SHADES OF AMETHYST by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Shades of Amethyst'

Oil   24 x 30

Available

When I was growing up, my mom had this really impressive

amethyst crystal vase that she kept up on the mantlepiece.  Every

Spring, it was full of her gorgeous lilacs, and the whole house

was permeated with their wonderful scent. 

My mother had such a joy for life...and she savored every single

moment.  I hope there are lots and lots of lilacs up there in heaven.

This painting will be on exhibit at Gallerie 13 during the month of

January 2011 as part of the 'New Artists Exhibit' that will show

the work of artists who have joined the gallery in the past year. 

If you are in the area, I hope you can stop in!

If you would like to see more of my work,
please visit my website or my blog. If you are
interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see
here on this blog, please contact me.

LILACS AND LOVE POEMS by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Lilacs and Love Poems'
Oil 20 x 30

Did this painting some time back. When I do still lifes,
I always find it more intriguing if I can include items
that come from my family. In this case, the cupboard
the arrangement is sitting on as well as the ironstone
pitcher belonged to my mother, the book of poetry
was my grandfather's, and the old wire-rimmed glasses
belonged to my grandmother on my father's side.
The lilacs are from my garden.

If you would like to see more of my work, please
check out my website or my blog. Thank you.

SIGNS OF SPRING by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Signs of Spring'
Oil 24 x 24

An older painting of lilacs that were sitting in the
window of my studio beside a nest I had found
in the back yard. Still thinking about Spring...

If you would like to see more of my work,
please check out my website or my blog.
Thank you.