Back again...

It's been quite a while since I posted last.

I am happy to say that I have been working on several things and am preparing to do a residency in Port Townsend, WA.

This photo was taken last night... well, at 2:30 this morning.

The quality is a bit shabby... but, I think it just looks like the wee hours of the morning.This is still the Lilac, with a Trompe L'Oeil touch.

If there are any artists that will be in or around Port Townsend soon, please let me know.

Peace...

Getting so close...

I wanted to have the Lilac ready to submit with a residency proposal.

Oh well.. proposal is sent off and this should be finished the early part of next week.

The one on top, "Hydrangea II" is moving rather quickly also. The grisaille is complete, and now I just need to work out my palette and see what I can do to make it exciting!

Peace.

Linda

Update

Here is the update on the Lilac.

Lilacs in Progress

16" x 20"

Oil on Canvas

In Progress

I'm back. It's been hectic... but, I'm finishing up some things and having a blast.
This piece has just a little taste of Trompe L'Oeil. I's my first attempt at this and it is a blast.
In other words... the 'photograph' is not taped on. it's just another part of the painting... cool, huh?
Peace.

Two pieces available on fine Arts of America

Hi all!

I'm trying out an Internet site that should make purchasing easy for everyone!

The link below will take you to my art that is available on Fine Arts of America. I am just testing this right now, but it looks pretty good. Through this site, you may view and order the piece with different matting and framing or on canvas, at a VERY reasonable price. Just select the size that interests you and as you view different sizes and other features it will run a total to let you know what it would cost if you decide to order.

The program allows you to preview your prints in any of the frame and mats that they carry. The pieces are assembled, packaged, and shipped and come with a 30 day no-questions-asked return policy. If you are unhappy with the quality of your print, frame, or mat for any reason, simply mail it back to FineArtAmerica within 30 days of delivery (they pay for the return shipment), and you'll receive a full refund of your purchase price, including the original shipping charge.

http://fineartamerica.com/shop/linda-hoard.html

Please let me know what you think.

Happy Easter!!

Woooooo-hooooo!
Captain saved!!!
Three pirates killed and one captured!
Happy Easter!!!

Hey All...

Back again, and work is going wonderfully!
I have been in a bit of a self-imposed, quasi-isolation so as to take a step back and really focus on my painting. I'm happy to say, results are in... and the world is spinning "normally" again. I will have much to share in the next few weeks... so stay tuned... I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
I am off to mexico in two weeks and plan on gaining some insights to some new material... and some nice sunshine!
I will begin posting onm this properly when I return... thanks to many on you for the support...
Peace...
Linda

Hello, My Friends...

It has been quite some time since I've updated... but it has been for good reason.... I'M PAINTING 10 - 12 hours a day. I will have some photo updates, probably this evening.
The piece above is an older piece... but, I do love it and may be leaning towards doing a few more still lifes for a while. We'll see.
I have several exciting things going or preparing to go. I'm actually growing one of those tall Christmas plants (Red Amrylis) that is in a really funky terra cotta pot, And it grows FAST!
I will be painting it on a very long (over 6') narrow board... it should be gorgeous!
That's it for now... I'll check back tomorrow.
Peace.

Purple Iris IV

12" x 12"

Oil on Canvas

The Story Behind the Iris

The "Purple Iris IV" (working title "small iris") is now complete, and I am now preparing to go into color on the small Hydrangea.
Have you ever wondered "What's the deal with so many Purple Irises?".
Well, for me, this particular strain (with the yellow beard) is a very beautiful one. The strong purples and the very strong yellow 'beard' with all of the mixtures of the two towards the center, or 'new growth', of the flower.
The story on this one is... my mother passed away in May of 1979. After the services, I took several of these bulbs from her garden home, to just keep a bit of her with me. Well, I certainly don't have a green thumb... but these delicate looking plants are EXTREMELY hardy. Thirty years and several moves, these Purple Bearded Irises, are from the same plant I took with me on her passing. I am preparing to split the bulbs again this spring and find room to put more.
My flower bed, at home, is a combination of subject matter. (A VERY funny story on that one later!) It is primarily Irises, but through the years I have added variations to go with the purple... all bearded. To name a few.. White on white, Deep Blue (nearly black), Lavender, Blood Red.... watch for more....
I guess that's all for now...
Thanks for reading....
Peace.
Linda

Better late than never....

Whew.. keeping this up daily is about impossible... how about twice a month until I find a way to organize my time a bit better.

The Hydrangea is still in Idaho so I have a few others that I am working on. Each at a different stage... I hope you enjoy seeing the process...

The small Iris is very nearly completed (a bit more glazing and shapening/softening edges and voila!). The medium one next to it, you may recognize as a portion of the Hydrangea, blown up VERY large. My intent is to use a much cooler palette on this and that is where the challenge comes in. I'm at the the early stages of working the composition out in a grisaille, then off to color. The large one has merely been sketched on with charcoal, and is going to be a challenge all of the way. It is 5' x 4' and a very close up of a rose... it should be beautiful.. if I can pull it off!

That's about it for now... I will keep the updates and a few mopre tips that are ion my mind coming soon.

Peace.

Nearly completed...

The Small Iris is nearly complete. A couple of days to dry a bit and then I can come back to it with glazes and finishing touches.

I have been working on several projects since the new year, primarily getting paintings ready to ship to Boise, Idaho. I am one of four artists that was invited to show at the Boise Convention Center for the statewide conference, "We are Family Conference".

This Conference is sponsored by Idaho State Independent Living Council, Idaho Parents Unlimited and VSA and the Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. It sounds like it is going to be wonderful, but I'm sorry to say my work will be there but not me. The weather has been a bit wild and I think I need to stay safely at home.

For more informatiojn about this conference, you may go to

http://www.ipulidaho.org/index.html

I'll write more in the next few days.
Peace.
Linda