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Sunset on the Chesapeake - Digital Artwork

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Gallery Patron - Oil on Canvas

Latest Doris Glovier EmptyEasel.com Article:

The Traveling Artist:
How to Create New Artwork and Gain Inspiration while Traveling
Featuring several photo and painted images including the images above
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My Latest Article on EmptyEasel.com

A Walk Through the Orchard - Watercolor on Cold Press Paper

Eastern Shore Marsh - Oil on Canvas

My latest article is on EmptyEasel.com today. It's about how to effectively create a sense of distance in a painting. The information is applicable to any painting medium. Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/yfxc4qm . In the article, I use two of my paintings to illustrate some of the points I make in the article. If you paint, I'd appreciate knowing if the article was helpful to you.

Featured Artist on Mid-Shore Life

I am delighted to be the featured Eastern Shore artist on the online magazine, Mid-Shore Life this week.

Here's the link to the article: http://midshorelife.com/article/local-artist-doris-glovier . Mid-Sore Life is a great source of what's happening on Delmarva. You can subscribe to have it sent to your inbox. Be sure to check it out! Thanks for looking and thanks to Cyndi and John who created MidShoreLife.com - a place on the internet that is focused Eastern Shore folks.

Little Girl, Big Hat

11"x 15" Watercolor on 300 lb Paper

Click on the image for larger view

This little girl was an onlooker at last year's skipjack races. She was standing on a bulkhead at the shore with her parents or maybe her grandparents nearby when I snapped a photo. She had been a bit sunburned from the previous day and was wearing this very large hat - probably not her choice but her grandmother's. I thought she was absolutely adorable and was sure I'd want to paint her some day and here it is!

At The Globe

IN THE BALCONY ART GALLERY!
Berlin's 2nd Friday Celebration - Friday, July 10.
Opening Reception 5-7 PM
Complimentary Light Refreshments
Featuring an Open Show of Local Artists!
(I have several original paintings in the show. )

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ALSO IN THE BALCONY ART GALLERY
Saturday & Sunday July 11 & 12
Local Artist Doris Glovier will be painting in the Gallery 12 - 2 PM
Hope to see you there!

New Opportunity with EmptyEasel.com

EmptyEasel.com is a leading online art magazine with a great writing team that publishes advice, introduces artists, and posts tutorials for creating and selling art. I have been asked to join the writing staff and will begin contributing articles this week. I am delighted to be selected from apparently numerous applicants and am excited to contribute to this outstanding publication. You can have EE delivered to your inbox by going to their website and subscribing, http://emptyeasel.com/ . Here is the link to the article introducing me and Charlotte B. DeMolay as the newest addition to the writing team. http://emptyeasel.com/2009/07/09/introducing-two-new-writers-for-emptyeasel/ .

Student Exhibit at Delmarva Discovery Center

Amazed at My Student's First Art Exhibit

The Delmarva Discovery Center had its Grand Opening on June 25th. Among all of the museum exhibits and displays and in the middle of all the festivities, the Center's first student art exhibit was taking place. It was an incredibly enjoyable experience to see many of my students mingling with the crowd, enjoying the reaction and enthusiasm for the many paintings they had on display. Most of the work submitted was by students at the beginner level. You can imagine, I felt sort of like a proud parent taking it all in! Thanks to the Center for its commitment to the art program and to my wonderful students for stepping out onto a brand new stage! More to come! Thanks to student, Jan Coulbourne for allowing me to digitally "play" with her photo.

We Miss Them Every Day!

Franklin D. Cast (Dandy)

Malcolm A. Glovier (Papa)

In Memory Our Beloved Fathers on This Father's Day

Yellow Boat

9" x 12" Watercolor on 140lb Paper

This is another watercolor study on reflections for my advance beginner/intermediate class. Its colorful palette made it so enjoyable to paint. Our class has concluded and we had a great time learning about color theory, painting reflections and how to interpret in watercolor the local scenery here on the east coast. My workshops take place at the Delmarva Discovery Center on the Pocomoke river.

