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Basket Carrier - African Girl Watercolor

SOLD A small painting of a little African girl carrying a basket back from the market. This painting was done in a limited pallet with the addition of some cooler yellows for the clothing. 4 * 5.5 inch Watercolor on 140lb CP Strathmore paper

Childrens' watercolor Portraits- Hatian Hider and Baby Wonder

Been working on a few small childrens' portraits in watercolor. Children are so full of character and innocents and are such a joy to paint. Both paintings are were done in a limited pallet using 3 to 4 colors and just letting the layers of color and value brings these babies to life. Hope you enjoy these. SOLD to USPACE GALLERY Haitian Hider 5.5 * 6.5 in watercolor on 140lb CP arches Baby Wonder 4.5 * 5.5 inch Watercolor on 140lb CP Strathmore

PEI Frozen Boat and Border Collie

Every once in a while I get a chance to stop by my favorite artists site and participate in their weekly drawing event. You try and complete a painting in 2 hours from 16 reference images provided by a different host every week. This week I managed to get 2 done during nap. I guess when you are on a roll it just flows out of you, it also helps that I havent unpacked my travel painting bin from holidays,;) oops, so I had all supplies ready and at hand. mini 2.75 * 2.75 inch acrylic on stretched canvas 5 * 7 watercolor on 140lb CP arches

Badger Faced Cow - original acrylic painting

A quick painting to get me back in the swing of things. The reference image comes from Dewi over at Wetcanvas WDE. This is a weekly drawing event where participants are given 16 images to choose from and 2 hours to create. This week I chose this lovely creature because I Love cows. They have such personality and are really hard for me to turn down when given the chance to paint them. ;) He looks a little chilly standing in the middle of a frozen field. 8*10 acrylic on stretched canvas available for purchase

Rosetti with a side of Klimt

So after pulling out one of my art history books I decided to do a masters painting with a twist. I chose my color pallet based on Klimt and the image is my rendition of Rosetti's Venus. I have a big empty space above my stairs that has been crying out for something for quite a while.This is a work in progress but it shows where I am trying to go with this. Hope you enjoy. Tammy

Hot Trio - Wood Block Pepper Painting

Anything can be used as a substrate when you are feeling creative. In our home, we strive to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible. So after 3 years of my husband working for a lumber yard, I had a light bulb go off. Some days that light bulb doesn't turn on at all so I'm pretty happy with these short-lived moments. LOL :D I got him to bring me a bunch of finished off cuts primed them up with Gesso and went to town with a few quick little paintings. Still life trio of peppers acrylic painting. 4.75 * 4.75 * 1.75 inch acrylic on sealed hemlock black painted sides

Dog Day's - original Boxer pop art painting

Hi everyone. Well TGIF. Early in the week I had to take my computer into the doctor - It wasnt feeling very well. I think it came down with a virus. ;) lol But it is back up and running, so that means back to work. :) Spring is in the air, and there is a little more of a hop to everyones step so I decided to go big and bold. Well big compared to what I have been doing. :) 12 * 16 inch acrylic on stretched canvas Open Edition Prints and Cards available Contact me for more info Happy Painting

Acrylic Landscape mini demo

A little something I started yesterday 16 * 20 acrylic on stretched canvas. So far so good but I am a little stuck, to much open space in the middle ground, may add a sheep or two or maybe make it into a golf course. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Happy Painting Tammy

Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear - elephant painting

I was inspired to paint this big momma elephant by a reference photo taken by "exfordy" over at Flicker. Its not a position that I would want to be in. According to the story, the week before a Japanese tourist was killed after getting out of his car to take pictures and admire these magnificent animals. We have the same problem here in Banff.. ppl getting out of their cars to admire the baby bear cubs, or the cute little baby moose. What they dont understand is they have very protective Momma's close by and they will give you a licken if your not paying attention. LOL Anyways this is another miniature 2.75 * 2.75 inch artist grade acrylics on stretched canvas initialed on front and signed/dated on back included in sale is a miniature display easel $25.00 ***FREE SHIPPING WITHIN NORTH AMERICA

