New Piece-Turtle

Here is a new piece that I worked on today. I have a little more tweaking to do on it.

I was at the pool the other night with a friend of mine. Her son likes to bob in the water, not swim. He goes under for long periods of time and then shows up in a completely different part of the pool. Just like a turtle. I know how that feels. The sound, when you submerge yourself under water is sooo peaceful. And that feeling of being weightless, yet snuggled in the pressure of the water is comforting.

So....get your goggles and swim suit, find a pool.....and just bob.
Enjoy!

Turtle by Michele Lee Copyright 2008

Huntsville Times article

Friday I was featured in the Huntsville Times. For those who are not from around here, that is our local metro newspaper. Gina Hurst from the Huntsville Art Blog http://huntsvilleartblog.blogspot.com/ introduced me to Kay Campbell, the editor for the Faith and Values section. She is a great girl who always seems to find regular everyday people who have inspiring stories to tell. She asked me to do this article. I was blessed to be able to do it and to share my experience, strength and hope. Talk about a leap of faith....it's scary to put your REAL self,the good, the bad and the ugly, out there. Thanks Kay for all that you did in helping to get my story out. And thanks Gina for believing that is was worthy.
Below is the article along with a link so that you all can read it too.

Enjoy!

http://www.al.com/living/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/living/121153415745310.xml&coll=1

Next Interpretation Painting

My favorite type of painting is personal interpretation portraits. I like to learn about someone (i.e. their likes, dislikes, character etc.) and then put together a still life that reflects and describes who they are. It is nice to see the reaction on someones face when you give them a painting that reflects how they are seen to the outside world.
So, with that being said....here is the next. This is all you get. This one is for my friend Alissa at http://www.averagetoart.com/. I can't show anymore because she sees this site, I don't want to give it away and she IS my boss (cheesy smile here).

Enjoy!

More new pieces

Again, sorry for the picture quality.
Enjoy!

"Spicy"
Acrylic on Canvas 12"x24"
(This one was done at a Carole Foret workshop)

"Her Garden"
Watercolor on Board 5"x7"

"Geraniums"
Acrylic on Canvas 12"x24"
(final)

By Michele Lee Copyright 2008

New pieces

"Big Palm"
Acrylic on Canvas 12"x36"
By Michele Lee Copyright 2008

Here are some new pieces that I have either been putting the final touches on or have just begun. Sorry for the quality of the photos. I am having to use my cell phone and we all know how well they take pictures. I will have some good photos taken, so please keep checking the "My Painting" section on the right of the site.

Enjoy!

"3 Sheets to the Wind"

Watercolor on board 5"x7"

By Michele Lee Copyright 2008

Still working on

Come on out!

Huntsville Art League to Exhibit at Parkway Mall May 16 & 17

Huntsville Art League Artists will show their artwork at the Parkway Mall Friday,
May 16 and Saturday May 17.

Please stop by and visit these talented HAL artists at the Mall (and tell your friends!) Along with displaying their artwork many artist will take the opportunity to get some painting done. So, come and see the art in action!!

For more information please contact HAL at: Huntsville Art League 3005 L&N Dr. Suite 2, Huntsville AL 35801, (256) 534-3860 mail@huntsvilleartleague.com or visit www.HuntsvilleArtLeague.org

Monrovia Art Fest

The Art Fest was beautiful. Here are a few pictures that my friend Shiney Leigh http://fencepostings.wordpress.com/ took while she was there. You can readand see more at her site. She is a wonderful writer and photographer.

I loved having the children come up and be interested in painting. This little girl...I think her name was Marianna...wanted to learn soooo bad. She actually stood listened and added a little character to a small piece I was creating. I loved her enthusiasm! And isn't she just the cutest thing you have ever seen? She reminded me so much of my daughter at that age. In a perfect world, I would be teaching everyday. I love that part of painting.

Enjoy!

Update and new

Here is an update on Taking a Break. And also a new piece that I did while at the Monrovia Art Fest. Geraniums.

Enjoy

New watercolors

So, I have been working on 3 small pieces. I decided to go to watercolors for a little bit. I really like the time I spend on them. It is somewhat of a meditation ....plus I get to sit down :)

Enjoy

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I don't know....just came in my head this morning.
enjoy?

COME OUT TODAY!!!!!

Saturday, May 10th - Monrovia Art Festival, Huntsville, AL
Monrovia Art Fest
May 10th, 10am-6pm
Where: Artistic Minds gallery (corner of Jeff & Old Monrovia), Huntsville, AL

Description: The 3rd annual Monrovia Artfest featuring Jewelry, Water Painting, Wood, Pottery, Mixed Media, Photography, Glass, Sculpture, Printmaking, Oil Painting, Clothing, Musicians and Actors. If it's art or art related, it's here. Food vendors will also be present. It is held rain or shine.

Contact: For more information contact Vonda Bobo, Artistic Minds at (256) 489-0335.
2652 Old Monrovia Road
Huntsville, AL 35806
256-489-0335
www.artisticmindsgallery.com

Hope to see you all today. !!!!

Cherry Road

A while back I posted a preview of this painting. Here is the final painting...I think.

Enjoy your walk down Cherry Road

New Piece

So here is what I have been working on.....
My friend Rhonda and her family have a huge 4th of July party every year. Now when I say huge...I mean HUGE! Hot air balloon rides, plane rides, swimming, cookout, music and of course the ever-popular ZIP LINE!!!! I love that part! Anyway, this is the 45th year of the family's get together and they have asked me to do a painting for the invitations. YEAH! So Rhonda gave me the task of creating a real boy out of a bronze statue they have on the property. Violla! I have to get it to her tomorrow. So I hope they like it. I REALLY enjoyed doing it for them. That is the best part of art ......giving someone something special.

Here is a picture of the statue and the painting.
Enjoy