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Shelltown Dock

11"x 15" Watercolor 300 lb Cold Press Paper

This is a local working dock that we often pass when we are out boating. It is charming even today but my goal in painting it is to portray it as it might have been back in the sixties. This is a painting that I did for my advanced beginner/intermediate class. My current students are such a congenial group, having taken several class series' from me at the Delmarva Discovery Center. They enjoy one another and are quite serious about learning all about watercolor painting. Maybe you should consider some art classes! It can change your life. I hope you enjoy the painting. Painting and prints available.

Chloe

Watercolor on 140 lb. Paper

This one was lots of fun to do. This is a painting of Chloe, our 4 month old cocker spaniel. Yes, she actually does have eyebrows! She is adorable and has finally convinced our 6 year old clumber spaniel that she is pretty loveable. We had to keep them separated for almost two months while he adjusted to her. That's another story and one that is too lengthy to go into! I hope you like this painting as much as I do.

Hibiscus

11" x 14" Watercolor on 300 lb Cold Press Paper

I painted this using a photo reference that I shot one day on my way into my doctor's office last summer. They had a large pot of gorgeous hibiscus' plants on the sidewalk and I fortunately had my camera in the car. It was a beautiful, sunny day and the photo turned out great. This is my first venture into "pouring watercolor" and the style is quite different than what I usually do. It was fun! This is 11"x 14" on 300 lb cold press paper using my new Daniel Smith paints. I LOVE these paints. I hope you like the painting. Email me for purchase information.

Frosty River Dock

11"x 14" Watercolor on 300lb Paper

Those of you who subscribe to my blog know that one of my favorite haunts for paintings and photography is the dock at the end of my road. I enjoyed doing this analogous painting and feel that the scene was perfect for this particular painting. It is the same peaceful view that I have used in the past to create a digital artwork. Most paintings are available for sale. Please email me for information.

Three Pears Still Life

11"x 15" Watercolor on 300lb Cold Press Paper

This painting is an example of a simple still life. I painted it to use as the project for my Still Life in Watercolor class. We started this week and my students had fun learning how to create the textured background. This week we talked about composition and how the rule of thirds and the golden section can help you create a more appealing painting. Check out "Events" at the Delmarva Discovery Center website for info about classes: http://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/. Because the Discovery Center's mission is education, the classes are offered at an unbelievably low price. It's a great opportunity for beginners and experienced painters alike! Click on the image for a more detailed view. Beginners classes are starting in early May!

Watercolor Class - Just Beginning

Demonstrating Technique For a Class Watercolor Study

I am having a wonderful time with my morning class and evening class of watercolor students. This evening, my class wanted to know why I hadn't posted a photo of them on my blog since I have my morning class students posted. Needless to say, I will be featuring the evening class soon! In this photo, I am demonstrating a graded wash for a landscape study we'll be working on. As you can tell by the intent look on the faces of these students, they are seriously hooked on watercolor painting. You could be too! Just look for a class near you!

Bench on Winter Dock - Class Project

9" x 12" Watercolor on 300 lb. Cold Press Paper

(Click image for better view)

I love the Pocomoke River and the Delmarva Discovery Center has asked me to incorporate the river and related flora and fauna into the projects for my watercolor classes. This is the project painting for my level II beginner's class that starts tomorrow. It's not too late to register for level I & II! Click here for more info. This bench is on one of the docks by the river. I have used a limited palette to emphasize the importance of values in a painting. I have taken liberties with the trees and created primarily pines on the far shore although cypress trees are the most prevalent in that area. I often sit on that bench with my dog when we've been out walking. This day it was cold and misty. Not a great day to linger but a good opportunity for taking photos to use for painting reference. I hope you enjoy the painting.

