Beach Babes

"Beach Babes"

8" x 16" acrylic on gessoed masonite

... or maybe I should have titled it "Pamela's" because it depicts my sister, Pam, with her namesake grandchild, Pamela, playing in the surf on Tybee Island, Georgia. Pam inherited the gorgeous shock of prematurely white hair from our mother.  Me, I just got the old standard salt & pepper. This painting is a little thank you gift to Pam for all the encouragement and support she gives me.  Thanks, Sis!

Velvet & Stockings

"Velvet & Stockings"

8" x 10" acrylic on gessoed masonite

Knowing two of these three little girls made this most enjoyable to paint.  I could read their personalities in their choice of shoes and their stance.  The  three-year-old to the far left I do not know well, but she had the cutest smile and her dark eyes just sparkled.  The one in the middle is my granddaughter, Karleen, at eight... she's my budding horse woman and a true outdoor gal.  To the far right is my granddaughter, Evelyn, at age five... a true little princess, complete with tiara even if she is wearing cowgirl boots!