Annual Winter Showcase 2021
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We are extremely excited to bring you our last AiPP exhibit for 2021, our Annual Winter Showcase.
This exhibit will be on display in-person and online here from November 2, 2021 - January 10, 2022, in the lobby of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership in downtown Starkville during business hours (8 am - 5 pm weekdays), subject to mask requirements and social distancing guidelines. The online gallery will be viewable until further notice. This exhibit features 23 works, including ceramics, Photography, Prismacolor, acrylic, and more pieces from all over the world, from right here in Starkville and all over Mississippi to Atlanta, GA; St. Louis, MO; and Borneo. The Exhibit will kick-off with a reception held on Tuesday, November 9, from 5:30 - 7 pm in the Partnership lobby in downtown Starkville. AiPP Committee members will cater this event. Wine provided by SAAC and Scotty's Wine and Spirits. |
Works on display until January 10, 2022.
Hover or click on images below to view title, medium, and pricing.
As part of SAAC’s AiPP series, works may be listed for sale. SAAC provides reception and publicity, handles the collecting and reporting of MS State Sales Taxes on behalf of the artist for any works sold while taking a substantially reduced commission (20% instead of 50% usually charged by galleries). The artist keeps 80% of the proceeds. Please contact SAAC for more information on purchasing works (arts@starkvillearts.org).
Artists are listed in alphabetical order. Artist Bios, images, and piece descriptions are provided by each artist. To read more about the artists, see the biographies below the images and visit their website (if provided) for more information. Enjoy!
Antoinette Badenhorst (Saltillo, MS)
Antoinette’s porcelain sculpted vessels is about movement. A dancing ballerina, a growing child, a fading sunset.
Energy is all around throughout our lives. It stays in motion; make things grow, touch our senses, and influence our lives in ways that we are often unaware of.
The obvious come and go. Seasons start and peek and become new ones. Babies are born. People get old and die. Raindrops become water streams, and find its way across earth; ice up, melt and soak away or evaporate in the air to form moving clouds.
People talk and sing and dance. They are happy or sad. They live, they love, they hate, they hope for things to happen and through all of this life keeps on moving.
A bird in flight, a swimming fish, and a galloping giraffe; a road to nowhere. Music notes and laughing people that break the silence; all examples of energy that moves, and it is all these moving energies that motivates and inspires her to create the porcelain objects that she offers to you.
In the creative process lays movement and when it finally moves from her hand to yours, it will make you smile.
https://www.porcelainbyantoinette.com/#/
Energy is all around throughout our lives. It stays in motion; make things grow, touch our senses, and influence our lives in ways that we are often unaware of.
The obvious come and go. Seasons start and peek and become new ones. Babies are born. People get old and die. Raindrops become water streams, and find its way across earth; ice up, melt and soak away or evaporate in the air to form moving clouds.
People talk and sing and dance. They are happy or sad. They live, they love, they hate, they hope for things to happen and through all of this life keeps on moving.
A bird in flight, a swimming fish, and a galloping giraffe; a road to nowhere. Music notes and laughing people that break the silence; all examples of energy that moves, and it is all these moving energies that motivates and inspires her to create the porcelain objects that she offers to you.
In the creative process lays movement and when it finally moves from her hand to yours, it will make you smile.
https://www.porcelainbyantoinette.com/#/
More about each piece:
Pregnant seasons
"Pregnant seasons", $550, 15 x 11.5, Sculpted Porcelain Vessel
All Antoinette’s work begins with a lump of clay, which is then expanded into a horizontal or vertical object. In all cases clay particles shift in a direction of her choosing. Once the canvas opens up in front of her, the theme of movement becomes emphasized with either 3 dimensional elements, which is either built out, or carved in. This bowl was formed from slabs, altered, and carved.
All Antoinette’s work begins with a lump of clay, which is then expanded into a horizontal or vertical object. In all cases clay particles shift in a direction of her choosing. Once the canvas opens up in front of her, the theme of movement becomes emphasized with either 3 dimensional elements, which is either built out, or carved in. This bowl was formed from slabs, altered, and carved.
