TRIBUTE TO BEN TUCKER

"TRIBUTE TO BEN TUCKER"

Ben Tucker was a very kind and talented man who was a Savannah jewel.  He was a great musician.  His life was taken too soon.  This is his funeral procession New Orleans style with many of his friends playing for his celebration of life.  This is another photo that my childhood friend and neighbor Donald Teuton took.  He posted it on facebook and I asked him if he minded me painting it.  He agreed and it will be in the Telfair Show this weekend.

Come by my booth and see me.  I am across from the entrance to the Jepson.

Click here for more info on the Telfair Show

Opening Night Preview– Arty Party
Friday, November 15 /  6 – 9 pm

Saturday, November 16 /  10 am – 5 pm
Enjoy art activities for children in the square and in the studio 10 am – 2pm.

Sunday, November 17 /  12 – 4 pm

YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL

"YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL"

My husband Olin and I spent our 35th anniversary at The Old Harbor Inn on Riverstreet.  I highly recommend it.  The next day we played tourist and I took this photo of James who is from Richmond Virginia.  He is a fixture in Wright Square.  He sang us an anniversary serinade and made me a flower.  He had such a kind soul.  This is one of my paintings at the Telfair Show.  It is 9x12.  Contact me if you are interested it purchasing it.

IF IT ONLY HAD WINGS

"IF IT ONLY HAD WINGS"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When I was showing at the Landings Art Association show a few weeks ago I met a lovely couple who liked one of my palm paintings of the Tybee Trail Path.  He knew it well.  He and his wife also liked to take photos and he showed me this photo on his phone he had taken.  I loved the perspective and asked if I could use it for a painting.  He agreed and sent the image to my phone.  I usually work from my own photographs but I love the way this one turned out.  The image above shows the photo and the painting.  It is my last painting to finish for the Telfair Show this weekend. 

The owner of the photo will have first dibs but if you are interested contact me.  It is a 9x12 and sells for $275.  It will be the one with the wet paint sign in the show. 

TYBEE TROLLEY TRAIL PALM TRIO AT MERRILL LYNCH FALL ART SHOW

TYBEE TROLLEY TRAIL PALM TRIO

10" X 20"

$550

This painting is showing at the 

Merrill Lynch Fall Art Show at Skidaway Island

 Show is open to the public October 18, 21-25 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Merrill Lynch Building in the Village.  

It is one of my palm series from the wonderful Trail that runs along the road to Tybee Island.

You can contact me by email (livingsouthern@comcast.net) if you are interested in purchasing the painting. 

Red De Light

RED DE LIGHT
8" x 10"

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A day on wassaw.  This summer was great.  The weather was not as hot as usual.  This photo was taken on Wassaw Island which is one of the barrier islands off Savannah.  We visit it often as it is a private beach only accessible by boat. 

TRAIL OF PALMS

TRAIL OF PALMS I  - SOLD

TRAIL OF PALMS II - SOLD

TRAIL OF PALMS III 

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I have been working on paintings for several shows which have kept  me very busy.  I have been taking time out to paint these very quick paintings of palms.  These photos were taken on the Tybee Trolly Trail.  It is the old rail path of the train which traveled from Savannah downtown to Tybee Island.  It is lined on both sides with marsh and the back river.   A joy to paint.

RADISHES ARE A SALAD'S BEST FRIEND

"RADISHES ARE A SALAD'S BEST FRIEND"

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I went to Jacksonville to visit my BFF (bestfineartfriend) Kaytee Esser.  We went to the Riverside Art Market where I photographed these radishes.  We painted them that night after Greg her husband fixed us a fabulous steak dinner.  We always have fun together.  You can view the process of the painting in the slide show below.

Click here to see the video of painting the radishes

WILL YOU?

Well, how could you refuse?

My beginning class painted this subject.  They were a very talented class.  This was my demo.  Everyone got to paint their own words on the note.

PATRIOTIC GARDEN - HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

PATRIOTIC GARDEN

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We just returned from Annapolis and I had to paint this for the 4th.  The homes and gardens were all decorated with flags. It was such a patriotic town.  Perhaps it was for the 4th of July but I got the feeling that the flags are always there.  

