Johnnie Scoutten Fine Art

One Ingredient Caramel Pie!

2011-07-17T13:25:00.000-05:00

Another OH MY moment! ONE INGREDIENT FOR THE FILLING. Are you ready? Sweetened condensed milk.

Extras:

Oreo cookie crust (purchased pre-made at store)
Pecan pieces
Chocolate Sundae Syrup topping (squeeze bottle type)

Take 2-3 14 oz. cans (I think three might be better) of Borden's Sweetened Condensed Milk. Peel off the labels and place in LARGE kettle of water. Make SURE water covers the cans completely. Boil for 3 1/2 hours. Consider using a lid on the pot. Do NOT let water level drop below can tops, as pressure changes can cause cans to explode.

Carefully remove from boiling water and let cool a little. Punch a hole in top of the can with bottle opener to relieve the pressure, then open cans with can-opener. Pour caramelized contents into pie shell and smooth top with rubber spatula. Place in refrigerator to cool. The caramel will become firm. (Later you can cover with plastic wrap misted with cooking spray.)

Slice and top with pecan pieces and drizzle with chocolate.

Good enough to save for yourself, pretty enough for guests. No calories. I swear.

Skylight moment...

2011-07-17T08:36:00.000-05:00

I was walking through the kitchen and the light was streaming in from above. A stunning moment.

Ravani: A Moist Greek Cake

2011-06-26T07:22:00.000-05:00

I got a new mixer on Friday (YAY!) and had to make something. And since later I am making some Greek pitas, this seemed like a great idea - Ravani. It's a really moist Greek cake... sort of no frills. But delicious. It uses Semolina flour, which is the first time I have used that. (Almost left the grocery store without it!)

The cake is easy to make - but the kicker is the sweet homemade syrup you pour over the cake while it is still hot from the oven. I worried about using all the syrup from the recipe, and stopped short. I should have used it all. The syrup is totally absorbed and the result is a sweet, moist cake. Great with a cup of coffee or glass of milk.

Recipe from Elly Says Opa!

Summer Succotash Salad - It's what's for dinner

2011-06-25T14:18:00.000-05:00

New Recipe! Cold, fresh succotash salad to go with dinner tonight. Fresh green beans, fresh corn right off the cob, baby limas, red onion. Toss with a mix of olive oil, lemon juice, basil and honey. Courtesy of Cook's Country.

Salted Caramel Butter Bars

2011-06-23T18:24:00.000-05:00

Oh my. It's sweet. It's gooey. It's rich.

A crust base. A caramel and cream center and a crumbled crust top. When I eat more later, it will be with a scoop of vanilla.

I wish I could say it is my recipe, but kudos go to Cookies and Cups. If you check out the recipe, I used vanilla in the crust batter. I used a rather coarse Kosher salt on the caramel because I could not get my jar of coarse sea salt open, ha ha. And I halved the recipe and used an 8" x 8" pan. Worked great. The half-recipe was an effort to contain how much dessert was in the house.

Berry Crumble - This is too easy

2011-06-18T08:05:00.000-05:00

Fresh berries, flour, brown sugar and butter. Ta da. I used 2 cups of blueberries and 2 cups of raspberries.

I have to admit, it's a weight watchers recipe.

Mix 3/4 c flour and 2/3 c brown sugar in a bowl.
Take 3 Tbs of mix and add to 4 cups fresh berries that have been placed in a second bowl.
Melt 6 Tbs butter and add to flour mixture. Mix well.
Now pour berry mix into 8"x8" dish and cover with the flour/sugar batter. Since flour mix is moist, just take small clumps and place them over berries until berries are covered.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes until berries bubble.

Serve with low-fat vanilla ice cream or vanilla frozen yogurt.
OH MY!

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

2011-06-07T06:50:00.002-05:00

The other day a friend was getting ready to make strawberry shortcake. Except she was using the small, round sponge cakes in a package. That's not how I remember shortcake. Growing up, shortcake was homemade, dry and crumbly and soaked up the cream from the bowl.

Then I saw this recipe on SweetlySerendipity.com. Real shortbread! In a cookie! So I made them, following the recipe at the link. Heaven, warm from the oven. And later just divine in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You could pour some real cream in the bowl... I did not have enough left over from the recipe. If that sounds good, buy a pint of cream (instead of the cup required for the recipe).

If you like scones, you will love these. I think I will have to try blueberries next.

