Paint The Town

Curl Up And Dye, 9 x 12" oil on Raymar panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

I was drawn to this adorable little hair salon on Chapel Hill Road in Cary.

I had a wonderful day at the Cary Plein Air event. It included thirty North Carolina plein air artists who painted from eight a.m. to six p.m. Not only was the weather fantastic but also the town gave us a well organized event which began with having our canvases or panels stamped and ended with the opportunity to submit two paintings into a show that will be seen in twenty host businesses in town.

The paintings will return to the Arts Center and be hung there for the culminating event.

On the evening of May 29th the Paint The Town gala and silent auction will be held at the Cary Arts Center with live music, dancing, food, beer, and wine. You are invited to come and see all the wonderful paintings and join in the fun. 

I'll show you the second painting I did on Saturday when I post again. Thanks for your interest in my art!

spring painting sale

Wave Petunias, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

$85 free shipping

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My spring SALE begins today and I am offering all my 6x6 paintings with a 15% discount. Let me know if one you love has the full price shown and I will change the paypal button for you. I am also including free shipping. These two great deals will continue through the month of April. I hope you will take advantage of this chance to have one of the paintings you have admired at a bargain price!

I am planting vegetables and flowers in the garden and having fun getting an early start.  These pink petunias really were bright in a shiny hot pink pack of six plants. I love these longer days when I feel as if I am getting so many things accomplished. 

Spectacular

Glowing Rose, 4 x 4 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

This is one of my favorite roses in the large group of rose photos I took in Southport.

I usually don't care for plants that are variegated or have multiple colors, but this red rose with touches of yellow was so unusual and pretty that I fell in love with it.

There is just one more from this collection that I have not yet painted, so look for it soon.

This tiny painting will be available with the other rose paintings at One Eleven Main in Aberdeen, NC.

If you are in the area, I hope you will visit and see the many paintings of mine throughout the store.

Pine History

Conifer Cone, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

Available Framed at ONE ELEVEN MAIN

SOLD

 Pine trees have been important to the economy of our state for about two hundred years.  Much of NC's past was shaped by the longleaf pine. Cattlemen, turpentine producers, loggers, and even health resorts ( which is why Bostonian James Walker Tufts founded Pinehurst ) were born within and thrived under the longleaf pine. Its historic importance is recognized through the State Toast and the official State Tree.

What I find most amazing is the fact that of the estimated 1630 plants found in the southeast, more than half of them are found only in the longleaf ecosystem. This astonishing biodiversity is second only to a tropical rainforest.

I have always found trees fascinating because my dad graduated from the University Of Georgia in 1936 with a degree in Forestry and immediately got a job in Africa managing rubber tree plantations for Firestone. He knew and loved every species of tree and though I don't have his knowledge, I do love trees of all kinds.

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Remembering Beach Days

Big Hat, Little Girl, 6 x 6 " oil on panel © 2013, Fay Terry

This is one of my favorites and it was recently sold by Sunset River Gallery, which sells quite a few of my beach paintings. The seashore is a wonderful place to play. I still love to play in the sand and water, build castles, and "dig a hole to China". 

I was at the beach on Saturday and it was seventy five degrees and gorgeous. We even got to eat at our favorite waterside restaurant, which will be closing for the winter soon.

Hold on to those great summer memories to tide you over til it comes again!

Reach For The Sky

Jaune Tournesol, 8 x 10 oil on canvas panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

$150

There are two large sunflowers blooming now and I couldn't wait to paint them. I painted this yesterday and decided to change the background color this morning. I am very pleased with it now.

I no longer take blue skies for granted after this rainy and cloudy summer so it sure is nice to see some Carolina blue up there.

I did not miss a day of painting and posting in 2013 until July, just before my travels began. Soon I will be going to Maine and Canada to do some painting so will post as often as I am able. Looking forward to Lobster!

Freedom

Duck At Freedom Park, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

$100

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The ducks at this park in Charlotte seem so content.  They have a beautiful lake with a stone wall around it, lots of grassy areas, and a never ending supply of admirers.

We were there a few weeks ago for an early morning walk and enjoyed watching a group of about eight ducks having a leisurely swim.  This duck seemed to be supervising the others.

This has been a relaxing Saturday. I hope you are having a great week-end!

Five Friends

Easy Growing, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

These are possibly the easiest flowers in the world to grow. Just plant the seeds and watch how carefree they are.  They only require picking to produce more and more blooms.

Dutch Rabbit

Bunn One, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

$75

Today is day two of the Leslie Saeta free 30 day marketing challenge for artists. Here is a link to join the more than 300 artists participating. Each day in May, Leslie will post a short thirty minute or so task for us to do. It makes it fun to know so many artists are working on the same things the entire month, using Leslie's excellent ideas to promote our art.

