Something New...Color!

Tennessee River Fog

18"x24"

Charcoal and Pastel

 

 Through-out the year, a couple of artists friends and myself would take a day off and explore various areas of Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi, taking photographs along the way. We limit our travels to within one hundred miles or so from home. My drawing, Tennessee River Fog, is the result of one of our adventures. As we approached O'Neal Bridge, which spans the Tennessee River at Florence, Alabama, the morning fog was starting to burn off and this barge and tugboat appeared out of the mist. A wonderful sight. After completing the charcoal drawing, I decided to add just a touch of color with soft pastels. I really like the subtle color against the dark background of the bluff.

Saying Goodbye To 2012...

2012 was a very tough year for our family. In September we lost our dear mother to cancer. She fought her illness with courage and determination not wanting to be a burden to her family and friends. My mom was my best cheerleader. She was very proud of her family and given the opportunity she would tell anyone and everyone who would listen about the things her children and grandchildren were doing. She was a friend to many and will be greatly missed. Thank you Mom for all the lessons you taught me through the way you lived your life. Thank you for the example of a true Southern Lady you were to the community and to your family. God Bless You and Keep You!

The Wall Builder...

The Wall Builder, Charcoal, 9"x12"

Arts Alive...

Joshua's Psaltry, Charcoal, 24"x18"

$2500.00

Update-Honorable Mention, Arts Alive Festival, Florence, Al

Morning Break, Charcoal, 12"x16"
$700.00

Mountain Music, Charcoal, 18"x24"

$2500.00

The drawings above are part of the Arts Alive Gallery show beginning May 14 at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, in Florence Alabama.

Coffee Slough...

Coffee Slough, Charcoal, 7" x 10"

$225.00

Chrimson...

Crimson

12" x 9"

Charcoal and Pastel

Next To Godliness...

"Next to Godliness"

Charcoal 24"x18"

Hey guys... it has been a while since the last post and a lot has happened. We have been extremely busy this spring...well... with the exception of art. My daughter graduated form the University of North Alabama with her degree in art. We are very proud of what she has accomplished. On the art side of life, I did participate in the Arts Alive Festival gallery show in Florence, Alabama last weekend. I was very excited to win a 3rd place award as well as a patron award. We had a great time at the Gala Saturday night. The night was pleasant and we were introduced to some very nice folks. My charcoal drawing "Next to Godliness", shown above, was part of this years show. The other drawings in the show, in which I have previously posted, "Nail Soup" and "Home Front", were both winners. I am looking forward to the summer months and try to work on some new drawings.