Sunflower Bakery East 7th, Charlotte NC

 

2001 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC

Show excited to show and sell my paintings at Sunflour Bakery!  These paintings will be available for purchase through November 23rd-- Just in time for the gift giving season.

I have 23 paintings for sale ranging from $25 original paintings on paper to the large Orchid on canvas framed for $300.   I know this is a challenging time and tried to keep the paintings at a more comfortable price point for people who want to give original art to family, teachers, and friends this holiday season.

I have enjoyed doing the small paintings (6" x 8") so much, I will probably continue.  These small pieces are matted to 8" x 10" inches to fit easily in a standard 8" x 10" frame from Hobby Lobby or Michaels.

I continue to work on several commissioned large paintings, and will start adding new work to the online stores when these are completed.  If there is something you would like to see in the stores for purchase, just let me know.  One of the hardest things for an artist is deciding what to paint next, so send me your suggestions!

Thank you again for stopping by, and if your local to Charlotte drop by one of the Sunflour locations and grab something delicious!

Torrie

The 6" x 6" Butterflies are $50 a piece

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The following are a few the small paintings on paper $25

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NEXT UP-- THE MINT MUSEUM!

 

Standing Among the Aspens

24" x 30"

Coming in just a few days!  The opening reception for the "Guilding the Mint" Guild of Charlotte Artists show at the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte will be Wednesday, April 23rd, 6-9 pm.  Admission to the Mint is free on Wednesdays.

The painting is finished, just need to apply the varnish, let it dry and then frame in a gold floater frame.

This will be my last show until the fall......maybe.  I will be a juror for the next Guild show, so I will not be participating.  It is the "Small Works" show, which I always love doing, since painting small is my favorite! 

I will be completing several small paintings to upload to the online stores in the coming months. I have been busy with constant shows since January and it will be nice to spend with time with family this summer.

Check back again soon!  I will definitely be up to something!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Avocado

Avocado

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

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Avocado was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on Ampersand Gessobord. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. This painting can be slipped into a frame or placed on a small easel.

This painting has sold.

Now off to bed, it is getting late.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

New Pear Painting, Harvest Pear II

Harvest Pear II

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

Getting back to work, this is the newest pear painting available for purchase. Harvest Pear II is currently listed in my EBSQart.com Online Gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I have been enjoying my time with friends and family this summer and it is time to get back to work. In the studio, I am finishing up a large pear painting commission. Then, I will be completing my entries into the "Ripped Off" show in July on EBSQart.com. Artists I will be "ripping off" are:

Claudia Goodell

Dee Flouton

Barbara Jensen

So many new paintings in the works, check back again soon.

Torrie

The Ballerina II ~ New Ballet Painting today~

The Ballerina II

8" x 10"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Just finished The Ballerina II~ this painting is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com gallery and in my Etsy.com store. There are two more ballerina paintings in progress in the studio. There is a ballerina in red- I just picked up a fabulous new red paint from Cheap Joe's in Charlotte, I had to try it out! The other new painting is two little dancers warming up. Hopefully, these will be finished by next week.

There are just a few more days of my vacation, I am trying to make good use of my painting time, but there are so many "incidentals" that need to be attended to before I get back into the routine of the nine to five job-get the oil changed in the car, clean up the yard from the last storm, finish the laundry.......so much to do.

Time to go paint~

Torrie

Two New Paintings, The Swan III and Summer Pear

The Swan III

8" x 10"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Summer Pear

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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Getting back in the swing of things, two new paintings are now available for purchase in my Etsy.com store and my EBSQart.com gallery. There is a new larger version of "The Swan" painting and a new small pear painting.

There will be two more small ballerina paintings and I am currently working on my paintings for the Ripped Off show next month at EBSQart.com. The Ripped Off show is always great fun and I am attempting to paint a "nekked" lady. I don't do that very often, so this should be interesting.

