Here's a couple of neck pieces and also a longer piece that can be worn on the shoulder or around the neck (or simply attached to your purse) that is really a key chain (notice the emergency whistle).

I am honored to have been selected for the Mississippi Arts Commission Individual Artists Mini-Grant which is a competitive grant selection based on "artist excellence". My new work consists of necklaces, bracelets, and key tyes made of natural fibers (recycled silk, linen, banana & mulberry fibers), sterling silver and handmade beads. These grants are funded in part by the Mississippi Legisature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

lilah blue

watercolor & gouache

8 1/2 x 11

10 x 16 finished size with border 

fabriano

this is lilah and she is the youngest of my small herd. she was black when born and is slowly turning gray and will grow into almost white with darker main, tail and stockings. not sure why but i have always seen her as blue and lilac....hence her name... lilah blue. this painting seems to be a dance between water and color. sometimes there is just no controlling things... I did leave plenty white border so it can be trimmed and fit in a ready-made standard size frame.

sweet sweet izzy

gouache

8.5 x 11

fabriano

this is izzy (another of my adopted critters) being her sweet self in a very serene moment. she looks a little sad and alone but rest assured she has lots of playmates! I first painted this in watercolor as an under-painting then went over those colors in gouache. I do like the way the paint and colors seem to melt together through the layers.

its gonna be a wild ride...

 

watercolor

on fabriano

15 x 19

this is Sam and he is generally very laid back but on this day he was in a rather wild mood. the wind was blowing and it was a cool crisp day. he was a handful but ended up very pleasant. this watercolor looks brighter online than in person due to the back-lighting of the screen. Anyway, i photographed it until i could get as close as I could to the real colors. thanks for looking at my work. if you wish to purchase just click on the the daily paintworks icon at the right.

my executive board

gouache (opaque watercolor)

arches artboard

5 1/2 x 15 (image)

8 x 17 approx. (including boarder)

these are my guys again. i have answered to many boards in the various jobs i have had but this one is by far the wisest! these paintings are taking me forever to paint but i love the color i am getting! if you would like to purchase this or others please click on the Daily Paintworks icon at the right. Thanks!

these guys have lots to do....

gouache (opaque watercolor)

9 x 13

arches artboard

these guys hang out on about 20 acres with grass, hills, woods, pasture, and best of all a creek. they wander around all day and most times i can't even see them. but when its time to eat they will be up by the house watching and waiting for a door to open or a dog to bark. this means that its time to eat. it is wonderous how they seem to always to know what time it is.

this is gouache (opaque watercolor) which is fairly new to me. when i try something new, i like familiar subjects or a photo that i have previously painted. this allows me to experiment with the new paints and not worry about anything else. To purchase, please click on the DPW gallery icon to the right.