I will post more about the fabulous trip later.

"LAST ONE TO THE BEACH" PAINTING DEMO

"LAST ONE TO THE BEACH"

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I photographed these kids at Wassaw Island on Memorial Day.  Just the perfect subject for the start of summer.  If you want to see the painting demo of how it was created just look at the slide video below.

HOW IT'S PAINTED

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TUTEN'S FISH CAMP PAINTING

FROM PHOTO TO FINISH - THE CREATIVE PROCESS

At times I photograph my paintings during the process to share with my students.  I thought it might be fun for my friends to see how I painted a painting too.  So I just learned how to make my first slide show and get it on my blog!  Great fun.  Let me know if you like this.

On Memorial Day we went by motor boat to Isle of Hope.  This Fishing Camp has been there as long as Olin can remember and he grew up on the Island.  It is always a nice surprise to see as you round the corner of the creek.

BID ON "MORNING FOG CHROMA" AT THE SAVANNAH UNCORKED! FUNDRAISER

"MORNING FOG CHROMA" 6" X 6" ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS

JUST BEFORE THE TURNER'S CREEK BRIDGE THERE IS THIS MARSH SHOW GOING ON ALL THE TIME.  IT IS MORE DISTRACTING THAN TEXT MESSAGING FOR ME.  I AM MESMERIZED BY ITS' MAGNIFICENT CHROMA AND LIGHT. EACH MORNING WHEN I TAKE MY HUSBAND TO WORK I SEE THIS EVER CHANGING VIEW.  I LOVE IT WHEN THE FOG IS JUST HANGING OVER THE MARSH AND IS PATCHY IN AREAS.

I DONATED THIS PAINTING TO BE AUCTIONED ON JUNE 15TH AT A BENEFIT TO SUPPORT THE LIFE SAVING SERVICES AT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Savannah Uncorked: An Extraordinary Wine Event

Saturday, June 15, 2013 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM  

Where: The Savannah Golf Club, 1661 E. President St., Savannah

Description:

The 8th annual Savannah Uncorked will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, at the Savannah Golf Club. Sample a variety of wines from around the world, pair them with gourmet food, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy entertainment from jazz musician Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.  Savannah Uncorked raises funds to support Memorial University Medical Center’s Level 1 trauma center (specifically the M. Gage Ochsner, M.D., Institute for Injury Research and Prevention), critical care division, and The Rehabilitation Institute.  Last year, tickets sold out quickly, so don’t wait.
We are honored to present Steve Stephens as our 2013 grateful patient.  Stephens received exceptional care from Memorial following a stroke and is now on the road to recovery.  Please join us in honoring Stephens and supporting the vital, life-saving services he received.
Sponsorship opportunities are available to give your company recognition and exposure. For more information, please contact Mark Howard at 912-350-6381 or HowarMa3@memorialhealth.com.
To donate silent auction items, please contact Beth Bethune at 912-350-1524 or BethuEl1@memorialhealth.com.
Tickets are $75. If you wish to order tickets online, please visit http://memorialhealth.kintera.org/savannahuncorked.

IN THE MARKET FOR SUNFLOWERS?

IN THE  MARKET FOR SUNFLOWERS?

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WHO WOULDN'T LOVE PAINTING THESE HAPPY FLOWERS!

ART IN THE PARK - SUCCESSFUL ENDEAVOR

WHAT FUN!

I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about doing an outdoor show.  I have bad memories of selling watercolors in outdoor shows where the weather was treacherous and my art got ruined.  This show changed my faith in exhibiting outdoors.  It was a lovely group of people.  I sold 9 paintings which always makes it worthwhile.  They had an awesome antique car and motorcycle show at the same venue.  Look for me next year in the Landing Art Association Art in the Park show.

JOIN ME FOR ART IN THE PARK - SATURDAY MAY 11TH

Saturday, May 11th - 10am - 3pm

Skidaway Island Village Park

 Hope you can be a part of this fun and exciting event  outside in the Skidaway Village Square, located in front of the library and the Merrill Lynch building. This event coincides with Smith Brother's festivities, on Mothers's day weekend, Saturday May 11th, 2013 from 10-3pm.  There is something for everyone. There are usually 20 to 40 vendors, selling all forms of art including oils, watercolor, acrylics, jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, handsewn, knitted, crocheted items, etc.      

