I paint because I "must".
It is as much a part of me as breathing and when life sometimes gets in the way, it is as if part of me is missing!
You will find that I work in many mediums....I am often asked which is my favorite. There is no easy answer for that question as sometimes the "subject" says to me that it would be best done in oils, watercolor, scratchboard, graphite or pastels!
More easily answered is what my favorite subjects are! The answer is anything that "Grabs me" and says I must paint this!! That usually means a person with a lot of character, an animal that makes me smile, or a beautiful flower before it begins to fade. I also enjoy getting out into nature and painting what I see.
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You will find that I work in many mediums....I am often asked which is my favorite. There is no easy answer for that question as sometimes the "subject" says to me that it would be best done in oils, watercolor, scratchboard, graphite or pastels!
More easily answered is what my favorite subjects are! The answer is anything that "Grabs me" and says I must paint this!! That usually means a person with a lot of character, an animal that makes me smile, or a beautiful flower before it begins to fade. I also enjoy getting out into nature and painting what I see.
828-595-6007 , 9 AM to 7 PM EST
SEE GALLERIES BELOW! SHOWING ORIGINALS...
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Portraits
I think that I enjoy doing portraits more than anything else that I do! Striving to capture the essence and personality of my subject is both a challenge and a joy. No matter whether it is a commission of a person or a pet for someone, I love to see the look on their faces when they see it for the first time!
I can create a portrait for you in oils, acrylics, graphite, watercolor, pastels or scratchboard.
They make wonderful gifts or you can give a gift certificate!!
My prices are reasonable and I give FREE estimates to anyone who would like one. Contact me and I will get back to you as soon as possible! 828 595-6007 or lorelleartist@hotmail.com
I can create a portrait for you in oils, acrylics, graphite, watercolor, pastels or scratchboard.
They make wonderful gifts or you can give a gift certificate!!
My prices are reasonable and I give FREE estimates to anyone who would like one. Contact me and I will get back to you as soon as possible! 828 595-6007 or lorelleartist@hotmail.com
Animal Gallery
Still Life & Misc.
Fine Art Scratchboard
What is Scratchboard? My scratchboard is done on a masonite surface coated with clay and then black india ink. The drawing is transfered to the board and then scratched out with a variety of tools to bring up varying degrees of the white clay beneath. It is quite a time consuming medium, but I love the results! It also reproduces very well. Students of all levels can easily learn how to work in this interesting medium. It is gaining in popularity and recently the International Society of Scratchboard Artists has become a reality!
Nature and Landscapes
I enjoy getting out in nature whenever I can make the time. Inspiration is everywhere in God's creations.
Miniature Fine Art!
Miniatures are not novelty art, it is fine art in miniature. They may be in any medium, tho most of mine are created in oils on a man made ivory called ivorine. They take as long or sometimes longer than larger paintings to do. And no, I don't use a two hair bush!!