Blue and Gray

Making photographs look more impressionistic can be accomplished by using a piece of shower glass (plastic) in front of the subject.  Photographing flowers this way is a pleasure, if it is not a windy day!  This palette knife painting is based on a photo taken in just this manner and this technique works well in this style of painting.  I have not yet decided whether I like this style but thought I would put it out for comments from viewers.  It is available directly from the artist and comments are welcome at pwhitacre@att.net,  Enjoy.

Two White Hibiscus

While living in Florida, I had the pleasure of photographing many of the beautiful tropical flowers abundant in that state.  These two white hibiscus so close together made a perfect subject for photography and also for painting.  The first painting was 9x12 and it turned out so well that I chose to paint a second one this time 20x20.  Both are gorgeous and are for sale.  The 9x12 is priced at $135.  The much larger painting is priced at $200.  Should you be interested please contact me via e-mail at pwhitacre@att.net or by phone at 865-932-6729.  You may also view other paintings at my website....www.PegWhitacre.com.  Enjoy the view!

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

Yaquina Head Lighthouse is located on the Pacific Coast at Newport, Oregon.  It is truly one of the loveliest lighthouses in the country and is often visited by photogrpahers, artists and lighthouse buffs from all over the world.  It sits on a rocky outcropping and commands a dramatic view of the Pacific Ocean. Completed in 1873 the light is in excellent condition and has needed little repair work for over 100 years. The grounds are open to the public but the light itself can only be visited by special arrangement with the Yaquina Bay Coast Guard.  No matter, it is a breathtaking beauty not to be missed.  This painting is oil on canvas and measures 17"x141/2" and is available directly from the artist at $185.  Questions and comments are always welcome at pwhitacre@att.net or by phone at 865-932-6729.  Other paintings may be viewed at my website...www.pegwhitacre.com.  Enjoy your visit!

Chapel in the Woods

In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a valley called Cades Cove.  In the 19th century this was an active farming community inhabited by sturdy people who built their cabins and worked their land for many years.  Surrounded by mountains,  it was isolated from much of the outside world.  Today tourists are frequent visitors to the valley where they can drive a one way loop road and walk into the past as they visit the remaining houses, barns and churches.  This palette knife painting is based on one of those small wooden churches in the valley.

Still Life with Sunflowers

It was g reat fun painting these bright and cheerful flowers.  Years ago I took a photo of a friends bouquet of sunflowers and always wanted to make a painting, so here it is!  This is an 11x14 oil painting on canvas and is available directly from the artist at pwhitacre@att.net or through PayPal.  Enjoy!!

Cheetah Close-up Portrait

This portrait of the Cheetah is an oil on canvas painting.  With the exception of the eyes, the entire painting was completed with a palette knife.  It was great fun throwing all sorts of color into the background and then working a bit more carefully on getting all the spots in some semblance of order.  The painting measures 20x20 and is available directly from the artist.  She may be contacted at pwhitacre@att.net.  Other paintings may be viewed by clicking on the link to my website.  Prints are also available.

Serious Bird Watching

Some cats like to carry things to extremes and Truffy was one of those.  The thought of a bird being anywhere near his home was more than he could bear!  His owner loved birds as well as cats and kept feeders outside the windows for her enjoyment but in this instance Truffy was definitely the winner.  Attached to the outside of the window with a suction cup, this feeder allowed the birds to appear almost as though they were indoors.  Not satisfied with sitting on a sill or the back of a chair, Truffy decided to literally climb the window to get at the cardinal.  Talk about a frustrated cat!  So near and yet so far!  This painting is 24" tall and 18" wide.  It is oil on stretched canvas and is available directly from the artist.  Contact via e-mail....pwhitacre@att.net.  Click on the link to see more paintings on my website.  Enjoy!!!