Well, off to the studio.....so much to do, so little time.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Summer Vegetables - New Different Strokes Painting

Summer Vegetables

8" x 10"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Reference photo, Courtesy of Karin Jurick

for Different Strokes from Different Folks

I have finally had time to once again participate in the "Different Strokes from Different Strokes" Painting Challenge. I love following the blog and watching the different artists interpret the same photograph.

This painting is currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I am almost finished with a new version of The Swan. This time it is an 8" x 10". I will try to get it available for tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

California Poppies IV and Summer Vegetables

California Poppies IV

30" x 40"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Just finished the large commissioned California Poppies painting. It was fun to look at this version and the 2005 version that I painted for myself that hangs in my guest room. My technique has changed a bit over the years. This painting will be moving to its new home in Arkansas by the end of the week.

Up Next!

I have been too busy lately to participate in the "Different Strokes from Different Folks" painting challenge lately, but today I am working on the current challenge "Summer Vegetables". Check back again soon to see the completed painting. It will be an 8" x 10" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.

The family has begun arriving for my birthday. Mom flew in yesterday from Texas, Bonnie will be here Wednesday from California. Kevin will be home from Chicago on Tuesday (I can't wait--Hi Kevin!) The children will be home Wednesday from Chapel Hill and Waynesville--This is going to be the best birthday ever!

Have a wonderful Monday~

Torrie

New Painting in the Salt and Pepper Series!

Salt and Pepper I

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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Salt and Pepper I is the newest painting in the Salt and Pepper Series. This painting is currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I will be finishing up my entry into the "Different Strokes from Different Folks" blog tonight. I am also in the final stages of completing the large California Poppies painting. Then after that, there are ballerinas, pears, martinis, wine, and much more. I went the Masters exhibit at the Mint Museum this past weekend. It was very inspiring, I can't wait to get started on new and different paintings.

Thanks so much for stopping by~

Torrie

Two New Pomegranate Paintings!

Pomegranate and Kiwi

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Pomegranates on a Plate

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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New pomegranate paintings currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

Almost finished with the newest version of "Old Red Boat". There are so many paintings currently in progress in the studio, there are too many to list! Among the soon to be finished are: Old Red Boat, a new ballerina painting, a new large pear painting, and a new floral painting.

Now, the rain has passed, time to clean out the flower beds.....then back to painting.

Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend! The girls are home and I am loving every minute of it! Tonight is old movie night and tomorrow is shopping!

Torrie

Lemons, New Painting Today!

Lemons

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Just finished "Lemons", a new painting today. Taking a very short break from pears, but there will be more this week. Lemons is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

Also coming up, "The Old Red Boat", this time 16" x 20", also it is about time for more martini paintings, and finishing up the newest Tar Heel painting.

Off to the studio!

Stop in again,

Torrie

Mystery Art Exhibit and Sale~ Today!

Exhibit and Sale

April 30, 2009

5:30 - 8:00 pm

111 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC 28150

Tonight is the Mystery Art Exhibit and Sale to benefit the Cleveland County Arts Council. I donated three paintings to the exhibit and sale. Hope to see you there!

Field of Poppies VII

18" x 24"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Commissioned Painting

Field of Poppies VII is finished and will soon be on its way to its new home.

I am currently working on several new paintings, ballerinas, pears, a new version of the "Old Red Boat" and lemon paintings. Hopefully, they will be ready and in the online stores by the weekend!

So much to paint and so little time!

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Sneak Peek~~ The Green and Red Pear

The Green and Red Pear

5" x 7"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This new painting will be included in the "Mystery Art" Show and Sale in Shelby, North Carolina, beginning April 30, 2009. I will be submitting three paintings to the show and sale. For more details regarding the upcoming event visit Cleveland County Arts Council.

So much to do, so little time~ almost finished with the poppy landscape commission, then on to more Tar Heel art and pear paintings.