Watercolor Class in Progress

Class in Session! - Digital Art

I am so fortunate to have two wonderful groups of beginner watercolor students who are energized, anxious to learn and just a whole lot of fun! This is our final week of the series of four classes and they have amazed me at how quickly they have progressed. I look forward to the next series of beginner I and beginner II classes at the Delmarva Discovery Center. They are starting the second week of March. For more info on the classes go to their website: http://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/. The four week session is only $40! Come join us!

Watercolor Painting Classes Under Way

Beginner Watercolor Classes in Progress

My watercolor classes at the Delmarva Discovery Center have been a lot of fun to date. We are going into our third week and have covered many areas such as brushes, paper and other supplies as well as color mixing and procedures such as washes and glazing. We will complete two small painted studies and a full size watercolor painting. I am fortunate to have a great group of students in both our morning and our evening classes. You can check out my upcoming March classes at the Delmarva Discovery Center. We will present beginner I and beginner II watercolor painting classes. Click here to go to their website.

New YouTube Video Slideshow

Check out my new gallery of paintings on YouTube !

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Productivity for the Working Artist

Do you hate a messy workspace as much as I do? Is it possible to be effective and productive when one must work on top of a heap of documents, sketches, notepads and other items? In my case the art clutter mingles with the office clutter which creates total chaos. So why do we allow this clutter in our lives? Maybe its because we don't prioritize effectively. Okay, so maybe procrastination is also involved. The sketch above says it all. I doodled in my sketchbook last evening as I listened to The Road to Peak Productivity, by productivity expert, Leslie Shreve, presented by Alyson Stanfield (http://www.artbizcoach.com ). The teleseminar, now available as an audio program, offered innovative tips on increasing productivity through creating an effective organizational system. It provided much room for thought. Here's my plan. I will be creating a system to keep the "to do" stacks from forming on my art table and office desk. Since I have two work flow centers in my studio, I've brought in a two drawer file cabinet to house items related to artwork and items that are office related. A "current" file will be in the front of each drawer for items related to today's tasks. Items remaining in the file by day's end is high priority the following day. I will examine and handle each item and file or trash it on a daily basis. I know that I am not alone in striving to be more productive so I will let you know my progress as I complete the program I have laid out for myself. Oh yes...this is only the first step!

What an Honor! WcW Artist of the Year

You cannot imagine my surprise when I learned I have been named Artist of the Year 2008-2009 by the Watercolor Workshop online artist community. With 1750 members, it is a most prolific and stimulating group of watercolorists and one that I have enjoyed since the Fall of 2006. Here's where the info is posted: http://susieshort.net/wcwaoty-2009.html . Click on one of the small trophies if you'd like to leave a comment.

Beginners Watercolor Class - Small Study

Seagull on Piling - Class Study

Watercolor on 5" x 7" 140 lb. Paper

This will be a small study that my beginner's watercolor class will be working on during our February classes at the Delmarva Discovery Center. The main project is posted below.

Watercolor Class Project

12" x 9" Watercolor Painting - Class Project

These two seagulls settling onto the snowy docks by the Delmarva Discovery Center is a common winter scene. The painting is a project for the basic beginner's watercolor class that I will be teaching at the Center during the month of February. Cick this link for more info: Delmarva Discovery Center Website . If you're local, I hope you'll join us! If not, please just enjoy viewing the painting and thanks for looking!

In Memory of Megan

Megan

8-22-1997 - 12-27-2008

She was my best friend, my biggest fan and my steadfast studio partner. My sweet, exuberant Megan, you will never be forgotten!

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'The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too." ~Samuel Butler, Notebooks, 1912

Globe Balcony Gallery Show Ends Nov. 23rd

We Had a Wonderful Time at The Globe's Recent Opening

Although my 19 favorite paintings are hanging in my solo show in the Foyer Gallery at The Art Institute & Gallery, I also have some photography and digital artwork currently at the Globe's Balcony Gallery exhibit. It's a fun show because the theme is open so there is a variety of work there. If you get to go, be sure to enjoy a meal there. The food is always so fresh and delicious and the atmosphere is so warm and delightful. Oh...and the Allagash with orange is sure to give you a fresh outlook on life! My husband and I highly recommend it!