In The Swing
"In The Swing", $370, 12 x 12, Translucent porcelain
All Antoinette’s work begins with a lump of clay, which is then expanded into a horizontal or vertical object. In all cases clay particles shift in a direction of her choosing. Once the canvas opens up in front of her, the theme of movement becomes emphasized with either 3 dimensional elements, which is either built out, or carved in. This plate was formed on the potter’s wheel, altered and carved.
All Antoinette’s work begins with a lump of clay, which is then expanded into a horizontal or vertical object. In all cases clay particles shift in a direction of her choosing. Once the canvas opens up in front of her, the theme of movement becomes emphasized with either 3 dimensional elements, which is either built out, or carved in. This plate was formed on the potter’s wheel, altered and carved.
The Ripening of the season
"The Ripening of the season", $375, 6.5 x 7 +-, Translucent porcelain sculpted vessel
All Antoinette’s work begins with a lump of clay, which is then expanded into a horizontal or vertical object. In all cases clay particles shift in a direction of her choosing. Once the canvas opens up in front of her, the theme of movement becomes emphasized with either 3 dimensional elements, which is either built out, or carved in. This bowl was formed on the potter’s wheel, altered, and carved.
All Antoinette’s work begins with a lump of clay, which is then expanded into a horizontal or vertical object. In all cases clay particles shift in a direction of her choosing. Once the canvas opens up in front of her, the theme of movement becomes emphasized with either 3 dimensional elements, which is either built out, or carved in. This bowl was formed on the potter’s wheel, altered, and carved.
Taylor Barlow (St. Louis, MO)
The harsh red light bounces off of the pink and blue surfaces. The high contrast between the two colors and the values in between with the use of prismacolor pencils. The texture and contrast are inspiring to Taylor Barlow, creating many works with the similar high intensity.
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Fire and Ice
"Fire and Ice", $65, 22x30, Prismacolor pencils/markers
Rather than a traditional still life, the use of post-its and a red light to create this art piece. The use of colored post its gives the hot red tones and cool ice hues. The way in which the last few warm days of autumn compete before the crisp icy air arrives.
Rather than a traditional still life, the use of post-its and a red light to create this art piece. The use of colored post its gives the hot red tones and cool ice hues. The way in which the last few warm days of autumn compete before the crisp icy air arrives.
Sabrina Campbell (Starkville, MS)
Sabrina coined 2 phrases "ART is the stART of Everything." & "Cornucopia of Cultural Delight" referring to the beautiful and intricate value of diversity, cultural, and collaboration. She is a proud member of MGTA Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae Chapter, NAEA, MAC, WWAM, Kappa Delta Pi International Educational Honor Society, and NAACP. She is also the only Visual Artist to receive the U.S. Congressional Merit of Special Recognition for her artwork. She employs Art as Therapy and a form of creativity and love for the world we live in. Sabrina, known as, Mrs. Artsy, embraces Art as a connector to the uniqueness and beauty of all people and loves collaborating with Artists of all genre. Her long term goal is to secure a position at her alma mater Mississippi State University as an Art Professor. Her love for teaching Studio Art to her high school students and integrating other studies along with teaching them employable skills is one of the highlights of her career.
https://www.sabrinasart.com
https://www.sabrinasart.com
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Eloquence
"Eloquence", $350, 27x19, Acrylic
"Eloquence" a sense of beauty that only Winter brings in a essence of power of expressing strong emotions in striking and sensual in its temperature and persuasion of dreaming within a Winter Wonderland of excitement and awe when snow falls and warming ourselves with hot cocoa and steaming ginger tea and a loved ones warm embrace.
"Eloquence" a sense of beauty that only Winter brings in a essence of power of expressing strong emotions in striking and sensual in its temperature and persuasion of dreaming within a Winter Wonderland of excitement and awe when snow falls and warming ourselves with hot cocoa and steaming ginger tea and a loved ones warm embrace.
