Heaven on Earth

I thank my God every time I remember you.
Philippians 1: 3

I've mentioned Monteagle, Tennessee more than once. It has to be in my top ten favorite places on earth - right up there with the Splendido in Portofino, Italy. Why? Because it totally captures my sense of place. It is like stepping back in time. Nothing but good memories of easy fun-filled days!

Here's a recap of the art class I attended a few weeks back.

college roomies 38 years later - we both took up oil painting 5 years ago

where we call home while we're there, Edgeworth Inn in the Assembly...



Our fabulous teacher and portrait artist is Angela Kuprion from Kentucky - pictures of her demonstration...





Some shots of Nancy at work...

And a look at what I was working on... but nowhere near finished!

Painting Notes

I'm anxious to get to Monteagle next week and paint for two days! I'm meeting my college roommate there... we discovered a few years ago that we both had taken up oil painting as a favorite hobby. We had a wonderful time painting together last summer and we have been able to squeeze in a few days again. I will for sure take the camera - I want to show you around The Assembly, as well as picture Nancy's work.

Until then, enjoy summer!

Lambs and Bunnies

I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive

the kingdom of God

like a little child will never enter it.

Luke 18: 17

I've had so much fun working all spring on a series of bunnies and lambs for nurseries.

Finished up today. After they dry they are off to Judy's shop.

Here's a sampling....

Moved to Monteagle

For those of you who know me well, your hearts probably just skipped a beat! No, I have not moved to Monteagle (although I would love it) but four of my paintings have! Lethia Watson, owner of The Gallery in the Assembly, has my current angel paintings and stacks of notecards. If you are in the area, her Gallery is a must-see and she is a must-know. Just driving through the Assembly is a must-do. It is a slice of heaven! Call Lethia for her hours since The Gallery is in her home. She has lots of artists and fabulous McCarty pottery.
The Gallery - 931-924-2103
I highly recommend a day trip! You'll be in for a blessing!

Notecards!

Are you a note writer? I am. I am a note lover, paper lover, pen lover and should have owned a paper store! Even as easy as it is to call or text, I still find that when I want to get my words just right I go find pen and paper. I love notes that come to me and save most of them to reread months later, sometimes even years later. If that's you too, I have notecards for sale. There are four to a package - two of The Green Cup and two of A Season for Seckels. My sincere thanks to Belinda and Elaine for giving me permission to use images from my paintings they now own. The notecards are fold-overs, approx 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, packaged ready to give as gifts; 4 notecards for $10.
Just email me and we'll find a way to get them to you.
Bless your words!

Art with a Twist at the Museum

Thursday night I taught an art class at the Museum to 24 potential artists! We were all painting Leslie Lockhart's angels while enjoying lively chatter about art do's and dont's, great snacks and the evening view of Big Spring Park. Being creative is so much fun!

This was our demo painting and thanks to O.R. for purchasing it. It is titled Waiting for Instructions and is based on Psalm 27: 14... wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Now take a look at the wonderful creations from the class...











This was mine and was auctioned off to aid the Museum - thanks again to O.R.!

The Museum will be offering a new schedule of Art with a Twist classes soon - so sign up with your friends! It could be a great birthday gift and loads of fun!

Be blessed!

Surrounded By Angels

I've been living with these four angels for the last month. I hate to part with my sweet companions, but as of Monday they will be out of my sunroom and living at Judy's shop. Feel free to drop by the shop Mondays - Thursdays or email me anytime to talk paintings.

Take a look... each painting is ready to bless your home or a friend's or for a memorable Easter gift.

Going to Meet with God
8x10
framed
$115
Ps 42: 1-2 … My soul thirsts for God
for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?

Hold Me Close
5x7 framed
$75
And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. Matthew 18: 5

Guard Your Heart
5x7
framed
$75
Prov 4: 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

Come With Me
8x10
framed
$115
Mark 6: 31 …come with me by yourselves
to a quiet place and get some rest.

I'm taking commissions for March and April - angels, pears and lemons.
After Easter I will start on a new series of baby bunnies and lambs. It is titled Enter In Like A Child and based on Luke 18: 17, "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
This must be the year for babies - I have ten on my prayer list at the moment!
Until next time, blessings to you!