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"One last glance" WIP & other news by Debbie Flood

August 27th, 2010 | Posted in Debbie Flood

I guess it is time to update you all on where I’ve been! One word: Studio! This is the newest watercolor I have been working on all week. This is “One last glance” 17 x 21 inches. I’m really lovin’ the glow that is going on in this painting. I’m hoping that this will be done by the end of September to submit with the “Big sky dreams” watercolor that I recently (almost) finished. I just have an area of detail that needs to be worked on in that one.

I’ve added another set of child a day paintings to my blog for the 2 for 1 sale. “Her painted pony” and “Her favorite horse” are being offered. Here is the link for those: http://debbieflood.blogspot.com/p/child-day-watercolors-2-for-1-sale.html

I’m not sure if I updated you on this other news: My profile was approved to be in the Directory of Artists on the Southwest Art Magazine’s Website. That’s a bit of fun news. http://www.southwestart.com/artists/artist_spotlight/3412

I received news that “Grumpy draft” and “Lift off” both watercolors, have been accepted into the Draft Horse Classic, Art at the Classic, Grass Valley CA. That exhibit takes place Sept. 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010

The 19th Annual Breckenridge Fine Art’s Exhibit opens tomorrow, Saturday August 28, 2010 with a reception from 6-8:30pm. My Watercolor “Back in the saddle” is in this exhibit. Breckenridge, Texas. Their website is http://www.breckenridgefineart.org I’m under the impression that the exhibit will be online on their website too, but don’t hold me to that.

I also have a work in the “Down East sails up town” exhibit in Bangor, Maine, hosted by the byDesign Gallery, Bangor, Maine. Works from more than 200 artists are in 10 different venues in the downtown area. I haven’t been given a list yet as to which building my painting is in. The watercolor painting “If walls could speak, Fort Knox” is in this exhibit.

I also have a watercolor of Common Eiders at the Project Puffin Center on Main Street, Rockland, Maine for their Summer Seabird Art show and sale to benefit the Puffins off the coast of Maine. That exhibit runs until October 2010.

Saturday August 28, 2010 is the last day of the Union State Fair, Union Maine. I have six paintings in this venue and will be picking those up this weekend.

Thank you for reading my posts and following along on my artistic journey. It is becoming a very fun journey, and I am enjoying sharing it with you. You may also pass the news along and my blog to family and friends if you wish. Thanks!

Have a great weekend!

Debbie

Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com

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‘One last glance’ Cowboy driving cattle, watercolor by Debbie Flood

August 27th, 2010 | Posted in Debbie Flood

It seems I’ve been hiding out for awhile. I’ve been held up in my studio, painting, painting, painting! I try to leave the computer alone, as much as possible. I check my emails, messages, and a few of my social media, but it is sparringly for now. This new watercolor painting is 17 x 21 inches. Pretty big for me, after doing so many 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 portraits! I haven’t shared this painting until now. I wanted to make sure I still liked it and wasn’t going to set it aside from having ruined it! I’m still liking it, so I’ll share the progress so far. Please keep in mind when viewing this image that the studio was losing daylight, as I worked later into the afternoon on this. Which means a darker photograph. The image here, above, is a cropped detail of the painting so that details can be seen better. It is a bit blurry, I think from the fading light in the studio tonight. I painted the sky a combination of darker yellows. It gives a really nice atmospheric attitude! It really didn’t photograph well, so you’ll just have to imagine, until I get a better photo during the day light. I hope your week has been going well! Something kinda cool for me, my profile was approved to be on the Southwest Art Magazine Website under their Artists Directory! You can check that out here: http://www.southwestart.com/artists/artist_spotlight/3412 Happy trails! Debbie Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world. http://www.debfloodart.com ©Copyright 2010 by Debbie Flood. See original post here. To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

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Moo R U

August 25th, 2010 | Posted in Catherin McMillan


Moo R U
Moo R U is finally finished and what a lot of fun she was to paint … I’m all geared up to start on Two for Tea my next cow painting.

Unless sold prior Moo R U will be winging it to Texas USA for the American Bovine Art Societies exhibition in Texas in October this year..