Walter Diehl (Starkville, MS)
Walter J. Diehl is an avid world traveler and amateur photographer. He hopes that his photography provides viewers both a glimpse into those places that he has been privileged to visit and inspires them to travel on their own to experience the cultures and beauty of new places. Diehl does not try to be the typical travel photographer, and he probably breaks most of the ‘rules’ of travel photography. Rather, he is a traveler first who tries to take the most inspiring photographs that he can under the conditions that exist at the time. His travel habits rarely allow him to sit in one place very long or take advantage of the best light for favored subjects. Depending on the trip, he may focus on photographing nature, architecture, and/or culture. In his world, scenes are rarely perfect, and so he is constantly trying to improve on how he deals with this reality. Diehl enjoys the reactions of people viewing his photographs. In an admittedly selfish sense, their reactions allow him to enjoy his travels all over again. But only for a while, because now he is already thinking about how to photograph his next trip(s).
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Sunlight Dancing in the Icicles
"Sunlight Dancing in the Icicles", $149, 14" X 20", Photography
These icicles were photographed directly into the sunlight, filtered only by leaves of trees in the background and the icicles themselves. Finding a good shooting position, I noticed that light appeared as a kaleidoscope of colors moving through and around the icicles. I stopped the aperture down to f/32 to emphasize the starbursts of each small point of refracted light in an attempt to re-create statically what I saw as I watched the icicles grow.
These icicles were photographed directly into the sunlight, filtered only by leaves of trees in the background and the icicles themselves. Finding a good shooting position, I noticed that light appeared as a kaleidoscope of colors moving through and around the icicles. I stopped the aperture down to f/32 to emphasize the starbursts of each small point of refracted light in an attempt to re-create statically what I saw as I watched the icicles grow.
A Winter's Day
"A Winter's Day", $150, 14" X 20", Photography
I shot this photograph from my backyard toward the dam holding back the upper lake during Starkville's winter storm in January, 2021. Sunlight filtering through dense clouds behind me lit the scene, while large snowflakes blew directly into my face. Reflections of trees on the dam appeared as sepia trunks and leaves in the foreground lake water. The reduction of reflected color added to the sense of cold that I intended this photograph to convey.
I shot this photograph from my backyard toward the dam holding back the upper lake during Starkville's winter storm in January, 2021. Sunlight filtering through dense clouds behind me lit the scene, while large snowflakes blew directly into my face. Reflections of trees on the dam appeared as sepia trunks and leaves in the foreground lake water. The reduction of reflected color added to the sense of cold that I intended this photograph to convey.
Mississippi in the Middle of a Cold Spell
"Mississippi in the Middle of a Cold Spell", $150, 14" X 19", Photography
I shot this photograph across the lake in my backyard during Starkville's first 2021 winter storm. The snow fell in large flakes, and I shot directly into the sun lurking behind dense clouds. This yielded a nearly black & white image with trees being slightly under exposed. Hazy reflections of snow-covered trees in the lake helped to reinforce the impression of an unusually cold winter day for Mississippi.
I shot this photograph across the lake in my backyard during Starkville's first 2021 winter storm. The snow fell in large flakes, and I shot directly into the sun lurking behind dense clouds. This yielded a nearly black & white image with trees being slightly under exposed. Hazy reflections of snow-covered trees in the lake helped to reinforce the impression of an unusually cold winter day for Mississippi.
Anum Farooq (Borneo)
Anum Farooq is an autodidactic artist. She graduated from Imperial College London after studying Biochemistry with Management, alongside being an Associate of the Royal College of Science, after which she completed her PGCE (QTS). An international educator, mentor and consultant, Anum is fond of the creative links between the Sciences and the Arts. Anum’s art relates to exploring, dreaming and discovering the world around us, educating ourselves with inner insights enlightened with natural perspectives, to enable a holistic art experience. The insight between nature, faith and humanity is a life-long discovery. Our perceptions of the natural world and our role within it, are interesting concepts to explore.
www.anumfarooq.com | info@anumfarooq.com
- 2021 Featured Artist Interview, ArtOn Gallery, Venice, Italy
- 2021 Featured Artist, Artmagazineium, Istanbul, Turkey
- 2021 “How art affects our lives?” Artist Interview, Artholic on Spotify, Morocco
- 2021 Featured Artist, Autumn Issue, Collect Art Gallery, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 2021 “The Poignant Rose” featured in the Art, Culture, Tourism UK Social Media Campaign
- 2021 “Roots of Courage” featured in I believe - My Art Inspo 2021 Prague
- 2021 “Sanctuary” featured in Dwell Time Special COVID-19 Edition, England
- 2002 Certificate of Merit by the Mayor of Enfield: Painting in the park competition
www.anumfarooq.com | info@anumfarooq.com
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Dusk on Water
"Dusk on Water", $300, 11 x 14, Photography
The hues on dusk cast their light on the sea water. Light and colour bring to life the photograph with great intensity. Although, the sun is setting there is great light. A promise of a brighter dawn.
