Wednesday, December 31, 2008

"Tuscan Elements"



This vibrant and colorful oil painting is the first of my new series of paintings which I am currently working on. My favorite bottle of Italian wine which I purchased from my trip to Italy along with a cherub statue, flowering topiary, wine glasses and artichokes makes up this work of art. The dimensions are 9" wide X 12" high. This painting is available in fine art prints and giclees. Click here for purchase information.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

"Spanish Wine with Fruit"




A vibrant and colorful still life, this original oil is made up of a Spanish wine, grapes and pears painted in a styalized realism. Painted in subdued reds, yellows, green and blues, this work of art is sure to enhance and add color to your room decor. My personal vision in my artwork is moving toward a mediteranean style. Please watch my blog posts often as I will be adding a new body of paintings. I do work full-time in another profession which at times hampers my creativity so sometimes my postings are sporatic. I can't wait to retire so I can live my dream of being a full-time artist which might be soon.........


Dimensions: 9" X 12"

Available along with giclees and fine art prints.
Click here for purchase information

Friday, December 5, 2008

"Botanical Bowl with Garlic"




A light filled still life with decorative qualities, this original oil painting is made up of one of my favorite botanical bowls I filled with two garlics. Dimensions: 4" X 4". I have primed and painted the sides of this painting along with attaching hanging hardware to give you the option of hanging it immediately upon your wall. This small work of art is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

"Wine Goblet, Grapes and Pomegranate"




I just finished this vibrant and colorful painting which was a pleasure to portray on canvas. One of my etched wine goblets I filled with grapes and placed a slice of pomegranate beside it makes up this original oil. I found that the most difficult rendering of this still life was painting the wine goblet's decorative etched grapes with my vine ripe grapes behind it. Dimensions: 6" X 6", this oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to "Buy Now"

Friday, November 21, 2008

"Decorative Bowl with Garlic Clove"




A vibrant still life with decorative qualities, this original oil is made up of a small decorative golden bowl I enhanced with a garlic clove. Dimensions: 4" high X 6" wide.

Friday, November 14, 2008

"Pomegranate with Olive Branch"



A vibrant and colorful oil painting, this still life is made up of a pomegranate I enhanced with an olive branch from my olive tree. I just let the colors flow and painted my subject matter in a styalized realism. Dimensions: 6" X 6". -Available-

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

"Green Olives"



Green olives displayed in a cermamic bowl make up this original oil painting. Painted in a styalized realism, this little gem of art is 6" wide X 4" high. -Available-

Sunday, November 9, 2008

"French Jug with Pears"



A vibrant and colorful jug I acquired from Providence France is the focal point of this original oil painting rendered in vibrant colors. Pears were added to add interest and movement to this original work of art. This painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hanging hardware attached to enable you to hang it immediately upon your wall. Dimensions: 8" wide X 10" high

"Yellow Bell Pepper"



A simple daily painting rendered in a styalized realism, this original oil is made up of a yellow bell pepper. Life has been kind of hectic lately which at times affects my creativity. It's back now, and I have started painting aggressively again.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

"Fruit and Wine Reflections"




A delightful still life with reflective and decorative qualities, this original oil is made up of a bottle of Zinfandel, pears and grapes painted in a styalized realism. Dimensions: 6" Wide X 12" High, this painting has it's gallery wrapped side painted along with hanging hardware attached to enable you to hang it immediately upon your wall. Framing is optional. Click here to view a portfolio of my artwork for sale.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

"Olive Oil with Olives"




One of my favorite olive oil bottles I enhanced with an array of olives and an olive tree twig makes up this original oil painting. A Europeon cafe scene provided the perfect backdrop to add interest and dimension to this vibrant still life. Dimensions: 8" wide X 6" high, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

"Rustic Cherub Vase with Tulips"



A vibrant and colorful still life, this original oil painting is made up of a rustic Italian Cherub vase I filled with beautiful blooming tulips. A Virgilla Art Original, this work of art is 8" high X 10" high and is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

"Italian Pitcher with Lemons"




A vibrant and colorful still life, this original oil painting is made up of an Italian wine (Vino) pitcher enhanced with colorful lemons and an olive tree twig. Painted in a stylized realism, this painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 6" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

"An Olive Array"




A vibrant and colorful still life, this painting is made up of green olives displayed in a decorative olive bowl. I added an olive twig from my olive tree to add design and movement to this original oil stretched canvas. Dimensions: 6" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

"Raspberry Ikebana Vase with Pears"




A colorful still life with decorative qualities, this oil painting is made up of a beautiful Ikebana Vase with two pears I casually placed within it. A Virgilla Art Original on stretched canvas, this original oil is 6" high X 6" wide, this work of art is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

"Rustic Bowl with Onions"


I visited Italy over five years ago, and my memories of this beautiful country have changed my life along with my home decor. The beautiful bowl displayed in my painting is from Italy. It is a "Rustica Cherub Bowl" with unique engraving along with little cherub faces displayed along it's side.


