Palo Pinto Cafe

My family and I stopped for lunch

at a quaint little cafe in Texas. 

The cafe was a sweet, nostalgic step back in time. 

They served good food and great coffee. 

The Palo Pinto Cafe is no longer open. 

I am so glad I took the time to capture this image.

Watercolor 8x10

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Who Needs A Fork? Not Me! Watermelon Watercolor

Watercolor on Arches 11x14

Summer is drawing to an end. 

One more slice, please. Watermelon on a paper plate, a salt shaker,

 and my Granddad’s fork. I was always scared of the needle sharp 

tines on that fork. This slice of watermelon was too yummy and juicy. 

I just had to eat it without the fork! I love the vanishing whites edges.

 A few details

 Who Needs A Fork? Not Me! 

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Cherry Cola Watercolor

I was working on a mural at a client's home. He had 

just brought in a sack of cherries. I was taking a 

break on the back porch with a handful of those yummy

treats. There it was! A wonderful restored,

vintage coke machine. All that red. I couldn't resist.

An old fashioned coke machine and a fresh cherry.

A fun study in red.

Cherry Cola 8x10 Watercolor

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Pink Hollyhocks Watercolor

Pink Hollyhocks 11"x15"

Watercolor on Arches paper

Several weeks ago I spotted a beautiful

pink hollyhock growing outside my neighbor's

fence. I loved the morning light on it and 

that I could see the front of one flower 

and the back of the other.

That's the way friends are, 

back to back facing the world.

And then, my friend Renee posted a blog about

how to make a hollyhock doll! 

Too cute!

I decided if she can make a doll then 

I make a painting!

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Renee, thanks for the inspiration.

Ecclesiastes 4:9

Two are better than one;

because they have a good reward for their labor.

Watercolor with Kay Smith

I had so much fun Saturday! I went to Big Spring for

a watercolor workshop with Kay Smith. I have wanted to

take one of her classes for several years.

In the morning we watched as she painted and instructed 

about colors, paper, and several other tips. 

She paints standing up and mostly uses a 1" brush. 

She paints dark to light in a loose and very vibrant style. 

If you have seen my work you know it is very

detailed and controlled. One of the reasons for taking

her class was to see if I could "loosen up".

 This is the basket she painted.

During the afternoon, we painted and 

then critiqued each others paintings.

This one is mine! Whew! Stretch!

Jim and His Camaro - Comission

SOLD!

Finished this commission of "Jim and His Camaro". 

His daughter purchased this and surprised him with this gift. 

The reflection is Jim when he was 14 years old.

Acrylic 16 X 20

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Lava Bed Watercolor on Yupo

 

Watercolor on Yupo. 23X30

I took part in my first art lesson/workshop 

as a student last Saturday. 

Carolyn Walker was the instructor.  

Very unpredictable an out of my control. 

Very different and a lot of fun. Reminds me of painting on silk.

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This was a stretch for me because I love to try to control watercolor.

Sometimes I have to step out of the known and into a new 

place. Hmm! Please, Let me know what you think!!!

I will be teaching "Amazing Colors with a Limited Palette"

Saturday, August 4th at the Dutch Art Gallery.

To sign up for the class, contact Pam 214-348-7350