"Karin"

6x8 oil on panel

I usually like to keep my posts short and sweet... 

but this time I just can't.  :)

the above painting is part of  collective 'thank you' to artist karin jurick for her tireless effort in hosting the blog different strokes from different folks.  118 artists who normally participate in karin's monthly challenges were asked to paint her portrait as a thank you gift.

personally, my gratitude runs very deeply as I have admired and have been inspired by karin's work for several years now... not to mention my appreciation for all the wonderful artists I have had the pleasure of discovering and getting to know since becoming a participant. because of this blog, I can proudly say there is nothing quite as extraordinary as the artist community.

unfortunately though I am not happy with this portrait. I am actually quite embarrassed.  karin is so much prettier than my painting and deserving of such a better homage than I was able to deliver.  perhaps I can blame it on the fact I am not a portrait artist or perhaps I can blame it on the self imposed pressure I felt painting an artist I so admire... but the bottom line is I could have and should have done better. 

but the sentiment remains the same.

thank you so much karin. 

"paint on."

coordinated and implemented by talented artist, jill polsby

you can find the 118 faces of karin jurick here. 

sweet charity

"hangin'out" 12 x12 oil on canvas panel

not only does tom like to hang out... 

he believes in supporting art in our schools.

"hangin' out" has been donated to morikami park elementary in delray beach, florida. 

it is being auctioned off to raise money to support their international baccalaureate program.

 keep art alive.

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"norman"

tba digital photograph

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"kittery coast"

6x8 oil on panel

It's good to try new things. 


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"girl with the smile"

 

Painting by Delilah Smith

So I found out Ida Noe is actually the talented Delilah Smith. 

...and I am the Girl with the Smile. :)

you can find out more about Delilah and this painting HERE.

painted as a portrait swap for the blog 

different strokes from different folks. 

Ida Noe"

8x8 oil on panel

knock knock.

who's there?

Ida Noe.

Ida Noe who?

Ida Noe who either--was hoping you could tell me. 

:)  this is my submission for the latest challenge from 

Different Strokes From Different Folks.

Each artist was sent a picture of another "mystery" artist to paint.  

"Third Tri"

9x12 oil on panel

sold

if at first you don't succeed...

 tri tri again.

painted on commission.

"Dante"

8x8 oil on canvas

sold

Dante was a regal Akita. A real gentle giant...

painted on commission.

For more information on Akita rescue please click here.

"Nubble Well House"

6x8 oil on panel

Something different this time. 

This is an out building- the well house- of the Nubble Light House in York, Maine.

Our summer trip this year was to New England.

 I captured so many beautiful images that I think I may be busy for awhile with a new series...


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"Hangin' Out"

12x12 oil on panel

Tom doesn't really care what you're doing...
cuz he's hangin' out.


* charitable donation *

morikami park elementary

keep art in our schools!!