Back In The Studio..

Ciao my gentle readers..

I have been working in the studio.. and my jet lag is gone..

I had started this sketch before we left for our

European adventure...

using Blackwing Pencils and Fabriano paper..

I love her smudgy look and as it is Autumn.. 

obviously that old cold 

North wind is blowing!

Sketching keeps me attentive.. I notice more things,

tiny bits that matter..

because details always matter..

and I am still working on 

Demeter 

above and below...

I am getting some details defined and making decisions 

about how I want her to look...

I wanted some kind of detail on her chemise beneath her coat..

tiny dots on her chemise

 

but I don't want to distract from the Pomegranate..

I have also started work on my new 

Diana 

painting and it won't be long before 

I will share her progress with you..

I have also been sorting thru my fabrics and making decisions about

a new mixed media stitchery..

Work keeps me from focusing too much on the 

terrible things facing us right now..

we feel so grateful to have arrived home safely.. travel is coming to 

a standstill...

&

As always I am grateful for you dear readers and viewers!!

C4N!!

Black Iris

Ciao my gentle viewers...

I made a tiny video of my 

New painting...

Black Iris..

its always nice to see at least part of 

an artists studio ..

isn't it?

and here is the photo of the 

arrangement

below..

Black Iris 12 x 16 on canvas

 

It is the only floral painting that I have done that 

has a white background...

the Iris are from my garden of courser..

and the arrangement was in my Kitchen..

it's a nice contrast thought...

I think that flower is so abstract in form..

not easy to paint...

but I am pleased with the way it turned out..

My Floral gallerie is 

in 

Representational Art

thank you so much dear readers!!

xox

New Abstract Painting

 

Ciao my dear readers...

I have been working on this large 

36 x 48

cradled canvas 

Detail below

Detail

this is the whole painting...below

and it is in its forever home now...

Being up close to the painting you can see the details 

and they are bright...

It takes a long time to finish something so large..

but it is a joy to wrk on...

I am in the studio each afternoon...

Mornings are filled with weeding and trimming and deadheading..

I will have some garden pics soon!

if you are interested in small abstract pieces..

go to...

Abstract gallérie

Ciao, Ciao!!

Studio Sale News..

Ciao dear ones!1

Whew its hot here.. global warming is really hitting us hard..

it used to be we would have a couple of days in August 

at 90 to 100..

but now it is already that hot..

I hope it is cooler where you are!1

but I digress...

New tiny books.. I have three of these started

I have been working in between my garden chores.. to be ready for 

my annual 

Studio Sale..

it will be on line and here in the Studio for locals..

I have been rooting through my stash of works..

and I will have several pieces to offer 

Free

with a purchase

I have never done a BOGO before..

but I love the idea of having pieces find homes that will love them!!

There will be paintings and mixed media

and I will find my 

slow stitched tiny book stash and sort thru it as well..

As soon as I get it all gathered I will shoot each piece of free art 

and 

list them all here..

 

So to be clear.. 

anyone who buys a piece of art, painting book, or mixed media will be able to 

choose a Free piece of work...

All Collectors.. 

anyone who has purchased more than one piece of art 

will receive 25% off their purchase and a Free piece of Art!

while supplies last...

and remember we have free shipping

in the continental US.

so.. I am headed back to the studio..

always working on something..

thanks so much for your most kind

support.. we so appreciate

your interest..

stay cool..

C4N!!

p.s. I will also be including sketches for sale for the first time!

Eternity in Motion Installed..

We are home 

dearhearts.. and the trip was wonderful!

We got the paintings installed ..

and they looked fabulous in their space..

if you are interested in viewing smaller 

abstracts.. go to

the 

gallerie

They were 36 x 48.. quite large and yet the space is so large..

they almost looked small to me!!

They loved them and hung them right away 

which made me feel great..

it is so nice to be able to give

art and cheer a home..

I am back in the garden and the 

studio..

and will have a tiny book to share soon..

and as always

thanks for stopping by 

the 

Lily Cottage..

C4N!!
 

Eternity of Motion

 

Ciao my dears..

you may remember that I have been 

working on two large

canvas..

a diptych

The photo below was taken in my studio and did not give 

justice to the art..

I think the dimensions are 36 x 48

so I took some close ups after I varnished them... below

We are traveling tomorrow to take them on site 

and I will have some photos when we return

of the installation...

We are also seeing family and friends

and staying in New Mexico at Los Poblanos..

which is a wonderful Lavender Farm

with a Farm Shop and 

very fine restaurant 

in Albuquerque 

also..

Our Granddaughter is graduating High School 

and it will be a lovely trip..

I will be posting 

on social 

so pop over to one of the sites to keep up..

