Blue Swiggly by Josephine Hardison

20" x 16"
Acrylic on Canvas
$300.00
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This reminds me of the ocean waves and how the water swirls around. One of my favorite things about ocean water will always be the beautiful shades of blues. Nothing better in the hot summer sun than dipping into the cool waters. I am heading there soon and hope to gather many new subjects to paint!! Can't wait to see the ocean!!!!

The Point Gallery in Prospect, KY

2 Lake Fish
10" x 20"
Oil on Canvas
$250

3 Lake Fish10" x 20"
Oil on Canvas
$250
Exciting News!!!

These fishies are so happy to be hanging in

The Point Gallery
in  9521D US Hwy 42 Prospect, KY

For more information click here 
Stop by if you are in the area to see them and many other of my paintings there!!!

Norton Commons Art Festival

This Saturday & Sunday stop by Norton Commons if you are in the Louisville, KY area!
Should be a fun weekend!
Live music ( my husband's bluegrass band plays on Sunday 2-5!!!) Lots of art and new home tours!!
Weather forecast : NO RAIN!! Cloudy skies, sounds perfect to me.
Hope to see you there!!
http://jhardison.com/event/79158/norton-commons-art-festival

Preparations for Orange Beach Art Show

Ok, now that I am home and recovered from my trip to Alabama, I thought I would share some of the preparations it took to get there! It was great fun and very successful, but it took many hours of planning. I decided I needed some covers for all my paintings to travel without getting damaged. I bought white felt (it was the cheapest but thick enough to protect) and stitched each side to fit the painting. I then decided to add 2 pieces of ribbon on either side of the opening to tie together. It also makes a great bag to place the paintings in once purchased. It was very easy and kept them all cozy and warm for their trip South!

Orange Beach Festival of Arts 2015

Orange Beach Festival of Arts Show
Orange Beach, AL

Such a beautiful venue for the show

We all make choices in our lives and I am so glad I decided to drive to Orange Beach and participate in the Orange Beach Festival of Arts Show, March 14 &15, 2015. Not only was it a beautiful weekend, I actually got sunburned, I sold lots of paintings over the weekend and had the opportunity to visit with 2 great friends. It reminded me of why I love the South and Alabama so much. The southern hospitality was amazing. So glad this is the choice I made and look forward to next year. Thanks to all those that came by and took home new treasures with them. 

More mini paintings! by Josephine Hardison

4" x 4"
with mat
Oil on Board
$75.00
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In preparation for the Orange Beach Festival of Art Show, I am painting, painting and painting some more!! It is always good to have a variety of sizes and prices at art shows, so I love doing these little mini paintings. Fun scenes and can be tucked into a bookcase or on a small table anywhere in your home.

Orange Beach Festival of Arts March 14-15, 2015 for Josephine Hardison

SOOOOO excited to be accepted to this art festival!!!!
Can't wait to pack up my paintings and drive SOUTH!
If you are in the area on March 14th or 15th, please stop by and say, HELLO!

Flying to a Happy Home!! by Josephine Hardison

SOLD!!

So happy to have this little birdie flying to a happy home in Rhode Island. I love visiting there,  so many wonderful beaches and boats to choose from for paintings! Hope he will make the new owner smile each time she looks over at her new buddy. Thanks!!
To see more of my beach paintings click on the link below:

                                                 http://jhardison.com/collections/54265

Green Pail By Josephine Hardison

24" x 24"

Oil on Canvas

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Saw this cute photo on a friends Facebook page and asked if I could use it as a photo reference for a painting. It was of her granddaughter and I loved the green pail and was so much fun to paint. It is vacation time and many families will be heading to the beach. If you have a photo I could paint just email me at jyhardison@att.net. I never get tired of beach paintings. Every time I paint one it feels like my toes are in the sand.

Also don't forget to stop by Gallery 104 on Main St in LaGrange, KY if you are going to Arts on the Green this weekend!! I am honored to be the Artist of the Month for June and have lots of new things there!

Spring Break By Josephine Hardison

24" x 24"
Oil on Canvas
$500.00

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Painted from a trip to Seaside last Fall but in the Spring Break mind set. I had fun dreaming of the care free days during so many past Spring Break trips with my daughter and her friends. The memories will linger in my head forever. She is grown now but I loved every trip we took together while she was in school. We would always rent bikes and stroll around, what fun and this just makes me want to hope on and ride all day! Hope you choose to enjoy your day and spend it creating happy memories. 

Happy Feet By Josephine Hardison

20" x 20"
Oil on Panel
$400.00

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I painted this several months ago but smaller. I wanted to try a larger version and had so much fun with it. Love the feel of the sand on my feet when I am at the beach and watching children running and twirling along the beach just brings me joy. 