Our assignment today is to choose our favorite painting that has not yet sold and post it on Facebook and on our blog. Here he is, the cutest little Dutch Bunny you've ever seen. I also decided to offer this one at a special price, which for today is 25% off the regular price. That was my own idea.

 How can you resist those eyes?

Thanks for viewing!

Color Amidst The Pines

Spring Visitors, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

$100 includes shipping

I live in a Pine Forest area of North Carolina and beyond the lawn, most other areas are covered with Pine straw, which makes a great mulch for plants. I always love the way the flowers look against a backdrop of freshly fallen reddish Pine straw, it seems to make them stand out. I love they way these were swaying in a light wind and looking so dignified and regal. 

I rarely cut any of these and bring them in the house because I like to see them in their natural habitat. When I want some for a vase, I go buy them at  the flower shop so mine won't be depleted.

I hope you are having a day that includes some signs of Spring!

Thank you for viewing.

Spring Warmth

Any Day Now, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

This painting is a celebration of spring and I had fun using some of my favorite bright colors to make a warm painting of these perky flowers. Daffodils are such wonderful flowers and can transform a landscape with their shapes and color.

Click here to bid on this painting in a Daily Paintworks Auction.  This auction will last for seven days.

Daffodils

Daffodils And Shadows, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

$100 includes shipping

This pitcher is one of my favorite vessels to use as a vase.  I was drawn to the shadows on the wall as much as I was to the Daffodils. I am going to paint more of these because they are so much fun to paint.  

I would love to paint some that are growing outside but we are having another rainy day. The rain is helping the grass which is already beginning to green up from its winter sleep.

I forgot to tell you that we climbed Camelback Mountain Saturday while we were in Arizona and I  am pleased that I haven't even been sore. It's been a while since I have done much vertical hiking.

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Tiny Flyer

Little Bird, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

I have not painted birds in quite a while- found this one I had not posted.  Seeing this one makes me want to paint some more, so maybe I'll have a few more of these coming up.

Old Fashioned Idea

Great Grandfather's Mustache Cup, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

$100. includes shipping

I have had my great grandfather's mustache cup for a while and decided to paint it. I love imagining it being used in the early twentieth century when mustaches were full and flowing, often waxed so that keeping them away from a hot beverage was a necessity.  This one is hand-painted and very pretty despite the fact that the bridge across the cup to keep a mustache dry kind of makes it look like a Batman cup. It is an interesting piece of history.

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The Perfect Pony

Meet Doodlebug!  6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

I took some photos of Doodlebug the last time we were at the farm and just got around to doing this painting.  Now I think I may want to do a larger one based on this.

This beautiful pony is my grand daughter's and she is already, at a very young age, very happy in the presence of horses. She enjoys riding doodlebug and will perhaps continue the legacy of love of horses.

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Goodbye Summer

Green Apple, 7 x 5" oil on panel, ©2012, Fay Terry

It has been a while since I painted a small painting that was not square.  I liked using the different format today.  I painted early so that I can spend the rest of the day with my family. 

I have been reluctant to let go of summer but now I am ready.  There may not be any cool weather yet but I feel like I can make a fresh start and get back to doing even more painting.  Back to school time is in my blood because of the many years I taught.  I still miss going back to the classroom at summer's end.

Enjoy the rest of your week-end!

Small Harvest

Garden Variety, 8 x 8 " oil on 3/4" cradled panel, ©2012, Fay Terry

painting is ready to hang

These are the vegetables I picked today from our garden. Cherry tomatoes and bell peppers are plentiful. It took awhile for the yellow squash to start producing. ( I'll paint some in my next garden painting.) There have been many blossoms but maybe the bees weren't doing their job and pollinating them. We have several raised beds and have finally streamlined our planting so that we have enough for us and a little to give away to friends.

We began our married life with a ridiculously large garden which took hours of labor. Now we enjoy our small plantings. We did much canning and freezing in those days.

I am looking forward to the eggplant and the big tomatoes that are almost ripe.  Then I can make one of my summer favorites, Ratatouille.

Best Bag On The Beach

New Beach Bag,6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2012, Fay Terry

Surprise gifts are especially nice when they are something you have been needing and wanting.

This was given to me this past week-end and could not have come at a better time since we were at the beach. It is large, has great colors, and also contained a bottle of my favorite wine.  What could be better?

Thanks, Jen and Miles!

Official Start Of Beach Season

Hugging The Shore, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord ©2012 Fay Terry
SOLD

This is one of my favorite houses at the beach because I love the way it is nestled into the sand and sea oats. Just looking at this makes me feel as if I am already at the coast.  Plans have been made for quite a while for a family week-end at the beach.  We will have a lot of fun.

Games are always a big part of our time at the beach. After dinner we play cards or dice games around the big table and then take the flashlights to look for ghost crabs on the beach and walk to the pier.

Memorial Day week-end means lots of summer stretching out ahead for beach paintings, too.

I will have some more beach scenes for you when I return.