Clarkston Garden Walk

CLARKSTON GARDEN WALK

Three acres of amazing beautiful gardens, paths through the woods and statues. Again, I could have picked several places to paint. I chose this spot as you enter the garden. The light shining through  the banana trees and the beautiful blue colors with flowers and the peacock caught my eye. What a peaceful and relaxing spot to paint. This painting is an 8x10" canvas in acrylic. The owner has purchased and in his collection.

Both the Troy and Clarkston garden walks are in July each year if you are interested in them.

 

Troy Garden Walk

 

TROY GARDEN WALK

This is a plein-air painting that I created during the Troy garden walk. I also worked on it at home as I can't get all that done in one day. As I walked around all the landscape and lovely flowers, it took me a little bit to decide just where to paint. It turns out the spot that spoke to me was one of the home owners favorite. I also love how they incorporated some old iron pieces among the landscaping. The little statue of is painted in memory of Jack. This painting is 16x16" in Acrylic on canvas. Purchased and in collection by he homeowner.

Mare & Colt

This is a large painting on canvas. 36"x 48". Mare and Foal. Notice this beautiful copper color Palomino mare with all the dappling throughout her body. That made the painting a little more time consuming considering my realism work. Yes, a Palomino horse can produce a Paint foal. Interesting isn't it.

This painting is in the home of a private collector. I am very thankful for those that love my work.

Questions can be emailed to me or text 810-797-6169

 

Christmas Wreath

 

I decided to paint this wreath to share the Christmas spirit with you and the meaning of the wreath. This painting is in watercolor.

The wreath for Christmas is usually constructed with evergreens; in this painting , white pine to represent everlasting life brought through Jesus. The pine trees stay green and beautiful all year long.

 The circular shape represents God, with no beginning and end. Maybe you will see other meaningful parts to this wreath.

Merry Christmas to all and Thank You for following my work. Love to read your comments.

Check out more of my work on www.Lindahodgeart.com also.

Trigger & Porkchop

TRIGGER AND PORKCHOP

This is one of my latest paintings.  Do you know personalities? Which one is the quiet and in control or shall I say boss? Which one is the busy body, always wanting you to throw the ball, and if you don't have his ball he will bring you a rock?

This painting is in acrylic on a 16x20" canvas going to a special home. 

For interest on a custom painting of your pet, contact me at 810-797-6169 or Lhartworks@aol.com

 

Oscar

Oscar

This is a custom order. I decided to do two different paintings. For fun, I am asking you all to give your input and choose your favorite. The top painting is painted in acrylic to look like water color and the bottom painting is in acrylic with more detail as a close up of his face.

you can post your comment or email me your choice. 

lhartworks@aol.com

Thank you

 

2021 Garden walk

Troy Garden Walk

As a guest artist, I enjoyed doing this plein-air painting of the beautiful peaceful garden with white flowers. Each year in August the Troy Garden Club puts on a Garden Tour that people love to go on. I will send out a text to let all know ahead of time next year.

This painting is in water color and is now a  private collection.

Thank you

 

Mojo

Mojo

This is a commissioned piece I painted in memory of this beautiful horse.

I work from photos even if the photos are not perfect, I can still work with them.

This painting is on gessoed hardboard, museum quality. 11x14" in size in Acrylic. The beautiful thing about acrylic is you can put in a frame under glass or without glass. I apply a protective coating that bring out the colors.

You can contact me at Lhartworks@aol.com

www.Lindahodgeart.com

 

Dove of Peace

Dove of Peace

I meant to have this done by Easter, but after two attempts in Acrylic, I decided to try it in water color. It has been a while since I have been painting with water color, but I am satisfied with the end results.

 Hopefully you will feel some comfort from this painting, that is the intention of creating it.

Thank you

 

Warmth of the West

I titled this " Warmth of the West" right now because this time of the year we could use a little more warmth in Michigan. I always work from photos I have taken for reference purposes and make additions or adjustments. So take a close look and see what I have added. This is an Acrylic on gessoed panel. Thank you

you can contact me at

lhartworks@aol.com

Misty Morning

When we were staying in the Port St Joe of Florida area, this old sail boat that was slightly tipped and stayed in this position every time I seen it. It must have been abandoned and remained there until the hurricane came through, This particular morning the mist was still all around but the sun was starting to shine which made a beautiful painting for atmosphere and mood.

Painted on an 11x14" museum quality gessobord  panel in acrylics.

Looking in the Mirror

I know I have posted this one before but it recently went to the home of Winston and he just got to get a look at it, or was he thinking...."Am I looking in the Mirror"?

The Starkweather Society had a 20th Anniversary in 2019 and many artists were asked to display two pieces of their artwork of which I was happy to be included. They had two people choice awards given out and voted on by the public. My painting of Winston was one of the two winners. So happy.

I love getting the publics opinion and always happy to receive your comments whether you add it on my blog or email me.

Winston

 



Winston 

 

 

 

This is a painting of an English Bulldog not quite completed but thought I would post it anyway. You get the idea of his personality and activities. This is painted in Acrylic on canvas. 11x14

 

Yes I do paint your favorite pet from photos and enhance them.

Just text or email me.

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810-797-6169