"Doris Glovier - Looking at Life Through My Lens" Blog is Online!

The transition of my other blog is complete! The new blog will now feature my photography and digital art. I will be focusing on my favorite subjects - the coastal areas, landscapes, wildlife and people of the Eastern Shore. Just click here to go to my new "Doris Glovier - Looking at Life Through My Lens" photography blog. If you would like to receive my photographs and digital artwork in your email, while you're there, click on the subscription link at the top right of the page to subscribe.

Egret on Branch

12” x 24” Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I enjoy taking my camera on visits to Assateague National Wildlife Refuge to take photos of the beautiful seashore and the awesome wildlife there. The Great Egret fishes in shallow water, standing motionless and spearing its prey with its long, yellow bill. It is a huge bird, standing at least 3 feet tall with a wingspan in excess of 4 feet wide. They are simply majestic and graceful. This fellow was basking in the sun on an April day. He was quite patient as I snapped several shots of him. I always enjoy painting birds and this one was no exception. Click on the image for a larger view. This painting is currently a part of my one woman show in the Foyer Gallery at the Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury, MD. The show closes November 15th. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Eastern Shore Marsh

24" x 12" Oil Painting on Gallery Canvas

This beautiful scene is one that we see on the way home from church. This is a typical view of an Eastern Shore marsh. This day the skies were blue with big puffs of clouds that reflected in the still, slick water. There were birds flying in the distance which completed the scene. Click on the image to see more detail. I love living on the shore and the opportunity to view such beautiful scenery is is one of the reasons why. This painting is currently a part of my one woman show in the Foyer Gallery at the Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury, MD. The show closes November 15th. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Seafood at Wright's

OK, here it is...a steamed seafood platter at Wright's Seafood Restaurant in Atlantic, VA. Read my previous post to learn more about it! For those who may not be familar with the shellfish that looks a bit like rocks, those are steamed/roasted oysters. What a great meal!

Boats at Twilight

18" x 24" Oil on Canvas

This is a scene from the bank of windows inside a local restaurant, Wright's Seafood Restaurant. It's one of our favorite places for seafood and this wonderful view is of the Chincoteague Bay with Wallops Island back at the horizon. Click the image for a better view. Wallops Island is home to a NASA installation here on the east coast. I hope you enjoy the view as we always do! This was interesting to paint since the orange sherbet sky reflected in the water presented a new challange. Since I also took a photo of our dinner that evening, I think I'll post it too! This painting is currently a part of my one woman show in the Foyer Gallery at the Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury, MD. Scroll down to learn more about it. The show closes November 15th. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Hesitation

24" x 18" Oil on Canvas

We live near several wonderful beaches. Even if I ignored all other sources of inspiration, I would have more than enough just focusing on human interaction at the beach! This little boy is being encourged by his grandfather to come into the water with him. The water is cold and it's rough and even though he pictures himself riding the waves on his boogie board, he is hesitant to make the plunge. A day at the beach is such a wonderful way to bring families together! I hope you like this painting, it was certainly fun to do! Click on the image for a closer view. This painting is currently a part of my one woman show in the Foyer Gallery at the Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury, MD. The show closes November 15th. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Brothers

14" x 11" Watercolor Portrait

This is a watercolor portrait I did of my nephews last summer. I realized that I never posted it to this blog. Since it is hanging with my current solo exhibit, I thought it was time it was posted here. I was able to use a reference photo taken by my brother-in-law who is a photographer. You can find his website at http://www.ocphoto.net/ . This one was quite a bit of work since it's basically two portraits in one! This painting hangs in my own home.

