Ask and Ye Shall Receive

[Jabez] was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and extend my lands! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!" And God granted him his request.
—1 Chronicles 4:10 The Prayer of Jabez

FLY AWAY TURTLE
10x8 inch line and wash on sketchbook paper
© V. Bridges Hoyt 2012

Over the weekend, I completed this quick line and wash sketch of a turtle on a log. This thirty-minute drawing includes only the minimum number of contour lines to portray my impression of the turtle.

I was able to work a little on the deer fawn painting (in a previous blog post). The background had troubled me, but I think I discovered a fix on Sunday. Painting progress was slow. The weekend passed quickly.


"I am Woman," but as the years have passed I've realized how difficult the continuous practice of doing it all. The time has come to pray the prayer of Jabez.  "Lord, bless me and extend my assets and energy.  Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain." I am thinking of my Aunt Mollie Jones who is in the hospital and weary of life.  Lord, be with Aunt Mollie and her daughters. Give them energy and comfort. Lord, please also bless Aunt Sylvia and Ms. Polly (who is now 98) with your support, and give continued healing to my Aunt Billie. There are so many others in my mind, friends closer to my own age, but these elderly folk are the ones whom I mention publicly.

Thanks for following my Texas Sauce Art Life.
V. Bridges Hoyt

July Sale Dalmatian Dog in Bluebonnet Meadow

SOLD

Dalmatian Meadow

12"x16" oil on Belgian linen
© Vernita Bridges-Hoyt 2009
385 
reduced to 
195 + shipping

Like a dog needing rescue, my painting Dalmatian Meadow has been waiting for just the right home of its own. The Dalmatian landscape was completed on May 12, 2009. I've set Jesse Dalmatian in a meadow of Texas bluebonnets with a grove of tree trunks (tall pine trees) beyond. I like this oil painting and you will be amazed when you see the detail on the original. 

To help the painting of Jesse find a home on a wall, I've reduced the price to $195 if purchased this July. Layaway plans are available. 


This oil painting has been stored while waiting on the right art collector to come along. Just like rescued pets, some paintings take longer than others to find the rightful owner. Maybe this oil painting has been waiting for you.

The 12"x16" oil painting is offered with a 40% donation going to help the official Dalmatian rescue of your choice. Contact me for details.


SOLD with an $80 donation paid by the artist to Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay.

V. Bridges Hoyt

"Painting the Sauce of Texas"

animals • flowers • people • places


To purchase a painting or commission a portrait,

email me at txsauce@txsauce.net

Vernita Bridges Hoyt

Newborn Study in Watercolor

Every day is a new day unto itself. Some days are easier than others. Overall, each day is good.

NEWBORN STUDY
watercolor with ink line
10x8 inches
copyright V. Bridges Hoyt 2012

In the first week of May, I began a small watercolor sketch of the newborn calf. In the second week of June, I returned to the study to add more color, shading and contour lines.

A newborn is fascinating whether a baby, calf, puppy, kitten, bird, etc. A newborn has curiosity and the excitement of experiencing all the firsts in life as each day dawns.

Newborn Study is available through the Daily Painters Gallery.


Thanks for following my Texas Sauce Art Life.
V. Bridges Hoyt

Tote Bag features Boxer Dog Art by V. Bridges Hoyt

Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad.
—Salvador Dali
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ART. While I am painting some new works, as well as taking care of some other matters, I'll show you a new tote bag design.

TOTE BAGS! The 2nd one is ... "Sherwood Boxer" with fabric trim and art reproduction of my watercolor painting of rescued boxer named Sherwood who happens to be dressed in a Robin Hood cap. Visit my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/TXsauceArtStudio.

You can view my other works at the Daily Painters Art Gallery, on my website portfolio, or here at the blog by scrolling through "older posts" at the end of this page.

Any questions, click here to contact me.