Mar
28
2012

Work in Progress~ Spring Santa

1st Draft of Santa

  A few weeks ago, I wrote about being inspired by a banjo making Santa, Chuck Lee. Today I finished the first statement (draft) of the painting, totally out of season, and on our birthday no less! It’s a promising start, and I feel it bodes well for our birthday year ahead…

Mar
07
2012

Inspired By A Banjo Making Santa

Santa

Not too long ago, my twin sister Cheryl Calhoun decided she was going to learn how to play the banjo. Cheryl searched the Internet, found an  inexpensive banjo, and began practicing every day. And while she was happy with her progress, she knew that the banjo would never sound “right” as it was a student…
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Feb
03
2012

Touched By A Winemaker Part II

Portrait of Blossom Hill Winemaker Carol Thorup

The portrait of the late winemaker Carol Thorup is  done! I was going to continue to fiddle with her, but I heard a voice yell, “I’m done Shannon!”  I didn’t argue. Voices? Voices? I hear voices all the time. Don’t you? I laughed, put the brush down, and fired off an email to Ellen Herrera…
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Dec
27
2011

Space For Serendipity

Favorite Ride

This quote was sent to me by my dear friend Wanda Klor. It’s the perfect fit for my post today: We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk…
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Dec
01
2011

Painting of the Day~ Sally

Sally

Sally 18″ x 36″ Oil on Canvas       Sally is a dear friend and has modeled for me a few times. (She’s the redhead in my Here and There paintings.) She is a gifted artist in many mediums and makes the most wonderful fairies! We have had many talks of fairies elves and…
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Nov
30
2011

Painting of the Day~ Herman Wrede

Herman

  Herman 36″x 36″ Oil on Canvas     Herman’s Profile 36″ x 18″ Oil on Canvas   Herman Wrede was a friend of mine. I met him at Chamber Mixer I co-hosted with the YMCA many moons ago, and we instantly bonded. We’d meet often for a cup of coffee and talk about art,…
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Sep
06
2011

Painted Ladies…ooooh and Men Too :O)

Got a minute? Here’s a 58 second clip of some of my favorite portraits… Enjoy~  

Aug
09
2011

Painting of the Day ~ Santana Jack

Santana Jack

I’m grinning.I’ll admit, the painting got it’s name simply because I was listening to Santana when I painted Jack’s portrait. Santana Jack Oil on Canvas 30″ x 24″ To see print options, please click here.

Aug
08
2011

Painting of the Day ~ Irene

Irene

Irene is a kind, loving, and very passionate soul. She is a force of nature and I was honored to paint her portrait. Irene Oil on Canvas 36″ x 36″  

Aug
02
2011

Painting of the Day ~ Van

Van

So I’m listening to Van Morrison, specifically Tupelo Honey as I was painting this picture. And I thought,  “What a perfect name for this bovine.” Van 36″ x 36″ Oil on Canvas $3500 Want the Original? Click Here :O) Get Beautiful Prints and Giclees Here Van Morrison, Tupelo Honey~

Jan
02
2010

Today I Met St. Francis

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Note…I lost all the wonderful pictures for this blog when I imported it from another blog. This was an important day and  I’m doing my best to try and recreate the scene… I really needed to get out of the studio yesterday. Initially, I thought about playing golf but quickly decided against it, as I…
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