Washington Square IV

24x30 Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I have had a few requests for more paintings of the neighborhood. Contact me to purchase this painting of Washington Square in the Oakleigh Garden District. Or look for it at the Junior Leagues Christmas Jubilee.

Baldwin County

8x10 Acrylic on Canvas

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I am working on clouds here. I think I am getting close to the wispy, yet solid forms I am going for.

Washington Square III

16x20 Acrylic on canvas

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West End

8x10 Acrylic on Canvas

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Feeling a little nostalgic today. These cool Autumn days always make me think of the west end of Dauphin Island. It is my favorite time of year to go to the beach. This piece is paintied from memory. I hope you like it. See you soon...T

Peace

5x7 Acrylic on Canvas

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My Faceless Angels are. A celebration of those who have profound influence on our day to day lives.
Don’t let them go unnoticed as they move in and out of your community of friends, family and strangers.

Run Kitty

Many artists struggle while trying to create a since of movement in their work. I think Kara hit the nail on the head with her interpretation of a kitty running REALLY REALLY fast!

Poppies

24x36 Acrylic on Canvas

This is another piece for artwalk. The poppy's meaning in art and literature covers everything from eternal sleep(as in the Wizard of Oz), to resurrection. In Chinese art the poppy symbolizes loyalty and faith among lovers.... In Flanders Fields the poppies blow ...See you soon...T

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In Rare Form

24x36 Acrylic on Canvas

I will be showing a few new and a few old pieces at Artwalk this Friday. In Rare Form is a new one. It makes me wish I  knew how to sew . I admire people who have the skill and patience to create wearable art with needle, thread and a square of fabric. Maybe it's time to dust off the Singer....T

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Trust Fund Baby

8x10 Acrylic on canvas

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I had fun painting something different this morning. The title of this piece comes from the name of the pink nail polish. "Trust Fund Baby". I love when cosmetics companies give their products names instead of just numbers. The red is "Creme Siren". See you soon...T

Lemony Monday

8x16 Acrylic on Canvas

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It's hard to get back to work on Monday even if you love what you do. I usually get my paintings posted much earlier in the day, but today I am doing everything just a little behind schedule. I hope you all had a great weekend and will have a productive week. See you soon...T

Today's Catch

8x16 Acrylic on Canvas

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I know I have mentioned how beautiful it is living on the gulf coast. This is another great part of life here. If you are in to fishing or just delicious seafood(like me) this is the place to be.

Broad Street Light

8x10 Acrylic on Canvas

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Like all things in Mobile this light is embraced by the branches of a live oak. Both the tree and the street light are right next to my balcony. I think the lights were installed as part of the " Bring Back Broad" initiative. They really do help unite the more urban parts of Oakleigh with the rest of the neighborhood...T

Sunflowers in Red

16x20 Acrylic on Canvas
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This morning I told my facebook friends that I would be painting on the balcony. This piece is not what I intended and may not be what myfriends expected, however I did paint it on the balcony. I'll be up there again tomorrow.Maybe working on the first of the BRING BACK BROAD series. Till then...T

Washington Square II

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8x16 Acrylic on canvas

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I am really appreciating my new neighborhood today. We bought a house in Mobile's Oakleigh Garden District. This beautiful park is only two blocks from my house. It was one of those low humidity low temprature mornings here. I couldn't have asked for a better day to paint outside.See you soon...T

In a Pickle

8x16 Acrylic on Canvas

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For as long as I can remember my parents have pickled canned and preserved a bounty of fruits and veggies. I guess if it can be grown it can be pickled. This painting features some of their squash and Okra. See you soon...T

Drift

16x20 Acrylic on Canvas

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I hope wherever you live you get a chance to enjoy the outdoors this weekend. The weather is finally starting to dry out and cool off here. We better enjoy it while we can. See you soon...T

Subtle Sky

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24x30 Acrylic on Canvas

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Sometimes the stars don't line up for me. I just couldn't get motivated today. So, I decided to scrap today's painting and share this one. I painted it for the Semmes Library show a while back. I love the calm mood of this piece. Send me an e-mail if you are interested in purchasing this piece for $175.00. .. See you soon...T

Red Hot

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5x7 Acrylic on Canvas

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This subject with these colors always makes me think of my friend Janie's kitchen. There was a time when my daughter would find out what the neighbors were having for dinner before coming home.Usually Miss. Janie was cooking up something good.

poppies

5x7 Acrylic on Canvas Board

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Every artist must paint a field of red poppies at some point in their life. It's a rule. Here are my poppies.

Lavender

24x30 Acrylic on Canvas

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This painting will go in Kara's room. She sees the world in shades of pink and purple..

Blakely River

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16x20 Acrylic on canvas

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I took a drive across the bay Thursday. I was able to take a few photos between rain showers. This painting is from an area near the Five Rivers pavilion. I know I have said it before but, what a beautiful place. I will paint again Monday. See you then....T

Another Bowl Of Apples

18x24 Acrylic on canvas

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Sorry I didn't post on Wednesday. I was working on a portrait for a show at the Semmes Library. I turned it in before it was photographed.The reception is tonight from 6:00-7:00. Drop by if you get a chance. Today I am working on a commission that needs to be finished. So, I thought I would share this painting with you. It is another last minute- need something for a show- piece. I think working under pressure allows for that loose painterly quality that I love. The colors also work very well in this painting. I'm off to photograph the sky. See you soon...T

Over the Bay

11x14 Acrylic on canvas

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If you are from Mobile you know what over the bay means. Posting kind of late today. I went to visit my daughter the super brain in Mississippi. The drive inspired this painting.

red pear

11x14 Acrylic on canvas
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This painting is more vivid than it appears in the photo. I love the contrast of the reds with the subtle green tones of the background. Pears are favorite subject of mine. Also a favorite fruit.See you soon...T

Deciding to Fly

11x14 Acrylic on canvas

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This painting is inspired by the remembrance of those who lost their lives in the twin towers. I know in my heart that those who made the decision to jump didn't make that decision alone.

