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You know all the treasure humans have lost in the ocean? I like to think that there are some sea creatures who enjoy those items in their own way.

This 9"x12" fantasy cephalopod is available @creativebrushartists .

#octopuspainting #yellowoctopus #fantasyoctopus #pendantfound #unchained #foundtreasure #acrylicpainting

"The Sentinel" 10"x8" acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas, framed to 11.5"x9.5" x2" in gold floater frame.

#carolinawren #carolinawrenpainting #carolinawrensofinstagram #wren #wrenpainting #wrensofinstagram #acrylicpainting #fineart #birdart #artthatmakesyourheartsing

If you wonder how artists wire their paintings, now you know (how I do it, at least). I use a spring punch to make holes about 1/4 down from the top, screw in some D-rings, and string through some soft coated copper wire. It takes me about 3 minutes now. "The Watcher" is currently available @creativebrushartists in Manassas!

#heron #greatblueheron #heronpainting #heronsofinstagram #acrylicpainting #localartist #manassasartist #virginiaartist #wiringapainting

I had a productive day painting @creativebrushstudios ! I started this blue heron and I'm pleased with how it's coming along. I also mailed my wood duck painting to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, so we'll see what happens with that...

#heronpainting #blueheronpainting #wip #workinprogress #heron #blueheron #acrylicpainting #gallerywrappedcanvas #wadingbird #beautifulart #birdpainting #whatididtoday

"Basking in the Sun" went to a wonderful home today. I will miss this big iguana, but we made a new friend, and had a good time @creativebrushstudios !

#iguanapainting #acrylicpaintingonstretchedcanvas #acrylicpainting #iwillmissyou #happyplace #manassasva #manassasart #virginiaartist #localartist

Alllllllmooooooost done... I need to finesse those branches a little and fix a spot that my eye keeps going to, but then my little wood duck will be finished!

#woodduck #woodduckpainting #acrylicpaint #acrylicpainting #acrylicpaintingonmasonite #localartist #manassasartist #virginiaartist

We have 12ish inches on the deck table, so probably 6-8 inches on the ground? I'm supposed to be painting the dining room, but I've been taking a lot of bird and squirrel photos. I see another kind of painting in my future! Also, gotta make snow cream.

#snowday #yourmomentofzen #snowytree #snowfall #snow #snowfall❄️ #snowfall #firstsnowfall2025 #holycrapits2025 #wheresmyjetpack #shouldntihavehadonebynow #ohwellbacktopainting

At the Art Factory next to @craymondartist ! Come by and see us for some great art 12-5pm at the @virginiaartfactory !

Okay, IT IS NOT DONE YET, but I'm working on this painting for the Virginia Duck Stamp Contest. Thanks to Dave and BIL Jon for the definitive answer "wood duck" when asked which duck I should paint.😆

#woodduck #woodduckpainting #acrylicpainting #duckpainting #acrylicpaintingonpanel #virginiaduckstamp

I think I'm finished with this little 8"x6" acrylic in gallery-wrapped canvas for an upcoming fundraiser for @theartistsinmiddleburg . Swipe for progress pics. Any ideas for the title?

#acrylicpainting #narwhalpainting #narwhal #skywhale #skywhal #dreamwhale #unicornofthesea #unicornoftheseaofthesky #warmcolors #analogouscolors #6x8 #progresspics

Hey! I just slid in here at the last minute! Are you going to the @virginiaartfactory in #historicmanassasinc for their holiday art sale? You are? Then come talk to me and see what I'll have in my area! It'll be a surprise to me, too, but I always have plenty of art to offer!

#artfactory #manassasviginia #virginiaartist #localartist #manassasartist #holidayartsale

Have you ever been to a Christkindlmarkt? I have, once, and it was CRAZY. Join me for a magical night of festive fun! I'll have paintings and prints, ornaments, mushroom pals, and who knows what else! And look at the adorable little tiny house-thing I'll be in! Just look at it! Okay, I'm calming down now.

Have you been to a Christkindlmarkt?

Youngest is looking forward to charming everyone.😁 I'll have prints, egg gourds, mushroom pals, stickers, and tea towels! Come by and chat up my menfolk!

