Life is Sweet: Take A Bite

Hello to all and happy July!

I recently visited Whidbey Island in Wastington State to attend a painting workshop. I stayed at a delightful bed and breakfast called Country Cottages of Langley. The gardens were absolutely beautiful. I wish I could have painted amid the flowers while I was there. I didn't have the time but I did takes photos. A few weeks after my trip I saw an ad for a set of paints from Vasari. I splurged and ordered a set of Mondern Impressionst oil paints which inspired me to paint one of the photos from the cottages using these yummy pastel colors. I added a couple of extra tubes of color like Viriidian Green, White and Cadmium Red to my pallet. This painting was mostly done from the set. I added the cottage in the background which is not in the original photo and decided that some flowers in the forefront would break up some of the green. This is one of the fun things about being an artist, I can create anything I want including painting the sky yellow.

"Garden at Langley Cottages" 14"x18" Oil Paint

Vasari Modern Impressionist Oil Set

SOLD! "Restart The World" 36"x24" oil painting to a new collector in Florida. This is one of my favorite paintings, so it is with mixed feelings I send it off to it's new home. The idea behind the painting was a statement of waste and the enviornment. I feel very stronly about climate change and what will happen to the coming generations of children if we don't take action. I am very happy that this painting spoke to the new collectors. They found it on my web site. I add new work

regularly so if you haven't looked lately I invite you to take a peak.

"Restart The World"

36"x24" Oil Paint

Installation of "Ticket To Ride" 36"x36" Oil Paint

I am thrilled to see my 36"x36" oil painting, "Ticket To Ride", in my collector's home hanging above their mantel in Boston MA. I love knowing that my work is hung in a prominent place and it is being enjoyed by the whole family. This painting is part of my Surreal Donut Collection. I have had more fun than I can tell you in the creation of this series. One way I tied this group together is by giving each piece a name from Beatles lyrics.

Speaking of the Beatles, I just saw a wonderful movie called "Yesterday". If you are like me and love their music you will be charmed by this film.

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All my best,

Terry

"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"

- Vincent van Gogh