ATC - Namibian Boy

SOLD The little Namibian girl I painted up the other day looks like she needed a little company ;) so I would paint her up a friend. I just love this little guys expression of sucking in his bottom lip. 2.5 * 3.5 in Watercolor on 140lb CP paper $20.00 plus shipping

Nambia Girl ACEO

I haven't done a watercolor portrait in a few months so I thought I would stick with the mini theme I have been dabbling with and try out an artist trading card format 2.5 * 3.5 inch for this little girl. Hope you enjoy :) Watercolor on 140lb CP paper

Mardi Gras Mask 2 - mini version

Another mardi gras mask - this time in miniature form. 2.75 * 2.75 inch acrylic on stretched canvas includes a mini display easel

Stone Maiden - Still Life

This mini painting was inspired by a garden statue located at the Butchart gardens in Victoria, BC. This statue was recessed into a wall and surrounded by lush greenery and gorgeous flowers which is a beautiful contrast against each other. 2.75 * 2.75 in acrylic on stretched canvas initialed on front and signed/dated on back

Coffee Time - miniature acrylic painting

I dont know about you all but my day does not start without a hot cup of Java. Limited to 2 cups a day, but if I dont get my coffee and 10 min in the morning - just dont talk to me. ;) I think that is why my day starts at 4:30am, just so I can have a little quiet time before the chaos of the day starts. This is how I fill my extra time before my family gets up. Hope you enjoy 2.75 * 2.75 inch acrylic on stretched canvas - includes mini display easle SOLD

Cherub and Daisies - Still Life Miniature Painting

SOLD Hi everyone, Hope everyone is staying warm. I thought I would try and get this one in before the big Hockey game starts. For those who dont know it is the Heritage classic an outdoor professional NHL game between Calgary and Montreal. Only the second time being played in Canada! Well it is -30 celcius with the wind chill so it will be interesting to see who will be victorious without to many injuries. I dont even like hockey but it is part of my life since getting married so...i thought I would share my pain... ;) lol Anyways Hope you like the new mini 2.75 * 2.75 inch on stretched canvas comes with a mini display easel ***SOLD** Tammy

Teapot and Tansies Mini

I love the way this mini still life painting turned out. I painted this on a cad red toned background and added layers both transparent and opaque acrylic over the top. It really adds a feeling of continuity to this painting.   2.75 * 2.75 inch acrylic on stretched canvas includes mini display easle **SOLD**

Tree Frog mini

SOLD Hi all, My darling husband bought me some more mini's for Valentines day. Awe he is just the sweetest!! So I broke out my new Golden Opens and this is what I came up with.Hope you enjoy! 2.75 * 2.75 inch acrylic on stretched canvas includes display easle signed/ dated on back

Mardi Gras Mask in Earths

16 * 20 acrylic on stretched canvas Please PM for purchase information This item is sold unframed Just a quick stop by to show the finished mask that I have been working on. Im pretty happy with it, my DH loves it but would love to hear your thoughts.. :) Happy Painting!

Mardi Gras Mask in Earths

I think im going to do a series of these as I love the mystery of masks and I would love to go to New Orleans during Mardi Gras. So here are the first stages of the one that I am working on now. Have a great day and Happy Painting!!  The finished painting can be found here. http://tampster1.blogspot.ca/2011/02/mask-in-earths.html

Down to the Minute

6 * 9 * 2.5 in treasure box acrylic on wood finished on the inside covers with complimentary decorative paper Somedays my life is really reflected in what I paint, and I dont even realise it until a piece is completed and then I stand back and go hmmmm... where did that come from. I am such a happy, passionate person that when I look at these somber/exhausted woman pieces I really question my inner peace so I am going to Try and paint happier woman from now on.. :) Well, we will see anyways ;)