Blue Ridge Parkway views are some of the most beautiful in the world. These old mountains here in the Smokies are the oldest on earth, and their soft peaks unfold in the distance as far as you can see. South of Asheville, North Carolina, the black balsams and the blackeyed susans and coneflowers dominate, leaving… Continue reading Blue Ridge Vista with Blackeyed Susans
Category: 2017
Portrait Ornaments: Dogs
Stylish portrait ornaments are a unique way to remember a lost pet, commemorate an event, or create a holiday to remember. These can be hung as portraits, on Christmas trees, on walls, in windows... They are made of ceramic, measure approximately 4"x4". They are heavy and fine quality, painted with the same professional quality paints… Continue reading Portrait Ornaments: Dogs
Portrait Ornaments: Birds
Stylish portrait ornaments are a unique way to remember a lost pet, commemorate an event, or create a holiday to remember. These can be hung as portraits, on Christmas trees, on walls, in windows... They are made of ceramic, measure approximately 4"x4". They are heavy and fine quality, painted with the same professional quality paints… Continue reading Portrait Ornaments: Birds
Portrait Ornaments: Cats
Stylish portrait ornaments are a unique way to remember a lost pet, commemorate an event, or create a holiday to remember. These can be hung as portraits, on Christmas trees, on walls, in windows... They are made of ceramic, measure approximately 4"x4". They are heavy and fine quality, painted with the same professional quality… Continue reading Portrait Ornaments: Cats
Maggie Mae
Maggie Mae is a lively little girl who came from nowhere to claim her mom and dad in rural Central Texas. She has since blossomed from a timid pup to a dog who actually possesses a sense of humor along with a well developed love delivery system. Her mom and dad, both musicians and creatives… Continue reading Maggie Mae
Shasta
Siamese cats are gorgeous! Shasta's bright blue, slightly crossed eyes give her a quirky, loveable face. Her human companion commissioned this piece to honor her sweet spirit. 8x10" acrylic on canvas panel. signed JBray
Aidan
A gift for a close friend, this commissioned portrait was my first attempt at painting brilliant red hair like Aidan's. His precious grin and love for his Turtles was the perfect subject for this sweet portrait of the toddler. 2017 11x14" acrylic on canvas. Signed JBray.
Forgotten Chores: 17 years of practice
The above painting is the very first realistic-style acrylic painting I ever did. Now, don't misunderstand. I did not magically know how to paint. This is from a lesson in a book, and I'd done some drawing and painting before, but the painting was more cartoon-style, and the drawing was just in pencil. However, when… Continue reading Forgotten Chores: 17 years of practice
Ruby Hummer
The light shimmers off the ruby-throated hummingbird's feathers as it energetically hovers over the lantana. The vibration of these fairy-like birds prevents us from seeing their true beauty, rendering them blurs of energy as they zoom past from one flower to the next. Their sparkling plumage is always an inspiration as it reflects not only… Continue reading Ruby Hummer