Photos & Notes: cut strawberries, strawberries in the lemon juice and sugar, the batter, and the dollops of cookie dough. At first the batter will seem like it does not have enough moisture, but follow the recipe. The juicy strawberry mix will hold it together. For scooping the cookies, I used heaping-heaping tablespoonfuls. Then I stuck extra pieces of dough on top if needed. For the sugar topping, use raw (turbinado) sugar or dusting (decorating crystals-type) sugar. Regular sugar will melt and caramelize. I stored the cookies in a big zip-lock overnight - I think it made them too moist and more like cupcakes this morning... so don't recommend that. I prefer the crumbly scone texture.

New Fancy Lure - Romance

2011-06-05T15:44:00.001-05:00

Finally getting around to posting the first of the Fancy Lures. Goes with something soft or with blue jeans, as well. It hangs on a ball chain, or hooks to belt loop. Ribbons, lace, fabric, beads, fishing tackle swivels...

The Apple Galette

2011-06-05T07:54:00.003-05:00

Apple Galette - frankly I was not familiar with a "galette", but you learn something everyday! I made this last weekend and I am making another one this morning... it was that good. Very easy with the wonderful recipe I found at Elephantine. I need to work on how to core and slice apples! The turbinado sugar in the recipe is actually raw natural cane sugar, available at the grocery store. It's a bigger sugar grain and simply "makes" the crust... adds crunch and well worth it. This will be lovely a little later with a spot of vanilla ice cream and some coffee :)

Here is the galette before I put it in the oven. I added, this time, a little more sugar to the apples, dashes of cinnamon and allspice - a little more like apple pie flavors. Note: top photo is last week's baked galette; photo directly above is this week's.

In Remembrance

2011-05-30T07:41:00.000-05:00

In remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to our country, to those who have served and to the men and women who are currently in harm's way. We thank you!

Thinking Memorial Day and 4th of July

2011-05-29T17:22:00.000-05:00

Some good ol' Red, White & Blue for the Holiday tomorrow. Too festive to pass up. And good again on the 4th, or any day for that matter. Sterling Silver wires.

Little Wild Things

2011-05-29T14:03:00.000-05:00

A friend asked about whether Wild Thing came as earrings... so here they are! They look fabulous on. Spunky little things. Sterling Silver wires.

Weekend Potato Salad

2011-05-29T10:21:00.001-05:00

A little "lighter", if that's possible for potato salad. Light mayo and red wine vinegar. Onions, parsley and turkey bacon. Almost more of a marinade, so it's not slathered in the traditional mayonnaise. And made ahead of time, it just gets better. Just put the bowl in the refrigerator.

See, I said the magazine was good...

2011-05-27T18:34:00.000-05:00

Bacon-wrapped club crackers cooked in a low, slow oven. A brief died-and-gone-to-heaven moment. They taste like homemade bacon biscuits - could be appetizers or would honestly be good with breakfast eggs. This was from Garden & Guns magazine. They always feature fabulous foods from the Deep South.

One Scrumptious Magazine

2011-05-27T16:30:00.001-05:00

Scrumptious Extremely appetizing or delicious. Very attractive.

Garden & Gun is one delicious publication. It's one of the few that I look forward to reading - soaking up the all the flavors of the Deep South.

Food that we live for: catfish, BBQ, crawfish, fried chicken, biscuits, cole slaw, deviled eggs... hungry yet?

Stories on Southern musicians, artists and designers, craftsmen.
Riverboats and bayous.
Plantations and cabins.
Whiskey and mint tea.
And the best little towns to visit.

New Fancy Lure - Wild Thing

2011-05-26T16:50:00.001-05:00

Fun and funky combination of my newest "Lure" (think trailing a long glittery fishing lure). A mix of ribbons, and charms, rhinestones and a handcrafted bead. Hook on neck chain, belt loop, purse strap. Lobster clasp makes it 'portable'.

Spring Palette

2011-05-25T10:00:00.002-05:00

So fresh and beautiful. A soft color palette that's like velvet shaped into petals. Creation and photo credit: Geny's Wholesale Flowers in Nashville.

Teaser shot

2011-05-24T17:29:00.002-05:00

Funky Town

2011-05-21T18:10:00.005-05:00

Long necklace with handcrafted polymer clay beads. 32" strand with magnetic clasp.

Melting Pot

2011-02-13T14:49:00.005-06:00

Project finished and framed!
Flag is approximately 13" wide, framed in a shadow box. Very tactile, so no glass on the front.