Thank you Paul Henderson for the use of your fantastic photo which enabled me to paint Moo R U.

Moo R U 16″ x 20″ acrylic on canvas $600.00 + shipping
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Moo R U – update

August 19th, 2010 | Posted in Catherin McMillan


Moo R U – update
A little more work on Moo R U Ive been working on her nose working out what colours to use and getting the texture of the skin right… nothing like a challenge.
I so enjoy painting cows… who would have thought they could be so much fun… well me I guess as Ive now a few to my name.
Hopefully Moo R U will be finished next week…
Expressions of interest are being taken for Moo R U prior to her being completed so if you would like to register you interest please drop me an email catherin@animalarthouse.com and I will give you further details about this painting. You will receive a preview of the finished painting prior to it being posted on my blog, face book fan page and my website.

Catherin McMillan http://www.animalarthouse.com/
commissions welcome worldwide original artwork for sale
pay pal available easy payment plan in place for both original and commissioned works..

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Moo R U – stage 3

August 14th, 2010 | Posted in Catherin McMillan

Moo R U – stage 3
I apologise for the paleness of the image I photographed todays update in side the studio due to the weather…

Today I’ve spent redefining Moo’s eyes and working on her muzzle adding in the pinks and burnt brown tones that are present.. there is a long way to go until shes finished… next step will be to start to define the skin on her nose adding all those little dimples cows noses are known for,

Moo R U… 16″ x 20″ acrylic on canvas… you can drop me an email: catherin@animalarthouse.com if you would like more information on purchasing Moo R U or to put a reserve on the finished piece.
Catherin McMillan
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commissions welcome
original artwork for sale

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Moo R U – work in progress update

August 12th, 2010 | Posted in Catherin McMillan


Moo R U – stage 2
Today was spent working on Moo R U and defining the darks in her ears and addint more difinition to her head and eyes… Im enjoying the process of working through the various coat colours on her head.. Who would have thought a cow would have so many different shades of the one colour.
Moo R U… 16″ x 20″ acrylic on canvas… you can drop me an email: catherin@animalarthouse.com if you would like more information on purchasing Moo R U or to put a reserve on the finished piece.
Catherin McMillan http://www.animalarthouse.com/
commissions welcome original artwork for sale
pay pal available.  payment plan offered for all work.

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Moo R U….. work in progress

August 11th, 2010 | Posted in Catherin McMillan


Moo R U – work in progress
Thought it was time to start a new Bovine painting.  I’m enjoying painting Moo R U.. love the curious expression on her face and the challenge of her coloured coat.

Moo R U is 16″ x 20″ acrylic on canvas … expressions of interest are being taken for this one.. drop me an email at catherin@animalarthouse.com if you are interested in putting a reserve tag on her.

Catherin McMillan http://www.animalarthouse.com/
Original work for sale Commissions welcome worldwide
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You’re Right, That’s Not a Horse!

July 6th, 2010 | Posted in Linda Shantz

I mentioned that I was painting my first cow. Well, here he is. This is 7 x 5 oil on Raymar cotton canvas panel. Seems this poor fellow has the same problem our little Mini Jube does – he hasn’t got a name yet! So all I can call him is the dun Galloway calf! He’s pretty cute. I hope to paint more of these guys in future!

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Bluebonnet Longhorn Mama 9

July 6th, 2010 | Posted in Debbie Grayson Lincoln

8 X 10 Oil on Canvas SOLD
Artist will paint commissions similar

I knew if I started painting longhorn cows in the bluebonnets, I wouldn’t be able to stop! This one is Number 9…Thank goodness I have an endless supply of models…and a long list of Texas Longhorn lovers!