Thanks for stopping by 

have a gorgeous weekend!

xox

Persephone

 

Ciao, dearhearts!

Yes... she is finished..

My latest Goddess painting..

I am already working on her mother's painting

Demeter...

if you are interested ..

she is already loaded in my

Goddess gallerie

thanks so much for stopping by

and taking a peek..

xox

The "Gina" Series

She is finished!

My latest painting of my dear friend and muse, Gina..

this is a documentary series that I have been painting for about 

9 years..

My Gina Series are all acrylic paintings on cradled boards at different times in her life..

Celestial Gina

9 x 12

This new portrait is when I met Gina, and is from a photo taken in the 1990's. I had just met her, she was 38 a single Mom, with a nursing degree working as a massage therapist.

That Rat Bastard

11 x14

The title and subject is something many people can relate to .. however Gina was brave enough to share how she was feeling about the relationship..

Gina in the Rain

16 x 20

Hair. Curly girls understand that it if you are confident in the rain it is a matter of 

Self Love.

Gina Fights the Beast Covid

12 x 16

Gina works as a nurse in California, when the pandemic hit, all elective procedures were canceled and she was 

forced into becoming a holy witness to the suffering of her patients. She texted me a photo in her uniform asking for prayers for herself and the hospital. 

I translated that into this portrait.

 

This project is on going.. 

I have no idea  how many portraits will be painted..

but I appreciate your kind attention..

this is a powerful project for me to undertake 

and has been years in the making..

but one that I think is important..

Thanks for stopping by 

as always I so appreciate you...

xox

WIP.. Persephone..

Ciao dear ones..

I am still working on my new 

Persephone 

painting..

I work on her everyday..

and I have her tattoos painted ..

so many details...

I changed several details..

I have placed her hair over her right shoulder and 

and still have to darken it..

 

I am unsure about creating more tattoos ..

I think she needs some colorful Tatts below the quote..

on her neck and above the leaf design,

but I am sure she will let me know..

I like her no nonsense gaze and steely confidence..

we all need that 

don't we?

I wanted to let you know

what is going on.. in the studio..

and I appreciate you for 

stopping by the 

Lily Cottage..

xox

Lakshmi

Ciao dear ones!!

I have been working on this painting of 

Lakshmi

the Goddess

of 

Prosperity and Abundance 

for some time now and I have just

 

finished the 20 x 30 canvas..

She is not a traditional  Lakshmi

but my version of her...

Lakshmi, 20 x 30 on canvas

I used metallic paints to create gold stars

and the jewels she wears and a different paint for the skirt..

all of the Goddess paintings are filled with

symbolism..

I love her gold chain belt

and her silver hair..

If you are interested in her go to 

my

Goddess gallerie

and take a peek

As always I am most grateful

to you all for stopping by the Lily Cottage..

xox

Freya

Sorry! Sold!!

Ciao dear readers..

I have finished the first 

of many Goddesses

that I intend

to paint..

I have been rereading 

the Power of Myth..

a fabulous interview by 

Bill Moyers with Joseph Campbell

and I was struck by the potency of our universal stories 

Freya, 12 x 16 acrylic on canvas

 

 I have always been intrigued by symbolist art..

so I have chosen to 

create art that speaks to our universal stories..

all the tales of women, at once modern and antique..

I am going to start on the new painting soon..

Lakshmi..

to see Freya.. 

click the link below

giglio gallerie

Thank you always for listening and looking..

you are so appreciated..

C4N!

The Goddess Series

 

If you have been following me 

for a few years..

maybe 17 perhaps..

you might remember

this image,

gentle reader..

Detail of Freya, Mixed Media on paper

I made several collages of Goddesses 

with the intention of creating a Goddess deck..

and that never came to fruition...

but I love the images and I have decided...

in this fresh new year 

to make

large Goddess

Paintings...

This first one is an image that I painted several years ago..

but I do not know what became of it...

Detail of New Freya, painting, acrylic 16 x 20 on Canvas

It doesn't really matter.. what matters is that she is the first of a long

line of mythological female heroines that I want to create

we need to be reminded of our love..

our 

Strength and beauty..

this is just a work in progress... even her face is not finished

but I am in love with this idea and and working on it daily..

it's a New Year 

with so many possibilities 

and I am delighting in it..

xox

Sorry! Sold!!

 

Ciao!!

Well my Holiday Sale is off to a great start..

I have sold three pieces of art so far..

and this Painting..

Red Velvet 

Red Velvet

Just Sold ...

We love our collectors and appreciate them so much..

Remember

We have free shipping in the continental U.S.

so do not let size concern you..

this piece is 11 x 14 and acrylic on canvas..

to see more work..

visit my 

gallerie..

and thanks so much for your

constant and considerate support... 

C4N!!