Here is a detail shot:

And this helps a little for context/size:

Teaser shot of WIP

2011-01-25T11:10:00.001-06:00

Just a teaser corner of a WIP. Love the palettes you can get from fabrics! More later.

A run through the wet woods

2011-01-25T09:14:00.003-06:00

She is her own work of art. Miss Mattie, the standard poodle, waiting to come inside after a messy run through the wet woods. Ugh.

WIP - Still on the Fence

2011-01-21T06:45:00.004-06:00

I am still on the fence on this one... macro crochet pattern for fun. Seemed like it could be like a textile stained glass and allow for an unlimited series. Pastels on Wallis. More time consuming than I imagined!

I need to think this through!

Felted Bowl

2011-01-17T16:35:00.003-06:00

Stepping it up with a felted bowl - 7" wide and 2" deep. Yarn is a wonderful wine color with accent rows added in a wonderful variegated Japanese yarn.

Tiny Felted Vessel

2011-01-17T09:26:00.003-06:00

It's tiny - 1 1/4" wide and 2 1/4" high - perfect for holding rings, when you take them off. Or one hard boiled egg, if you are inclined.

Crocheted and felted 100% wool.

This FELT fun to do.

2011-01-16T16:18:00.002-06:00

Felted heather green coasters. Been wanting to try felting with 100% wool, so I felted my crocheted coasters and, ta da, a set of 4. Watch for more!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-24T16:00:00.002-06:00

Almost, anyway.

Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays.

Died on gone to color heaven

2010-12-23T15:56:00.002-06:00

Oh my, such luscious colors all wrapped up in one piece. Even richer in real life.

Kid Mohair and Silk

2010-12-21T15:38:00.003-06:00

Lovely combination of colors and feel. On the left, it's wool and bamboo viscose and on the right, the softest kid mohair and silk. The combination is really soft to the touch. Sorta' like 3-D painting palette.

Nickel-plated Colt 6 Gun

2010-04-11T10:57:00.004-05:00

Finally getting around to finishing up this big one in pastels. Ornate holster along with collector guns - favorites of the Cowboy Action Shooting crowd.

New Web Home Page

2010-03-30T08:03:00.003-05:00

Made an update with new home page images on The Illustrated Cat! Perfect gifts - note cards, post cards and prints. Check it out if you have not done so already....

Tote that Cat!

2009-11-14T12:24:00.002-06:00

New on www.TheIllustratedCat.com !! Just introduced a fabulous new tote bag. I carry mine as a purse and use it when traveling. Might make the purr-fect Christmas or Holiday gift for someone special. Six totes available - all with reproductions of my colored pencil cat portraits.

Wear a Cat!

2009-10-08T06:49:00.003-05:00

New in the line of The Illustrated Cat... pendants! handcrafted.... Made from reduced images of my colored pencil art. They are kinda' fun. For sale on the website - all six portraits, but just one photo posted at the moment. www.TheIllustratedCat.com

Neglectful

2009-10-08T06:41:00.004-05:00

I have not managed to keep up. Goodness, what an embarrassment. Between normal demands and launching the card line, things have gotten away! This is a photo from the NYC Gift Show!

New Post Card

2009-06-25T07:05:00.003-05:00

What 'cha think? This is a new 5"x7" postcard for sending or framing. Thinking about doing a series with all 6 cats.....

New Line of Stationery!

2009-05-22T13:44:00.006-05:00

Wow... it's a been a little while but I have been busy launching a line of illustrated note cards. Showed at the Atlanta Gift Mart in January and it's been busy since then.

Now I have launched the consumer site that has my note cards, Purrfect Occasions notes and pre-matted prints. There's more to come! Please visit...
www.TheIllustratedCat.com

All those little kitties were done in colored pencil. Someone at the trade show said I needed 40 of them. I said, fine, I'll be back in two years. Not.

Silver Jewelry

2009-02-17T08:34:00.002-06:00

Explorations! I took reduced images of the colored pencil cat portraits I did, and made silver solder pendants (lead-free!). Long chains. Crazy, but they make the best clinking sound.

Blue Eyes

2008-12-06T08:06:00.003-06:00

And this one, with beautiful blue eyes. Technique is somewhat different when doing a cat with long hair. I think I'll treat myself to more colored pencils for Christmas!

And Marmalade again

2008-11-26T08:54:00.003-06:00

And here is the colored pencil version. We call her "Tub". She's a real wide-body but sweet.

And then there's Marmalade

2008-09-21T21:18:00.004-05:00

And one more. Marmalade. We call her Tub. And this is so on the mark. Perpetually annoyed.