The Bible verse today is rather prophetic….
2 Timothy 3:1-4 1But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—

Media: oil
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)

How to Purchase:
This painting is sold

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Bluebonnet Longhorn Mama 9 – University of Texas mascot bevo

June 29th, 2010 | Posted in Debbie Grayson Lincoln

8 X 10 Oil on Canvas
SOLD Commission
send me an email for YOURS!

Years ago I swore I would not paint bluebonnets like every other Texas oil painter. However, they were so gorgeous last year, I couldn’t resist – and of course I had to put a cow or horse in the painting. As a result I have sold nearly every one I have painted with requests for more standing in line.
This is my favorite of Ron’s cows that roam our pasture outside my studio window. This cow has had 3 pretty babies and never needs help raising them. Her horns are formidable, too, and she knows how to use them.
The lady who commissioned this painting lives in Florida and WISHES she could live in Texas. Occasionally I find myself longing for the coast – my favorite vacations as a child were on the beach – but then I look out my window and wonder why I would ever want to leave. Doesn’t make sense, does it?

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Lashes

June 10th, 2010 | Posted in Catherin McMillan

Lashes
Meet Lashes .. what a fun little fellow to draw…created from another of Karen L Davis Coward’s great photos.
Lashes is 10″ x 12″ pastel on the new as yet unreleased Art Spectrum Colourfix suede pastel board… this board is amazing to draw on.. Im looking forward to create more work using this great product.
Unframed $250.00 + shipping .. email me to purchase catherin@animalarthouse.com�� framing can be arranged for Australian purchaser.
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Commissions available Original work for sale
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Pasture Roping

April 28th, 2010 | Posted in Debbie Grayson Lincoln

6 X 12 Oil on linen panel $100
Includes shipping and insurance in U.S.
I am still taking every opportunity to attend rodeos, ropings and general good outdoor fun that includes horses and/or cattle. Saturday I went to Dublin (Texas) to watch a Ranch Rodeo that held some interesting events before the actual rodeo was held. An exhibition of Mexican wild bull riding was exciting. The cowboys team roped the bull, threw him to the ground, and tied his legs. Waiting to the side was a some brave (or nutty) kid who climbed on the bull while he was on the ground flat.

The cowboys then released the animal who quickly rose and promptly bucked off the young cowboy. No one was hurt, the bull returned to his herd mates and the young man spit the dirt out of his mouth.
And I got some great pictures!
Psalm 7:15
See that man shoveling day after day, digging, then concealing, his man-trap down that lonely stretch of road? Go back and look again—you’ll see him in it headfirst, legs waving in the breeze. That’s what happens: mischief backfires; violence boomerangs.

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Longhorn Bluebonnet Mama 6 revisited

April 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Debbie Grayson Lincoln

12 X 16 Oil on canvas board $125
Includes shipping and insurance in US
I did NOT like this painting when I first posted it, but I put it up for your inspection nevertheless. It continued to mock me though. “Fix me. Fix me”. So I did. The colors were all wrong and I did not stick to my palette. In addition, the point of view was not consistent with the horizon. I like this one better.

Bee update:
After misty, coldness all day Monday and part of Tuesday, today has dawned bright and sunny with the bees taking off as soon as the sun hit the hive. We have situated them at the back end of the garden facing East where the sun hits the hive as soon as it’s up. I have left the collard greens even though they are way past harvest, because they are covered with yellow flowers that the local wild bees love.
They still have nothing to eat in the hive yet, so per Pete’s instruction, I attached a quart jar feeder on the front filled with a 50% sugar water solution. They have consumed half of it already.

While watching them yesterday, I observed them defending the hive from an enemy (not me!). I have read that other bees and insects and even mammals will try and steal honey which is one reason to keep the opening into the hive small – easier for them to defend.
While observing them coming and going yesterday afternoon, I saw a sudden “commotion” just inside the opening and suddenly a group of 6 or 8 bees squeezed out with a insect that looked like a bee but darker and slightly bigger clenched in the middle. Several bees quickly stung the intruder and dumped him over the landing edge. Bees can only sting once and they die because they leave their stinger in their victim, so those bees died defending their home. Such heroics! I could make an analogy with our military folks, but I think that’s unnecessary – I tell every person I see in uniform that they are my hero…

Isaiah 5:21-23 (New International Version)

21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes
and clever in their own sight.

22 Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine
and champions at mixing drinks,

23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe,
but deny justice to the innocent.