The hues on dusk cast their light on the sea water. Light and colour bring to life the photograph with great intensity. Although, the sun is setting there is great light. A promise of a brighter dawn.
Sonia Greiner (Atlanta, GA)
Sonia Greiner (b. 1999), known online as smileymaste, is a mixed media artist based in Atlanta, GA, making intimate drawings, paintings, and prints. Inspired by dreams, nature, and the fantasy worlds of the Legend of Zelda series, Tolkien, as well as Greek mythology, Greiner creates quiet, self-contained worlds that build upon her own invented stories.
The nature of dreams, sometimes indistinct and hazy, sometimes bright and bold, influences the application of color in her work, which often wavers between soft watercolor and bold acrylic. As a lover of high fantasy, Greiner seeks out the beauty and magic in natural occurrences, such as the vibrancy of a flower, or the ever-shifting color of the sky, in order to imbue a mystical aura in her work that is similar to those of the genre epitomized by the writing of Tolkien.
Greiner has a BFA from the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia with an emphasis in drawing and painting, as well as a minor in linguistics.
smileymaste.com
The nature of dreams, sometimes indistinct and hazy, sometimes bright and bold, influences the application of color in her work, which often wavers between soft watercolor and bold acrylic. As a lover of high fantasy, Greiner seeks out the beauty and magic in natural occurrences, such as the vibrancy of a flower, or the ever-shifting color of the sky, in order to imbue a mystical aura in her work that is similar to those of the genre epitomized by the writing of Tolkien.
Greiner has a BFA from the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia with an emphasis in drawing and painting, as well as a minor in linguistics.
smileymaste.com
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On Sugar Maple Wings
"On Sugar Maple Wings", $147, 11x17", Prismacolor pencils/markers
Inspired by just a fraction of the brilliant visuals found in the song titled “The Real World”, by Owl City, particularly the line “on sugar maple wings,” this piece combines the highly saturated and lively colors of fall with the gentle sleepiness that comes afterwards with winter. Set in an idealized, dreamy world, the figure finds repose amidst the vibrant leaves shedding from trees and smiles as nature flows around her.
Inspired by just a fraction of the brilliant visuals found in the song titled “The Real World”, by Owl City, particularly the line “on sugar maple wings,” this piece combines the highly saturated and lively colors of fall with the gentle sleepiness that comes afterwards with winter. Set in an idealized, dreamy world, the figure finds repose amidst the vibrant leaves shedding from trees and smiles as nature flows around her.
Drip
"Drip", $150, 12x12", Acrylic
This piece is about the nature of the line where the sky meets the sea, and the unseen exchanges that happen there. While dark clouds obscure the sky, portending rain, the sea feeds these clouds through evaporation, fueling the coming downpour. It is at these times, when the sun is nigh on gone and the wind picks up, that the raw beauty of the ocean is most visible, and the ethereal things feel more tangible.
This piece is about the nature of the line where the sky meets the sea, and the unseen exchanges that happen there. While dark clouds obscure the sky, portending rain, the sea feeds these clouds through evaporation, fueling the coming downpour. It is at these times, when the sun is nigh on gone and the wind picks up, that the raw beauty of the ocean is most visible, and the ethereal things feel more tangible.
Austin Irby (Starkville, MS)
Austin Irby's work of photography explores the vast landscapes of the world capturing the most unique and iconic spectrum of the everyday life within nature. Cullen Austin generally travels alone in remote areas spending hours in the wilderness, or the path less traveled by, to get different perspectives of the surrounding landscape and environment. Away from city lights and small towns Cullen Austin strives for quality and connection to wildlife, nature and his photography.
cullenaustin.com
cullenaustin.com
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Botany Bay
"Botany Bay", $60, 18x24, Photography
Growing up on the Outer Banks the ocean is second nature, understanding the ocean and respecting its beauty is key to survival. The push and pull of the current drives you in to play, but the driftwood reminds us of death if we don't respect.
