Share the Love Friday: VW Bus by MagicMarkingsArt

Maybe because the weather here is now in the 90's, or because I just need to get out on my board more often, today's 'Share the Love Friday' is another VW Bus, but this time with a surfboard. It's like peanut butter and chocolate, a Coke and a smile, a chocolate doughnut and chocolate milk - can't beat this combo! And yes, it's no coincidence that all of those examples have chocolate or some form of sugar.

Back to sharing the love - Cathie Carlson creates hand painted works of art and home decor based on her appreciation for her seaside environment. She also loves making customized gifts and paintings for weddings, holidays and other special occasions. Check out her Etsy store!

Data: 36" x 36" Abstract now available

"Data" is a 36"x36" abstract interpretation of the digital age. This modern piece would be the perfect addition to a home office, living room or study. Visit my Etsy store to see it and other available works.

Gator: Huge Dramatic Abstract Now Available

This 48"x48" bold abstract lives up to its namesake! Dramatic in both size and technique, "Gator" could easily compliment that large, bare wall calling for decoration. Check it out on Etsy!

One Day Sale! Red Flowers in Grass 48"x24" Original Painting

Here's a chance to save $125 on an original piece of art. Check out Red Flowers in Grass on Etsy - on sale today only!

Poppies: An Adventure in Landscape

My latest painting came from an idea that I saw in a children's book. The colors and the gentleness of the scene is what compelled me to do a landscape - a first for me.

When I finished, my first thought was that this would look really good in my daughter's room! She didn't want to sell it but when I explained that another little girl might like it for her room, she wanted me to give it a try and put it in the online store. Go check it out on Etsy!

Share the Love Friday - VW Bus by Hanna at GekkoSilkArt

Sure, it doesn't sound as smooth as "Share the love Saturday", but I didn't want to wait until tomorrow to share this screen print created by Hanna at GekkoSilkArt. Check it out on Etsy!

It reminds me of the bus my brother and I painted when we lived in Hawaii. Makes me want to put my surfboard on the truck and head to the beach!

A red decorated volkswagon camper van - handpainted on silk.
Measurements, including cream coloured beveled mountboard are 6'x8'inches ( 15x20cm).

See the resemblance?

Unfinished business

I'm at a wall - can't turn left, can't turn right. These canvases are staring me down, but I'm drawing a blank. I know the inspiration will come to me...unfortunately, it takes its sweet time.

What unfinished projects - art or otherwise - do you have on the back burner, but you know you'll have to finish one day?

Not sure about the portrait orientation for the one above...I think I've painted myself into the proverbial corner.

And why did I make the background on this black?? And yes, the picture is crooked. So frustrated with the painting, it doesn't even bother me.