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Let me reintroduce myself:

I’m an artist, painter, graphic designer, photographer, mom, and many other titles. I have always loved drawing and painting. I graduated from Lagrange College with a BA degree in art and design. My subject matter varies from painting still life, animals, landscapes and beachscapes. Truly anything that inspires me. My focus is mainly oils. I have also started using gouache and I am loving it as well. 

My work is the result of how I feel about what I am viewing. Everyone has his or her own individual perception about what is viewed. I want to connect spiritually, and then paint what I see. The painting freezes the beauty of that portion of God's creation in time. As I see it, what I view is an incredible gift from the Creator that can be appreciated by every person, to gaze upon and admire all the beauty of this earth that surrounds us. Think about how you felt when you saw something that gave you that special feeling deep inside that you wanted to hold on to. That is the way I feel, and this motivates me to paint. I want to capture that view and feeling so that I can hold on to it. I hope you experience your own feelings that move you when you view my paintings.

New Art!

 "Celestial Quietude" is evocative of the timeless dialogue between earth and sky. My love of the outdoors fueled this painting with the emphasis on peacefulness, contemplativeness and the marvel of nature. I hope that you feel this too.

12x9 Inches

Oil

Original Painting

Unframed

Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions. He who angers you conquers you.

My backyard is bursting with color as azaleas, hydrangeas, and roses open their blooms. Spring is my favorite season! What’s yours? We’re so lucky in Georgia to experience all four seasons.

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Until next time. Take care, be grateful, create positives, and enjoy life!

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In the spirit of the season, may your life be abundant with blessings. Whether they come in the form of cherished moments with loved ones, personal achievements, or newfound peace, may these blessings enrich your life and bring you happiness.

Much Love and Happiness

By the Fire,

Gracie

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Happy Thanksgiving and Happiest of Holiday wishes ahead for you and your family!

WELCOME new subscribers. Thank You for being a part of my Art Community! I am truly blessed for your support. Until next time.

Take care. Be grateful. Create positives. Choose life!

I recently sold a painting of a friend and her horse ... Doc. He was a beautiful and big horse that she love dearly. He is now deceased and gone to horse heaven, but this painting that I showed her of the two of them made her so very happy. She was totally surprise that I had created this memory for her. It was a moment that makes you glad that you can create a painting that others will cherish.

Now I am painting another portrait of a man and his now deceased wife. I hope this to will be a cherish memory.

Have a great weekend, much love to you!

Hope you're having a great weekend! 

Just wanted to share these words of encouragement with you. Not sure who the author is.

Laziness kills Ambition

Anger kills Wisdom

Fear kills Dreams

Ego kills Growth

Jealousy kills Peace

Doubt kills Confidence

Now read that right to left. See the new meaning.

What a wonderful Mantra to start the day!

What do you think?

Hope your are not having a hot summer as I am having here in Georgia. We've been in the upper 90's (feels more like 100+) for weeks and it doesn't seem that we will have a break.

I've been painting more and selling a few paintings. Now I'm working on a commissioned portrait. Hope to finished by the middle of August.

Added a few new paintings. Please visit my website to view my latest artwork. 

Many blessing and new experiences to you!