Christmas Elves

I wanted to paint some of Santa's helpers as if they were very real but not quite of the same dimensions we humans inhabit! I did not want them to appear cartoonish but I did want to keep a bit of whimsy. In any case, it turned out to be a rather ambitious undertaking and here is where I am now with this - almost but not quite done. Its 24x18 oil on linen.
Please check out Gina Brown's blog - she has posted a very touching story of the painting exchange between her daughter Blaire and myself. http://ginabrownart.blogspot.com/

Santa's Wild Ride!

My Santa made it onto the banner for the Foxhunting Life with Horse and Hound website this week! Thank you to Norman Fine for choosing my art for his incredible  site and thank you to Jeanne Chisholm for her unwavering support and belief in my art. Click here to go to the site.

Trying to Be Flexible in Uncertain Times

This has been a year full of chaos and unpredictability for me so I though perhaps Santa might be finding thnigs a little different as well.  Oil on canvas 24 x 18. All comments are welcome.