Flower Market Series

Here is my newest series, based on the idea of a flower market.

This is "Flower Market 4", 36"x36".

"Flower Market 3",  36"x36"

"Flower Market 2"  30"x30"

22nd Huntsville Museum of Art Gala

Two of my paintings are in the silent auction at the 2013 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala.

This is "Peonies"  30"x30" oil on canvas.

"Queen Anne's Lace in Pitcher" 30"x30" oil on canvas.


Here's the link: http://www.hsvmuseum.org/events/gala-exhibition-opens/

Focus on Flowers

In the gloomy days of February I like to surround myself with flowers.

This is 'Be Mine' 40"x30".

Here is another 40"x30" tulip painting, using one of my favorite color combinations, yellow and blue.

The same color combination with daffodils and white tulips. This painting was actually a quick study, and is 12"x12".

Portraits

I will paint a 12"x12" portrait of your favorite face! It's easy (just email photos to me) and affordable.
I can paint larger portraits as well.
Here are a few examples of the 12"x12" paintings.

Studio Artists Show at Kentuck

This Thursday, Dec. 6 the Kentuck Studio Artists present their annual show in the Kentuck gallery. The show opens on Art Night from 5pm to 9pm.
Here is one of my paintings for the show,  called 'Midlife.' I began this painting more than 2 years ago, put it aside, and finished it this month. At least I think I'm finished...
The painting is 48"x48", oil on canvas.

Birmingham city scapes

These are paintings of downtown Birmingham from the vantage point of 1st Avenue North.  Each painting is 30" square. 

Downtown Birmingham #1

Downtown Birmingham #2

Downtown Birmingham #3

The Train Trestle

Recently Emily and Rick Mitchell purchased this painting from me. They were drawn to it because of a personal connection with the scene in the painting.

They wrote this for me to share.

      "Painting is a Bridge to the Past"

       It must have been the world's most scenic shortcut.

       Armed with a careful knowledge of the train schedule, my grandfather, Sam Mathies, walked across this trestle to and from work at Sunbeam Bakery every workday from 1919 to 1934. This view of trestle, trees, and sky hasn't changed much in all these years. We don't know what thoughts and dreams filled those walks for him, but we have only to look into the depths of this painting to share the view that was part of his workday for those years.

      Pop, we're looking over your shoulder. Hope you had a good day.
                                                                                         Emily and Rick (Fred) Mitchell