I will be exhibiting my small works paintings 

Come see them - there will be something for everyone  

GIVE MOM A PEARL FOR MOTHER'S DAY

PEARL IN THE ROUGH - ORIGINAL 8 X 10

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OYSTERS ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITES TO PAINT.  I PUT A PEARL IN THIS ONE TO SHOW HOW SPECIAL IT WAS.

MY MOM AND MOM IN LAW WERE BOTH GEMS!  I MISS THEM AND I WILL BE SENDING MY LOVE ON MOTHER'S DAY TO HEAVEN TO TWO VERY SPECIAL ANGELS.

REESE SAYS - ENOUGH ABOUT PAINTING

 

DON'T EXCLUDE ME IN THE CONVERSATION!

REALLY, CAN'T WE TALK ABOUT SOMETHING BESIDES ART!

I KNOW IT'S BEEN A COLD SPRING BUT IT'S TIME TO GO SWIM IN THE LAKE AND PLAY BALL

SADIE AND I LOVE TO SWIM TOGETHER

Reese thinks he can be on my blog now that I told him that Dreama Tolle Perry has Eddie Pierre on her blog all the time.  Even though Eddie has a tail I won't hold it against Reese. Now Reese is nagging me all the time about getting his portrait done.

Dreama's Blog with Eddie Pierre

RED WING ON MARSH

RED WING ON MARSH - ORIGINAL OIL 6 X 12

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LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE THE LIGHT OF THE MARSH BUT LUCKIER TO HAVE A RED WING BLACKBIRD LAND ON IT.  WE HAVE LOTS OF THESE BIRDS IN THE SOUTH AND I LOVE TO SEE THEIR BRIGHT RED FLASH OF COLOR IN THE COASTAL LANDSCAPES.

LUNCH BREAK

LUNCH BREAK - ORIGINAL OIL 5 X 7

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 I SAW THIS FISHERMAN ON THE NORTH BEACH OF TYBEE ONE DAY WHILE TAKING SOME PHOTOS. HE WAS JUST SO RELAXED JUST LOOKING OUT INTO THE OCEAN. HIS POSTURE STATED "LIFE IS GOOD"

A PILE OF PELICANS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RHONDA

This painting was purchased by Rhonda's husband Terry (my first cousin) for her birthday.

The inspiration

The story

Olin and I were in the motor boat passing under the Turner's Creek bridge and there were all these pelicans lined up on the bridge pilings.  Of course I made Olin ride by about 20 times to take hundreds of photos just for good measure.  I got this from my dad.  Each time we rode by their heads followed us.  It was such a site.  I painted the painting from several of the photos.  I am very proud to have the painting in their home.

YAHOO! THERE'S NOTHING THAT SELLS ART BETTER THAN A RIBBON

 

"Classic Cat" won 2nd place and was purchased by a great sailing couple

That's a double bullet in my book.

What a great event and opportunity.  The Landings Art Association's 26th Annual Spring Show hosted some of the finest art displayed in Savannah and had over 500 attendees.  I have met so many lovely people and artist through this association I feel truly blessed.  Many artist pursue their art gifts late in life when they have earned the time to express themselves.  We are fortunate to have such a great talented association in Savannah.    

This is what the judge wrote about the painting:

"This is a nice little jewel of a painting.  I found it's strength to be in the strong diagonal design created by the bow of the boat coming into the painting from the right hand side of the image.  The use of the blue in the painting created harmony drawing the eye from the forground to the background and back again.  I just wanted to be on the water sailing as I viewed this image!"

