running

Cours, Petit Lapin, 4 x 4 " oil on gessobord, ©2015, Fay Terry

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I had fun painting this little rabbit and making it a tiny painting. It has been a while since I've picked up a four by four inch panel. Maybe I will make a few more small ones, they are finished quickly and look nice in the small frames I get from Franken Frames.

It is not raining today. It is cloudy and more rain is expected this afternoon and tonight. Lots of branches are down, but thankfully no damage in our area.

Working On This

9 x 12" oil on Raymar panel

I spotted these Rhododendrons in downtown Southern Pines and could not resist painting them. I only had time this morning to mass them in so I will finish them in my studio and show you the result tomorrow. 

State Flower

State Flower of  N.C. , 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

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If you love Dogwoods, I'm sure you are enjoying seeing all the beautiful trees in bloom.

The pink Dogwoods are especially pretty and it would be hard to pick a favorite of the two colors. I think every yard in our neighborhood has Azaleas and Dogwoods blooming right now. We are all big on gardening so there are many pretty yards.

Below is a photo I took this afternoon in the rain. I hope we get a little sunshine soon.

There is a small Koi pond in front of the tree and I think maybe its roots draw water from it

so that it is always the best bloomer.

spring painting sale

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

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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. 

Sunny Day Flowers

Shouting Spring, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord, ©2015, Fay Terry

It's a beautiful day in Pinehurst and I decided these needed painting because they are so cheerful.

It's amazing how wonderful everything looks and feels on a warm and sunny day.

I hope you had a great week-end.

Tapestry

Makes Me Smile, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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What fun it was painting this Pansy and the tiny basket. 

We usually get the "Monet Mix" variety of pansies, this time we found some called "Tapestry" at Gulley's Garden Center that have a wide range of colors and patterns in the flowers. The thing I love about pansies is their hardiness throughout the winter and into next spring. If we have snow and ice, they slow down but always make a quick comeback. 

Pansy Basket

Sitting Pretty, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord,  Fay Terry

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Tomorrow I'll be planting Pansies; we still have a couple of flats that have not made it into the garden yet.  This is a repost of one of my favorites from the past. I am so happy to be back in the studio after being away last week.

Back To Work

Summer's Grace, 9 x 12 " oil on gessobord, ©2014, Fay Terry

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I am so pleased with this painting, which is why I'm offering such a good  deal on a 9 x 12. I want to find a good home for this lovely floral.

 I took a week off spending time in Charlotte and on Oak Island. When I got home today, I could hardly wait to get in my studio. I cut one large flower and put it beside my easel; I loved painting it with great spontaneity.

I hope ya'll had a great Fourth. We had one day of wind, rain, and thunder, as Hurricane Arthur passed through NC. The rest of the week-end made up for it with gorgeous sunny weather, warm temps and soft breezes. Our family had lots of fun being together, too.

Southern Pines Weather

Joyful Dogwood, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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This painting is from a photo that I took last week along with lots of others on the brightest sunny day imaginable. The shadows on the leaves and flowers were gorgeous.  I am very pleased with the way this turned out and have several more that I want to paint. It makes me feel the excitement of spring each time I look at it. Maybe you can feel it too and would love to own this one.
P.S. This is my 900th post!! It doesn't seem possible.

Pink

Pink Dogwood, 6 x 6" oil on panel, © Fay Terry

Lively Lovelies

Floral Convergence, 16 X 20, ©2013, Fay Terry

I have been working on some commissions for Christmas gifts and having so much fun doing it.

If you would like to have me do a special painting for a gift, please let me know soon. I can accept just a few more commissions.

I am so grateful to all of you who have been keeping in touch and sending me comments, buying my work, both online and in galleries, and making me absolutely certain that there is a great deal of magic in ART! I have met so many wonderful people this year  that I might not have gotten to know except through painting.

Thanks, Ya'll! You keep me excited about creating art.

At Home With Hydrangeas

Carolina Anole In Hydrangea Bush, 6 x 6 oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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Every morning I look at the Hydrangeas beside the porch to see how much the pale green flower buds have grown. It seems someone else is watching, too. This little lizard is always found on one of the leaves and was snapped by iphone camera yesterday afternoon. (Thanks, Bill!)

I can hardly wait for the first flowers to open so I can start bringing them into the house.  This little guy better not be a stowaway when I fill a big vase with them in a few weeks. It did happen last year and I had a hard time catching the little lizard to return him to the outdoors.

Gerbera Daisies

Conversation, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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These are my favorite summer flowers because they grow so well in the heat and come in beautiful colors. Gerbera Daisies are indigenous to South Africa and they are certainly everywhere you look in Johannesberg and the  nearby town of  Sandton.

Luckily they grow as perennials in a mild climate so mine have been in the garden for quite a few years.

Playing With Leaves

Indigo, 5 x 7 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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This beautiful puppy named Indigo is an Australian Shepherd mix.  She is about fifteen months old and has a very loving home.  I especially like her cute ears and the leaf hanging out of her mouth.  She is very smart and is already obedient to commands.

Thank you, Justin, for the photo.

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Dazzling Leaves

Peak Color, 6x6" oil on museum quality panel, ©2012, Fay Terry

This is another version of the Dogwood tree I painted a couple of days ago and I am pleased with the result. This time I massed in the tree with a combination of Alizarin Crimson and Venetian Red.  This was dark but not bright, allowing the brighter colors I added later to stand out much more. Also I did not add any white to lighten the leaf colors so they remained stronger.

 I decided the contrast of blue sky in the background helps make the tree really pop. I may do a larger version of this one.