admin | January 14, 2009
These were paintings that I was commissioned to do for Christmas gifts. It was fun working with Lora on these two paintings; going through her wonderful beach pictures of her Grandchildren. I went through several pictures and came up with a painting of…
admin | September 18, 2008
Announcements for October and November 2008: **Saturday, October 4th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm** First Annual Lost River Fine Arts Show at the Lost River Cave 2818 Nashville Road, Hwy 31-W, Bowling Green, KY I will have a booth with my prints and original paintings and look forward to seeing you there! **Saturday and [...]
admin | September 18, 2008
10×20 Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008 This little girl was filling up a bucket that was almost the as big as she was. Her mom is patiently watching over her–taking in the rays, enjoying the sound of the ocean. . . well you get the picture. Here is my latest post. Thanks for subscribing! Rhonda [...]
admin | September 14, 2008
10×20 Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008 I no longer relax on the beach because I’m always looking for potential paintings. What attracted me to this scene was the little boy with his snorkling gear on. He wore it all day long but I don’t think he actually saw any underwater creatures–he was definately ready though. [...]
admin | September 3, 2008
5×5 Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008 This boy is full of energy (wish I had some)! The ball was originally blue but I wanted a contrast so I painted it red. Notice how the sun is hitting his chest. I’m very close to finishing my 24×36 ballerina–Heather, I just need to get a decent picture [...]
admin | August 26, 2008
5×5Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008 I love the floppy hat that this boy is wearing–does anyone know what they’re called? He’s found something in the water, perhaps a nice big shell. I’m always afraid a jelly fish will find me! There is a beach that Sandy and I go to on the Gulf side of [...]
admin | August 24, 2008
5×5Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008 She’s having a great time playing in the water! I was visiting my good friend Sandy in Florida (don’t remember the beach–somewhere around Ft. Myers) when we saw her. All these beach paintings are making me want to go to the beach again! Here is my latest post. Thanks for [...]
admin | August 19, 2008
5×5 Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008 Griffin looking so thoughtful–unusual for one so little. I wanted this painting to be loose with just a few edges. Notice the warm sunshine on his back–I really wish I was there right now! Here is my latest post. Thanks for subscribing! Rhonda email: rsmithstudio@insightbb.com
admin | August 15, 2008
5×7 Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008 This is my Great Niece Kara walking on the beach in Hilton Head, SC. She was really having a good time, enjoying the sand and the breeze from the ocean in the late afternoon sun. Here is my latest post. Thanks for subscribing! Rhonda email: rsmithstudio@insightbb.com
