Red Parrot Tulip

Red Parrot Tulip

watercolor 5.5 x 7"

$100

artist Barbara Fox Little Valley, NY watercolor painting

Sunday's Peony

Sunday's Peony

watercolor 6 x 7.5"

$100

We leave for Spain Friday afternoon, and I have a deadline looming, so I'm a bit discombobulated at the moment. Hoping to clean house before I go, but that may not happen. The dust bunnies will be free to multiply un-impeded for 10 days. My illustration project is my top priority right now, and my poor little drawing hand is getting a furious workout. Hoping to clean house AND go to the chiropractor before we leave.

I hung my show of Daily Paintings at the Ellicottville Library last night. There are 14 of them . They look so pretty hanging together. I mat and frame everything with off-white mats and white-washed wood frames, which really foucus the eye on the paintings.

artist Barbara Fox, Little Valley, New York peony flower watercolor painting

Light-Hearted Rose

Light-hearted Rose

watercolor 6 x 7.5"

$85
I wish I was more light-hearted these days. Scrambling to try to get everything done before we leave for Spain.

I need: some free painting time, dinner with a girlfriend, a massage, and 30 minutes with some hair dye. THAT would put me in the right frame of mind for a grand vacation!

artist Barbara Fox, Little Valley, New York, rose flower watercolor painting

Log Cabin Still life

Log Cabin Still life

watercolor 9 x 11"

$145

I took the photo at a historical village in upstate New York. Wish I owned those old earthenware jugs; they would make great subjects for more still life paintings. I gotta start borrowing neat old items from collectors......I have lots of great ideas for paintings, but no stuff.

Still life watercolor painting by Barbara Fox

Little Valley, New York

Horseshoe Fence (SOLD)

Horseshoe Fence (SOLD)

watercolor 13 x 20"

$450

I have a lot of fond feelings for this painting. It began as workshop demonstration in the yard of my friend Louise Greenlaw. It was a lovely day of painting, laughter, and beautiful surroundings. Later on, in my studio, I discovered how effective drybrush can be for painting wood and rust. A wonderful discovery!

Queen of the Sea

Queen of the Sea

watercolor 7.5 x 6"

$85

I won't be painting for awhile. Lots of commercial work and needlepoint orders to get out, plus I'll be in Spain from Nov 20 to 30. woohoo! Can't wait!

Keiko Tanabe has a beautiful painting of Toledo posted on the Daily Painters website. Hope I can do as well with my own Spainish inspirations.

Anyways, I have plenty of paintings to post until I leave, then I've designated December as a PAINTING ONLY month. It doesn't always work, but it feels good to think it.

Early Bloomer

Early Bloomer

watercolor 12 x 13"

$165

Thank you to readers who sent me nice comments about my portraits. I appreciate it.

"Bright Whites"

Bright Whites

watercolor 14 x 33"

$1700

"Paige" - portrait commission

Paige (SOLD)

watercolor 11 x 15"

I struggled with this portrait, but in the end, I was happy. And, Paige's parents were ecstatic! Paige has beautiful big blue eyes, and full, uniquely shaped lips, and they thought I'd captured that perfectly. Here I was sweating over her little frizzy curls!

The tough part about doing portraits is that every facial feature is unique to each individual, and the slightest thing "off" makes for a weak portrait. I've heard that Jeremy Leipking doesn't worry about getting an exact likeness (easy for him to say!), but for a commission, I feel obligated to make the likeness as close as possible. I'm getting better; my weekly figure drawing sessions are really paying off. I know I really need to learn more about facial structure. But, my husband was a little freaked when I told him I wanted a skull for Christmas!

"Star Girl" - portrait commission

Star Girl (SOLD)

watercolor 11 x 15"

This is a commissioned portrait, and just seemed to come together exactly right. I am thinking about putting a bit of gold paint on her star crown, just so it shines a little. I don't want to distract from her adorable smile though! And, Oh, to have such fresh skin again.

Morning Rose

Morning Rose

watercolor 10 x 17"
$400

The sale I've been offering collectors follows. Sorry, if you can't see it too well, but if you are interested, please email me and I'll send you a better email. Most of these paintings haave been posted on Daily Painters and/or my blog. I'll be framing them and exhibiting them in a "Small Works" show in a few weeks, so act fast, before I frame them!

Danish Rose

Danish Rose

watercolor 7 x 7.5"

$100
This rose was inspired by a photograph taken by my Danish friend Grethe.

Grethe and my Mom grew up together in Copenhagen, Denmark. They both came to San Francisco to work as nannies for some wealthy families. They have maintained a loving, though sometimes prickly relationship (just like real sisters!) over the years. The funny thing is, my Mom became the most ardent American once she moved here, while Grethe is definitely Danish through and through. As kids, my brothers and I learned a lot more about Denmark from Aunt Grethe than we did from our Mom. Except at Christmas! Even my Mom agreed that no cookies are as good as Danish cookies!

On Their Toes

On Their Toes

watercolor 11 x 17"

$1100 framed

Temple Rose

Temple Rose

watercolor 4.5 x 4.5"

Holiday Sale!

"AUNT ELLEN'S PEARS" still life watercolor painting and print

Aunt Ellen's Pears

watercolor 12 x 19"

$1500 framed

and

giclee prints 10 x 16"

$50 unframed

My Grandmother gave me this quilt, which was made by her Aunt Ellen. I have an Aunt Ellen too, and she visited a few times in the Fall, during pear and apple picking time. She was such a fun and funny, smart, and energetic woman. She told me lots of great stories about our family, including the woman who made this quilt. Unfortunately, Aunt Ellen has had Alzheimers for many years. When I set up this still life, I began thinking about her, so I named this painting for her, and it will always remind me of her.

A giclee print is made by a high-falutin' inkjet printer. Mine are printed on 100% rag paper with permanent inks. They are very true to the original painting, just a smaller size.

The Paypal button is for the giclee prints. Email me if you are interested in the original painting.