A Creative Hand, LLC

Artist Debbie Haynes recently finished this lovely still life with lemons and I want to share it. I love how she has captured the vivid bounce light between the fruit, enhancing the color to an almost orange glow, and how she has so expertly modulated the edges, keeping some very sharply defined and others blurry/soft. Once again, you have made beautiful art, Debbie—CONGRATULATIONS!

A few days ago, artist Donna Hefner completed this enchanting floral painting and I want you all to enjoy it. The color palette is so engaging and magical; almost etherial. Her depiction of the blossoms as soft transitions of color, with some merging into the background is so beautifully handled, I find myself getting lost in the jumble of hues. Donna, this painting is captivating and beautiful—CONGRATULATIONS on another lovely work of art!

I have been away from FB for several weeks completing two very demanding commissions, but now I can resume featuring the art of Open Studio artists. Artist Cris Cleary used two source photos from a recent trip to Europe for this magical painting. I love how she convincingly merged the sky from one photo with the buildings, lights, and bridge from the other. CONGRATULATIONS Cris on expertly crafting an image that pushed boundaries for you and resulted in something beautiful!