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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Great Show!
Had a fantastic turn out for First Friday in downtown Knoxville. It is so gratifying to have my work out for others to see. Enjoyed talking to all the people who came and am now energized for this coming year…. Sigh, I loved it!
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Final piece for January 2025 Show….
Newest piece and probably the last for the year! Christmas and vacationing coming up and just enough time to get a first of January show packaged up, priced etc…..
Not sure of a title, but I have to think of one in the next week or two. Something with the housing shortage maybe or dreams of a home?
Thanks for following me this year. I, seriously, really appreciate it! Now to get those decorations out….Happy Holiday season to you and yours. Di
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
A peak at newpiece….
Working on a new piece, 24x36, and it is taking its time to lead me where it wants to go. This is just a snippet ….things are progressing.
Just wanted to stop in and say hi! Hasn’t told me it’s name yet either…stay tuned.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
“Thankful for the Years”
This piece originated from a photo I saw on FB. The photo was a man seated at a restaurant table and he looked so happy. Even though you could not see other people in the photo, you knew he was surrounded by loved ones. So, here is my painting representing the love and memories we gather through the years. Enjoy!
10x20, acrylic and collage
Saturday, September 28, 2024
“The Plot Thickens”
Naming this one, “The Plot Thickens”. A bag of characters and a book…anything can happen!
16”x20” acrylic on canvas
Sunday, September 22, 2024
‘What Next?’
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
“Focus”
Naming this one “Focus”. Kind of self explanatory…I think. I am always interested in the layers of life both metaphorically and physically. I revere science, science fiction, spiritual essence, and good ol’ wonder. I use ladders as symbols of growth, my horses are kindness, my houses = home, and the blue people are humanity. My orbs represent the soul/ spirit. So my paintings are ‘complex simple’ like me🧐. Whatever, I hope you enjoy it. My paintings are orchestrated to a stop-look-figure it out principle……love, di
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Reaching for the answers to life…..
Third canvas in “the series with no name yet”. Am really enjoying these rich deep colors. And, of course, the whimsical characters are fun. This new piece is 24x30 and is just filled with personality. There is always the eternal question of ‘what is going on?’ The world is filled with so many different perceptions and perspectives. Life is interesting….
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The Herd….
This is my newest piece (15x30). The second out of the fourteen canvases I found at an estate sale. So, as always, I set a goal (using the term loosely) when I am kind of doing a group of paintings. In this group, I plan to use the little blue men, abstract more and try to luminously paint. No problem.
I like this piece but am still not sure about the color on the border. Have to give it a few days. I did sign the piece so it is probably done. Di
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Abstracting a bit more….
Trying to abstract/distort a bit more. I love artwork that is linear, has graffiti and an edge to it. I seem to not have enough internal angst! Plus, I have a real love affair with color. Lately, the smalls I have been working on are a bit too cute so I am putting on my big girl panties and searching for my next direction. Looking for a progressive curve in the road. I am not looking for a cliff….at least I don’t think so….
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Onward….
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Night Song….
Fun little piece I titled, “Night Song”. I have three more I am working on this size and then I am going to work some larger pieces. I have enjoyed working small but it is TIME to get a little more serious….🧐 yeah right! But I can try…
Monday, July 1, 2024
Three? ……
Really am liking this piece. Sometimes everything just plays well together. Do not have a name yet. Have several in mind but nothing has resonated with me. Always open for possibilities.
This is acrylic on paper, it is approximately 12x16.
Enjoy and feel free to share🙏. Di
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Last of the 5x7s….(for now)
I really do like doing this size! Though the small face on the figure is a bit of a challenge. Have gotten where I really like painting on the wood cradle boards also. So, apparently, I am a ‘happy camper’ today. (These are available on EBay) Smiles to you…..di
Monday, June 3, 2024
Whimsical Art
Two small pieces, just 5x7. Perfect for a small space or on shelving. The top piece is “Prince Roundhead” and the second piece is “All Dressed Up”. They are just fun little pieces. We all do need some whimsy in our lives. Just sayin….
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Released”
Last of my 8x10’s. Calling these last several pieces-storyboards. They seem to encapsulate the narrative aspect of painting. I have a strong feeling this may change. We shall see….di
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Not titled yet…l
This is a lot of detail for such a small piece. what was I thinking? Of course that question could be asked of most my artwork! I am at kind of a strange place with my artwork in that I don’t know what I want to paint…so, the way to find out is to ‘just paint,’ and eventually something/some theme will evolve. That is what I tell myself. For now-at least I am off the streets…❤️di’
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
Only 25 more…..
What is hard now is finding new things to paint or draw. Have been doing colored pencil lately. This is 71-75….soon, I have to figure out what I am going to do with all of them when I am finished!
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Only 30 to go…
70 out of a 100 are done. Not all are masterpieces but I am determined to finish this goal. Not sure why I thought it was a good idea but ‘it is what it is’! I think I bought in because they come in a cute box. So I am easy (and determined)!
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Mini series…
Mini series because I had 3 9x12 canvases and this is what happened! Totally too sweet-as an artist I really need more angst. Oh well.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Garden Party
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Trodding onward…
Still finishing some smalls for EBay sales….think I am ready for some bigger work but have 7-8 more small canvases and my goal this year is to utilize what I have in my studio! I really am quite happy with what I am doing..so no complaints👍di
Friday, March 22, 2024
Finished finally!
Did two videos of this art journal and both were too large to post on this blogspot! So I am posting a few pictures of some spreads and the whole video can be viewed on Instagram #difergiart Did I mention it took me two years to finish this (it did sit on a shelf a lot of that time) and I seriously doubt I will do anymore (this is the fourth)….di
Monday, February 19, 2024
Working small…
So this is 2024 so far, minus two that sold! I am enjoying these but know eventually I will want to do a larger piece. I list these on EBay as ‘Difergi’ ..l know eBay is not a prestigious gallery BUT the supplemental income is nice. And most people can afford these smaller pieces.
Large pieces can take me a month-maybe more, so of course they are pricey. Oh my-Talking about money is so crass! Let’s pretend we are all rich and of course you would like to buy a large piece for your penthouse. Or how about, you enjoy looking and I will continue enjoying creating. Love….di
Friday, February 9, 2024
Work in progress…..
Friday, February 2, 2024
“In Queue”
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Upcoming auction….
A new venture-online auctions. My first foray….
This is on Facebook, ‘Best Bid Scoop of Art’, and will run from Thursday February 8th until Sunday the 11th. The category for this auction is ‘Under 100’. We are allowed to have seven items. My pieces are 5x7, 8x8, and 8x10. We will see how this goes. There are 4-5 different artists.
If you are viewing this in time for the auction, please check it out! I am keeping my fingers crossed. Di
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Me and My Friends…
This is an 8x10 piece for an online auction in February. All pieces must be under $100 ..so therefore in my case they have to be smaller to comply with the price point. This piece engages me as I have a feeling that the rabbits are a bit mischievous and naughty.
Let’s hope it is received positively by people not use to my ‘quirkiness’…di
These are additional pieces-I am allowed 7….