Impressions

It was funny how the two of them kept matching their clothes. It was like they planned it.

I am joining my sweet friends, Mamabyrd and A Huntsville Gathering in their Friday Impressions. If there was a photo of the week that has left an impression on you please feel free to share it with us.

The Little Fox

The Kit Fox

12x12

Oil on Canvas

When you have children, there is whole world of things that you are repeatedly exposed to. "Cute" things are certainly on that list. How could I not paint this!? We had the rare opportunity to watch a fox this last spring and summer. It lived and played...and probably ate my neighbors chickens, on this log in full view of our backyard. In the spring there were two foxes playing on the log and it was sooooo much fun to watch them!

I hope we will see them again soon! Please come spring!

Sara and the Babies

Sara and the Babies

12x12

Oil on Panel

This is one of those paintings that I REALLY want to paint much bigger than I know my life can manage right now. But rather than wait, I have resigned myself to paint the paintings that are inspiring me, just keep it small.

I could not wait to paint this image any longer. It is such a beautiful moment. I have sketched it out multiple times, and  I have been itching to try it out with paint. I have learned soooo much with this experience. It has me very excited to start the next one.  

I pulled this image from a friends blog. Technically though, I did take the picture. She was so picturesque standing over by the water with her twins. We share of love of photography so I took the liberty of grabbing her camera and started snapping pictures. She had no idea I had the camera at this point. Could she be more breathtaking! In my experience, most of the women and mothers I know are so humble they have no idea how breathtaking they truly are. It has become an unofficial mission of mine to try and help them have a glimpse of what the rest of us see in them.....inspired beauty!

Trappers Loop in October

Trappers Loop in October

12x12

Oil on Panel

My most favorite stretch of road, Trappers Loop. It is breathtaking year round. At one point the view makes you feel like you are literally on top of the world. This is just one angle. I have great painting plans for this road.......this is just the beginning:)

The Corner Barn

The Corner Barn

5x7

Oil on Canvas

This was a quick little painting from a photo my Dad and I took together. Over the last year my camera and I have visited this barn, frequently. Brace yourselves, this is not likely to be the last painting of this barn. :)