NEW BEGINNINGS AND A LITTLE FINISHING TO BOOT!

With summer coming it seemed a great time to paint a sunflower.  I haven't painted one in awhile, so this will be fun...I want to work on my sunflower strokes...make them a little more loose.  It will be interesting to see if I accomplish it.  This is an 18"x18" MDF cradled panel, so one of my favorite supports.

My youngest niece graduated recently, so it was time to paint something for her...this is her favorite horse; Chance.  And, aunt Saundra had to put him in one of my signature frames. 

Her sister is just about finished with college, so of course I have to paint her favorite pup...Bernie Mac (Bernard).  I've actually painted him several times...but just look at that face!  Gotta do him again!

Busy times in the studio...I'm still adding mountain summits from time to time, but I still want to work on other things...

HAPPY CREATING!

"SUNKISSED" - A HORSE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PANEL

"SunKissed" - Horse

4"x6" 

oil on textured canvas panel

I have been working very steadily in the studio these past few weeks.  I've been so engrossed in working that I haven't even stopped to post anything in awhile.  This is a familiar activity for me as I approach SUMMER ART MARKET that is JUNE 7-8 this year.  WHEW!

I'm happy that I've sold a good number of paintings recently, which makes me smile, but it also makes me double up on  my efforts so I have plenty of new artwork to offer for this fun event!

I think I will be holding off putting the newest ETSY type work in ETSY for now so I can have a good inventory...UNLESS someone just HAS TO HAVE a piece and then, of course, softy me will try to work something out!! FUN DOINS!

I've also found new ways to upcycle frames; putting them together to make other frames...this one I've earmarked for "SunKissed" is an example.  I've gently distressed

the off white "back" frame and have laughed this morning as the paint is SO GOOD that it is hard to sand off at all...but, trust me, some IS sanding off!  I'm still working on it...I never know if it will live in this frame, or something else...STAY TUNED!!

Just a reminder of a couple of things that I've been asked about of late...

1.  WHY Saundra; when your name is SAUNDRA GALLOWAY, do you sign your paintings LANE? GOOD QUESTION!  Well, the answer is...my name, before I was married was Saundra Lane.  SO, I signed my paintings with my last name...and, then I got married!  I was then SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY.  SO, instead of confusing those previous collectors, I just stuck with LANE as my signature.  

2.  WHY Saundra do you put the obvious after your title? ie.  "SunKissed" - a horse.  WELL, good question, again!  The reason is because when people search the internet for certain things it is ALWAYS important to have the subject in the title so they can find it easier.  IT ISN'T because I think people won't know it is a horse, or an ostrich, or a cow...lol  But, I know you all knew that!

SO, BACK TO WORK!

HAPPY CREATING!

"SWEET GIRL - A HORSE" ORIGINAL OIL ON PANEL MINI © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Sweet Girl" - a Horse

4"x4" oil on panel

Available in my ETSY shop

 





You know those animals that just exude a gentle nature? Yes, this Sweet Girl is just that kind of horse...lovely eyes and gentle in spirit she is just waiting for just the right animal lover to take her home! Painted on 4x4" panel with black sides "Sweet Girl" is ready to sit on an easel or shelf, or even in a frame. NOTE: in a 4"x4" frame you will loose a bit on each side. HOWEVER, I can provide a 5"x5" black backer board to make her ready to frame in a larger frame so all her sides show. IF YOU WANT THIS OPTION AT NO EXTRA COST JUST REQUEST IT WHEN YOU ORDER. The frame shown is not included, it is just a suggestion. You can buy a frame like this at Michaels. "Sweet Girl" will be ready to ship on or about May 27, 2013 when she is dry! 

           

 

 

Busy days describe my studio lately.  It happens a lot this time of year when the SUMMER ART MARKET is just around the corner!  This year Summer Art Market is June 8-9 with extended hours to 7 p.m. on Saturday! I'm hoping you will be able to stop by my booth; #38 if you are in the area!

 

One of my wonderful blogger followers asked me about my Lunch and Learn classes, and it dawned on me I have been remiss in updating on my blog! SORRY!...just another sign that things are getting really busy here!  After my big snafoo with the Artist Choice show where I took my painting home and wiped it out and started over I realized that life was WAY TOO out of control!  So, after some soul searching I decided to suspend my class offerings for the time being.  I found that I was meeting myself coming and going and STILL not getting everything done to my satisfaction, so, with a bit of a heavy heart LUNCH AND LEARN had to go...I'm sorry that my eyes were bigger than my time frame...but, it's OK to admit those things...and on we go!!

 

My husband got me some beautiful roses for Mother's Day.  I took photos of them all as I usually do.  Two of my photos were kind of fun...a before and after if you will...I don't know about you, but I feel that the after is more "interesting" compositionally than the before.  What do you think?

 

before...

and...after...

A good reminder that we can find inspiration wherever we choose to look!

 

HAPPY CREATING!