Anne-Hightower-Patterson

Prints size 12" x 12" available for $100 - email me if you are interested

Spring Show Landings Art Association

 

The Plantation Club - Skidaway Island * Event Gala and Show: 

Thursday, April 25, 5 - 8:00pm      

ABOUT THE LANDINGS ART ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1987, the Landings Art Association is one of the largest and most diverse community art associations in the country. We are a 250+ member group with a wide range of experience and expertise, from beginners and those reacquainting themselves with their artistic talents, to award-winning professionals. The LAA serves the artistic community through a series of wide-ranging programs, both formal and informal for the education, and enjoyment of members and guests. In addition, the organization provides many opportunities for display of the artistic efforts of members in a wide variety of venues. All artists and art lovers are welcome!

I am proud to be a part of this very talented association.  This is the painting that I will have in the exhibit.  Please come see the show.  You can call me at 912 713 4267 for more information.

"Classic Cat"

Each year the Savannah Yacht Club hosts the "Classic Boat Rally" a regatta that starts in Savannah and travels to Hilton Head and Beaufort.  I went out in the motor boat and took photos of these very timeless boats.  

If show only lasts one night so if it does not sell in the show I will list it on the web.  Keep looking! and wish me luck!

 

                               

Saturday, April 13th

YACHT HOP IV

All aboard for the 4th Annual Yacht Hop for Leukemia

My husband and I started the Yacht Hop for Leukemia 4 years ago.  We did it in memory of Olin's father John McIntosh Sr.  It is a very unique fundraiser that benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma.  It takes place this year on April 13th at the Savannah Yacht Club.  Bill Lynch is the Chairman this year and he has done a fabulous job. Each year I donate an original to auction at the event.

  This is the painting for the Yacht Hop IV.  Bidding starts today for the Painting Auction.
Please click on the links below and share this on facebook or with your friends. 
Hope to see you there.

Below are some links about the event.

YOU CAN NOW BID ON MY PAINTING PRIOR TO THE EVENT THROUGH FACEBOOK JUST CLICK THE LINK BELOW AND ENTER YOUR BID AMOUNT IN COMMENTS
CLICK HERE TO BID ON MY PAINTING

Follow the Yacht Hop on Facebook

4th Annual Yacht Hop - click here to get info and purchase event and raffle tickets

Sharon's 2012 Yacht Hop Photos 

PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP WITH ROBERT ISLEY

Last week I had the unique opportunity to take a plein air workshop from Robert Isley.  We painted for two days at Skidaway Island.  It was such a pleasure to take from such a humble kind and so very talented artist.  I have admired his work for years.  This was offered through the Landings Art Association.  They are a very talented group of artists and have so much to offer.  I encourage any artist to join this group.  You can view their website here:

Landings Art Association

You can view Robert Isley's work here

Robert Isley - Freidman's Fine Art

Now if it would just quit raining here I could go out and paint!

DEEP SOUTH REGATTA

Well this is another act of love and labor.  Last weekend we went out on our sailboat and watched the Deep South Regatta. Found out it was much smoother to photograph from the sailboat than the motorboat. Each year for 57 years the International Lightning Class has held the Deep South Regatta at the Savannah Yacht Club.  It is the first of three races in the Southern Circuit.  My father in law helped start this regatta.  This is the boat my husband and his family grew up sailing.  My husband competed in the World's twice in this boat.  Many fond friends and memories.  Each year I photograph these great boats and the colorful show they put on.  I must have thousands of photos by now but I still can't resist taking them and painting them. You will see many paintings of mine with these boats.  It is rumor that this was their last trip to Savannah but I hope not.  

We will surely miss them.

LIGHTNING FLASHES

This is one of Lightning paintings

Click here to purchase original oil 8 x 16

LEEWARD MARK

This painting is mixed media.  It has a watercolor base with acrylic and painted on a special board so that it does not have to be under glass.  It is varnished.

Click here to purchase original mixed media 11 x 14

We have discovered that although Reese is a great sport about boating, he will never be a hunting dog.  He heard the cannon fire from the race committee boat to start the races and he stayed below in the cabin most of the day. At this point he is venturing out from his hole.

ITS Z-BREEZE

This painting was commissioned by me this Christmas for some very dear friends Claire and Andrew Zeigler.  Their children gave it to them.  We traveled the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association  Sailing Circuit together for years with our children.  This is their boat sailing in front of the Savannah Yacht Club.