Margie Whittington Art

Texas Wildflowers

2011-08-25T14:41:00.000-05:00

"Texas Wildflowers"

(after a good rain that is)

11' x 14"

Acrylic on Canvas

Margie Whittington

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Triptych, "Golden Aspens"

2011-08-20T11:53:00.005-05:00

"GOLDEN ASPENS"
Three 8" x 8" Canvases
Acrylic
Painted as a Commission
by
Margie Whittington

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HILL COUNTRY CREEK

2011-08-04T13:17:00.001-05:00

HILL COUNTRY CREEK

2-12"x12" canvases

Acrylic Paintings

Margie Whittington

The Good Art Company

Fredericksburg, Texas

SOLD

If you are in the Hill Country and Fredericksburg area please

stop and visit The Good Art Company at

218 West Main Street.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/

Oil Painting Workshop, Lake Granbury Art Association

2011-07-23T12:22:00.003-05:00

GREEN PITCHER

9" x 12"

Oil on Canvas

COLORADO LANDSCAPE

9" x 12"

Oil on Canvas

HOLLY HOCKS

6"x6"

Oil on Canvas

GOLDEN ASPENS

6"x6"

Oil on Canvas

ORANGE JUICE?

9"x12"

Oil on Canvas

FLORAL AND FRUIT

9"x12"

Pastel

KAYE FRANKLIN OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP

July 20,21,22, 2011

Lake Granbury Art Association
http://www.granburyart.org/

I thoroughly enjoyed a three day workshop with master artist and teacher,

Kaye Franklin http://www.kfranklinstudio.com/Artist.htm
from Grahm, Texas. She included florals and landscapes in oil and also

a floral pastel in her daily demos. All were very informative. She gave individual

instruction as well. I also got to stay at my good friend's home who is an excellent

oil painter, Joyce Thomas http://thomasjoyce.blogspot.com/ .
We enjoyed visiting and taking the workshop together.

Other artist friends were there, Sheri Jones http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com/ ,
Beth Pritchard, and Diana Littlejohn and new

artists friends were made. A great three days of painting. Hope you enjoyed

viewing the paintings above that I completed in the workshop.

These paintings and others are on my gallery page on

Daily Paintworks with details and pricing.

HILL COUNTRY BLUES, The Good Art Company, Fredericksburg, Texas

2011-06-09T11:57:00.001-05:00

HILL COUNTRY BLUES

The Good Art Company

Fredericksburg, Texas

June Featured Artist - Margie Whittington

"Hill Country Farm"

30" x 36"

Acrylic on Canvas, Framed

SOLD

"Goat and Kid"

6"x6"

Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

SOLD

Email Ad advertising the First Friday Art Walk, June 3, 2011

Art on Display at the Good Art Company by Margie Whittington

Candy Bars wrapped with

a picture of a painting by Margie Whittington

The Friday art walk in Fredericksburg, June 3, 2011 was

well attended. We enjoyed meeting patrons of the gallery and enjoying

the music and refreshments.

We also had the opportunity to stay at a lovely B&B, owned by

Brandon and Mary Katherine Fickle. A comfortable and charming cabin by

a creek close to East Main Street.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Thanks for visiting my blog. Come back soon!!!!!

"Hill Country Blues I" & Hill Country Blues II"

2011-05-23T22:13:00.000-05:00

"Hill Country Blues I"

24" x 30"

Acrylic on Canvas

"Hill Country Blues II"

24" x 30"

Acrylic on Canvas

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Watercolor Classes Painting of a Hydrangea in a Bottle

2011-05-16T17:42:00.012-05:00

THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Arlington, Texas

Wednesday Watercolor Classes

Painting a Glass Bottle with a Hydrangea

The project for our Wed. Watercolor classes was

painting a glass bottle with a hydrangea.

I colorized the photo below to add more

color and contrast.

The following pictures are some of the paintings done in class.

Afternoon Watercolor Class

Corinne, Charlie, Ellie, Sally, Janie, Joan and Nancy

in this picture.

Claudine, Marilyn, Cathy, Christine

and Francie not pictured.

Patty

Janie

Chuck

Janet

Sally

Sandra

Victoria

claudine

Claudine

Christine

Cathy

Thanks to all who have sent pictures of their paintings.

If you would like to send a picture of your painting, I can add it to the post.

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A Paint Out in Acton, Texas

2011-05-09T09:43:00.000-05:00

The "Doug Club" Paint out group met

in Acton, Texas close to Granbury at one of the group's property full

of interesting farm equipment and unique painting

subjects and a pond with a boat. The May day was gorgeous, sunny with a

little breeze. We all picked our spots and set up and got started painting

I was fortunate to have my husband, Phil, join me as he usually goes

to play golf on Saturdays. It was a fun day painting, meeting a

group of outdoor painters from Dallas, seeing artist friends and enjoying the beautiful

scenery and weather.

