aimless olive

After posting pics of

my kitchen

the other day, I was asked

about the large painting (above)

just around the corner from it.

So happy to share the artist with you...

she is my very talented personal friend

Melissa of

Aimless Olive.

My treasured painting

with soothing shades of grey and sand

is called "Progression."

paintings and photography

Melissa is an incredible

photographer and stylist as well.

Escape

She often works

with acrylics on canvas,

inspired by nature's

beauty outside her window.

And her taste?

It's the best!

When she says buy a particular

scarf or jacket or whatever,

its wise to buy it.

'cause this girl has an eye.

stunning snaps of Paris

To see her inventory, commission a painting,

or book this Chicago-based photographer,

visit Aimless Olive online.

Across the Universe

Beach

Hope

The artist is in aviators with

me  a monkey on her back.

Melissa is one of the friendliest, funniest,

and creative people you will ever meet!

Isn't her work tranquil and ethereal?

hot pink sunshine

My niece sits

near a Palo Verde tree

blooming in my parents' backyard.

Considered "dirty trees" because

of the blanket of blooms they leave behind...

all images mine

Dirty?

Now that's what I call beauty in imperfection!

I found the sunshiny Arizona flowering trees

cheerfully vibrant, not unlike my niece Sofia.

George Marks - Cotton - mixed media

Sofia of the vibrant red hair

who loves pettiskirts,

leaping,

George Marks - untitled mixed media on panel

all things pink,

with Gracie

and cuddly sweet.

George Marks

Soaking up the precious rays?

Feelin' hot pink sunshine?

What's blooming near you?

chad wys: landscapes

Artist  Chad Wys

chooses colors for his abstract landscapes

which consistently cheer me.

(Congratulations to Chad, on the news one of his artworks

was chosen for the set of sitcom Modern Family.)

Liking these? Agreed.

All the beautiful originals (with the exception of last image) are MINE.

Lovely landscapes by Chad Wys may be purchased here,

and more of his photography and art may be enjoyed

right here.

george marks magic

Depth and layers of meaning in these brilliant paintings by artist

George Marks

Marks

is represented by Ann Connelly Fine Art.

See his thoughtful

landscape, figurative, and abstract work

here. 

meredith pardue

The incredibly talented Louisiana artist Meredith Pardue's

abstracts are simply enchanting.

See examples on her site here.

george marks

Traditional Home is where

I first glimpsed one of his paintings

in a Swedish inspired interior.

Drawing mostly from his southern heritage,

George Marks works on wood with acrylic, oil, resin, and tar.

I so love his sense of color—quiet and serene,

and they work so well in a space

with a beachy palette.

To learn more about his art

and where to see it, visit his studio.