Who loves boats? 2 new boat paintings for summer
Summer has arrived! Who loves boats? Do you have the ability to travel in your mind or soak into the beauty of the details around you? If you’re like me, you can zoom into a scene depicted in a painting or bask in the details of the current moment, such as the way light hits the petals of a flower. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, give it a go! Whether you pick the way life is painted around you or look at the creation of another, there are infinite opportunities to recognize and appreciate beauty. No supplies or materials are required for enjoying what is...
Read MoreMarch? India + Saturday … & A Studio Peak
This month has been one of collaboration! This Saturday, 60 artists around the world will be sharing art from home or their studios for our 1 year anniversary of this project that started during the pandemic. To see all the artists, follow our page on Facebook: We also have an Instagram although post less there: https://www.instagram.com/snlartshows/?hl=en Participating countries include: Israel, Italy, Ireland, England, India, United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Canada, Mexico, Cuba and all over the U.S. Government Museum of Jhansi, India Bundelkhand Art Society I had the opportunity...
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentines Day! “From Our Hearts to Yours” is made for YOU! by artists around the world who participate in Saturday Night Live Art Shows. May you celebrate what you love in this world:) lots of love,
Read MoreWhat’s in the Studio?
Masks to Match the Painting! I’ve been entertaining myself by selecting masks to match the painting I’m currently working on of Manarola, Italy, in Cinque Terre (60″ x 82″ ink, oil & acrylic on canvas). Scroll to see this painting in process with the colors of masks I’ve coordinated so far: Behind the Scenes: Where do paintings dry? As some of you know, oil paint can take months to dry (technically years to dry fully). In my recent Saturday Night Live Art Show, I shared one of my prize creations, the design and construction of my drying racks. In...
Read MoreBe The Silver Lining + Happy New Year!
A Story of Art & Friendship During Stay-at-Home Happy New Year! As we enter 2021, I’ve reflected on my silver linings of 2020. Three of those silver linings were fellow artists and co-hosts (Nichole McDaniel, Sherly Benjy and Joan Marie) of the weekly Saturday Night Live Art Shows, a project to have art exhibits from home during the stay-at-home time. Our shared mission to brighten social media feeds at a time when many people dealt with difficult times brought us together. Most weeks we had a collage from the videos we made for our followers. For 40 weeks, from March 28,...
Read MoreThe Last Painting of 2020, A Surprise
with the surprise painting Horsing Around 38″ x 34″ ink & acrylic on canvas The Last Painting of 2020: Oh I do love when paintings are a surprise. This painting was made and delivered as a surprise Christmas present. I had to wait to share until it was received. What painting would you like to be surprised with? There is still time to surprise yourself with a painting! Scroll below to get the 25% Off End of 2020 Special. Two Eiffel towers are available in Laguna Beach and North Carolina. Horsing Around by Brooke Harker 38″ x 34″ ink & acrylic on canvas...
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