#sttimothysfallcraftfair #craftfair

My oldest is melting aluminum he's scrapped and making Christmas trees. None of this is OSHA approved, but it makes him happy, which is a pretty rare and precious event.

Thank you to new BekArt friends! I really enjoyed talking with y'all. I'm glad there are people who will nerd out with me about all kinds of animals! See y'all tomorrow!💖

#cliftonday #fairfaxfallfestival #cliftonday2024 #fairfaxfallfestival2024 #exhaustedbutworthit #cantwaittodoitagaintomorrow #loveyall

Hey, everyone! It's supposed to be a beautiful weekend! Come on out to the City of Fairfax's Fall Festival on Saturday, October 12 from 10am-5pm! I'll be in booth 323 (at the corner of Sager Ave and University Dr). Please stop by and chat! @fairydawn.pottery
will be at booth 183 with her pottery and books and art and and and!

@cityoffairfaxva

#fairfaxfallfestival
#fairfaxfallfestival2024

Here's another exciting thing-- "Belonging" just won Best in Show at the @theartistsinmiddleburg Fur and Feather: The Animal in the Wild Exhibit! I'll be receiving the Anita Baarns award!

#furandfeather #theartistsinmiddleburg #newshow #goseethisweekend #middleburgevents #artssceneinmiddleburg

Okay, so there's a lot of crazy exciting stuff that's been going on. I went to Plein Air at the Arboretum and painted three paintings and sold all three of them! I enjoyed meeting new people and even came home with a painting for me! Thank you, @m_sheldrake !

#pleinairatthearboretum #pleinairpainting #blandyexperimentalfarm #statearboretumofvirginia #amphitheatre #whitepine

Come on out to @wineryatbullrun ! I'm here with some other vendors INSIDE in the air conditioning! It's a great day to come out for some lobstah!

My owlwoman painting is finally finished! I started this one a couple years ago, painted on it, put it away, painted on it, put it away. I finally feel like it has the colors and movement I envisioned.😌 Someone suggested Fandancer as a title. Do you have another title suggestion?

#owlwomanpainting #iwlwoman #acrylicpainting #5x7 #5x7painting #surrealism #fantasyart #fantasypainting #surrealart #bekart

Did some plein air painting with my bestie @m_sheldrake and my pochade box from @plaza_art ! It was a beautiful day to finally get outside!

#plazapaintingchallenge #pleinairpainting #water #air #oilpainting #bekart

Here's a sneak peak of a TINY part of one of my four "4 the Love of" paintings. My word is "patterns..." The Opening Reception is June 9th, from 2-6pm--hope to see you there @creativebrushstudios !

#4theloveof2024 #4theloveofshow #patterns #4theloveofpatterns #10x10 #acryliconcradledwoodpanel #bekart

Hey, everyone! Creative Brush is having their Opening Reception for their Best Ever... show this Sunday from 2-6pm! There will be new original pieces from 12 of our resident artists (including me) and light refreshments. Hope to see you there @creativebrushstudios !

#galleryopening #galleryshow #originalpaintings #traditionalart #beautifulart #artforsale #localart #localartist #juncopainting #chickadeepainting #fantasypainting #seaserpentpainting #bekart

Many of you know that my previous 2021 cicada design has been my best selling design ever. So I decided to improve it and update it for the 2024 emergence. And yes, once again, I hand drew that lettering. Thank you to those who gave me the nudge (or kick in the pants).💖 So if you, or someone you know, is in the area where these broods will be emerging, I hope you keep these in mind. Direct links in story highlights! 👕

#periodiccicada #cicadainvasion2024 #cicadabroodxix #cicadabroodxiii #broodxix #broodxiii #magicicadaseptendecim #redbubble #redbubblefindmything #redbubblefindyourthing #redbubblesale #commemorativetshirt #legendary #every221years #bekart #rjkpoyp

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Let's Leave this Place (Original Acrylic Painting)
Price$425.00
A Light in the Forest (Original Oil Painting)
Price$475.00
The Sign You Needed (Original Acrylic Painting)
Price$475.00
East Meets West (Original Acrylic Painting)
Price$525.00

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