Little Red Fishing Boat

Spring, early afternoon, I was plein air painting at Traderhorn Lake in Mississippi. A quietness filled the air as the water was rushing against the shore In a distance I could hear two men talking, one yelled, "I caught one".  As I took a closer look at the boat I didn’t see a person At that time I realized how much painting is like fishing. When you are fishing you are sitting still in the moment waiting for the big fish. When you are painting you are in the moment waiting for the light or just the right emotion to create in a painting.

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Early morning plein air painting

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These 2 paintings were painted at my cousin’s lake home located in Traderhorn Mississippi. Early morning was absolutely the best time to paint because all of the atmospheric pressure and it didn’t get dark on me. Since I don’t live on a lake getting to paint this early in the morning was a treat for me. Plein air painting is so much fun when the weather conditions are good.  This morning was perfect!

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Being with nature is contentment

Earlier in the month of June I drove my mother to her 70^th class reunion and visited different relatives in the heart of Mississippi. The weather was perfect. Visiting with family was great! In this area of Mississippi there was “NO SERVICE” that met, no cell, no Internet, no nothing for 3 days. Needless to say, I was very thankful I took my art supplies. While visiting my sweet cousin we slipped away to talk while I painted.

Painting, being with nature, is contentment deep in the soul.  

I wanted time to stand still.

The “No Cell Service” signal didn’t matter.

In this painting I was trying to achieve the luminosity of the yellow lemons.  After the upload I see other things in need to address.  With each little painting I learn.  By painting almost everyday  I am looking for improvement with each painting.

Donating to a worthy cause - Hospice

Donating to a worthy cause, artist friends having fun together.

 “Art of Caring” charity event supports our hospice program and Kemmons Wilson Center for Good Grief.  The Center is 100% dependent upon charitable contributions. “Art of Caring” is our signature fundraiser

Flowers next to my studio

My Irises have bloomed out until next year. I will paint other flowers in my garden that joins my  studio. All of these Irises were painted from life not using photography.

Painting Workshop by Glenda Brown

Workshop - The Art of Still Life Painting

Focusing on Fruits – adults

Create a series of oil paintings.

July 7-9 2015

Hutchinson School

1740 Ridgeway Road

Memphis TN

To save your spot call --- 901 507-2489

Class almost full, only 1 or 2 opening available

June 17, 2015

The perfect creative gift…  She brought me a 4x6 old yellowed newspaper clipping her husband had saved for years. The article was a photo of her husband’s grandfather’s mill.  Last month Selena Bragg commissioned me to paint her husband a father’s day. This surprise gift is something the family will treasure for generations.

Painting is oil on linen – size 15x24