Taffy Spill

"Taffy Spill" 12" x 16" watercolor

Taffy always reminds me of my wife's Grandma who simply loved salt water taffy. This painting was inspired by Jelaine Faunce's "Color Therapy" series. I loved the whole idea and the paintings she came up with.

For my therapy, I decided to paint with a lot of blue, now blue isn't my favorite color but the combination of blue and green (not turquoise) is! I love it! I enjoyed painting glass again and since I hadn't painted colored glass before, I truly enjoyed the challenge.

If you'd like to purchase "Taffy Spill", please email me at:

pvlara@sbcglobal.net

The dog ate my homework!

So, this is what's left of a full sheet painting after Angel, our new-ish pup decided to chew on it. They are both about 9"x13" or so, I haven't had the courage to really measure! In a way, I like them better this way but dang! that was a full sheet painting!, and I thought baby proofing days were over long ago!

She also chewed up a full sheet portrait I've been working on which will now be smaller close up. I am working hard on finishing some new paintings so stay tuned! Thanks for visiting every once in a while.

Is Summer Really Almost Over? ! ! ! !

Hello and thanks everyone for stopping by and leaving comments. I've been away for vacation and keeping the kids busy lately, can you believe summer is just about over? ! wut happened? !

I have been painting, finished a private commission and a couple of small paintings I'll reveal soon, can't wait to show you! I hope everyone has been creative and healthy this summer, I look forward to all your posts and stories of your adventures!

Some Kind of Fruity Drink

"Some Kind of Fruity Drink" 7"x5" watercolor

I'm not going to say this too loud but I think I'm getting the hang of these smaller paintings. . . . I think it's all about appropriate scale of subject matter and size of image. I will keep at it because It's nice to be able to finish a painting in a day including interruptions! Stay tuned!

If you'd like to purchase "Some Kind of Fruity Drink", please contact me at:

pvlara@sbcglobal.net

Portrait Study

Portrait Study 8"x10" watercolor

This is a little study for an upcoming larger portrait. I love that the kids will still go along with photo shoots in their regalia. Not too many eye rolls or goofy faces this time! I love it!

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pvlara@sbcglobal.net