Vennie's Gallery

This is the front page of Vennie's Virtual Art gallery. It is divided into six sections showcasing her work with various styles and techniques.

Abstracts "Occasionally, I like to experiment with color and texture for its own sake. Abstracts are a good way to accomplish this. I have included a taste of these in this gallery."

Florals "Flowers are recent additions to my paintings. I love flowers and gardening. That doesn't mean I have a green thumb to grow many kinds of flowers so I strive to paint flowers that look real or surreal. God has given us such a wide variety of colors in nature. There are so many bright colors too and I like to use these bright colors in my paintings. I have painted daisies, day lilies, hibiscus, cone flowers and roses to name a very few."

Landscapes "My love of wide open spaces, big beautiful skies, vast ocean scapes and creatures great and small are seen in these landscape paintings done in oil, acrylic or watercolor. Whatever the scene, I prefer paintings that make me feel "brighter is better". I do not try to paint with hidden meanings in mind, but my main goal is to honor our Lord through this work. I just hope my paintings bring joy to the owners for years to come".

Portraits "I typically paint children and adults in a personal setting. If they are involved in an activity, I like the viewer to look at the painting and perhaps envision what may happen next. If the child is eating an ice cream cone, will it eventually drip on to the table and down the child's arm? I like the painting to show something about the person's life or catch the individual's personality."

Religious Art "I have recently taken an interest in religious art in the style of the old masters. I try to use their techniques of painting on panels and their intriguing use of colors. I find this a fascinating challenge. These works are a radical change from my usual style. I do not market my religious work. Several have been donated to religious entities. Maybe I will publish prints or meditational works sometime in the future - depending upon how the Lord inspires me".

Wood Sculpture "I love the feel of wood in my hands! I love the smell of wood! I especially love to carve into wood! My favorite thing to carve is a bird. I prefer to carve wrens and cardinals. My goal is to carve and paint the bird in such a way that it looks real, as if ready to "sing". Bill, my husband, is really the woodcarver, but he kept asking me to try carving. I tried it and liked it! My first love is painting, so I only carve for enjoyment or when I receive a request."

PLEASE NOTE:

Most of the works you will see here are in public or private collections. Those peices available will have prices quoted. Check with Terms of Sale for details.

8 x 10 or 5 x 7 matted prints or an 8 x 10 frame and note cards are available for many of her works.

ALL portraits are commission works and are in private or public collections. Check with Portrait Info for advice and information on the commissioning process.