Egret Takes Flight

10" x 20" Oil on Gallery Canvas

As a photographer and artist, I am simply fascinated by birds. This great white egret with its long legs and neck might be expected to be awkward in movement but quite to the contrary, these gorgeous creatures are graceful and majestic in form and in movement. Click on the image for a better view. This is a scene from Assateague Island. This painting is currently a part of my one woman show in the Foyer Gallery at the Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury, MD. The show closes November 15th. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Beach Play

12" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

We love the beach and are fortunate to live within 45 minutes of the Atlantic Ocean. Since I enjoy painting figural works, this one certainly was lots of fun for me to do. I hope you like it too! Click on the painting to view a larger, more detailed image. This painting is currently a part of my one woman show in the Foyer Gallery at the Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury, MD. The show closes November 15th. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Solo Exhibit at The Art Institute & Gallery

For the first time in almost a year, my easel and my watercolor table have no works in progress on them! Yesterday we delivered all of the artwork (19 paintings!) to the Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury for my solo exhibit in their Foyer Gallery. Photos of the exhibit are above. The opening reception is this Friday from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. My show hangs until November 15th. The solo exhibit coincides with the AI&G's Fall member's show. The theme this year is "On the Waterfront" and since I saw them hanging the show yesterday, I can tell you it's wonderful! Bill Kerbin, of the the Daily Times interviewed me for an article in the Worcester County Times section of the newspaper. Click here for the link to the article. If you are local, please try to check out the show before November 15th and if you can make it to the opening on Friday, I'd love to see you there! I will be posting the new paintings soon!

A Commissioned Gift - Digital Artwork

Completed Project

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Original Photograph

I really love doing commissioned work. Collaborating with a client to bring their vision to reality is extremely rewarding in the creative sense. In the case of digital artwork, it is amazingly affordable and makes a wonderful keepsake and gift.

I was hired to create an edgey and colorful digital artwork from a photo of this public building where my client worked. This is to be a gift for a co-worker who is moving on to another job. The photograph that was provided was a good candidate but the building itself was not exactly picturesque. As you can see from the photograph, there was the peeling paint, obtrusive electric lines, an unattractive sign on the building and a neighboring car and house to contend with. My client is a delightful person who knows precisely what she wants so I was able to create the artwork fairly quickly. All of the offending elements were removed and the desired charm was effectively applied. I'm very happy to report that she is quite pleased with the results. The digital image is off to the printer today and it will be shipped to the client tomorrow.

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Chickadee ~ Commissioned Painting

9" x 12" Oil on Stretched Canvas

Commissioned Painting - The Watercolor Study is in a Previous Post

The client who commisioned this work asked me to do this painting for his wife who "has a soft spot for chickadees". I loved doing this painting as I am a chickadee fan as well. They flit around my feeders, enjoying the seeds, sometimes being chased away by the threatening presence of the blackbird bullies. I have hundreds of photographs I have taken of them and never tire of their charming form. They, along with the titmouse visitors, are among my favorites. My client's wife is having a birthday soon and this will be his gift to her. I must say, I have really enjoyed working with him on this project. He requested a suggested background of the vibrant colors of autumn so I went bold with the colors surrounding this little fellow. The painting will be shipped to its new home this week. I hope the recipient will enjoy the painting as much as I did painting it! Click here to contact me if you would like information on a pricing schedule for a commissioned watercolor or oil painting. It's really quite affordable. For the price of a designer handbag you could own original artwork representing a special person, memory or location.

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914 Porsche - Rain Slick Track

11" x 15" Watercolor/Ink on 300 lb. Paper
Prints Available Here on Ebay

This is the third in a series of Porsche paintings. We are Porsche enthusiasts and have owned a 356B and currently have a 914. This painting illustrates a car going into a curve on a rain-slick track. It was fun figuring out how to make rain spray and mist under the tires and creating the reflections in the wet track. I hope you like it. Contact me for more information about the painting or prints.

