A Ballerina and her shoes

admin | August 11, 2009

7 x 5 Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2009 Anyone that follows my blog knows that I love to paint Ballerinas. So here is another one of my favorites. I think for me, it’s all about the shoes in this painting. Here is my latest post. Thanks for subscribing!
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Flamingo Dancers

admin | August 6, 2009

I’ve already posted one of these but decided to post the series of 4 dancers. I love red-I believe I interited this love from my Grandmother Mazie that loved red and purple. She would always use lots of color in the quilts that she made. She made me a …

Practice Makes Perfect–yes a Ballerina!

admin | July 22, 2009

Faye and I were “Posing” in front of the Gallery in a spare moment during our opening reception. We had a wonderful crowd and lots of fun.I named this painting “Practice Makes Perfect”, another one of my ballerina series that I did for the Capitol Sho…

“Richie” and “Petals and Poses” Exhibition

admin | July 14, 2009

I have a new neighbor and I’m so excited about it. It’s this beautiful horse whose name is Richie. He is a Rocky Mountain Horse that is known for being even tempered and good natured. Sometimes in the morning when I leave for work, he’s standing there …

Petals & Poses Show Ballerina & Blog Anniversary

admin | July 4, 2009

7 x 5Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2009This is one of the ballerinas that I have painted for our Petals & Poses show at the Capitol Arts this month. I wanted my focus to be the light. I have worked on it more since this picture was taken so it’s better n…

Dancer in Red

admin | June 29, 2009

I’ve been working on several figurative pieces and I hope a little “Chi” is conveyed in this painting. As usual I’m looking for smart witty names–any suggestions? 7 x 5Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2009 Here is my latest post. Thanks for subscribing!
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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…

Three Sisters

admin | October 31, 2008

16 x 20 Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008 My niece is a photographer and she took this picture of three little girls that are sisters. I fell in love with it and asked her if I could paint it. I have to admit that I’ve never painted such little legs (middle baby sister) with such [...]

Let me introduce myself. . .

admin | June 15, 2008

As a new “blogger”, I would love to share some of my works of art. My medium of choice is oils and I paint all subjects but I specialize in figurative and portraits. Your comments are welcome! This is a profile that I did, I think the lavenders in the background compliment her–9×12. Rhonda Hartis [...]