Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Butterfly Ginger, 12 x 9, oil on canvas, L. Daniel © 2014

M E R R Y   C H R I S T M A S 

A N D   H A P P Y   H O L I D A Y S   T O   A L L !

Thank you for your support and friendship, 

and for following my work through this blog. 

I appreciate the encouragement more than you can know. 

Many blessings, 

Laurel

Creek Walking

Creek Walking, 6 x 8, oil on panel, L. Daniel © 2014

on display in the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Gallery

Bull Creek runs through the middle of Austin and is a popular greenbelt for hikers, dog walkers and young families. Since the water is pretty shallow and runs over a limestone floor, folks tend to walk right down the middle of it. For this painting, I was able to find a dry spot to paint from, as creek walkers came and went on their hikes. 

"Creek Walking" is currently on display at the Austin Airport gallery (through March 24) in a Plein Air Austin show entitled "Figures in the Austin Landscape".

Upcoming Workshops:

January 22-24, 2015 | Still Life | Austin, Texas

March 26-29, 2015 | Plein Air | Austin, Texas

April 30-May 2, 2015 | Plein Air | St. Simons Island, GA

Taking Flight

Taking Flight, 30 x 24, oil on canvas, L. Daniel © 2014

Available at the Anderson Gallery

As the sun rises at the ocean, birds gather attentively along the shore. Every now and then something startles them and they all take flight, only to circle back and resume their "watch". I love witnessing this early morning production. "Taking Flight" is now available at the Anderson Gallery on St. Simons Island, GA. 

Please come join me for these Upcoming Workshops:

January 22-24, 2015 | Still Life | Austin, Texas

March 26-29, 2015 | Plein Air | Austin, Texas

April 30-May 2, 2015 | Plein Air | St. Simons Island, GA

Marsh Egret - Davis Gallery Holiday Show

Marsh Egret, 18 x 18, oil on canvas, L. Daniel © 2014

Available at the Davis Gallery

I love these beautiful birds who live in the marshes and beaches on the coast; and I have been having a great time painting them recently. This piece is now on display in the 16th Annual Holiday Show at the Davis Gallery here in Austin. The reception is Saturday night… it will be a lot of fun and I hope to see you there!

Collective Chemistry | Davis Gallery | Austin, Texas

Saturday | December 13th | 7-9 pm

Luminous Sky - Davis Gallery Holiday Show

Luminous Sky, 24 x 30, oil on canvas, L. Daniel © 2014

Available at the Davis Gallery

This painting of the low country sky at dusk is one of several that will be on display in Davis Gallery's 16th Annual Holiday Show. The show opens this Saturday and features many of the gallery's talented artists. It will be a great one and I hope to see you there!!

Collective Chemistry - 16th Annual Holiday Show

Davis Gallery - Austin, Texas

December 13, 2014 - January 10, 2015

Reception December 13, 7-9pm

Morning Pause

Morning Pause, 18 x 18, oil on canvas, L. Daniel © 2014

Available at the Anderson Fine Art Gallery

Walking on the beach at sunrise is a wonderful way to start the day. I highly recommend it whenever possible. :) This early morning scene is on St. Simons Island, on the Georgia coast, my home away from home. There is a magical moment when the sun creeps over the horizon and beams out its light. I have to pause and watch every time. It's mesmerizing and rejuvenating.

You may remember a small study I did of just the egret for this painting. Click HERE to revisit that post.