Dimensions: 10" wide X 8" high, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

"Garlic"




A contemporary still life with decorative qualities, this colorful oil painting is made up of a garlic and garlic clove. A vibrant still life, this original oil painting is sure to enhance and add color to your kitchen or dining room decor. This painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 5" wide X 4" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

"Pear in a Decorative Bowl"




A vibrant and colorful still life, this original oil painting is made up of a vibrantly colored pear sitting in a decorative bowl I painted in a styalized realism.

Dimensions: 6" High X 6" Wide, this painting is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

"Hummingbird at Rest"




A vibrant and colorful oil paintings, this oil painting is made up of a female hummingbird resting between her flights. A Virgilla Art Original, this painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hanging hardware attached to enable you to hang it immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 4" wide X 6" high, this painting is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

"Bell Pepper and Eggplant"



A vibrant and colorful still life, this original oil painting is made up of a vibrantly colored eggplant and bell pepper I painted in a styalized realism.

Dimensions: 4" High X 6" Wide, this painting is listed in my eBay Store. SOLD Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

"Reflective Lemons"




A vibrant and colorful still life, this original oil is made up of two reflective lemons I painted in a styalized realism. Dimensions: 4" high x 6" wide, this painting is listed in my Etsy Shop. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Friday, August 29, 2008

"Antiqued Coffee Pot with Fruit"




A vibrant still life with decorative qualities, this original oil is made up of a beautifull crafted antiqued coffee pot I enhanced with grapes and pears. Dimensions: 9" Wide X 12" High, this work of art is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

"Red Onion"




A vibrant still life with decorative qualities, this oil painting is made up of a red onion free and fanciful in form. Dimensions: 6" X 6", this painting is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

"Grapes with a Lemon"




A vibrant and colorful still life, this original oil is made up of a bunch of grapes enhanced with their color compliment, a yellow lemon painted in a styalized realism.

Dimensions: 4" High X 6" Wide, this painting is listed in my eBay Store. -Sold- Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

"Italian Creamer with Vegetables"




A colorful still life with decorative qualities, this oil painting is made up of an Italian creamer with a tomato and greens onons displayed beside it. A Virgilla Art Original on stretched canvas, this original oil is 6" high X 6" wide and is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

"Pears in My Kitchen"






A vibrant and colorful still life, this original oil is made up of two pears I placed on one of my favorite recipe journals. I added a ceramic platter with a rooster in the background to add interest to this painting.

Dimensions: 6" X 6", this painting is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

"Pear and Grapes"




An original oil with the feeling of old world charm, this vibrant and colorful oil painting is made up a pear, pear slice and grapes.

Dimensions: 12" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil painting is listed in my Etsy Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

"Japanese Botanical Bowl with Grapes"



A colorful still life, this original oil is made up of a Japanese botanical bowl I enhanced with grapes. Dimensions: 4" wide X 6" High. -Sold- To view my artwork for sale, please click here.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

"Anjou Pears"




A vibrant and colorful oil painting, this still life is made up of two De Anjou pears I painted in a styalized realism. This original oil has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 6" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition which is listed in my Etsy Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

"Red Onion and Garlic"




A beautiful still life with decorative qualities, this colorful oil painting is made up of a vibrantly red onion enhanced with garlic. A Virgilla Art Original on stretched canvas, "Red Onion with Garlic" is a classic still life arrangement which will enhance and add color to room decor. This painting will fit in a standard sized ready made frame.

Dimensions: 12" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

"Italian Pitcher with Lemon"




An Italian water pitcher enhanced with a lemon makes up this impressionistic still life which is sure to enhance your kitchen or dinning room decor. I have primed and painted the sides of this painting along with attaching hanging hardware to give you the option of hanging it immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 6" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil painting is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

"Purple Eggplant"




A beautiful still life with decorative qualities, this colorful oil painting is made up of a vibrantly colored globe eggplant. A Virgilla Art Original on stretched canvas, "Purple Eggplant" is an accent piece still life which is sure to enhance and add color to room decor. This painting will fit in a standard sized ready made frame.