"The Red Tractor"

6" x 6" Acrylic on Canvas

Phil having a go at painting the swing!

Here's Doug, our leader. He is so good to notify

the artists about paint outs at interesting locations.

The Red Tractor was a favorite subject!

A lazy summer day!

Hope you had a good weekend and a Happy Mother's Day!

Come back again soon.

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RADISHES X3

2011-04-30T15:52:00.014-05:00

"TRIO"

4" X 4"

Acrylic on Canvas

"THE CHOIR"

6" x 6"

Acrylic on Canvas

"SOLO"

4" x 4"

Acrylic on Canvas

Inspired by German Artist Kora Fried's radish paintings, I painted these

three small paintings in our Acrylic Class this week. Take a look

at Kora's blog http://korafried.blogspot.com/

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2011-04-27T11:00:00.000-05:00

"MARDI GRAS LADY III"

9"x12"

Third in a series of three pen and ink

drawings on grey charcoal paper with

white pastel chalk highlights

Margie Whittington

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"MARDI GRAS LADY II"

2011-04-10T14:53:00.001-05:00

"MARDI GRAS LADY II"

9" X 12"

Pen and Ink on Charcoal Paper

with White Pastel Chalk

Margie Whittington

Second in a series of three drawings with

zentangle designs.

For information and pricing:

To view more of M. Whittington's work please visit:

"MARDI GRAS LADY I"

2011-04-08T11:40:00.001-05:00

"MARDI GRAS LADY I"

Pen and Ink Drawing on Grey Charcoal Paper

with White Pastel Chalk

9" x 12"

Margie Whittington

This is the first drawing in a series of three drawings of a Mardi Gras

head dress and a woman's face.

Come back soon to see the next drawing in the series.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Challenge/FC50B15D-5016-4E5E-87F2-87C3F79BA65B

Donation to Daily Paintworks for Japanese Relief SOLD

2011-03-23T15:59:00.001-05:00

SOLD For a bid of $73 donated to the Salvation Army for Japan Relief

"Three Tulips"

8x10

Watercolor

Donation on Daily Paintworks

All proceeds go to the aid of Japan

$50 starts the bid and the

auction is over on my painting on

Wednesday, March 31, 2011

I will donate the proceeds of this painting to...

SALVATION ARMY: The Salvation Army has been in

Japan since 1895 and is

currently providing emergency assistance to those in need.

The mat, glass and frame are included in the winning bid.

I will ship anywhere in the USA by UPS.

Shipping cost will be $20

Please go to Daily Paintworks and bid on my painting.

Scroll down through the paintings and click on this watercolor.

Right now it is on page 1.

Thanks so much!

GONE FISHIN!

2011-03-19T20:50:00.002-05:00

"GONE FISHIN!"

It was a gorgeous Spring day and what better to do than...

take a drive in the country and go fishing! Our nephew has friends

that have a ranch close to Midlothean, Texas with three fishing tanks.

We caught big mouth bass and a few brim. Because it is spawning season,

we threw them back and will catch them again later on in the spring.

I caught one as big as the one Phil has in the picture below but didn't

have my camera at the time. I do have witnesses, my nephew, brother-in-law

and Phil, my husband. It was a glorious day and we had so much fun.

Thanks for the memories, John!

Photos of the prairie lands around the tanks we fished.

We were not alone out there.

Ya'll come back, ya hear!!!!!!

"CREATIVITY"

2011-03-17T10:54:00.003-05:00

"Creativity is the mind at play with

the materials that it loves."~Carl Jung

A friend inspired me when she gave me a "Mini-quilted Birthday Card"

to get out my fabric and ribbon embroidery basket.

I had made a ribbon embroidered crazy quilt pillow for my

grandaughter for Christmas as shown in a prior post.

I had some scrapes from that project left and could not bring myself

to throw them away. So I was delighted with the idea of this little quilt.

I decided to use my scrapes to make some 4" sachet angels with lavender

seeds inside for a delicate lavender smell.

Below are pictures of two angels made from the

crazy quilt scrapes and one made with raw silk and embroidered flowers.

Pictured below is my "Mini-quilt Birthday Card" and some

others that my friend has made.

@ 5"x7"

I finished another crocheted baby quilt, white with a blue edge
for a friend who has a new grandson.

That's it for now. I have enjoyed keeping my hands busy making these items, now

I need to get back to painting!!!!!!!