Growing up on the Outer Banks the ocean is second nature, understanding the ocean and respecting its beauty is key to survival. The push and pull of the current drives you in to play, but the driftwood reminds us of death if we don't respect.
Patagonian Man
"Patagonian Man", $200, 18x24 (framed), Photography
Trekking Torres Del Paine in Patagonia, Chile can be one of the most majestic landscapes on the planet and can also be a dangerous task, but for this trail guide it is the everyday life. The Patagonian Man is an expert of the Andes mountain range in South America with his mule companions. After more than a week of navigating through the end of the world, he returns back to the base.
Trekking Torres Del Paine in Patagonia, Chile can be one of the most majestic landscapes on the planet and can also be a dangerous task, but for this trail guide it is the everyday life. The Patagonian Man is an expert of the Andes mountain range in South America with his mule companions. After more than a week of navigating through the end of the world, he returns back to the base.
Coyote
"Coyote", $175, 18x24 (framed), Photography
The solitude and quietness of the Wilderness Winter. Based in the Grand Teton National Park it was only I and the coyote locking eyes in 6 ft of snow.
The solitude and quietness of the Wilderness Winter. Based in the Grand Teton National Park it was only I and the coyote locking eyes in 6 ft of snow.
Jeanette Jarmon (Columbus, MS)
Jeanette “JNet “ paints from life and emotion and uses different styles that suit her expression
Jeanettejarmon.com
Jeanettejarmon.com
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Canadian Geese family
"Canadian Geese family", $600, 18”x24”, Acrylic
I painted a 3 part series of Birds of Tibbee. This is one of the series.
I painted a 3 part series of Birds of Tibbee. This is one of the series.
Creekside Celebration
"Creekside Celebration", $1500, 48”x36”, Acrylic
While looking for a new home with studio space I painted CREEKSIDE CELEBRATION with my grandchildren in mind. Then I found a place on Tibbee Creek.
While looking for a new home with studio space I painted CREEKSIDE CELEBRATION with my grandchildren in mind. Then I found a place on Tibbee Creek.
End of Summer
"End of Summer", $300, 18”x24”, Acrylic
I live among lots of trees with lots of leaves about to fall.
I live among lots of trees with lots of leaves about to fall.
Mary Cecil Kimbrell (Starkville,MS)
Mary Cecil Kimbrell paints to experience a spiritual and healing connection. Mary focuses on creating art that represents her prayers and personal relationship with God. She spent many years fixated on the beautiful things around her as she struggled with her mental health, and in her art she lets her prayers and worship nurture her mind and guide her hands to create pieces that embody her love for Christ, His creation, and the people she gets to share her art with.
Mary paints to document her inner peace and love for Christ with the use of many different textures coming from new and recycled materials. By utilizing second hand items and recycled materials, Mary is able to recreate what once was undesirable into something beautiful. This is the sweetest testimony of God’s love for us that Mary wishes to share with all of her viewers.
Mary paints to document her inner peace and love for Christ with the use of many different textures coming from new and recycled materials. By utilizing second hand items and recycled materials, Mary is able to recreate what once was undesirable into something beautiful. This is the sweetest testimony of God’s love for us that Mary wishes to share with all of her viewers.
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Ginger and Meads
"Ginger and Meads", $200, 20x20 inches, Acrylic Paint, Oil Pastels, and Gold Leafing Sheets
My summer spent in Northern Ireland, a land of grace, growth, green, and renewal, grew my desire to create things inspired by grace. The use of green in Ginger and Meads comes from a place of bestowing Christ like grace upon myself through the many layers of mess-ups underneath the finished piece.
My summer spent in Northern Ireland, a land of grace, growth, green, and renewal, grew my desire to create things inspired by grace. The use of green in Ginger and Meads comes from a place of bestowing Christ like grace upon myself through the many layers of mess-ups underneath the finished piece.
