Wednesday, April 30, 2008

ACEO "Painted Bunting"



SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Monday, April 28, 2008

ACEO "Yellow Headed Blackbird with Forsythia"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

There was so much interest in the last Yellow Headed Blackbird that I revisited the subject. This one is on its way to Australia.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

"Sunset on the Creek"

Watercolor, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

This is a painting that I have been thinking about doing for a long time. It was done from a photograph that was taken at my brother's home on the creek on Edisto Island. I just loved the colors and the effect that I was able to achieve of the sunset.

Price $19.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Friday, April 25, 2008

"Spring in Cocke County"

Watercolor, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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The Redbuds and Dogwoods were beautiful this year.

Price $20.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Thursday, April 24, 2008

ACEO 'Coyote Stare"



SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Coyotes are becoming more common in East Tennessee. I was very happy with the detail that I was able to get on such a small painting.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

ACEO "Did You Hear That?" 12 Point Buck


Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Price $9.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

ACEO "Yellow Headed Blackbird"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Monday, April 21, 2008

ACEO "Taking Flight"

SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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While visiting Cape Canaveral we were lucky enough to catch sight of a Roseatte Spoonbill. The next day while on a tour bus, the guide mentioned that very few people ever got to see one out on the marshes in that area.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

ACEO "Cedar Waxwing"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Saturday, April 19, 2008

"Spring in the Marshes"


SOLD: Watercolor, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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Ahh, Spring in the Marshes at Edisto. Can't you smell the pluff mud?

Friday, April 18, 2008

ACEO "First Peek" Red Fox Babies


SOLD: Watercolor & Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Red Fox kits eyes are so full of wonder when they emerge from their den.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

"The Cove"


SOLD: Watercolor, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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I love watching the clouds roll in over the water.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

"High Tide"

SOLD: Watercolor, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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Monday, April 14, 2008

"Going Shrimping"


Watercolor & ink, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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This painting was done from a photograph taken off the coast of Edisto Island, SC.

Price $20.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Sunday, April 13, 2008

"Return to the Sea"


SOLD: Watercolor, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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Sea Turtles are such mysteries. I thought I would try to portray a loggerhead momma returning to the sea after laying her eggs.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

"Into the Sunset"


Watercolor & guache, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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I love the different colors of the evening sky and how they dance across the water in the evening light.

Price $15.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Friday, April 11, 2008

ACEO "Chickadee"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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This cute Chickadee is hunting for supper in the peeling bark of a birch.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

ACEO "Tufted Titmouse"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

"Bundle of Love" Beagle Pup

Acrylic, gallery wrapped canvas 6"x8".
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Beagle pups are a bundle of licks and kisses.

Price $50.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

"Down the Valley"

Watercolor, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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The weather is finally changed to Spring and the fields in the valleys have put on their spring green coats.

Price $20.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

"Looking for Trouble" Yorkshire Terrier

Acrylic, gallery wrapped canvas 6"x6".
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Yorkshire Pups always look like they are hunting for mischief.

Price $25.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Monday, April 7, 2008

ACEO "Flying Pelican"


SOLD: Acrylic & Watercolor, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
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Pelicans are so much fun to watch as they dive into the water after fish.

ACEO " Sea Turtle"

SOLD: Acrylic & Watercolor, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Loggerhead Sea turtles are often seen on the coast of South Carolina. They are an endangered species and their nests are protected.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

ACEO #4 Crazy Moon "Raven Castle"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

ACEO #3 Crazy Moon Series "Raven Portrait"


SOLD: Acrylic, ACEO 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 140lb. watercolor paper.
Copyrighted 2008. All rights reserved by artist and no unauthorized copying is allowed.

Here are the next two installments of the Crazy Moon series that I have been working on.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

"Rhododendron on the Roan"


SOLD: Watercolor & guache, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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From the top of Roan Mountain the clouds can be seen gliding over the valleys below. Soon the Rhododendron will be in bloom.

Price $20.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Friday, April 4, 2008

"Flying Home"

SOLD: Watercolor & gauche, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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Pelicans are everywhere along the coast of SC.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

"Spring Beneath the Mountains"


Watercolor, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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The peach trees on our property are starting to show their colors. Their blossoms are always so delicate and fragrant.

Price $20.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

"The Tide"

Watercolor, archival, medium texture paper 5"x7”
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The restful sound of the surf is always so calming.

Price $20.00
Contact Artist: jgouge@yahoo.com

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

" Black Labrador Retriever"

SOLD: Acrylic, gallery wrapped canvas 6"x 6".
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Such soft brown eyes.