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"PIPER"

2011-03-08T15:03:00.001-06:00

In Memory of

PIPER

Piper was one of a set of triplets born 2 years ago.

She was in poor health and ill all her little life and passed in December.

The other two girls are healthy and doing well.

I did the drawing for a friend to give to Piper's family.

Drawing on Paper

8" x 10"

Margie Whittington

Ribbon Embroidered Pillow, Croched Blanket and A Baby Bootee!

2011-03-02T15:43:00.003-06:00

RIBBON EMBROIDERED HEART PILLOW

A Christmas gift last December for my granddaughter, Ella.

I made this crazy quilt with ribbon embroidered flowers

on pretty white and off white fabrics including

silk, taffeta and satin. Of course I made all the

flowers PINK! Ella has it hanging on her bed post.

A good friend had a baby girl in December. I finished

a crocheted baby quilt for the new arrival. I also painted

a 5"x5" pink baby bootee with her name and birth date.

I'm working on some ribbon embroidered angel sachets

and will post them when I am finished.

Also, I am crocheting a white baby blanket for the next

friends baby or grand baby. I am getting smarter in

my old age. I will finish off the white blanket with a

border of blue or pink whichever I need.

Visit again soon!

Kay Granger Award Presentation

2011-02-24T10:19:00.008-06:00

Kay Granger, United States Representative,
receiving the National Association of Manufacturers Award
presented to her by Della Williams, President of Williams Pyro Inc.
located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Kay Granger was very instrumental in having a new

battle ship named after Fort Worth, Texas.

She had the honor of christening the USS Fort Worth.

I made the collage pictured below for Phil to give to her.

Della had Phil present it to her while she was at

Williams Pyro, Inc. receiving her manufacturing award.

Phil, my husband is an employee of Williams Pyro, Inc.

The collage shows pictures of the USS Fort Worth and

Congresswoman Granger signing a plaque and also

christening the ship. The sides of the collage have

various pictures of people who have visited with

Kay Granger in her office in Washington, DC.

This was Phil's and my thank you to Kay Granger for all

the work she has done and is doing for

Fort Worth, Texas and the USA serving

as our representative in Congress.

Come back soon for another visit!!!

Fort Worth Stock Yards 2-18-11

2011-02-20T21:13:00.005-06:00

Last Saturday a group of plein air artists met at

the Fort Worth Stock yards to paint and in my case draw.

It was a nice morning, warm and sunny. We chose different locations

to paint and got started about 10 am. I had gotten there around 9 am

and took photos and tried to decide what to paint.

The Coliseum is a great architectural structure. I chose a small

decorative corner with an open arch at the upper left corner of the

building. At the same location when I turned to my left I could

see Exchange and Rodeo. I decided to draw in

my sketch book rather than paint. I really enjoyed being outdoors and

finished a couple of drawings as seen in the photos below.

A drawing of Exchange Ave. in the Ft. Worth Stock Yards

Sketch on the left below is of the top of the Coliseum

Sketch on the right is of an arch on the top left of the Coliseum

The following are some photos I took on Saturday morning.

Cowboys and cowgirls on horseback, a cattle drive through the street,

Molly the Trolley, a stagecoach plus other photos. There was a

petting pen for children to feed the animals. Lots of goats and llamas and

a tiny baby goat that was so cute. The artists met

at Risky's BBQ and had lunch. Some painted more
in the afternoon, others headed home.

It was a very enjoyable day.

Come back soon for another visit!

ROSE GARDEN

2011-02-17T11:21:00.009-06:00

A New Website, Daily Paintworks http://www.dailypaintworks.com/, offers a

painting challenge each week. This weeks challenge

was to paint a rose. After submitting the painting, "Roses in a Jar"

I decided to take a look back at some of the rose

paintings I have done.

Hope you enjoy seeing some of my works in

watercolor, oil and acrylics.

"ROSES IN A JAR"

Wastercolor

11"x14"

"A ROSE"

Acrylic

11"x14"

"A ROSE FOR YOU"

Watercolor

8"x10"

"BOTANIC GARDEN ROSE"

8"x10"

Oil

"ANGELA'S ROSE I"

Acrylic

9"x12"

"ANGELA'S ROSE II"

Watercolor

15"x22"

"TEA ROSES"

Oil

8"x10"

"ROSE"

Watercolor

11"x14"

for information or pricing

mawhittington@gmailcom

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http://www.upstairsartgallery.com/
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Texas Family Home

2011-02-09T14:18:00.002-06:00

"TEXAS FAMILY HOME"

Pen and Ink Drawing

8"x10"

Margie Whittington

This is the second drawing of a family's home that I

have done recently. They have a collection of pen and ink

drawings of all the houses they have lived in and this is their current home.

