Sleeping Model

admin | March 26, 2009

I went to visit my Dad tonight and he had just eaten his evening meal and I think he was ready to go to bed! Needless to say, he was a great model as he sat in his recliner and we watched old shows on TVLand. Well I’m not sure he saw any of the show….

Monday’s Live Model Session

admin | March 24, 2009

Last Monday night we were delighted to paint Roxie. I’ve painted her many times in the past and she does such a good job. I do see Roxie’s likeness in this study but there’s something not quite right. . . maybe if I had three more hours I might figure …

Spring is in the air in Bowling Green Kentucky!

admin | March 22, 2009

This morning I was struck with an illness–Spring Fever!!! I took my dear Dad for a little ride in our charming downtown area to see the beauty of flowers blooming and trees budding. Here are a few pictures of my favorite place–Fountain Square Park. S…

Quick Sketches–a week of practice

admin | March 21, 2009

It has been a while since I have pushed myself with quick sketches and when you see these you will know that I need A LOT OF PRACTICE! My wonderful artist friend Marian Pacsuta was kind enough to invite me and a few others to her studio to paint from l…

Magical Dragonfly

admin | March 16, 2009

This small painting is a little whimsical painted for a beautiful little baby girl. Hopefully the painting will grow with her over the years. 6x6Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2009Here is my latest post. Thanks for subscribing!
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Nursery Painting–Teddy Bear

admin | March 11, 2009

I’ve been working on some 6×6 paintings for my friends with new additions to their families. The fabric below and a teddy bear were my inspirations for this painting. The nursery is decorated in greens and browns and the fabrics are fabulous!!! Fabrics…

Monday Night Painting from Life–3 hour study

admin | March 3, 2009

On Monday nights I go to Franklin Tennessee to paint from life. I choose to travel an hour and twenty minutes to and from for the “experience”. Not only do we paint from life, but we critique each other’s paintings–in a nice but honest way. As an a…