End Of The Day

11x14 Acrylic on Canvas

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This is the first of my 2009 edition of faceless angels. My angels celebrate those who have profound influence on our day to day lives. Most often they go unnoticed as they move in and out of our community of friends, family and strangers.

I will be offering Faceless Angel ornaments this year. Look for them in the next week or two.
Don't forget the angels in your life. See you soon...T

Make it Snappy

11x14 Acrylic on canvas

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Boy! Who knew snapdragons would be so tricky? I admit I struggled a little with this but all came out well in the end. It is nice to be playing with impressionism again. I have just finished an abstract marathon for my show at the University of South Alabama. It opened September first and will be on display through the end of October. I have started painting this years angels and will be posting samples and ordering information soon. I found out this morning a local artist is copying my faceless angels.What a great complement!
See you soon...T

Kelley's Regatta

11x14 Acrylic on Canvas

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This is what life on the gulf is all about.Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to live here.

Sunny

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24x30

Acrylic on canvas

I am still not back into the small daily's. I painted these flowers a few weeks ago and just got around to photographing them.This happy painting has painted edges so there is no need for a frame.

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New Work

Here I am again. I am getting ready for a show at a local university and have been devoting my time to that rather than daily paintings. Here are three of the new pieces I will be showing. Each one is 24x48 acrylic on gallery wrap canvas. Hope you like them...T

another possibility

16x20 acrylic on canvas

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I told you on Monday that my Wednesday night students asked to do an abstract piece. They get to choose between the Dr's Bouquet and this painting. I am curious to see which style is chosen the most. If you are in my class, I need to know which painting you decide on by nine tomorrow morning...T

The Dr's Bouquet

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16x20 Acrylic on canvas

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These flowers make me think of Dr Seuss. My Wednesday night class wants to do something abstract. I am giving them a choice between this painting and another one. I will post it tomorrow...T

Another Bowl Of Apples

16x20 Acrylic on Canvas

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This is another version of Monday's painting. I had a great group for class last night. All of their paintings were absolutely marvelous. I am really looking forward to watching them gain confidence and grow as artists over the next few weeks
Today I am taking Kara to see circus elephants eat watermelon. I am sure there is a painting in there somewhere. Until tomorrow...T

Odd Man Out

16x20 Acrylic on canvas

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I know that typical daily paintings are done on mini canvases. I don't like to always be confined to such a small space. I think 16x20 is a size that everyone can enjoy. Depending on how it is displayed it can have as much or as little presence in a room as you desire. the pairs were a good combination of frustration and fun to paint this morning. I hope you like them...T

Just A Bowl Of Apples

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16x20 Acrylic on Canvas
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So, It's not a landscape. My students will be painting this still life at Via tomorrow night. I hope it will be a challenge to them , however not lead to frustration. I really like this painting and think it would look nice in my kitchen. if only I hadn't sold my house. I'm off to pack more boxes...T

Mobile Marsh

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11x14 Acrylic on canvas

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I revamped an old plein aire piece today. The sky is alittle more dramatic. Last week I enjoyed working with the sunflower theme for the whole week. I think I will do southern landscapes this week. this is typical ( if you can call it that) of the views around Mobile bay. It really is to beautiful to call typical...happy painting!! T

Setting Sun

8x10 Acrylic on canvas

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It was a fun experiment to paint the same subject multiple times this week. I think this will be the last sunflower for a little while. I have something special planned for next week. I hope it works out. until then , happy painting... T

Get Happy

8x10 Acrylic on canvas

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Between Hospital visits and packing to move. I was feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the things I have to manage right now. I,m glad I was able to squeeze today's daily in. No matter what is going on painting always makes me happy...I will be teaching a basic acrylics class starting next Wednesday.
there is still time to sign up. click on the following link. USA SPECIAL COURSES See you there...T

Blue Sky And Sunshine-Fun in the Sun

8x10 Acrylic on Canvas

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8x10 Acrylic on canvas
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I need to thank my sister in law Lydia for reminding me of the value of daily painting. It makes us better painters. Maybe if I do two paintings a day I can make up for lost time...Yes I am on a sunflower kick. Look for more tomorrow!!...T

Sunshine

8x10 Acrylic on Canvas

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Sunflowers have a certain magic about them. They can change the direction of a really bad day.

Washington Square I

8x10 Acrylic on Canvas

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Tom and I are in the process of buying a new home. It is two blocks from this historic little park in Mobile. This is the first of what I hope will be many many paintings of Washington Square.

Foot Stool Whimsy

I have always been interested in painting furniture. This little foot stool was one step away from the trash. I am happy with how it turned out. It's a fun little piece. If you have any tired furniture you would like to bring new life to, give me a call before discarding it. I will be glad to recycle it into something beautiful for you....T

Untitled

16x20 Acrylic on woven canvas strips to bid click here
This is three of my old paintings cut into strips then woven into one new piece. Just being a little experimental. It is sealed with epoxy resin so it is very shiny.

Art For A Rainy Day

22x28 Acrylic On Canvas

This piece will be available at Taste this weekend. $325

Plein aire at five rivers

11x14 Acrylic on canvas

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It was great to enjoy the sunshine today. There may be a follow up piece called adrift and then a third called rescued. Oh, adventures with my straw hat...T

Am I there yet

24x20 Acrylic and Gold leaf on canvas
This is my second painting today. I'm not sure if it is finished. What do you think?..T