I did a drawing of their former home on one of the

snow days we had last week.

It has been a week since our last cold spell with snow here in

Fort Worth and the snow, ice and temperatures in the teens is

here again. Usually I teach watercolor classes on Wednesday at

The Upstairs Gallery in Arlington, Texas. http://www.upstairsartgallery.com/

Not today, driving conditions aren't good and I certainly

don't want to drive and I don't want any of my students to

have to get out either. So it is a good day to stay in, draw or

paint, sip hot cocoa and listen to an audio book! The book I am listening

to is entitled "The Winding Way Quilt" by Jennifer Chiaverini.

Come back soon to see the next art project or

hear about the current book I am listening to.

This is the drawing from last week. The family's former home.

"OLD BARN"

2011-02-04T14:58:00.000-06:00

"OLD BARN"

Inspired by a painting by Rusty Jones

8"x10"

Acrylic on Canvas

Margie Whittington

It is still cold here in Fort Worth. It snowed this morning and now the

sun is shining and the day looks a lot brighter. I painted this

colorful old barn using a painting by Rusty Jones, a super artist, as my inspiration.

I edited it some but enjoyed the bright colors he used in his rendition.

It was fun just painting and enjoying the process. During these cold

icy and snowy days I have counted my blessings among them a warm home.

Another is that I did not have to get out and drive to work. My husband and hero

did and he stopped on his way home to get milk, bread and eggs!

We have enjoyed our evenings by the fire watching favorite TV

programs, movies and playing backgammon.

Looking forward to warmer days ahead!

"PORTRAIT OF A TEXAS HOME"

2011-02-03T13:48:00.004-06:00

"A TEXAS HOME"

Pen and Ink Drawing

8"x10"

Margie Whittington

I have been working on this pen and ink drawing of a client's home

during the snow days here in Fort Worth. This is the house they

moved out of last year. Now I am going to start on the pen and ink

drawing of the house they are living in now.
The family has a collection

of pen and ink drawings of all the houses

they have lived in through the years.

If you would like a portrait of your home, pet, child
or a special person please contact me for

information and pricing...

Painting on Antique Tree Saw, "USENER SAW BLADE"

2011-01-22T13:37:00.003-06:00

"USENER SAW BLADE"

This is an antique saw blade that I have painted a Hill Country Scene on.

The Usener Ranch is close to Fredericksburg, Texas and the

saw painting was commissioned by the family.

The scene includes a barn on the left end, the side view of an

old GMC Pickup used on the ranch, the Usener name on a marble

state of Texas mounted on a huge boulder at the ranch, a front view

of the GMC Pickup and finally a family of deer

on the right side of the saw. Bluebonnets fill the landscape.

Hope you enjoy viewing this commission piece. It was fun to paint.

The following photos are close ups of the scene painted on the saw blade above.

Come back soon and see new painting projects on canvas, paper or maybe

another "SAW" or who knows?

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"EILEEN AND GRANDS"

2011-01-14T08:33:00.001-06:00

********SEE NOTE AT THE END OF THIS POST!********

"EILEEN AND GRANDS"

16" X 20"

Acrylic on Canvas

Margie Whittington

A Commissioned portrait by Eileen's husband. This was a

challenge since I don't do portraits very often. Also

challenging with five people in the painting.

*************NOTE*************

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Click LIKE on their page, then post a vote for Margie Whittington.

The voting ends on January 31, 2011.

Thanks in advance!

"THESE SHOES WERE MADE FOR WALKIN"

2011-01-08T14:35:00.001-06:00

In our first watercolor class at the Upstairs Gallery in Arlington, Texas

http://www.upstairsartgallery/ this session we painted

a pair of little boy's Oxford Dress Shoes.

Martha Sue, one of the owners of the gallery kept her son's shoes from

when he was a small boy and has them on a shelf in the art room.

Our watercolor project for the class was to paint the

navy blue and white Oxford shoes.

I had taken a photo and shared with the class.
Here is my painting of the shoes and

each class member interpreted the shoes in their own way.

Below are the result of our Wed. afternoon watercolor class. I apologize

for not getting pictures of the morning class's work. Their paintings were

just as creative as the ones pictured below.

"AUSTIN'S OXFORDS"

8" X 10"

Watercolor

Margie Whittington

The Upstairs Gallery

Afternoon Watercolor Class

1-5-11

The Afternoon Class

Sally

Christine

Francie

Sam

Cathy

Janie

Charlie

Claire

Marilyn

Leslie

Patty painted the Oxford shoes in the morning class

and stayed over for the afternoon class and painted Mary Jane shoes.

