Day 21 of the 30 in 30 painting challenge - Custom Job

It is hard for me to get to my studio on the weekends, that's for darn sure...  But I did it, by gosh.  I must say however, that one down side to this challenge is I really haven't been spending as much time with my kids... and Rowan let me know it the other night by telling me he missed me and wanted to have a whole entire Mommy day together.  Well.  I am a pretty sentimental person (which may not be evident)  and my heart strings were definitely yanked on.  So, for Rowan, today's painting is of one of his Lego characters that he put together from random parts he has, hence the name "Custom Job".  Rowan is definitely a master builder (see the Lego Movie...).  This is just a small example of his many creations.

Custom Job, oil on panel, NFS
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Day 16 of the 30 in 30 - Happy Birthday! (Almost...)

16 years ago today, I was in major labor...  and had been for over 24 hours.  It was a long, tiring birth, but she came out healthy and strong, and still is to this day.  Yes, my beautiful, talented, amazing daughter is turning 16 at around 2 a.m. on September 17th.  16 years old!  Such a big milestone...  I wanted to paint her something special because she is one of my biggest fans and I love her so much!  So, this cupcake is for you, Meilea!  Happy almost birthday!

Happy Birthday!, oil on panel, 6"x6"
Not for Sale

Three little reasons

Do you need a reason to relax?  How about one of these little row boats to take you out on the lake for awhile?  I call this little painting "Three little reasons".  Just in case you need one... :)
This painting is currently in the gallery for sale.. Stop by 604 Penn Ave in W. Reading during July or August to see this and a few other of my paintings!

Three Little Reasons, oil on panel, 8" x 10", framed
for sale in Art Plus Gallery, W. Reading, PA