Chickadee

6" x 9" Watercolor & Ink

$50

Don’t you just love chickadees? They even sound cute when they chirp! I always have a couple visiting my feeders and just adore watching them. They make fabulous subjects for my photography too. This is a study for a larger painting I will be doing next week. I hope you like it! Please email me by clicking here for purchase information.

The Globe's Balcony Gallery Opening Night

Doris Glovier
Pocomoke City Drawbridge
18" x 24"

We had a wonderful time at the at the Globe's Delmarva Architecture show opening last evening. It was such fun to view so many familiar buildings and Eastern Shore locations as interpreted by the many exhibiting artists and photographers. We were accompanied by dear friends and after the Globe Opening, we strolled about Berlin attending some of the other galleries that were open for Second Friday. At the Water's Edge Gallery reception, we enjoyed viewing the work of Faith Lord and Pete Cosby. A special treat was our visit with the charming and distinguished Patrick Henry and his lovely wife at their reception at the The Patrick Henry Gallery. Pat has that rare ability to paint in a variety of styles, all equally well. What a delight it was to chat with them. His work is wonderful and they are so hospitable to visitors. If you're ever in the area of Berlin, Maryland on the second Friday of the month, be sure to visit some of the galleries there and enjoy the art of the local artists. It's quite a treat!

Digital Artworks ~ by Doris Glovier

Sushi Tonight at The Globe

8" x 10" - Digital Art

Midday In Pocomoke City

10" x 8" - Digital Art

Bridge House Pocomoke City River Drawbridge

8" x 10" Digital Art

Many of you know that I am an amateur photographer. To combine this passion with art is the greatest! To create this effect, I modify and creatively rework my image in my photo programs (I usually use two programs) using various techniques to create an edgy, contemporary photographic image. I'd love to know what you think. These images are featured in the Globe Theater's Balcony Gallery Eastern Shore Architecture show (see blog entry below). We had dinner there last evening and previewed the show and it's really wonderful. "Sushi Tonight at The Globe" was hanging directly behind the Sushi chef. He seemed to be pleased about this. It made me pretty happy, too. These images (click image to enlarge) represent three of the five digital artworks that I have hanging at the show.

My newest oil painting will also be featured. See the post below for the painting.

Pocomoke City Drawbridge

18" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Available at The Globe Theater Balcony Gallery

The Pocomoke River meanders through our town and the dock by this bridge is a favorite spot of mine. There is always a flock of friendly and inquisitive seagulls and various other water birds swimming and flying about, perching on the dock pilings and enjoying the river. I love taking my camera and snapping shots of the beautiful river, bridge, birds and the boats that are docked there. For decades, we have taken full advantage of this wonderful natural resource, taking the boats out to picnic at the parks along the river banks, to hike and to waterski. I was actually baptized as an adult in that river with all of my loved ones and church family around me! The ties that bind me to this beautiful river are very strong.

Recently, the Delmarva Discovery Center which is located on the riverfront, opened and is a wonderful resource of history and information about the river.

I hope you like the painting (click on image for better view) and if you are in the area will check it out the The Globe's Balcony Gallery in Berlin MD. The opening reception of their "Eastern Shore Architecture, Outbuildings and Collectibles" show is this evening at 5:00 PM. I got a preview last night when we stopped in for dinner and the show featuring Eastern Shore (VA, MD & DE) scenes and architecture is fabulous. I have several paintings and for the first time some digital art in the show. I"ll post a few of the those in another post.

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Porsche 356 Speedster, Sunday Drive

11" x 15" Watercolor on 300lb Fabriano Artistico Paper

Original Painting Available

Print available in my Ebay Store

The Porsche Speedster in this painting is from the late fifties. It is very similar to the 1961 Porsche 356B Coupe my husband owned when we got married back in 1972. We drove it on our honeymoon to the Smokey Mountains. As I painted today, the memories came flooding back and just enhanced the painting experience. The setting is a country road in Virginia called Taylor Landing Road. We were there recently, visiting a friend on a Sunday Afternoon. I knew that road with those massive pine trees would make it into a painting soon and here they are! I will add a closeup for detail. Prints are available on Ebay. Click here to go to the Ebay listing or click here to email me for information about purchasing the original watercolor. To see a closer view, click on the main photo.