Joan opted to paint a lovely landscape!

The classes homework was to paint one of their children's or

grandchildren's or husband's or friend's pair of shoes. I wonder

who will do their homework this week. Will let you know next Wednesday.

Come back to see the next art project, class project or painting........

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Click LIKE on their page then post a vote for

Margie Whittinton for Artist of the Year.

Thanks in advance!

PORTRAIT OF JENNY

2011-01-02T17:45:00.009-06:00

"PORTRAIT OF JENNY"

Jenny is a French Bull Dog.

Tweed, a lady who takes watercolor classes with me had

this portrait of her dog, Jenny, painted for her husband's Christmas present.

I couldn't post it until now for fear Russ might see it.

I really like painting animals especially well loved pets like Jenny!

"JENNY"

12" x 12" Acrylic on Canvas

Margie Whittington

Other Dog Portraits...

RHETT RINGO

HERMAN MICK

Interested in a portrait of your pet,

for information and pricing,
please contact...

CHRISTMAS FUN!

2010-12-17T09:59:00.001-06:00

FRIENDS AND CHRISTMAS FUN DAY!

Two of my creative friends, Patty and Janet, and I got together

for a Creative Play Day this week.

We cut and pasted, stamped and glittered all day long.

Patty made a delicious lunch of corn chowder and I brought

Jiffy corn bread, fruit and cookies for dessert.

Here are some Christmas gift tags I made with the

the inspiration of my creative buddies.

I decided to hang the tags on my tree since

they were so festive!

Visit again soon to see more art projects and paintings.

"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS"

2010-12-09T08:26:00.003-06:00

"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS"

8" x 10"

Acrylic on Canvas

Margie Whittington

Available for sale

contact

http://artistfoodnetwork.blogspot.com/

http://www.campfirefw.org/CampFire/Calendar/SpecialEvents/CampFireUSAPaintOut/tabid/422/Default.aspx

Come back soon to see new art projects!

Playing with Oil Pastels

2010-12-01T08:23:00.001-06:00

Canvas by Canvas, a group of artists who enjoy painting

together experimented and played with oil pastels this past week

at the Upstairs Gallery in Arlington, Texas. One of the owners of

the gallery, Martha Sue Meek gave us some tips on technique and then

we were off and running. Nancy Standlee did a cactus oil pastel,

Barbara Hackney worked on two landscapes, Mary Ann Stephens

did some figures while Betty Taylor painted some white ducks,

Karen Foster worked on a spiral shell design.

We all had fun and as usual learned a lot from each other.

The following "FUNKY BIRDS" are what I worked on, all are

painted with Oil Pastels.

"Multi Color Abstract"

Come Back soon to see the next art project!!!

Painting in the Park

2010-11-20T14:15:00.000-06:00

"Botanic Garden Path"

Oil on Canvas

8" x 12"

Margie Whittington

A group of plein air painters met in the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

on a cool crisp autumn morning to paint. There were about 15 +

artists that enjoyed painting in the park.

The painting above is one of the paths through a tree lined

area in the gardens. It was quiet and peaceful, birds chirping,

very pleasant.

Come back soon to see more art projects!

New Paintings by MW

2010-11-12T11:03:00.000-06:00

"LAUNDRY IN VENUS"
9" x 12"
Watercolor

"EXPERIMENTAL"
9" x 12"
Acrylic
I had been collecting some of the paint peeled from my
acrylic palette. This is the textural quality and color
in the middle part of the painting. Mica chips give
the painting a sparkle. A fun experiment.

Visit again soon!

Journaling Workshop with Nancy Standlee 11-6, 11-7-20

2010-11-07T21:29:00.003-06:00

Journaling Workshop

with Artist, Nancy Standlee

The Upstairs Gallery, Arlington, Texas

What an informative workshop at the Upstairs Gallery this

last weekend with artist Nancy Standlee.

Our first day we painted several pictures in our journals

from photos provided by Nancy.

We then did a drawing exercise of a Salt Shaker.

We practiced the alphabet with brush letters and painted

Jelly Bean People and easy faces. This was all the first day!

This is a ceramic horse on the shelf at the gallery. He was fun to

draw and paint.

We made our own stamps out of Styrofoam and

foam pieces.

This was a fun journal entry. It is an embellished black and

white vintage photo of an elegant lady. Stamped paper collage and

acrylic paint were added with a stamp from Austria.

Another black and white photo of "Frida" embellished with stamped

paper collage and acrylic paint.

We had a fun class and learned a great deal including lots of information

on painting techniques and torn paper painting collage!!!

Thanks Nancy!

