Carolina Elizabeth

Pink Rose and Brioche on Blue and White Still Life, Oil on 6 "x6"   Linen Panel SOLD Private Residence in Sydney,  Australia    Yes, it finally arrived! I love, love, love beautiful, romantic movies allow me to imagine that I could be transported to their time. Berthe Morisot and Manet by Caroline Champetier  is such a movie. It's been on my list of "wants" that I keep for my husband for a long while, but he seemed to have a hard time finding it as it was a made-for-TV French movie.            Well, not too long ago, I was surprised with it and I've watched it several times since. It is in French with no subtitles, so I can make guesses as to what they are saying. It's helped that I've read a great deal on both artists and that the movie is gorgeous, so I can't take my eyes off of it to get clues. The painting above is inspired by this beautiful movie, which I am still pinching myself to make sure that I do really get to wat...

Roses in Glass Vase and Petals,   Oil on 5 "x7"   Linen Panel SOLD Private Residence in Sydney, Australia         It has been brought to my attention that some of you may not be getting my e-mail updates, and several thought I was no longer posting or creating new work. As I was becoming more and more puzzled by the problem, I received an e-mail from another artist that said that he was also having a hard time and that Blogger was not planning on continuing the maintenance of the service.        After a bit of help from a wonder IT friend, I was advice to use the MailChimp service. It would be an honor if you would please sign up to e-mail updates using the new sign up on the top right hand corner. As I receive your request for subscription from MailChimp, I will remove you from the Blogger service that you signed up previously. I am so sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for you kind visits to my blog.   ...

Red Roses in Mint Julep Cup,   Oil on 6 "x6"   Linen Panel SOLD Private Residence in Israel Figs Still Life,   Oil on 6 "x4"   Linen Panel S OLD Residence in Raleigh, NC Fig Half with Bird Wallpaper,   Oil on 4 "x6"   Linen Panel SOLD Private Collection in  Bartlett, TN  

Pink Roses Still Life,   Oil on 4 "x6"   Linen Panel  SOLD Private Residence in London Pink Rose in Glass Vase,   Oil on 5 "x7"   Linen Panel Click here to bid Pink Rose and Porcelain Cup Still Life,   Oil on 4 "x6"   Linen Panel C OMMISSION Private Residence in London Pink Roses in White Pitcher Still Life,   Oil on 6 "x6"   Linen Panel C OMMISSION Private Residence in London

Still Life with Mint Julep cup, Three Tulips and Pear,   Oil on 6 "x6"   Linen Panel SOLD Private Residence in Jonesboro, Arkansas Still Life with Three Figs,   Oil on 4 "x6"   Linen Panel Click here to bid Still Life with Three Anjou  Pears,   Oil on 4 "x6"   Linen Panel SOLD  The three paintings above are in celebration of my three new goals.           It feels as though it's been years since I've picked up a paintbrush, but I've been working on other goals that I made myself before I turn 40 (this coming November). Before I turned 35 I promised myself three things: 1. Learn to paint with oils 2. Attain my alternative certification for teaching 3. Buy the house we would call home for as long as possible. Number 2 didn't take as long as I thought. In fact, this is my 5th year of teaching. Number 3 took longer, but after two years of searching, we found it. This February will be our t...

Lemons and Bottle ,    Oil on 6 "x6"   Linen Panel SOLD If you haven't yet heard the popular Oklahoma saying "If you don't like the weather, just wait 15 minutes," let me tell you, it is true! A couple of weeks ago were enjoying a day of almost 60 degrees Fahrenheit, when within hours it began to freeze! Having been taking advantage of our surprising warm weather I left my windows opened in my sun-room and forgot to close them all night, making it an unhappy spot for my little lemon tree. Fearing that I would loose the two tiny lemons I've been babying, I mustard up some courage to finally pick them. The painting above is them and I don't what I am more proud of: the painting of the lemons, or the fact that they came from my little lemon tree. Paper Whites and Paper   Oil on 5 "x7"   Linen Panel SOLD Private Residence in Watchung, New Jersey

Tea with Vermeer ,   Oil on 5 "x7"   Linen Panel SOLD  The still life above includes items that I love: a postcard of "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by J. Vermeer  and a Tiffany and Co. Cup and Saucer.  Pear in Blue and White Bowl ,   Oil on 4 "x6"   Linen Panel SOLD Private Residence London, UK Figs and Red Currants ,    Oil on 5 "x7"   Linen Panel SOLD Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I thank my lucky stars that I've been blessed with such wonderful support from places around the world that I never imagined. Your encouraging words have kept me going in times of doubt. Many of your have given me the honor of having my art become part of your home.--Thank you! That is every artist's dream! Others have shared my blog with others on your sites and for that I send you my complete gratitude. I am grateful for the inspiration many of you provided through your websites or blogs. They delight me with brilli...