Samuel Lawson (Starkville, MS)
Samuel has always been fascinated with color. He holds a BFA degree with an emphasis in painting from Mississippi State University. He lives and works in Starkville MS.B
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Untitled
"Untitled", $250, 12in x 15in, Graphite
colored callage
colored callage
Pete Melby (Starkville, MS)
I am thrilled by the character of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the people who settled and lived there, and their traditions. The untouched natural character of the area around Cat Island in the Mississippi Sound is spectacular and inspires artists to express its beauty through their artistic medium.
www.energyusereduction.com
www.energyusereduction.com
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Waterspout at Cat Island Lighthouse - Mississippi Sound
"Waterspout at Cat Island Lighthouse - Mississippi Sound", $1200, 22 x 28, Watercolor
The Cat Island Lighthouse warned ships of shallow waters between Cat
Island and the Biloxi Marshes in Louisiana. Waterspouts are an occasional frightening weather phenomenon along the coast and even sank a 76 foot schooner during a Biloxi Yacht Club sailing regatta.
The Cat Island Lighthouse warned ships of shallow waters between Cat
Island and the Biloxi Marshes in Louisiana. Waterspouts are an occasional frightening weather phenomenon along the coast and even sank a 76 foot schooner during a Biloxi Yacht Club sailing regatta.
Olin Norton (Starkville, MS)
Olin Perry Norton goes by his middle name "Perry." He is a mechanical engineer by trade, but retired from MSU a number of years ago. He got his first "real" camera in 1980 and has been an avid amateur photographer ever since. He began photographing the female nude in the summer of 2019 when he attended a workshop on fine art nude photography taught by Kim Weston, the sone of Cole Weston and grandson of Edward.
https://www.facebook.com/opnorton/
https://www.facebook.com/opnorton/
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Vivian
"Vivian", $250, 22x26, Photography
This is a photograph I took of model Vivian Cove in an old barn near Savery, WY, as part of a photography workshop taught by Kim Weston. It was dark inside the old barn, but Vivian is lit by an unseen window to the left of the camera.
This is a photograph I took of model Vivian Cove in an old barn near Savery, WY, as part of a photography workshop taught by Kim Weston. It was dark inside the old barn, but Vivian is lit by an unseen window to the left of the camera.
Andre Ray (Columbus, MS)
Andre Ray: I imagine myself driving down the road, being mesmerized by the sun, and the surroundings of nature. Art chose me from an early age.
Growing up in the south and in Boy Scouts I always had a love for nature. Many of my themes such as nature, music, farm life, cowboys, and Native Americans are things that interested me since childhood.
I view each painting as a journey into the unknown. The fun is in the discovery. I first start by covering the whole canvas with paint, then develop the form and texture. While I started with traditional tools such as brushes and palette knives I have since expanded into rags, butter knives and recently a silicone brush. I begin with a realistic point of view that drifts into abstraction and unique color choices. These decisions made while painting lend a unique interpretive “in the moment” experience to my art. Recently I have been experimenting with acrylic and I hope to use it more often.
Growing up in the south and in Boy Scouts I always had a love for nature. Many of my themes such as nature, music, farm life, cowboys, and Native Americans are things that interested me since childhood.
I view each painting as a journey into the unknown. The fun is in the discovery. I first start by covering the whole canvas with paint, then develop the form and texture. While I started with traditional tools such as brushes and palette knives I have since expanded into rags, butter knives and recently a silicone brush. I begin with a realistic point of view that drifts into abstraction and unique color choices. These decisions made while painting lend a unique interpretive “in the moment” experience to my art. Recently I have been experimenting with acrylic and I hope to use it more often.
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Deer
"Deer", $600, 30x40, Oil Paint
The color scheme is a companion to a bear I painted a few years ago. The bright colors in the background kind of gives the impression of sunset. With Winter you think about shorter days and nature. I figured it would be a solid piece for the show about winter in the south.
The color scheme is a companion to a bear I painted a few years ago. The bright colors in the background kind of gives the impression of sunset. With Winter you think about shorter days and nature. I figured it would be a solid piece for the show about winter in the south.
Fall Hanging On
"Fall Hanging On", $800, 48x36, Oil Paint
Here in the South Summer dies slow. Fall colors slowly arrive and seem to hang on for a while before they finally fall off the tree. When it's cool outside the colors are sometimes magical.
Here in the South Summer dies slow. Fall colors slowly arrive and seem to hang on for a while before they finally fall off the tree. When it's cool outside the colors are sometimes magical.
