"Rue du Macabre"

6x8 oil on panel

Rue du macabre is french for "spooky street".

My friend said it reminded him of a street in Paris...

Believe it or not, this is my first night painting.

 I have been wanting to paint a night scene for awhile now.

Thanks to James Parker and his blog windows to the words, 
I got my chance. :)

Another fun artist challenge. The subject was "scary stuff".

Thanks James!


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"Dacher"

8x8 oil on canvas panel

Dacher is german for rooftops. No, I don't speak german... but I have a friend who does. :)

and I just recently discovered a german artist named Edward B. Gordon whose work is incredible. He paints very similarly to Karin Jurick, who is one of my absolute favorites, as well as the host of the blog different strokes from different folks... 

for which "Dacher" was painted.

great challenge. loved this one...

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"Mile Marker #27"

My first solo art exhibit.

Learn to paint. check. paint a bunch of stuff. check. 

sell a painting. check. sell more paintings. check. 

be part of an art exhibit. check.

SOLO SHOW!! ...check. :)

If you are in the Delray Beach area come check it out. 

The exhibit is up now and runs through the end of November.

"Daphne"

9x12 oil on canvas panel

This is Daphne. Daphne knows anything boys can do, 

she can do better. 

After weeks of having everyone in my house taking turns with the flu, we are all finally back in action! 


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"Lucky 13"

In an attempt to figure out why the wonderful blogs I am following were not showing up on my profile page, I managed to somehow "follow" myself...  at the lucky 13th spot.  I have spent way too much time trying to undo this, so I am no longer going to try. :) 


(Apparently I have created two identities for myself and have been following my favorite blogs as "traciebrownart" and not as "tracie brown" manager of tracie brown art blog)? I'm still not sure...


Not only must one be able to paint, but one must be a computer expert as well...  laugh out loud - I do the best I can.  


Thanks to everyone currently following my blog and to all the wonderful people behind the scenes in my life who support me in my effort to follow my bliss...  rock on Lucky 13.

"1 Handsome Man"

8x10 oil on canvas panel

sold

I am delighted to have recently had a commission 

request through my Etsy store.

The request: A small painting of 1 handsome man 

to be given to him as a birthday present.

Happy Birthday Handsome Guy, I hope you like it!

"Bulldog"

 8x8 oil on canvas

He got the nickname in college... but despite his tough guy image, 

'Bulldog' likes long walks on the beach, smooth jazz

...and doggie biscuits.

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"The San Francisco Experiment"

5x7  oil on panel

Life is about the journey, not the destination.

Painting takes focus and concentration. 

This is what happens when you have neither... 

But I am glad to have been reminded of why I paint.

 my latest submission to the different strokes from different folks blog

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"The Pink One and The Green One"

 9x12 oil on canvas

Taylor and Emma enjoying a moment of silence after their great debate on who exactly IS the cutest Jonas brother.

This painting is part of my beach series.

"Sundance"

8x8 oil on canvas

Sundance is wondering when you are coming home ...

and he seriously doubts you remembered to bring him a doggy bag.

This is my first submission to James Parker's windows to the words art blog. 

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"Leonard"

5x7 oil on panel
sold

This is Leonard. Leonard is tired and could use a hug.

Leonard is my latest submission to different strokes from different folks.

"Ro."

5x7 oil on panel

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Ro. is my latest submission to DSFDF and I have LOTS to say about this painting. :)

Beach/Figurative = my favorite. 

People are HARD to paint.  HARD I tell 'ya. One wrong move and people will think you are trying to be Picasso...

Paintings look better in person. The colors are much softer and richer in real life. As hard as I tried, this photograph does not do this painting justice... In my opinion, canvas photographs better than panel.

I also had the hardest time naming this painting... So, yo. It's Ro.

She is actually rowing in Lake Michigan, but she could just as easily be a lifeguard here in Delray Beach in her red "Baywatch" bathing suit and her little "I'm watching you" rowboat.

The colors for this piece were inspired by my WIP still life of a bag of chips. (see below) I LOVE THIS COLOR COMBO:  Grey green, naples yellow, cadmium yellow, red and violet. (For Ro. I also used a little cerulean blue).  And of course I add salt and payne's gray pepper to every painting. 

Great job to everyone who submitted artwork for this challenge. You are a very talented bunch and I am honored to be associated with you all.