Can I Brag?

2008-09-21T21:13:00.005-05:00

My son has taken off for freshman year in college, majoring in photography. I try to paint them, but he sure can photograph them. This is our family pet (one of 8) Mattie, a chocolate standard poodle. Just wanted to show off his work.

A short absence

2008-09-01T09:10:00.003-05:00

Goodness, I have been remiss in posting. All is not lost! Just a busy time of year lately. Mostly getting the son launched off to college for his freshman year. So lots of time shopping, organizing, soaking up what time was left. And then packing, hauling, playing decorator, and all.

Thanks for checking in!

Lady in White

2008-06-08T07:50:00.004-05:00

Another 'feline portrait' on drafting film.

Cooper

2008-05-26T12:21:00.003-05:00

Cooper - cocker spaniel best bud belonging to a friend and master art framer. Pastel on Wallis.

All Tuned Up

2008-05-23T16:52:00.003-05:00

All finished! This was a delightful challenge with all the old patina. It was presented a the big birthday party bash, as a surprise commissioned gift.

More tuning

2008-05-05T18:47:00.002-05:00

Here is the next stage in the guitar. Actually I have finished it, but have not downloaded the photo from the camera.

Here's a close-up.

Favorite Tunes

2008-04-30T07:17:00.003-05:00

Back into some serious realism. Feels good. Special commission as a surprise for a professional musician... his favorite old guitar. And I mean this thing is worn and used. I bet it has a great history, as I know this man has played all over the world. Stay 'tuned' for more...

Tribal

2008-03-30T10:02:00.003-05:00

And one more... 12" x 12" with one-inch squares. Fabric on canvas.

Blue Maze

2008-03-24T07:46:00.002-05:00

Here is one more, newly completed. It's 38 x 38" with about 381 squares of fabric. Again, much of the fun is planning the interlocking sqaures and symmetry. By the way, these are on canvas...

The Garden

2008-03-23T09:15:00.004-05:00

I am thinking fabric again... this is an old one but I am getting my head back into the process. It's like designing and painting with patterns on cloth. I can't begin to tell you how many fabric samples are in this - I do know there are about 400 2-inch squares. The fun was in the planning, working with value, and getting cascades of flowers breaking out of the grids.

Colt Peacemaker

2008-01-20T18:53:00.000-06:00

9 x 12" Colt Peacemaker in Pastel. Did this because I just love the metal and because my husband produces shooting sports television. This is a nickel-plated special order pair at about $5,000. Holster with sterling silver conchos.

Such a Pretty Girl

2008-01-13T16:29:00.001-06:00

9 x 12 pastel, but cropped in a bit. Looser. Too much in between. Not tight, like really tight; and not loose.

Pint Size

2008-01-12T14:39:00.001-06:00

Just a baby... and a cutie to boot. 8.5" x 11" in colored pencil on drafting film, once again. I just cannot resist doing cat eyes.

Cat in the Sun

2008-01-06T15:55:00.001-06:00

Time to loosen it up a bit with pastels. 9"x12" and much looser than recent paintings. This is "Mom Cat" under the dining room table.

It's the Eyes

2007-12-27T10:02:00.000-06:00

Well, I just can't seem to get off this theme at the moment. It's partly because I have 'artist's block'. But this process is so enjoyable, and that's part of the point, isn't it?

Colored pencil on drafting film, 8.5 x 11".

Tabby

2007-11-28T18:28:00.001-06:00

I am happy with this one! Another with colored pencil on drafting film. This is incredibly fun to do. I do believe it is a million hairs. 8.5" x 11"

Such a Baby

2007-11-25T12:33:00.001-06:00

Such a fuzzy guy. Wanted to try another one on drafting film. This one about 7" x 7" in colored pencil. Photo came out a bit intense and contrasty, but there are a lot of colors used in the hair.

Tiny Tiny

2007-11-14T16:02:00.000-06:00

It's been a while, heh?
Tiny little orange in gouache. 3 1/2 inches square. Last one I did was 40". This was easier.

Pony Shed

2007-10-21T18:35:00.000-05:00

I wanted to do something looser in pastel. This is 11" x 21" and is an old shed in some nearby woods. I see, now, the photo posted is too dark where some of the inner shed does not show detail. I'll fix that tomorrow.

Christmas Jewel

2007-10-07T17:34:00.001-05:00

Small pastel at 4" x 6" for holiday Small Treasures show.

