Magic, the Horse -Guest Heart Thursday

Magic the Horse rode away to heaven last Spring.  I met him years ago--he was beloved best friend of my "adopted" daughter.  What a wonderful friend he was to her.  I had been working on the painting off and on since April. I finally finished this portrait of Magic today.  It is quite large, 22x28 inches!  I'm happy to say, my daughter loved the painting and he's on his way home with my girl.

Of course, there is a heart to be found.  In the original picture, I discovered a heart freckle near his nose--so in this painting, he sports the same heart-shaped spot.  

Have a lovely rest of the week!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Autumn Surprise

I remember the day she was born, the first beautiful leaf on our tree of life.  She was everything we'd dreamed about and more.

She is beloved.

As you can see, these two are GREAT friends.  That kitten loves to pounce on her mistress--no afternoon naps for this young lady!

Have a GREAT week everyone!

Love Calls -Guest Heart Thursday

Here is another doodle from my sketchbook.  I haven't had much time to do color or lineart on these--so what you see, is what you get!  I love drawing angels--but especially I like to make borders.  They're like the icing on the cake for me as an artist.

Have a lovely rest of the week!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Vermillion Skies

This is another of my tiny paintings, only the size of a baseball card.  I was inspired by pictures I have taken of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean.  Pictures and paintings don't do justice to the breathtaking sunsets one can see here.

Here you see whales cavorting in the night sea.  This actually started out as something else--and those whales are remedying a mistake!  Sometimes mistakes turn out pretty good!

Have a lovely rest of the week.

Maiden Walking -Guest Heart Thursday

 This is my niece's favorite doodle in my new sketchbook.  I'm so honored.  She is an amazing artist herself--and she doesn't know it.  Psst psst--don't tell anyone....she's getting a finished copy for Christmas!  (grin)  

Yes, of course, I've hidden lots of hearts in this little doodle o' mine!  Have a great day!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Brave Rescuer -Guest Heart Thursday

I had so much fun with this doodle.  As you can see, this handsome swordsman is rescuing the beautiful princess from the clutches of a VERY upset dragon.  As I don't like sad endings, I am of a mind the dragon gets stuck in the trees and the two escape unscathed!

Of course, I have hidden hearts throughout the drawing--how many can you find?  Have a great day and Happy Guest Heart Thursday!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Porthole

This is a commissioned piece I am sending off to Texas today.  The original idea came from a graphite drawing I did when I was only 17 years old.

As you can see, I've improved over the years--yet there is a magic in this original drawing I find hard to resist.

Ah, youth!  That young girl, so many years ago, would never have dreamed I would be posting her artwork on something like a blog!

Here's to the past and the future!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Love at First Sight -Guest Heart Thursday

This saucy unicorn started life on the counter--I saw him in the wood grain, grabbed a pencil and walah!

A moment later I noticed my sketchbook was open and that unicorn was OBVIOUSLY making eyes at this lovely maiden--hence, he joined her on the page...I know,  I know, I have a GREAT imagination!

And of course, there are hearts hidden throughout. Have a lovely day!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.