J Felts Art - J Felts Blog

It's been a While . . .

6/25/2019

I have been working but more on the business side of art. I've done a few logos for non-profits and logos just take up a lot of time. I don't usually do them. My software is old and aggravating, it freezes up. I can't afford to replace it, so it's got to do me for a while. It's still works fine for my own personal use.

I just put the two photos of plein air paintings up to get attention, I did these on this day in 2013. Unfortunately, I still have them, they didn't sale. I painted them in Nashville. The one on the right, I actually got an award on.

Sold! Going to a New Home!

5/28/2019

A dear friend stopped by the studio today to claim this smallish watercolor. I'm going to frame it for her and then It will be going home with her. Thank You Linda! I'm so glad you like my work.

Finished Up This Small Ink Drawing

5/27/2019

This little drawing has been sitting in my drawing pad waiting for it's finishing touches. i went in this morning and while waiting to meet a friend for lunch, I decided to just do it. I liked it so much, I framed it immediately. Of course, I forgot to take a photo of it before a framed it. So it's pictured here under glass and that's never a good idea. It's in a 10" x 8" frame, the image is 5" x 7" and it's available. Just click the "Contact the Artist" if you're interested. Thanks.

New Works at Smith Trahern - Clarksville

5/22/2019

I'm a member of the 2Rivers Society of Painters in Clarksville. Our artwork will be hanging at the Trahern Mansion through-out 2019. Tomorrow we are changing out our artwork.,I'll be delivering the two painters above. We will be having a fundraiser for the Smith Trahern in September of this year.

Where does the time go?

5/19/2019

May 19, I've only been to the studio a few days this month. But, the tomatoes are out and the asparagus patch is weeded and fresh straw is down. 30+ baby silkies (chickens) are here now and the flower bed is looking great. Now, maybe I can get back to the studio to do some artwork. It's been a beautiful spring.

Quiet Day in the Studio

5/11/2019

It's so quiet out on this rainy day. It's a gentle spring rain and I love days like this. I went to the studio to finish up the two workshop pieces I did in Trenton with Rose Edin. She is really good with color and co-authored a book entitled "Color Harmony". The workshop was wonderful.

While I was waiting for paint to dry, I matted a few of my recent artworks pictured at the top of the blog. Below are the two pieces I did in the workshop. I left a day early so I could attend my friend's opening reception.

Studio closed Friday, Sorry!

5/9/2019

I can't be at the Studio tomorrow Friday, May 10th. Sorry, I had to change shifts at the DAC because of a doctor's appointment. So I'll be at the DAC tomorrow and not my Studio. I'll be back in town Friday night and Saturday if you want to look or need something.. If you want to come by call me or use the contact form here on the website. Thanks everyone!

Gifts in the Studio

5/7/2019

I do have many gift ideas for Moms in the Studio for Mother's Day. Jewelry by Karen Black, Wood turning by DR Reid and Artwork by me. I'll be in the Studio Wednesday and Friday 2:00 tile 6:00.

Hilda's show at the DAC

5/3/2019

As most of you know, Hilda Waide is my best Artist Buddy. She is having a solo show at the DAC this month, May 2-31st. The DAC just installed new lighting and her show is beautiful!! 40 plus artworks, such a talented lady. The reception was wonderful with lots of friends and family.

Barn Painting Finished

4/1/2019

A friend asked me if I had a barn painting to sell. I had sold all I had done but I told him I had lots of photos that I had taken and he could pick one for me to paint. I shared the photos and he pick a Houston County Barn. It took me longer than usual to finish it because of eye troubles, a fall on the stairs and springs allergies. It's finished and I delivered it to him today. I was very pleased with the out come and I hope he is too. "Thank YOU" to Kenny for giving my painting a new home today. I hope he loves it. And I so appreciate your confidence in me as an artist. You can see the creative process below.