The winner...

To choose a winner for my painting I decided to just count the number of new subscribers, then write as many numbers on slips of paper, put them in a bowl, and pick one. The chosen number was 29; the winner was the 29th person who subscribed after the drawing was announced. That turned out to be Maureen from Holden, MA. Congratulations and thank you!

Also, I was in Manhattan for a few days and saw the "American Scene" show at the Met. Excellent show- a lot of paintings, many I had never seen before. It ends Jan. 24, so go if you've been thinking about it.

For the next few days...

I'm going to be in the Big Apple so I won't be posting, but you can still subscribe to this blog until the end of the day, Jan. 15, to be entered to win one of my small paintings. I'll be picking the winner at random on Sunday.

Blue jug with carnations

Oil on canvas, 20" x 20"

And this is the finished piece...

Blue jug

Oil on canvas, 6" x 6"
A study for a larger painting which is almost done. I found this jug at a secondhand store and couldn't resist it.

The bartender

Oil on canvas, 6" x 8"
This Friday, Jan. 15th, is the last day to subscribe to this blog and be entered automatically to win one of my small (6" x 6", 6" x 8") paintings. I'll be choosing and notifying the winner on Sunday (I'll be out of town Friday and Saturday).

ALSO- all artists and performers in the Rhode Island area: The Courthouse Center for the Arts is hosting an evening called Rhode Island's Got Talent on January 23. There'll be a painting show and a talent show, so if you'd like to enter either one, check out the details on their website.

Counter conversation

Oil on canvas, 6" x 6"
We were in Philadelphia for a couple of days after Christmas, and went to the Reading Terminal market, a wonderful place filled with stalls selling all kinds of goods and wonderful food. I wish I lived nearby, I'd be there all the time.
I'll be choosing the winner for my new subscriber contest next weekend. Note to new subscribers: subscribing is a two step process. You'll get an email after you initially subscribe, and you must click on the email to finish the subscription. (This is for your own protection; it prevents people from signing you up for all kinds of stuff you don't want.) Sometimes the email ends up in your spam folder. Also, make sure you spell your email address correctly!

The Angel

Oil on canvas, 6" x 8"
This angel statue in the northwest corner of Boston Garden caught my eye this fall when I was delivering work to the Copley Society of Art.
New subscribers to this blog by January 15 could win this or another 6"x6" or 6"x8" painting.

Three waiters- sold

Oil on linen, 6" x 8"
Well, this is my 400th post; I started blogging just over 2 years ago. Seems like yesterday. When I started I was afraid I wouldn't be able to keep it going, but it's actually turned out to be one of the best things I've ever done to get my work in front of a wider audience, AND to meet other artists. Thanks to all who've ever visited, subscribed, and left comments- it's very much appreciated.
New subscribers until January 15 will have a chance to win one of my 6"x 6" or 6"x 8" paintings. 

A pail and a shovel= sold

Oil on canvas, 12" x 16"

Well, the holidays are over. We had a great time seeing friends and family but I've missed painting and it's good getting back to the routine. This painting is one I actually finished just before Christmas.

Boat portrait

Gouache on paper, 6" x 8"

No dogs today. This is a sketch for a commission I'm doing.

Happy holidays to all. I won't be posting again until after New Years.

New subscribers to this blog ( until January 15) will have a chance to win a small painting!

The dogwalker

Oil on canvas, 6" x 8"

Even I wasn't sure until last night if I was going to continue the dog theme, but yes, THREE dogs in today's painting. (I'm sure I won't be doing one with four.)

RE my painting giveaway- today is my 395th post. But, since we'll be out of town between Christmas and New Years, my 400th won't happen until January. So if you want a chance to win one of my little paintings (I'll be giving the winner a choice), subscribe to my blog before January 15th.( Apologies to anyone who already subscribes- I'll try to come up with something for you later. I'll take suggestions.)

On the second day of Christmas...

Two dogs on leashes...

Oil on canvas, 6" x 6"

On another note- my 400th blog post is coming up! OMG, I can't believe it. So, I've decided to give away one of my little (6x6, 6x8) paintings to a new subscriber. So, if you've been thinking of subscribing to this blog but haven't yet, now is the time. Anyone who subscribes between now and January 15 will be eligible.