Texas Ranch

"Texas Ranch"
oil pastel on paper
12" x 16"
commission

Another holiday commission to share!  The family ranch in Texas, painted from their photograph (see below).

reference picture

I took out some of the smaller details, like the pool railing and table to keep it simple.  I liked the colors that came out in the final painting.  The loose quality in the trees is my favorite part of the painting.  See the progression from a pastel sketch, to alcohol wash, to the oil pastel:

Thank you for reading!  

Bethany

Two Shepherds

"Niko and Raynas"
oil pastel on paper
11" x 14"
commission

Here is another holiday commission.  These sweet German Shepherds are service animals and love to help people!  

This was a surprise gift for their Daddy.  They work together at the Army hospital and retirement homes.  What a special brother-sister team they make!

I was especially honored to paint these incredible animals.  The colors came naturally and just seem to pop out of the photograph for me!

Thank you for reading!

Bethany

Lake View

"Lake View"
oil pastel on board
12" x 16"
commission

One of the holiday commissions I can share now.  Three sisters wanted to give Mom a painting of her favorite lake view.  This was fun working on, and they were really open to my interpretation!  

I would love to wake up to this view in my back yard every morning.

Thanks for reading!

Bethany

Fishing with Daddy

acrylic on canvas
11" x 14"
Commission

Just finished up the very last commission for Christmas.  The gift has already been received so I am not spoiling the surprise!

I loved the photo and right away knew it would make a beautiful painting of father and son.  

Merry Christmas, and thanks for reading!

Bethany

Downtown Apex at Night

"Downtown Apex at Night"
oil pastel on paper
8" x 10"
Available in my Shop

I love Apex and it's charming historic downtown district.  Last year I did a different acrylic painting from this photo, with Christmas lights and people lined up for the parade.  

"Christmas on Salem"
11" x 14"
acrylic on canvas
SOLD

I am going to  have this made into some giclee prints or small canvases.  There aren't many paintings of Downtown Apex available.  The Apex train depot is also on my "to paint" list, as is the view looking South with the Apex Baptist Church steeple.

Thank you for reading!

Bethany