My husband put some great shelves in my studio and I am loving being able to place my completed painting along the wall to examine them from a distance. Of course I always find something I need to change the next day! Enjoy these cute little Happy Feet!!

Heading Down the Path by Josephine Hardison

12" x 12'
Oil on Panel
$300.00

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Love the excitement of heading down the path leading to the ocean. We always have our hands filled with stuff...chairs, towels, sand toys, umbrellas, coolers, suntan lotion....is it really worth all the effort? OH YEA, that is always a HUGE YESSSSSS!!!!! Love finding the perfect spot and claiming it for the day, love watching all the children playing nearby, love reading a good book with my feet at the edge of the water. Oh my, I'm already there in my mind and hope to be there at some point in my not to distant future!!

Beach Fence by Josephine Hardison

12" x 12"
Oil on Panel
$300

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I think I keep repeating myself but what can I say.... it is snowing outside and I am inside painting beaches!! That is where my heart is and that is what gets me through this dreaded cold Kentucky winter. Something about this old battered fence next to the large house on the hill that intrigued me. Hope you enjoy looking and hope it brings warm thoughts. 

IN PROGRESS By Josephine Hardison

IN PROGRESS Shots of Beach Scenes

Started several but still working on finishing touches. Thought I would go ahead and post some of the beginning stages of a few I have started on this snowy day and hope to finish soon. I still love dreaming of the beach during winter months. I hope you enjoy seeing the painting in stages. Love sharing my paintings with anyone out there willing to watch! That is a BIG thank you to all who tune in to my Blog!!!! Hugs to ALL!!

BEACH ABSTRACT By Josephine Hardison

30" x 30"
Oil on Canvas
$600

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This a bit different for me. I am not much of an abstract painter but decided to just have fun and play around a little. I painted the canvas a bright yellow and orange background and let a little peek through. Sometime it is just fun to not really focus on getting it perfect but enjoying the process along the way. True of LIFE as well!!! Hope you enjoy my experiment, I like how it turned out, different for me but fun!! Make a choice today to try something different just for the fun of it!! Enjoy!

PERCHED BY Josephine Hardison

In progress photo of how I start a painting with a very loose rough sketch using the darks and lights to decide where I want my colors to go and what value to use. This also gives you a great way to see if you like the composition before you have invested to much into the piece. At this point I can go in and change whatever I want because it will all be covered when I add my color.

"PERCHED"

12" x 12"
Oil on Board
$300.00

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OK,  with 5" of snow outside on the ground there is nothing better to do than paint beach photos!!!! I know it has been awhile since my last post but still painting and staying busy!! Trying to catch up and post a few I have finished and may post some that are still in progress.

I still have so many wonderful photos from a Fall trip to Seaside, FL. I love revisiting them during this time of year back in Louisville. Awwwww, just wish I were sitting on the beach now! Make a choice to enjoy your day no matter where you are!!

Brellas By Josephine Hardison

6" x 6"
Oil on Panel
$150.00

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Beaches along Highway 30A are just "THE BEST." I love the area and love all the blue umbrellas dotting the white sandy stretches of beach. So much fun to watch large groups of families just hanging out under the "Brellas."

Floatin By Josephine Hardison

6" x 6"
Oil on Panel
$150.00

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On to a beach theme, which is no shock to anyone that knows me well!! I saw this lady and couldn't resist painting her. She looked so peaceful and relaxed, awwwwww!!! Make a choice today to relax and find a moment of peace in your day.

Sunset By Josephine Hardison

6" x 6"
Oil on Panel
$150.00

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Got back from a long weekend at the Gulf Coast. There is nothing better than sunset on the beach. My feet were in the warm sand and happy to watch as the sun dips into the horizon. As many times as I have watched this, you would think it would get old or boring, but every time it is beautiful and amazing. Feeling very blessed!

Beach Love By Josephine Hardison

6" x 6"
Oil on Board

SOLD !!

Click here to see other paintings AVAILABLE!!

Another Turks and Caicos painting from our trip a few years ago. I never get tired of painting the beach. It makes me feel like I'm almost there!! This was such a wonderful place and so many small islands to explore. There is one main island Providenciales or "Provo" for short that is the most inhabited but it so forth the time to explore the smaller islands close by. It requires a little work to reserve the ferry and then a car, but worth it to see isolated beaches like the one above!!! 

So happy this sold and is being shipped out to New York City on Monday! Had to let the paint dry first!!! Such a great problem to have!! Thanks to the purchasers, honored to be in your home!!