Painters In Plein Air-Camp Fire USA 2010

2010-10-23T19:48:00.003-05:00

Camp Fire USA sponsored an

invitational plein air paint out for 29 Texas Artists.

This was a four day paint out. Thursday, Oct. 14 thru

Saturday, Oct. 17. The artists could paint paintings of locations in

the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens or the Japanese Gardens.

Each artist then donated one of their finished paintings to

Camp Fire USA for a silent auction. Awards and the auction were at a

Champagne and Jazz Brunch on Sunday after the Quick Draw Paint

on Sunday morning from 9 am to 11:30 am.

The Quick Draw paintings done by each artist was also donated to

the silent auction to raise funds for CF USA.

The weather during the paint out was wonderful.

Cool mornings, sunshine and warm afternoons.

An artist dream, to sit or stand and paint for four days.

I met so many talented artists, some I already knew

and enjoyed every day.

I gained a new appreciation for Camp Fire USA and

their endeavors to help children of the community. It

is a great organization working to help

children and develop youth into strong leaders .

The Paint Out Committee and Camp Fire USA staff
did such a terrific job helping the artists,

organizing the paint out and planning the luncheon.
I was impressed on

so many levels with Camp Fire USA.

The picture of the painting below is of
my donation to the plein air painting of the paint out.

"WATERFALL"

9" x 12"

Oil

This rose painting was my quick draw contribution
to the paint out.
Both paintings sold at the silent auction at the
Sunday Brunch.

"ROSE"

9" x 12"

Oil

Following are pictures of friends and family that came to

visit during the paint out.I was overwhelmed with the support my

friends and family gave me during this

event. Many of my watercolor class members, friends and

my Canvas by Canvas group of artists visited and I met new friends

and artists as well. Phil, my husband, Della, Marta, Judy, Jo and husband,

Carolyn, her husband and son,

Joan and husband, Peggy, Deb and friend

visited but I didn't get pictures.

Mary Ann, Connie, Barbara, Margie, Karen, Betty and Nancy

CBC artists

Sally and Francis

Richard, Hadley and Tweed

Leslie, Lisa and family

Danny and Cindy

Me and CBC

Margie

Charlott and Gaye

Nancy and Connie

It was a fun time and being outside at the Fort Worth Botanic gardens

in such beautiful fall weather was such a treat.

Come back soon and see some of the artists who painted in

the Camp Fire USA 2010 Paint Out. Click on the link

and see pictures and a list of artists that participated in this years paint out.

"Rhett and Ringo" Boarder Collie Portraits

2010-10-05T16:52:00.001-05:00

RHETT

RINGO

Family friends have two boarder collies, Rhett and Ringo.

I had done a painting of Ringo last fall and have been

meaning to finish Rhett. Finally, this past weekend I got

Rhett's portrait done. Now they can have the paintings to

hang on the wall for the holidays.

Both are painted on a 12" x 12" square canvase

in Acrylic paints.

Come back soon to see new paintings I have been working on in

watercolor and some abstracts.

"Colorado Rocky Mountain High"

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CUCHARA, COLORADO 2010

During our two week vacation in Cuchara, Colorado, we did a lot of

fishing, relaxing, playing 42 (a domino game) golfing, hiking,

zentangling, sketching, crocheting and some ribbon embroidery.

It is amazing how much one can get done in two weeks away in

a simple mountain cabin and the surrounding area. The simple things are so important. We

enjoyed God's beautiful landscapes as we fished in the clear mountain lakes

of Rocky Mountain National Forest.

The following are pictures of the art and handwork produced during our

two weeks away. All the drawings, zentagles and color sketches were done

in a 4" x 4" sketch book that was easy to take on location.

ZENTANGLES

DRAWINGS AND COLOR SKETCHES

Fishermen

Aspen Leaf Stampings

Double page painting of Aspen Leaves

Trout Sketch

Chip monks helped us fish especially if we feed them sunflower seeds.

While fishing one day, I sketched the rocks at the shore of the lake. (unfinished)

On another day, I sketched the scene across the lake. (unfinished)

Phil, my husband and Helen, our daughter-in-law painted one evening after a

day of fishing and hiking.

Phil's watercolor painting of Blue Lake 9" x 12"

(a small bit of tweaking by Margie)

A Cherry Blossom Branch by Helen 9" x 12"

(no there were no cherry blossoms in Colorado,

a photo from the Internet using her Blackberry phone)

Jack, our 3 year old grandson, and I painted one afternoon.

Jack painted a colorful abstract and used watercolor to make

Aspen Leaf stampings.

Our son, Jake and Phil got to watch a Texas Rangers Game one evening.

They were happy campers!!!!!!

