Finishing Christmas

I'm finishing some projects. Over New Years, we stayed in Leakey, Texas.  It was so cold, wet, and rainy, that we spent the entire time watching John Wayne movies, football games, and for me, painting.

Prints of Ligonier on the square are available: 

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/town-square-at-christmas-beth-waltman.html

The original, 16X20 acrylic work on canvas, can be purchased for $150.  

Please contact through the link. 

I really enjoyed doing this painting.  When I was a child, the "Diamond"--the town square--was decorated for Christmas. White lights twinkled in abundance. A nativity set was always prominently displayed. Just driving around the area, especially when a soft snow drifted down, was a trip through Wonderland! 

     So when I began this, I used Liquitex Basics light blue violet to sketch it in.  Obviously, I need to work more on architecture and perspective.  But the moment of nostalgia caught me, and I worked feverishly until it seemed complete! 

Prints of the Frio River in springtime are available: 

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/spring-river-beth-waltman.html

The original, a 12X14 on canvas, can be purchased for $75. Please contact through the link. 

Originally, I had this started as a watercolor. Watercolor just is not my medium.  So yesterday, in the interest of finishing projects, I set out experimenting.  Finally got the amazing blends of colors that showed in the photograph on this day.

Prints of "This Tree, Mom!" are available: 

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/this-is-the-one-beth-waltman.html

The original is for sale for $100. Please contact through FineArtAmerica.