resources for many years!

Hiccups Goes to Jericho

colored pencil  SOLD

Kiss My Donkey

colored pencil

Old Jerusalem

colored pencil

Istanbul

pastel

Honorable Mention

Franklin Co. Art Alliance Member Show 2014

Beads and Buttons   SOLD

colored pencil

Honorable Mention

Carroll Valley Art Show

Fred of the Dead Sea

oil

More to come soon!