As we were driving to and from Colorado and to and from the lakes where

we fished, I crocheted and completed a pink baby blanket for a friend's grand baby.

Also, I had time to do some ribbon embroidery.

We visited a fiber artist's studio in La Veta, Colorado.

Judith Baker Montano is a well know fiber artist, author and

does beautiful crazy quilts. I purchased her recent book and

she was kind enough to sign it for me. What an amazing artist she is.

http://www.judithbakermontano.com/

These are small angels decorated with ribbon embroidered flowers and

leaves. A backing is sewed on and then I stuff them with lavender seeds to

make a pretty angel sachet.

Pink Crocheted Baby Blanket

We woke up to the low 40's every morning. The Saturday morning we were leaving,

it was 39 degrees. Of course when the sun came up over the mountain peaks

the temperature warmed up to the 70's and low 80's. Really nice sleeping weather.

When we left and drove into Amarillo and on home to Fort Worth the temperature

climbed into the 100's. We thoroughly enjoyed our annual trip to the

Colorado Rockies, Cuchara, and the Spanish Peaks area. We are already

looking forward to next year.

Come back soon to see what is on the easel.

POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE

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Hell's Gate, Possum Kingdom Lake

Early Morning, 6:30 am as the Sun was rising

Hell's Gate, Possum Kingdom Lake

Afternoon, 3pm

POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE

July 14-15, 2010

An artist friend invited several artists to

her lake-house at Possum Kingdom Lake.

What fun we had, painting, swimming, relaxing, eating and napping.

Thanks so much for your generous hospitality!!!!!!

Here are the paintings I completed....

"Hell's Gate, Possum Kingdom Lake"

Watercolor

5" x 7"

(painted on location)

"Hell's Gate, West Cliff, Possum Kingdom Lake"

Watercolor

5" x 7"

(painted on location)

"Swingin by the Lake"

Watercolor

5" x 7"

(painted on location)

"The Far Shore"

Pastel

5" x 8"

(painted on location)

"Lake Shore Reeds"

Pastel

5" x 8"

(painted on location)

We spent our afternoon painting and swimming.

Brady, a neighbor's golden retriever joined us and entertained us

all afternoon chasing shadows and rocks in the water.

He really enjoyed entertaining himself and us playing in the water.

The Lake House was a Beautiful Home!!!

The first view is the front facing the street.

The second view is the back facing the Lake

with a deck, patio furniture and a Gazebo

The lawn led to the beach. There was a glider under

the shade trees to sit, swing, view the lake and enjoy

a breeze on a hot July day.

How many artists does it take to secure a piece of plastic

on a picnic table in the wind?

At least 3, Doreen, Cathy and Marilyn

I took the photo!

Marilyn at her easel. Proof that we did paint!

Come back soon for the next painting project or outing!

"GOD BLESS AMERICA"

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"GOD BLESS AMERICA"

Watercolor on Paper

16 x 20

Margie Whittington

The Good Art Company a fine art gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas

has a silent auction starting July 1st and continues through

the month of July.

This painting along with the complimentary pieces following will

be in the silent auction. If you are in the Hill Country area

stop in and make a bid.

"ANGEL"

8 x 10

"BUGLE"

6 x 6

"DRUM'

6 x 6

"HEART" "STAR"

4 x 4

Come back soon to see the next paintings or

art projects.

"TEXAS HILL COUNTRY"

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"TEXAS HILL COUNTRY"

Willow City Loop

Fredericksburg, Texas

Acrylic on Canvas

14" x 18"

Margie Whittington

contact: mawhittington@gmailcom

http://www.elliscountyart.net/

Vacation Bible School 2010

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SADDLE RIDGE RANCH

Vacation Bible School

Sagamore Baptist Church

Fort Worth, Texas

The Following pictures are of the VBS

at our church. There were so many talented and

dedicated people who worked together to decorate and

plan for the 100+ children expected during the week of

June 14 thru 18, 2010

Several chuck wagons were built, sets painted,

and a million other details went into this VBS.

The western theme was carried through out the

different activity rooms and auditorium.

Chuck Wagon on stage in Auditorium

built by Paul and Scottie

Some posters and props were purchased at

Life Way Christian Store

Four 4ft. x 8ft. Panels were painted by

Brandi, Sarah, Judy and Margie

The stage in the sanctuary looked

mighty western, padner!

This tall cowboy welcomed the children in

the entrance of the church. The kids on

the fence and horse also welcomed the

children as they came in to register for VBS.

These props were painted by

Brandi, Judy and Margie

The Music Room was decorated with more

Panels and a river with a campfire and a

cyote!

