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!!!!

Red Kayak Bliss by Josephine Hardison

Beginning a large painting is the best way to spend a snowy day. I can already see it in my head and can't wait to get it all down onto the canvas.

Then, when it is complete and I step back, I can almost feel the sun on my back and feel the sand under my toes. Well, almost.... but then I look outside, see the snow on the ground and it's back to reality! HaHa! My favorite thing to paint when it is cold and snowy......beaches. But then my favorite thing to paint when it's warm and sunny......beaches! What can I say, I love beaches, visiting them or painting them!!!

Lobster Boy by Josephine Hardison

30" x 15"
Oil on Canvas
$450.00
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I am so excited to head to Orange Beach in March, so I am  painting all things coastal! I'm painting fish, shrimp, seagulls, boats and even lobsters. Lobsters may not be abundant in Alabama but what fun to have this hanging in your beach home! I can see it in someone's kitchen just waiting for a big pot to fill with lobsters for dinner! Hope I'm invited for dinner, love fresh lobster dipped in a little lemon butter, mmmmm!!! I can feel the butter dripping down my chin, but don't tell anyone, shhh! 

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!

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!!