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Monday, November 25, 2013

Well Traveled Paintings

"The Night Before Christmas" 6" x 6" watercolor by Carrie Waller

"Falling For You" 6" x 6" watercolor with 22k gold leaf by Carrie Waller

I'm happy to announce that I have 3 paintings on their way to California to the 6" Squared, Randy Higbee show. This is the 4th time that I've participated in the show. It's always been a super fun and positive experience.

In other news I'm attempting to paint for our Holiday show on Dec 3rd at Local Colour Gallery in Little Rock, AR. But this overcast, cold weather is getting me down and I miss the sunny skies that we always had in Alabama. I'm hoping when we move next summer it's somewhere sunny.

I also wanted to share how some of my collector's framed their leaf and acorn. A good framing job just enhances art so well.

I wish everyone a Happy Turkey Day and if you're traveling be careful out there:)

Carrie

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Work In Progress Wednesday

Hi Everyone,


"Summer Kaleidoscope" 11" x 14" WIP watercolor by Carrie Waller

"Summer Kaleidoscope" 6" x 6" version SOLD

Here is my latest work in progress (WIP). This may look familiar because I did a 6x6 version for the Randy Higbee show, which I'm happy to say sold and my body of work was recognized in the show by Executive Director, Jean Stearn of the Irvine Museum in CA as some of the best works in the competition.

I'm working away on some competition deadlines. Why do these always sneak up on me when the dates don't vary too much from year to year. Some day I'll be organized:) Speaking of disorganized I attempted to take Steven to school today only to find out he doesn't go until tomorrow. We'll just consider that a practice run, Ha! Steven was thrilled to have one more day off and we all got up and dressed early so maybe it will make for a smoother day tomorrow.

Carrie

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Winter and great news

"Winter" watercolor on 260lb Arches by Carrie Waller

Hi Everyone,

I'm a day delayed in my post because it's Thanksgiving break at our house and yesterday we took the day off:) I'm so glad that the boys are home all week. We also have family coming into town tomorrow. We are excited at our house:) Let the pie making commence!!!

I'm sharing my latest painting. This is a painting of my Grandmother, which she will not be fond of because she'll want to know why she has trees coming out of her head, ha:) I took this photo of her on our last visit before she moved out of her home of 60 years. She was standing behind the storm door in her house coat bidding her farewells. I titled it Winter because it is the Winter of her life and the Winter of her time living at her home in Goreville, IL. The trees in the reflection and snippets of the property that you can see are very reminiscent and have a lot of meaning for me. Having said all that, painting portraits is not in my wheel house and I have a lot to learn. What I wouldn't have given to have Crystal Cook over my shoulder during this process.

I also have some great news. All 4 of my entries in to the Randy Higbee 6" Squared show have made the cut and are heading to Cal-i-forn-i-a. If only I could go with them:)) I'm ecstatic to be participating in this show for the 3rd time.

Hope you all have a fabulous Turkey Day (for all my US friends). For the rest of you, you just don't know what you're missing:)) I'll save you a plate, come on by!!!

Carrie

Monday, December 5, 2011

Anticipation 6x6

Hi Everyone,


"Anticipation 6x6" original watercolor on paper 6" x 6" $195 BUY NOW

Was your weekend filled with Holiday decorating and shopping? We are almost all decked out at our house. Steven and Sam have been having so much fun helping me with all the festivities. It's such a magical time of year, especially when you're seeing it through the eyes of a 5 and 2 year old.

"Anticipation" 23.5 x 32 original watercolor on paper

Today I have another jar painting for you. I just love painting these guys and they keep selling so it's a win, win! This is a smaller version of "Anticipation".

This passed Saturday was the opening of Randy Higbee's 6" Squared show in Costa Mesa, California. From the pictures Randy has posted it looks like it was a fabulous opening. My paintings look great and I even have sale from opening night.