Category Archives: Paintings

New paintings and a new climate

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Victoria

It’s hot here in Atlanta at the end of May. Upper 80’s, 90 degrees with no rain for the garden in the last two weeks or more. Friends have warned that the heat intensifies and continues until September. I lived … Continue reading →

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Spring paintings

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Victoria

I took a couple of months earlier in the spring to complete a large commissioned painting and have just recently gotten back to other work. This painting was inspired by my first spring back in Atlanta after many years, along … Continue reading →

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New paintings for spring and a bird townhouse

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Victoria

Two new small works for spring. These were finished in mid February and since then I’ve been working on a large piece for a commission. Stay tuned. Blues for Ravel. Oil on canvas panel, 11″x14″, 2011. Daffodils. Oil on canvas … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Exhibits

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Victoria

My work will be shown in these upcoming spring exhibits. Unfortunately I entered Asparagus Bed into two shows and it was accepted in both. So now I have a small dilemma. Show listed first, then paintings. April 1-May 1, 2011 … Continue reading →

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A spring not far off

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Victoria

Sometimes paintings work and sometimes I’m not sure. One thing is for certain, self doubt and fear of failure aren’t useful in the artist’s world. The first painting was inspired from my stay on Galiano Island in 2006, working from … Continue reading →

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February paintings

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Victoria

Unlikely inspiration from moss in a parking lot, a neighboring house’s roof and an unexpected surge of energy. …in progress. and the final piece: Moss. Oil and acrylic on canvas panel, 16″x20″. 2011. Red House. Oil on canvas panel, 14″x16″. … Continue reading →

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Cabin fever paintings

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Victoria

The Y has been closed all week, no lap swimming. The roads have been too icy to drive and almost everyone in Atlanta has had the week off, including city leaders – City Halls are closed, no mail delivery, no … Continue reading →

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Heat wave paintings

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Victoria

New paintings from my garden series. 99 to 102 degrees this week. Today, a mere 88 and the first time I could stand to be out on the sun porch and paint. Monarda (scarlet bee balm) with trumpet daylilies, and … Continue reading →

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Hommage aux pommes, a new painting

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Victoria

Hommage Aux Pommes. Acrylic on canvas panel, 14″x16″ 2010.

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New paintings for June

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Victoria

June Gardens. Acrylic on canvas panel, 9″ x 12″ 2010. The painting was inspired by the riot of color in my gardens. Daylilies, roses, peonies and a wonderful dusky green mullein (verbascum) plant just beginning to bloom. Tropic of Capricorn. … Continue reading →

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