Dimensions: 8" wide X 8" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Monday, July 14, 2008

"Italian Garlic Holder"




A vibrant and colorful oil painting, this still life is made up of one of my favorite Italian ceramics I have collected enhanced with a garlic. Painted in a styalized realism, this original oil has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 7" wide X 5" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

"Italian Wine Pitcher with Fruit"




"ITALIAN WINE PITCHER WITH FRUIT"

A vibrant and colorful oil Italian wine (Vino) pitcher enhanced with a wine glass and grapes and pears I painted in a stylized realism. This painting has it's 1 1/4" sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 8" wide X 10" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

"Green Pears"




A vibrant and colorful oil painting, this still life is made up of two green pears I painted in a styalized realism. This original oil has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 6" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

"A Trio of Pears"




A bright and colorful oil painting, this cheerful painting is fresh off my easel. I am an emotional painter, and this newest creation of mine made me smile while I applied paint to the canvas.

Dimensions: 6" X 6", this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

"Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon"



A vibrant still life, this oil painting is made up of a bottle of French Merlot, Cabarnet Sauvignon I enhanced with a wine glass and cherries placed in a crystal bowl. A Virgilla Art Original this painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 8" wide X 10" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

"Olive Oil and Lemons"




A vibrant still life, this oil painting is made up of a bottle of olive oil enhanced with lemons and a decorative cloth. A Virgilla Art Original this painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 10" wide X 8" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Friday, June 13, 2008

"Japanese Botanical Bowl with Lemon Slice"



A colorful still life, this original oil is made up of a Japanese botanical bowl enhanced with a lemon slice. This painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 6" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

"Wine, Garlic and Lemons"




A bottle of Chardonnay, garlics and a lemon make up this colorful oil painting rendered in subdued colors. A Virgilla Art Original this painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 8" wide X 10" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

"Vase with Grapes"




A beautiful still life with decorative qualities, this colorful oil painting is made up of a vibrantly colored vase enhanced with grapes. A Virgilla Art Original on stretched canvas, "Vase with Grapes" is a classic still life arrangement which will enhance and add color to room decor. This painting will fit in a standard sized ready made frame.

Dimensions: 8" wide X 8" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

"Eggplant"




A vibrant and colorful oil painting, this still life is made up of a lone purple eggplant I painted in a realistic style. This painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 4" wide X 5" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

"A YELLOW ONION"




A vibrant and colorful oil painting, this fruit still life is made up of a lone onion. I painted in an impressionistic style. This painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 6" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Friday, May 9, 2008

"Sliced Tomato"




A vibrant still life, this colorful oil painting is made up of one half of a tomato. A Virgilla Art Original this painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 5" wide X 4" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

"MORTAR, PESTLE, GARLIC & TOMATOES"



A vibrant still life with decorative qualities, this colorful oil painting is made up of a mortar and pestle, tomato and garlic arranged in a delightful display. A Virgilla Art Original this painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 10" wide X 8" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

"China, Lemon and Lime"



A contemporary still life with decorative qualities, this vibrant oil painting is made up of reflective lemon with slice and a lime I arranged in a colorful display. A Virgilla Art Original on stretched canvas, "China, Lemon and Lime" is an original oil which is sure to enhance and add color to your kitchen or dining room decor. This painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 10" wide X 8" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale.

Monday, May 5, 2008

"Silver Bowl, Grapes and Pear"




One of my favorite decoritive bowls enhanced with grapes and a red pear, I set up and painted this vibrant and colorful oil painting near one of my sunlit windows. This painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 10" wide X 8" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale

Sunday, May 4, 2008

"Olives, Tomato and Garlic"




A vibrant still life with decorative qualities, this colorful oil painting is made up of a jar of olives, tomato and a garlic clove. A Virgilla Art Original this painting has it's sides primed and painted along with hardware attached to be hung immediately upon your wall.

Dimensions: 8" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale

Thursday, March 20, 2008

"A Green Pear"




A lone green pear I painted in muted colors, this daily painting rendered in a stylized realism is sure to enhance your room decor.

Dimensions: 5" wide X 4" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale

Saturday, March 15, 2008

"Delicate Teacup"




A beautiful teacup painted in muted colors, I painted this charming oil painting in an impressionistic style. A Virgilla Art Original on stretched canvas, "Delicate Teacup" is an accent piece still life which will enhance and add color to room decor. This painting will fit in a standard sized ready made frame.

Dimensions: 6" wide X 6" high, unframed, pristine condition, this original oil is listed in my eBay Store. Click here to view my artwork for sale