914 Porsche Backroad Excursion

Watercolor Art Print 11" x 15"

Those of you who subscribe to this blog may remember this painting from a few months ago. It is now available as a large archival quality open edition print. All of my prints are professionally printed on heavy, acid free paper with archival inks with the same detail and vibrant color as the original. Click here for my Ebay store or email me here for information. Mini posters also available.

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Currently on the easel:

"Porsche 356 Speedster Sunday Drive"

Painting & prints available - A great companion for the "Backroad Excursion"

A closer view

Through the Years

14" x 11" Watercolor & Ink

300 lb. Fabriano Artistico Cold Press Paper

This one was fun to do. I created this painting and the Tulips in Pitcher oil painting for an exhibit at The Art Institue & Gallery. In this painting, the same person is shown at differing stages of life starting with the child in the foreground depicting the carefree days of the very young child when one has few worries. In the midground, she is in her middle years when all you seem to do is worry especially about physical appearance. Finally she is content to soak up the sun, enjoying the blue of the sky and the feel of the ocean...hopefully much wiser and more at peace. Now she is thankful to have a peaceful moment to think about her many blessings and about her journey to this point. If you are interested in purchasing this painting email me at dcglovier@yahoo.com. Thanks for looking!

Tulips

11" x 14" Oil on Stretched Canvas

I love spring and I love tulips. Everywhere I look, flowers are blooming in the yard, the trees and in the woods. This was so much fun to paint. If you are interested in purchasing this painting, framed or unframed, click here to contact me. Thanks for looking!

The Globe's Balcony Gallery Opening

This is me at the opening with a big smile on my face.

We had a great time!

Three of my Photographs Above

The two paintings in black frames on the right are mine.

We had a wonderful time at the Gallery Opening last night. The event was well attended and the food and wines were wonderful. We went with two of our oldest and dearest friends. It was her birthday and we ended the evening with a bottle of champagne to celebrate both events.

The Globe Balcony Gallery Arts Night Exhibit

The Globe's Balcony Art Gallery Exhibit
Click here to check out the Globe's website

Above are my three paintings that have been accepted for the Spring Arts Night Exhibit. The show opens tonight, May 2nd at 5:00PM and goes through July 5th. The theme is "Ocean" which includes artwork related to the ocean...not just images of the ocean itself. I also inserted a photo of a closeup of the Globe's marquee.


Above are my photographs accepted for the Spring Arts Night Exhibit. When we dropped off my artwork we had a nice visit with one of the delightful owners, Jennifer David. We stayed for dinner, enjoying the great music of The Mood Swingers. The Globe features performers on their stage most nights and the food is outstanding...just a great place to go for drinks, dinner and entertainment! If you're in the neighborhood, check out the Balcony Art Gallery then head back downstairs for the best food and drink around!

Serenity on the Pocomoke River

8"x 10" Oil on Canvas Panel
$100

This is the view from a dock near our home. The Pocomoke River is lined with cypress trees. It is a narrow river in many places and a local favorite for waterskiing and other boating activities. Our family takes our boats out on a regular basis in the summer for fun and great fellowship. We also have hosted many family reunions there.

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Chili Peppers

8" x 10" Oil on Canvas Panel

$100

I love spicy food and the fresher the better! I am famous for my spicy chili. When my son asked me for my recipe, he added fresh jalepenos to his batch. WOW, was that fantastic! It adds a fresh spiciness that's really yummy. That’s how I make it for my husband and I now. These three red chili peppers were so warm in color, I decided to use a cooler brown for the background. I think the contrast is pretty interesting. What do you think? This painting is a bit more spontaneous than many of my paintings and I really like the looseness that resulted. I hope you do too! Click here to email me for purchase details.

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