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Apr 18 – The BonFire of Paintings

April 18th, 2010 | Posted in Elin Pendleton

Did I mention that I was going to burn about one third of my body of work? Over 220 paintings went into a bonfire last week, and it was cleansing and freeing. I’ve been sorting through the work I have created over the last three decades, and decided it was time to cull the ones I wouldn’t want around to be examples of my legacy.

Was it hard to do? Yes, and yet no. Seeing and evaluating each work on an individual basis was like going back in time… remembering the places I’ve been, the events surrounding each of the paintings. In that regard, it was hard. But for the quality of the work, it was easy. After all, who is going to know or care what I felt or thought while I painted that garbage piece? Most collectors only want the best works, and they want to know the back story on those paintings alone. The angst I felt when I struggled through (and never completed) poorly designed and poorly executed paintings is of no importance to anyone except me, and YOU. You? Yes, because everyone wants to know that even the good artists have cr*ppy paintings.

The image above is a 12 x 16 reworked from that pile of bonfire paintings. I demonstrated how to fix a lousy painting during the Fallbrook workshop yesterday, by painting over it using the Color System to change it from almost evening light to DEFINITELY evening light. This is now a survivor of the bonfire. Here is what it looked like before I pulled it from the flames….

I’m sending my stuff to Georgia tomorrow and am flying myself and Sparky there next Saturday. Tons to do before that, and I’m SO looking forward to Georgia and Florida in Spring!!!

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Moo

April 11th, 2010 | Posted in Catherin McMillan

Moo
I had so much fun painting this little guy… I can only imagine how the photographer Karen L Davis Coward was sitting or should that be laying to take it. Thank you Karen for the use of this photo.

Moo 16″ x 16″ on 1″ thick gallery wrapped canvas price $350.00
Expressions of interest are being taken for this piece prior to my taking it to Equinex this coming week.. so if your interested in� purhasing drop me an email: catherin@animalarthouse.com
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Bull Bucking – bull test oil painting

April 2nd, 2010 | Posted in Debbie Grayson Lincoln

8 X 10 Oil on canvas $150
Includes shipping and Insurance
I told ya’ll I attended a bucking bull test the other day and acquired a number of good images. My daughter has been working with the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse lately, as a photographer, and she is urging them to use a painting of mine for their cover of the Rodeo Program this year. I have no idea what they like, but I’m willing to try several images. If you want this, remember it may be used on the cover of a publication. You get the original – I get publicity!
Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

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Bull Dookey

March 28th, 2010 | Posted in Debbie Grayson Lincoln

6 X 8 Oil on gessoed panel $100
Includes shipping and insurance
I attended a bucking bull test the other evening and this is one of the crazy young bulls who showed us his credentials. I was on the outside of the arena, 100 feet from him, and he STILL came at me! Thank goodness for stoutly made fencing!
Job 12:11
Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes food?

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Easy Sketch

March 24th, 2010 | Posted in Debbie Grayson Lincoln

My favorite model – Easy. Continuing with my continuous line sketches. There are more….
We went and viewed an interesting event this evening – a bull bucking – both to test young bulls and to let riders practice on experienced bulls.
We have several rodeo contractors in this part of Texas – these are folks that breed, raise, train and haul rodeo animals – bucking bulls and horses as well as roping calves.
The ranch we went to this afternoon provides mostly bucking bulls, and we went specifically to watch them “test” some young bulls for there propensity and skills at bucking.
A twelve pound box called a bucking “dummy” is strapped to their back. It it remotely controlled to let go after several seconds. A flank strap is also tied onto them. They are loaded into a chute, just like at the rodeo, strapped up and then released. Most of these young bulls acted nutty, and several either tried to climb out of the chute or flipped themselves over in it. They ALL attacked and chased anyone in the arena with them and even came flying at me outside the arena taking their picture! The arena walls were stout, but I must admit to jumping back several times! And several times there were close calls with the cowboys helping out….
Zechariah 14:16
Then the survivors from all the nations that have attacked Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD Almighty, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.
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