I been taking my camera with me everywhere, North Carolina is so beautiful in the Spring. There are azaleas, dogwoods, and tulips blooming. You will probably seen them in new paintings soon.

Have a wonderful week~ stop by again soon.

Torrie

Pear VI ~ Small commissioned painting~

Pear VI

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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I have just finished yet another commissioned pear painting. I did not start out to be a pear painter, but it seems I paint more pears than anything else. Luckily, I enjoy painting them and there have been so many variations of pears.

I am almost finished with the commissioned poppy landscape painting (18" x 24"), then I will be finishing up the show pieces getting ready for the Cleveland County Arts Council Mystery Art Show and Sale at the end of the month.

Tonight, it is those last minute details to the income tax return, then I will let the IRS know "the check is in the mail"~

Have a wonderful week!

Torrie

Happy Easter Weekend! ~

Avocado and Pepper

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

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New painting available today. Avocado and Pepper is currently available for purchase in my online EBSQart.com gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

Happy Easter weekend~ It would be nice to spend it with the family, but they are all doing their own thing. So, I guess I will be painting.

I have a large red pear (16" x 20") that is almost completed. I will also be working on a new poppy landscape commissioned painting. There are so many paintings that are in the beginning stages. I am very excited about upcoming new Tar Heel paintings. I had a wonderful time during March Madness.....I can't wait until next year!.

Have a wonderful day~ I am off to the studio to paint!

Torrie

Flow Blue and Pomegranate~

Flow Blue and Pomegranate

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This is another of the commissioned pomegranate still life paintings. I will be working on other commissioned paintings this evening.

Once again, congratulations UNC Chapel Hill Tar Heel Basketball! It has been a wonderful fun-filled season enjoying the games with the family. Best wishes to the team members who will be moving on, and I am looking forward to next year! There will be more Tar Heel Basketball paintings to come~

Thanks for stopping by, check back again soon,

Torrie

Two New Paintings~

The Robin's Nest II

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Storm at Sea

6" x 8"

Acrylic on Canvas Panel

These paintings are currently available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com Store.

Currently in the studio, I am working on a new pomegranate painting with a Flow Blue china plate. A new rendition of the Red Boat painting using my new blue paint color. Finishing up a poppy landscape commission~ and of course many, many sketches for upcoming Tar Heel paintings.

Tomorrow, off to the Biltmore! I will be taking lots of pictures for future paintings!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Torrie

Challenge Painting~ Sushi

Sushi

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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WhooHOOO~ I have finished my "Different Strokes from Different Folks" painting early! I missed the last challenge while I was away (I am still going to finish "Wigs"and you will get to see it). This painting is available for purchase in my EBSQart.com online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I am still answering emails, hopefully will get caught up soon! The large paintings for the upcoming Heart Gala are almost finished. I have until next Friday~ Everyone patiently waiting for your commissioned paintings...Thank you, thank you~

To help stay caught up with email, calls, and websites....I just bought a Blackberry, a pretty pink one, now if I can just figure out how to use it! I wonder if there is a "Blackberry for Dummies" book with lots of pictures!

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Update from Texas~

Mom is fabulous! The surgery went very well. Her brain tumor was removed successfully yesterday afternoon. She is sitting up in bed, eating cookies from Snow White Bakery, and watching "E" entertainment television. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

I will be enjoying a few more days of West Texas weather and wind before heading home. I have been taking pictures and sketching~ there will be a series of West Texas paintings when I get home.

Thanks again everyone~

Torrie

The Rooster IV ~ New Painting!

Rooster IV

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas Panel

Painting away~

This is the newest Rooster painting. Rooster IV is available for purchase in my EBSQart online gallery and in my Etsy.com store.

I am in the middle of painting huge (18" x 24") ballerina feet as requested by the American Heart Association for the upcoming Gala and silent auction. I will also be finishing up the Poppy Landscape they requested.

Well, off to finish the big feet~

Stop by again soon,

Torrie