Lowcountry Fishing

While I painted this in my studio I was dreaming of warmer days down in the SC Lowcountry. We have had record snow here in the Upstate of Spartanburg, SC and, although I've seen some beautiful snowscapes... future paintings (maybe in the Summer!), I must admit I love warm weather.

This painting (oil on canvas, 10"x20") can be found at The Sandpiper Gallery on Sullivan's Island, SC

Postcards from Charleston

My last post was about my "Postcards" project. I've decided to expand on this idea and I have created some "Postcards from Charleston". Both of these series are available at the galleries that represent me in Charleston & Sullivan's Island. In fact both Edward Dare Gallery at Charleston, SC and and Sandpiper Gallery at Sullivan's Island, SC are currently hosting a show for the holidays called "Postcards from Charleston" and "Postcards from Sullivan's Island" through January.

I really am enjoying creating these small works (all of these paintings are 6"x8") in between the larger studio paintings I create. The process of being able to create something in one studio setting and the challenge of keeping things simple keep me on my toes.

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6"x8" oil on canvas, Window Box

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© Isabel Forbes 2010

8"x6" oil on canvas, Basket Weaver

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© Isabel Forbes 2010

6"x8" oil on canvas, Market

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8"x6" oil on canvas, Charleston Porch

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8"x6" oil on canvas, Carriage Ride

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8"x6" oil on canvas, St Philips Steeple

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© Isabel Forbes 2010

8"x6" oil on canvas, Sweetgrass Rose

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8"x6" oil on canvas, Rx King Street

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8"x6" oil on canvas, Sweetgrass Artist

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6"x8" oil on canvas, Artist's Hands

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Several of these paintings have already sold, but if you are interested in any of them contact the galleries listed.

Happy drawing & painting!

Sullivan's Island Cottage - Ion Street

Thumbnail drawing

Block in

Refining the block in...

more refining...

The finished painting.

I love visiting Sullivan's Island, SC. The town has done a great job of keeping big development under control. If you walk or ride a bicycle around the neighborhoods you can see lots of quaint cottages/bungalows. I'm looking forward to the Spring so I can actually be there to paint some of the great scenes on the spot (en plain air).

Above you can see the process of this new painting, "Sullivan's Island Cottage. I start out with my "Thumbnail Drawing". This small sketch works like a road map. I've hear many an artist say, getting value right is more important that getting colors right. Colors are more of a personal decision - values are needed in order for a painting to "read".

This painting can be seen at the Sandpiper Gallery on Sullivan's Island.

Happy drawing & painting!