slightly pink

Cono de pino rosa, 6 x 6 " oil on panel ©2014, Fay Terry

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Feliz Navidad!

Blooming

Lots Of White, 6 x 6" oil on cradled panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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Zinnias from the garden!

Sunny

Living Color, 4 x 4 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

I saw many different colors inside this rose and I painted what I saw. It was because of the way the sun was lighting up the center part of the flower and I had fun trying to capture all the subtle color changes.

Happy Memorial Day! Hopefully many people will not have to work tomorrow and can reflect on the meaning of the day and enjoy time with family and friends.

Brilliant

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

I am framing these tiny rose paintings and they will soon be available at One Eleven Main in Aberdeen.

They always surprise me when they are finished. The shadows are the most fun.

It has been a beautiful day today and we are finding it relaxing to stay at home for the holiday week-end. 

Two Tone Rose

 Love Messenger, 4 x 4 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

This is one of my favorites, perfect for someone who loves pink roses and also loves yellow ones. I don't know what variety this one is, so I named it in the title. 

Pink

This is another one of the roses from Southport. I'm enjoying these tiny 

paintings. 

Posting from my phone while I am

on the road.

Hilltop Flowers

Wildflowers, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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I spent some more time working on this painting that I posted at the beginning of the week. I knew I wanted to do more and I am happy with it now and thinking of doing it later in a larger format. 

I'm looking forward to the week-end and spending time with family.

Hope you have a great week-end!

Spring Air

Flowery Branch, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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There are lots of shadows on this bough hanging down from the Dogwood tree. I decided to try a different color background, which I think works well with the flowers and leaves. 

I went to Raleigh this morning to pick up some paintings from a show and even managed to have lunch at one of my favorite places.

The trip meant that my painting did not get done until late afternoon, but it was nice to get away to the big city!

Flowers

Easter Tulips. 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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It was a wonderful week-end at the beach with the exception of the unrelenting rain and cool temps. We had lots of fun anyway, spending time with our kids. 

I was scheduled to work in the gallery Saturday afternoon and we had tons of people come in.

It's nice to be home again with the promise of warm weather most of the week.

Thanks for viewing my art.

Smell The Roses

Rose Petal Dreams, 6 x 6 " oil on canvas, © Fay Terry

What a fast week this has been! I can't believe tomorrow is Friday already. My color preferences change often when it comes to roses, and right now it is pink that I love. Most of all I would like to smell some sweet old fashioned roses that actually have a beautiful scent. 

When I used to paint watercolors, I loved the smell of rose madder  genuine pigment because it really smells like roses. 

Sun And Shadow

Sunloving, 8 x 8 " oil on panel

This painting just sold at the Sunset River Gallery at the beach.  It is framed in a wide gold wood frame and is one of my favorites (aren't they all? just like children). I am pleased that it will be making someone happy.

In other news, I am in Maine, loving every minute, especially the ones that include lobster.  Yesterday I had a wonderful day and got to meet two of my favorite blogger artists. I'll share that when I can post again.

I hope you have missed me, because I miss ya'll.

Worth The Wait

Zinnias In The Kitchen, 6 x 6" oil on gessobord, ©2013, Fay Terry

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Just returned from a big trip and all the Zinnias are finally living up to their potential, showing plenty of bright colors while singing 'summertime and the livin' is easy'.

I went to Paris with my husband and had the chance to show him all my favorite shops, restaurants, museums, and parks since it was his first trip to the city of light. I will be sharing more about Paris soon.

Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy these summer colors. 

After The Rain

First Blooms, 8 x 8 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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We had over three inches of rain last night and when the sun finally came out everything just seemed to glow. I looked at these on Friday and the buds were tightly closed but this morning they had begun to open and show their gorgeous colors.

This one turned out just as I envisioned it, or maybe I should say, just like my value sketch that I did before I started it. 

All About Pink

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

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I love these flowers for their intense color and for their sturdiness. It's hard to believe they are blooming already because we have had so many cool, cloudy days. I guess there have been enough warm days to keep them happy. You'll see more of these.

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.

Perfect Romance

Barnyard Love, 20 x 16" oil on canvas, ©2013, Fay Terry

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I am very happy to report that this painting has found a home. I received a call from the gallery this morning and I understand that the cute pig helped seal the deal. 

There is a wonderful chemistry when a collector loves a painting and wants to include it in their decor.

I am most grateful for the connection that is forged between artist and viewer. That is when I am reminded that art is a magical thing.

Thank You!

Fall Planting

Floral Six Pack, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2012, Fay Terry

Yesterday I pulled out a whole bed of impatiens that had been gorgeous all summer but suddenly got "stripped" by unknown insects. I am going to put these flowers in their place to bloom until frost. The impatiens nearby in large pots were not bothered at all.  We usually do not get our first frost until early November so I am hoping that will be true this year.

Blue Hydrangeas

Blue Hydrangeas, 6 x 6" oil on panel, © Fay Terry, 2012

There is a good article in the May issue of Southern Living magazine that tells how to change the color of Hydrangea blooms.  I have frequently sprinkled garden sulfur around the base of the plant to make the flowers bluer by causing the soil to be more acidic.  I did not realize that you could also use pelletized lime to make the soil more alkaline and turn the flowers pink.  It takes some time to see results, so it's a good idea to do it now, at the beginning of the blooming period. White Hydrangeas will stay white regardless of the pH of the soil.

I hope you missed me while I was gone for a few days.  I seldom go a day without a daily painting, but sometimes "Nana" wants to be with  her grandchildren.

Piggy Bank

Piggy Bank

This is a painting for this week's Daily Paintworks Challenge.  It felt really nice to work on such a fun challenge titled, "Paint Your Pig".  Well, this is mine and she's a good little saver of coins. I still have my  old bank from my childhood days- it is a heavy little dog made of metal and colorfully painted and can be taken apart into two halves by removing one screw. 

To look at more of the Challenge paintings, click HERE

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