Among the Flowers

2007-09-15T15:40:00.000-05:00

Floral overload! I had this idea that I would just go 'all out' with flowers on flowers. That last 6 square inches was a bear to finish.

16" x 17" in Pastel.

All Done!

2007-09-02T10:25:00.000-05:00

I think I am finished. What fun! Totally different experience working on the drafting film. Would not work for all subject matter, but wonderful for fur.

New materials and technique WIP

2007-08-31T08:26:00.000-05:00

Been reading about using colored pencils on drafting film. Whoa! It's like butter... This is 9" x9" and is a WIP. Just thought I would share.

The surface is divine.

Sewanee

2007-08-26T21:56:00.000-05:00

Okay. One more. Sorta' into an animal frenzy at the moment before I figure out what's "the next big thing".

12" x 16' soft pastel.

Quincy Man

2007-08-23T18:41:00.000-05:00

This is Quincy. The Papillion. Happiest dog in the world. I wanted to try out a new sample of the Richeson pastel paper. The background was a rust color, a perfect fit for the Man.
Only 5" x 7". Soft Pastels.

My Eyes Adore You

2007-08-19T17:32:00.000-05:00

This is Mudball, our standard poodle who has since passed on. A large crazy gal, that wasn't into haircuts. This pastel on velour, 14" x 13".

Dining In Two

2007-08-11T15:40:00.001-05:00

I did this subject last year in oil, and wanted to try it in pastel. A departure from my usual approach, with lots of multi-color hatch work to achieve color and tone. 12" x 11".

And as I notice now, I seem to have a lower right corner that needs some pastel!

The Trace

2007-08-07T18:28:00.000-05:00

The Natchez Trace Parkway, makes its way through Tennessee to Mississippi and is just 'down the road a piece'.

Pastel 17 x 10".

The Loveless Motel

2007-08-04T12:35:00.000-05:00

Perhaps one of the most famous places to eat in Nashville, TN. Remember, those state highway motel motor courts, with all the little separate buildings in a semi-circle, each with a motel room inside? This restaurant remains and serves the best biscuits, preserves, and country ham.

18 x 24 pastels

Classic Caddy

2007-07-30T16:04:00.000-05:00

I am finally pleased to say this is finished. A long and winding road. But I really enjoyed this one. The grille was a little tedious, and by the time I hit the fourth headlight, it was deja vu.

More on the Grille

2007-07-21T10:30:00.000-05:00

This has maybe ceased to be exciting, as this is just one more step. Haven't worked on it much lately, but this weekend... watch out! Sometimes it gets difficult on the downhill side....
But now we have most of the grille and another headlight...

Tennessee Lily

2007-07-04T10:27:00.000-05:00

Not a new one, but did some touch ups and now will get this one framed. Small 8 x 8 pastels.

Happy 4th!

More on the Caddy

2007-06-30T11:15:00.000-05:00

Making some progress here on the 1930s Cadillac. I have a finished bumper in the lower left and half a grille. Onward...

Cherry Bowl II

2007-06-23T18:07:00.000-05:00

I did this in oils a while back.... but had to take a break from the Caddy below. So this was looser and faster and fun. Terrible photo... too soft. (good camera is with the son this weekend)

1930s Cadillac WIP

2007-06-22T18:07:00.000-05:00

Well it would seem that it has been awhile since I posted. Am onto another car. Gorgeous vintage Caddy that is in pastel... about 30 x 20. I must say the grille is taking some time....

Finish Line!

2007-06-10T13:38:00.000-05:00

In more ways than one.

At last. Stay tuned... there's gonna' be another car coming soon. Glutton for punishment.

Another Car WIP

2007-06-03T08:56:00.000-05:00

Just thought I would share a WIP on another car piece. This one is 18" x 18" in pastel on Wallis. Am enjoying this one.

And later today...

40 Inches of Horsepwer

2007-05-29T13:22:00.001-05:00

Nothing like tackling a big 'un.
40" x 40" oil on canvas. I love doing all that glass and metal.

Siddhartha

2007-05-08T19:58:00.000-05:00

It's been a while, heh? Life got in the way.
Small 8 x 10 oil on canvas.

Bob Who is Always Annoyed

2007-04-06T18:01:00.000-05:00

Not a new one. But I finally got off my duff and took it to the framer today. Pastel. I can't remember the size. Maybe about 20-24" wide.

Bob is handsome but not the social type except maybe once a month. Looks like a lion and just cringes at being touched. He's a case.

Tennessee Dogwood

2007-04-04T17:54:00.000-05:00

24" x 36" acrylic on canvas. Larger and looser. The dogwoods are in bloom now and this tree is in my front yard.