Crafts were in the barn with a horse and

stuff you would find in a barn.

The barn walls were built by Kay, Peggy, Ruth, Judy

LaVenia and Anita.

The barn walls and horse were painted by Margie

with the help of Phil and Mike

This is the Howdy Cow that welcomed the children

into the Craft Area.

The Bible Story was in a room decorated

with a corral and another Chuck Wagon.

This decor was designed and built by

Felicia.

The Snack area also had a Chuck Wagon

made by Mr. and Mrs. Price.

The Mission area was entered into through

this cave wall built by

Brandi and Jason.

The sets, props and wagons were amazing and done

by some very dedicated people. There are so many leaders, helpers

and workers who all help to make this all come together.

Our hope is that the children who attend the VBS

will gain a knowledge of Jesus and his love for them.

Ya'll come back real soon to see the next painting project!

Paint Historic Waxahachie 2010

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PAINT HISTORIC WAXAHACHIE

2010

A Plein Air Paint Out in Waxahachie, Texas

A week long paint out on location in downtown Waxahachie and

the surrounding area with beautiful Victorian houses, gardens, the courthouse,

a trolley car, and many other subjects just waiting to

be painted by 52+ artists who came from many cities in the

metroplex. Artists represented many cities including Fort Worth, Dallas,

Granbury, Grapevine, Corsicana, Maypearl, Arlington

and of course Waxahachie.

The painting event was sponsored by

The Ellis County Art Association

On the last Friday of the competition there is a BBQ

and an awards program for the artists who have participated

in the paint out. The paintings produced during the week are on

display in the Pavilion in Getzendaner Park, Waxahachie for the

weekend for viewing and for sale.

There is also the annual Ginger Bread Trail and Tour of Homes and

an Arts and Craft fair in the park. This is a fun weekend outing and

just a short drive from the Metroplex.

The following paintings are what I produced during the four days

I participated in the paint out event.

Day 1

I painted with two other painters who were from Granbury. We

painted on Marvin Street. I opted to do a pretty burgundy and red

Japanese Maple for my first painting of the day.

"JAPANESE MAPLE"

Oil on Canvas

8"x10"

My second painting was a lawn chair in the garden of a beautiful
Victorian house on Univerity Drive.

"LAWN CHAIR"

Oil on Canvas

8"x10"

Day 2

Saturday morning was a Quick Draw Competition.

The artists had 90 minutes to complete a painting on the Courthouse Square.

Your subject could be anything from a store front, a trolley parked by

the Rogers Hotel, a Farmer's Market on the street by the courthouse

or the Courthouse itself. My choice was an old Ford pickup that

belonged to a man selling produce at the market. As I got set up

and started drawing, the owner came over to me and said,

"Are you gona paint my truck?" I was afraid he might not want me to

but after saying yes, his response was, "I wanna buy the painting when your

finished". I was relieved and he did buy it and he was happy and I was too.

"FORD PICKUP"

Acrylic on Canvas

10"x10"
SOLD

Day 3 "Memorial Day 2010"

Phil, my husband joined me on Monday, Memorial Day to paint in Waxahachie.

I was pleased that he chose to paint rather than play golf. We set up our

painting gear at the Old Feed Store a couple of blocks away from

the downtown area. Along with an artist from Corsicana and one from

Dallas, we all painted in the heat of the Texas summer. We had a shade

tree we all shared and there was a slight breeze occasionally.

Here are the results of our painting day.

"FEED STORE"

Watercolor

11"x 14"

"FEED STORE"

Oil on Canvas

9"x12"

by Phil Whittington

Day 4

My last day to paint in Waxahachie for this year's paint out.

As Phil and I had driven around the town on Memorial Day

we noticed this alley way and the Waxa Courthouse at the end.

I chose this as my subject to paint on this last day. It was a bit of a

challenge but fun to paint and I liked the result.

"COURTHOUSE ALLEY"

Acrylic on Canvas

11" x 14"

SOLD

I had time for one final painting on Day 4. There was

the cutest pig planter at a house on University Dr. where I

had painted the "Yard Chair" on Day 1. So, here is my

painting of the "Pig Planter"

"PIG PLANTER"

Acrylic on Canvas

6"x6"
SOLD

The paint out was fun but very hot. It is a challenge to paint on location but it is also

very rewarding to produce paintings that are original and meaningful.

Hope you get a chance to visit Historic Waxahachie sometime soon.

Come back soon to see the next painting project!

A Day at the Lake!

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"A DAY AT THE LAKE"

Martha Sue Meek, who is one of the owners along with

her brothers, Mac Martin and JT Martin of the

Upstairs Gallery in Arlington, Texas,