Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Glasgow Abbey

Original watercolor on paper 6 x6  Reserved
This week I'm starting a series of 6 x 6 paintings in preparation for Randy Higbee's 6x6 show.  I plan on painting several and maybe having all of you help me decide which ones to enter.  I think I'll put them to a vote when I'm done.

Today's painting is a 6x6 of an abbey in Glasgow.  I took this picture when we were visiting Scotland.  We were walking through the town and we stumbled on to this abbey.  It was one of those Kodak moments.
Alabama Camelias framed
Pomegranates and Cranberries framed
Brian was on a trip for work last week, so the boys and I packed it up and headed to Charleston, South Carolina to visit my Mom.  We had a great time and conveniently my Mom owns a frame shop, sooooo while we were there I framed some pics.  I framed my entry into the Energen competition in Birmingham and my entry headed for the Montgomery Museum of Fine Art.

Hope you have a great week and check back I should be posting paintings more frequently.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Carrie
Posted by Carrie Waller Watercolors at 7:18 PM
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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Just fantastic!!!

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  2. Linda PoppleMarch 9, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Wow! Amazing!!

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  3. Kathy CousartMarch 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Glasgow Abbey is beautiful- love all the architectural angles. Shadows are wonderful.
    Fun to have framer in family too:)

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  4. MichelleMarch 9, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Very nice! Look forward to seeing the rest of the 6"x6" series.

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  5. Nan JohnsonMarch 9, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Love the Abbey - all the lines! Your perspective is spot on!
    Very lucky to have a framer in the family!

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  6. KarenaMarch 9, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Glasgow Abbey wouls be wonderful to see in a painting of yours!

    Come over and join my giveaway of fine art!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  7. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    I love them all. Glasgow work is totally amazing.

    What talent you have Carrie.

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  8. Diana MarshallMarch 10, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    This must have been a challenging picture to paint with all those angles, beautifully done.
    How perfect to have a mother with a framing shop! lucky you.

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  9. CrystalMarch 10, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Love the painting of the abbey. I almost feel as if I can wander in it for days! :-)

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  10. Carol BlackburnMarch 10, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    So beautiful, Carrie...and how convenient that your Mom owns a frame shop. Nice!

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  11. Mary Sheehan WinnMarch 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I like the abbey's intricate shapes! I'd vote for that one.

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  12. Kelley Carey MacDonaldMarch 10, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I thought I had already made a comment on the lovely painting, the gorgeous frames and the wish for luck! I don't know what happened!!! I think the abbey is different enough - the judge would definitely pay attention!

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  13. Jose SanchezMarch 10, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    preciosa y muy bien dibujada.
    un saludo

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  14. Liana YarckinMarch 11, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    carrie, this is just stunning! great perspective.

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  15. Sandra BusbyMarch 11, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    This is amazing! I don't think I'd be brave enough to attempt such a complex structure!
    Your paintings look lovely framed too :0)
    I have also been very busy for the last couple of weeks and haven't had time to paint anything! :0)

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  16. JoanMarch 11, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    This is beautiful!!! All those arches would be a perspective nightmare for me. Glad you had fun in Charleston...such a nice place.

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  17. suzanneberryMarch 11, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    i am always moved to make a spontaneous "oooo" when i visit your blog and this time was no exception! just stunning. you are incredibly gifted and seeing your work is such a wonderful experience. thank you.

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  18. carol morgan carmichaelMarch 11, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    You are an amazing artist. I am shocked at how much you get done with young boys. congrats on all your showings!

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  19. Tahirih GofficMarch 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Definitely a Kodak moment...the arches are gorgeous. You have an amazing grasp of perspective in architecture. It's tough!

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