The Vi - The Teacup Generation Series

My mother's collection of teacups includes a set of cups with matching side plates which are great for serving a small finger sandwich or a selection of cookies or cake.  I love the delicate flowers and nice feel of the handle.  My sister and I grew up having tea in real china cups and my aunt would sometimes read the tea leaves.  She was a good story teller and we loved the experience.  This set has gone unused for some time and I think it is time to get it out and invite some friends over for tea!

Legacy cups

I am finding that many of my friends have teacup collections that were handed down to them from grandmothers and mothers.  The more I work on this project, the more I hear stories about teacup collections and the fond memories that they bring forward.  This cup was in my friend Jill's collection.  It was fun going to her house and seeing all the gorgeous cups she has and photographing a few for paintings.

One Lump or Two?

This is the beginning of a series of teacups.  I am planning to do 30 tea cup paintings!  A lofty goal, but I hope that  before I am done the teacup paintings will go together in some order to display together.  The paintings are small, 5 x 5's, and easily hung together to make a teacup statement.  Some paintings will be of traditional china teacup shapes from my mom's collection and inspired by my love of floral designs, and other will be of new cup shapes and designs that echo the attention tea is now getting in the marketplace.  I am looking forward to the adventure.

Winter Is Here!

This series keeps coming back for more.  I did similar paintings last year and decided to have a go at the idea again since I am looking out my studio windows at early winter snow today.  This time I added some fall color since I am seeing grasses and berries pop up through the snow and I love the contrast.

Fine Art Auction - tonight at The Gallery

This aspen piece is up for auction tonight at The Gallery in Twin Falls.  The event goes from 6:00 till 9:00 and features art from the gallery's 52 local artists.  It is open to all...join in the fun.  Light Refreshments served.  The Gallery is in the Lynwood Shopping Center, 1329 Filer Ave. East...you know the old Wells Fargo space.  See you there.

At "The Gallery"

Plan to come to The Gallery in the Lynwood Shopping Center on Saturday, Oct. 19.  The Gallery will be open from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. for The Fall Art Celebration!  Food, wine, great art, and a good time had by all!  I do hope you can make it.  I have my small pieces, 5x5", for sale and I would love for you to see them!The pieces are framed and ready to be wrapped for a holiday present for yourself or someone else.

Also at The Gallery!

'Tis Sunflower season.  

Come and see this painting at The Gallery in the Lynwood in Twin Falls.  This painting is part of  my series of small works.  The paintings are 5" x 5" and are matted and framed.