Art Blog by Sherry Carter

Landscape paintings

2010-06-13T16:31:00.001-07:00

landscape paintings

Abstract digital art

2010-06-13T16:29:00.001-07:00

abstract digital art

FAP

2010-06-12T06:22:00.003-07:00

abstract paintings

FAP

2010-06-12T06:20:00.001-07:00

unique paintings

Fine art prints

2010-06-12T06:18:00.001-07:00

original paintings

New Prints!

2010-05-07T17:03:00.000-07:00

Humble Hummingbird III

2010-03-16T17:47:00.000-07:00

18 x 24 oil on panel

Date 2010

Fun facts about hummingbirds:

They are the smallest of birds and they are the smallest animal with a backbone.

Pecentage wise, Hummingbirds have the largest brain of all birds (over 4 percent of it's body weight)

They don't have a sense of smell.

They are the only bird that can fly up, down, backwards, forwards, sideways, and hover.

The smallest humming bird species is about 2.5 inches in length and the largest about 8 inches.

Check out these fun videos by SmellLikeDirt and jcmegabyte :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R25h7GjlgG4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssrv89x7Q2U

Humble Hummingbird II

2010-03-09T13:17:00.000-08:00

18 x 24 oil on panel

Date 2010

Fun facts about hummingbirds:

They are the smallest of birds and they are the smallest animal with a backbone.

Pecentage wise, Hummingbirds have the largest brain of all birds (over 4 percent of it's body weight)

They don't have a sense of smell.

They are the only bird that can fly up, down, backwards, forwards, sideways, and hover.

The smallest humming bird species is about 2.5 inches in length and the largest about 8 inches.

Check out these fun videos by SmellLikeDirt and jcmegabyte:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R25h7GjlgG4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssrv89x7Q2U

New Painting!

2009-11-11T13:12:00.001-08:00

"Balloon Rides"
24 x 30 Oil on hardboard panel
(2009)

New Painting!

2009-11-02T12:40:00.000-08:00

"Joyful Cry II"
24 x 30 Oil on hardboard panel
(2009)

New Painting!

2009-10-30T13:18:00.001-07:00

"Just the two of us"
24 x 36 Oil on canvas
(2009)

The Approaching Storm

2009-10-22T13:08:00.000-07:00

"The Approaching Storm"

24 x 30 Oil on hardboard panel
(2009)

New Painting!

2009-10-14T13:50:00.001-07:00

"Fall in the Flatwoods"
24 x 30 Oil on hardboard panel
(2009)

I've entered this piece in my first competion. I'm so nervous. First prize is gallery representation. Needless to say, I would love to win that but regardless of the outcome, I have enjoyed "the process" as always.
Wish me luck!

New painting!

2009-09-08T11:35:00.000-07:00

"Joyful Cry"
24 x 30 inch oil on panel

We are all the subjects of impressions, and some of us seek to convey the impressions to others. In the art of communicating impressions lies the power of generalizing without losing the logical connection of parts to the whole which satisfies the mind. (George Inness)

"The soul is healed by being with children" =Fyodor Dostoyevski=

2009-06-24T13:57:00.001-07:00

Recently I had the pleasure of spending some time with a large group of small children. As I watched them play, I did in fact feel a "healing" or "uplifting in my spirit.
"Frolic 1" and "Frolic 2" were inspired by this event. These are medium sized abstracts 18 x 24 inches on gallery wrapped canvas.

Joyous,vibrant colors placed with lots of movement. Just like those bouncing kids.
Once finished, I realized that much of the movement is vertical and that's interesting because usually vertical represents hope. I find that quite fitting for these pieces as it was what I was feeling when I painted them.

Mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas
Date: 2009
Certificate of Authenticity provided
Signed and dated on Back
Artist signature on the front
These pair nicely, but if you must break them up they are offered separately.

These pieces are currently offered in my Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5362581

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherry

Lavender Morning 24 x 36 oil on panel

2009-06-23T11:58:00.000-07:00

Finished this week "Lavender Morning". What a joy it was to paint this. I hope this painting gives a sense of peace and maybe even a little mystery. I may do a similar piece and offer it for sale. This one I will frame and hang in my home.
Total work time on this about 40 hours and I enjoyed every minute!
What do you think? How does this make you feel?

Until next time...Happy painting!
Sherry

Back in the studio

2009-06-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

It's been a while, but it's nice to get back in the studio. The trip to Spain has refreshed my spirit and I'm back with a lot of visual and spiritual inspirtation. I started the painting above before I left for vacation and I was able to get close to finishing it today. Maybe tomorrow?

Our travels to Madrid and Toledo

2009-05-31T07:54:00.000-07:00

I am happy to be able to Share our first experience traveling to Europe with you. If you have been to Madrid I would love to hear about yours.

As an artist, my goal and expectations for this trip were mainly to visit the museums, get some inspiration and reference photos for painting, and immerse myself in a culture different than my own . I think I was successful in meeting those goals. My husband's goals were to take in the sights and get some R&R. He was somewhat successful. Certainly he accomplished the sights part, but rest and relaxation was in short supply. We spent 12 days in Madrid and all but 2 were utilized to the fullest.

My first impression of Madrid was formed during the harrowing taxi ride from the airport to the hotel, and was this; Geez this place looks like NYC minus the skyscrapers and Central Park. Cramped, dirty spaces. Graffiti everywhere. I know this sounds negative but I calls it as I sees it.

Once arriving safely at the hotel, I said a thank you prayer to God. Seriously.

I had read that the taxis drivers drove like maniacs and it turns out the comments were an understatement.

All is well that ends well though because our hotel The Villa Real http://www.hotelurban.com/page.php?id=524 was a pleasant surprise. Lovely and positioned no more than 15 minutes walking distance to all major art museums:

The Prado http://www.frommers.com/destinations/madrid/A1326.html

The Thyssen, http://www.museothyssen.org/thyssen/ and

Sofia Reina http://www.museoreinasofia.es/Museo/Historia-antecedentes_en.html

A dream for sure.

We did have to take a taxi to:

Museo Lazaro Galdiano http://www.madrid-tourist-guide.com/en/attractions/lazaro-galdiano-madrid.html This was an interesting excursion but just a note, it houses works from Goya, Murillo, Velazquez and Ribero, however the Velazquez is not Diego but Vincent. If you are into textiles, there were draws upon draws full to enjoy.

Just a note: The Prado and Sofia Reina do offer free admission at specific times and days but it is much more crowded then too. If you want to spend quality time with the works especially the most talked about ones, I suggest going early and paying, then use the free admission times to re-visit your favorites.

Retiro Park http://www.aviewoncities.com/madrid/parquedelretiro.htm is in the middle of all the action. A great place to stroll on a Sunday afternoon.

Well now you know where we spent most of our time. We did take a day trip to Toledo and it was fun to walk the narrow streets and check out all the shops. We didn't take the bus tour because we wanted to explore as much on our own as we could. Overall I think we did ok. One suggestion would be to get a good map before your trip. The one we purchased at the train station mmmmm...Not so good.

We did visit the Royal Palace and it was lovely. The Royal armoury was very interesting. There are wonderful spots to get some great shots from the Palace walls.

The rest of the trip is food and shopping. My husband and I both agreed that of all the foods we tried we enjoyed this intimate spot the most. DiBocca http://11870.com/pro/di-bocca-madrid

Great food, prices. Excellent service in a non-pretentious environment. We went there several times.

Here some of our captured memories. Hope you enjoy them.

Overall we enjoyed this experience and there is so much to remember. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to sample the cultures of many more of our world neighbors. I hope this post will be a help to others that are headed to Madrid. Until next time.

Sherry