30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 7

"Morning Meditation"

in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

8" x 8"

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Way up high above the fog line are the trees, standing still, taking in the quietness around them. They face the sun and collectively let out a sigh, filled with peace, and reverence for the beauty God created. 

Wait.. Did I say trees? I meant my husband. Yep, that's the photo he took at the top of the ski hill. Yes, he is overcome with awe and wonder every time he hits the slopes. It's his counseling session (kinda like women's retail therapy), where he can unwind, breath deep, and forget about the worry's life has to offer up. He stands there in the midst of the trees taking a moment to behold the scene, then he's off..zooming down the hill, thinking about nothing except making his next turn!

I am so thankful for my husband..and I really appreciate that he took the time to snap some awesome photo's to share!

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 6

"Sledding Fun"

Oil Painting on Museum Quality Panel

8" x 8"

Okay, so here we are on day six. Since I was touching up yesterday's painting this morning, it feels like I've done two today! 

I chose to paint this one for two reasons. First, because I haven't done a self portrait yet and thought it would be fun to try. The second reason was because I'm not a cold weather person and so I rarely go outside to hang out it in. If you read my blog a few days ago I mentioned our attempt to build a snowman that failed. This failure turned out to be a big win because my daughter talked me into staying outside to "play".  We made a snow angel and then broke out the sleds to make some runs. Not only did we both have a good time, more importantly, we made a memory! 

I know it really meant a lot to Evie that I took the time to do something she loves with her. She kept saying "Thanks Mom" all day long. 

So..the take home message..take time out to PLAY LIKE A KID WITH YOUR KIDS! It will make you both feel great!

Have a HAPPY DAY!

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 5

"Sleigh Ride"

Oil Painting on Museum Quality Panel

8" x 8"

It's 10:30 pm on day five of the challenge. I started painting this morning, but then got side tracked watching the Seahawks WIN their first playoff game!!! Then one thing led to another..as in snacks, then dinner and finally I had to round up the gang to head back home so I could get back to work!

I am now getting blurry eyed and going to call it a night. I snapped this photo with my cell phone just so I could get it posted. I will look at it again in the morning to see what tweaks need to be made.

Sweet Dreams Everyone! : )

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 4

"Seahawks"

in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

6" x 6"

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30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 4

It's day four and a WEEKEND, which made today's challenge even more of a challenge! We had a birthday party to attend so I started it this morning and finished when we got home this evening. Woo Hoo! 

As I am continuing with my winter theme, I thought.."What would winter be without football?" More importantly, what would football be without the playoff bound Seattle, Seahawks!!! 

This was the scene in Seattle this morning as they raised the 12th man flag on the space needle and the send off the team received on their way to the airport.

So call it destiny if you will but I just had to paint something to show my team spirit! To add a little more fun, I've listed this one on ebay. : )

Hope you can catch the game tomorrow....GO HAWKS!

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 3

"Aloha Snowman"

8" x 6" in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

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Here we are at day 3 and I am sticking with the winter theme so far. I mentioned yesterday that we would be going outside to build a snowman for today's painting. We got all bundled up, picked out our snowman's fashion accessories, and headed out to find the perfect spot in the yard. As I bent down to scoop up the first ball of snow it crumbled in my glove..it was POWDER...great for skiing but doesn't make much of a snowman. Since we were already bundled up, we decided to make a snow angel and went sledding instead!

As for today's painting, I used an old photo from a few years ago. It was late into Winter and I was dreaming of visiting warmer places (Hawaii) and wishing the snow would just hurry up and melt away. But it didn't, so as the saying goes.."If you can't beat em, join em!" We dug out whatever tropical garb we could find and sent our snowman on vacation instead. : )

It's ironic that I'm not much of a cold weather person, but I've lived on a ski hill for the past 8 years..Go figure.

This just might be the year of change and warmer destinations... stay tuned for more information on that! 

I will leave you with two questions, if you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why?

Have a great day!

30 Paintings in 30 Days- DAY 2

"All Spruced Up"

8" x 6" in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

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It's day 2 of the 30 day challenge. Tis the season of all things covered in a blanket of snow at the Brewer Chalet. This is a painting of the tree in our front yard..all dressed up with nowhere to go. 

It's a gorgeous day and the sun is shining, I think we might need to head outdoors to build a snowman for tomorrow's painting. We definitely need to bundle up though...it's freeeeezing cold!!!

Wishing everyone a HAPPY DAY! : )

Ski Daze

"Ski Daze"

Oil on Museum Quality Panel

$245.00
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Welcome to 2013!

I'm looking forward to starting a new year filled with endless possibilities! I'm excited to make new friends, set new goals, meet new artists, explore my creativity, and adventure into new endeavors.

To start the new year off with a bang... 

I have joined over 250 fabulous artists in the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge hosted by Leslie Saeta. Each day I will be posting a new painting on my blog, so check back often to see what's happening. : )

I have launched a BRAND NEW WEBSITE  and would love to have you check it out!

And my final woo hoo announcement of the day... A few of my paintings will be featured along with some other pretty amazing artists at Cripple Tree Studio Gallery. 

I would say so far 2013 is off to a pretty great start! 

I hope you will join me on this year's journey. : )