Bragging on the Son

2007-04-03T10:47:00.000-05:00

Just a bragging moment for the son's photos. He's 17 and a young man possessed by cars and the camera (as it relates to cars).

I think he's really getting good and has an eye for it. He's gotten very consistent in the quality now.

Please note, the camera interest has not extended past the car thing yet. LOL

This also explains why, sometimes I can't take pictures of my paintings. Guess who's got the good camera?

So there ya' are. Proud mom.

Bouquet

2007-04-01T20:04:00.000-05:00

20 x 20 acrylic on canvas. Time to cover an old canvas with something playful.

You Say Tomato...

2007-03-25T17:30:00.000-05:00

Ah HA! More plastic but this time with pastels (my fave!). I could work on this forever and it's not as tight as I might have liked.

14" x 14"

The Redhead No. 2

2007-03-15T22:05:00.000-05:00

6" x 6" oil. Just playin' around since haven't had much time to really paint lately.

Orange Wrap

2007-03-11T13:54:00.000-05:00

I just took off with that plastic bag idea - a wild idea. So did a plastic wrapped canvas.

12" x 12" oil on cradled art board.

Lemon Twist

2007-02-28T07:09:00.000-06:00

The ol' lemons in the plastic bag trick. I really enjoyed doing this one. This is the kind of painting where you can keep going and going... there's always one more spot to do. I think I will do some more of these, as I am captivated by the plastic.

Glory Be

2007-02-23T12:37:00.000-06:00

Enjoyed doing the fabric on the shirt, so this was a chance for more fabric and folds...
12" x 12" oil on artboard

The Redhead

2007-02-22T15:26:00.000-06:00

Ever have avoidance mechanisms come into play? This was an evening computer-generated delaying tactic. I did three! I just could not paint - it was way too late, or so it seemed at the time.

Afternoon Delight

2007-02-12T06:38:00.000-06:00

12 x 12 oil on cradled board. Loved doing the cloth and the bit of glimmer on the watch.

The Blue and the Gray

2007-02-10T11:05:00.000-06:00

This small 12 x 12 oil is an historic building on Main Street in Franklin, TN, a town with Civil War origins. The painting will hang in ElmTree Gallery right across the street from the drugstore. The store is long gone, but the sign remains.

Bye, Bye Miss American Pie

2007-02-04T22:22:00.000-06:00

Okay. One more. This song just stuck in my head, so what was one to do? Every single thing in the painting reflects some portion of the lyrics in the song.

8" x 8" mixed media on gesso board.

Dawn's Early Light

2007-01-26T21:52:00.000-06:00

Got a bee in my bonnet after the last post, so made a diptych.

Each are 8" x 8" on gessoboard, mixed media.

The Rockets' Red Glare

2007-01-26T06:16:00.000-06:00

I'm in the process of finishing up a rather tight, realistic painting and it's taking a while. So in the meantime, a little rebellion against studied concentration. It's fun to let 'er rip.

8" x 8" mixed media on gessoboard.

Have a Cold One

2007-01-20T07:51:00.000-06:00

Had a busy week with no painting to show for it. So, I am posting one from a series of 6 of things we drink everyday.

12" x 12" oil on wrapped canvas.

At Ease

2007-01-14T17:47:00.000-06:00

My son's shoes are cool, with the two tone canvas and looked like they'd make a good subject for a painting.

12" x12" oil on cradled board.

Vintage

2007-01-10T08:06:00.000-06:00

A wild and crazy experiment. I enjoy doing ink drawings, although I don't post many of them on the blog. I was ready to paint this as a realistic oil (which I will still do), and got the hair-brained idea to do the ink drawing on cradled art board and color it with acrylics. Best part - no glass or framing required.

Perhaps the technique will have interesting possiblities... who knows.

6" x 6"

Dirigibles Disguised as Starfruit

2007-01-07T18:58:00.000-06:00

Such an interesting fruit, that looks like little dirigibles to me.

6" x 6" in oil on cradled board.

It Was Mom's

2007-01-03T18:49:00.000-06:00

This was my Mother's favorite little coffee pot, an old drip-style model that predated those new-fangled percolators. Made just 2 cups. I keep it in the cupboard and can't bear to let it go.

6" x 6" oil on cradled board.

The Blues

2007-01-01T09:37:00.000-06:00

6" x 6" in oil. I got these for Christmas several years back when I thought I wanted to learn to play. Heh.