Monday, March 29, 2010

Had to put this one into my blog.  Maybe I  had put this in ones before but wanted to share.  I gave this to my daughter and her husband.  Now they have another painting!! That was why I sent a small one!!
Acrylic.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Grouse

Another miniature painting!!!!  2 1/4" x 3 1/2"  Acrylic.  The picture is lighter than the image.  Having problems getting good values with the camera.  MMMMM?  Anyway, here is one of my miniatures.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Reaching for the Rose


Not sure if I had put this one in before.  3.25" x 2.35"  watercolor.  I have not been working for Watercolor for some time.  Acrylic has been my thing the last few years.  Maybe I need to take on my watercolor again!!  The roses will be out and around quickly.  June is the big thing in Portland, OR.  The Rose Show is a big thing here.  I have been putting in my artwork in different shows but this year I do not think I will do that for some time.  Not sure.  Will see.  Mean while, have a great day everyone!!  Lets Paint!!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Walters Center Art Show



Had a great time with that show!!  Now looking forward to go painting outside,  Plein Aire.  The weather is getting better.  Join me there!! 
Check out my web http://www.jimsmith.wetpaint.com/

Thursday, March 11, 2010




Quick painting!!  Painted quickly for about 35 minutes.
Acrylic  9" x 12" 




Just about got this painting done . Took another 30 minutes. Will work on it later.  Will add more detail and add a few dark areas.  Will take about 30 minutes.  So-------- the painting was finished in about 1 hour and  35 minutes. 

I started painting in January 1968.  So it took me about 42 years to finish one new painting in 1 hours, 35 minutes!!!  In my 42 years of painting, there is always the question------ "How long did it take you to paint
a  9" x 12"?"  Yup!! 42 years how to know how do it and one hour and 35 minutes to do it!!



Still want to touch a few places.  Will then put my name in there.