Back At It

After a few weeks of not painting, not watching what I eat, and not exercising I decided it was time to get back into the groove. Here is a "warm up" painting I whipped out in about 40 minutes tonight just to get back the feel of painting. I am also working on some designs for the NC Cowparade that will take place in 2012 for charity. Hopefully at least one of my designs will get picked and I will be able to paint a life-sized cow that will be on display for the public next fall.

Black, White, and Gray warm-up painting. acrylic. 40 minutes timed.

Painting Donated to the Mental Health Association of Greensboro's fund raiser auction

This painting is being donated to the Mental Health Association of Greensboro for their Art of Living fund raiser auction being held next month. http://www.mhag.org/auction/auctionitems.cfm

Paintings Hanging At Fisher Park Counseling in Greensboro, NC

Sheryl Ketner of Fisher Park Counseling in Greensboro was kind enough to hang some of my stuff at her practice.

Painting Hanging at Dolce Vita Salon in Adams Farm

Here is my painting hanging in Michael Vest's room at Dolce Vita Salon. ...FYI... Michael is a great hair stylist and nice guy. Find them on Facebook as Dolce Vita Salon LLC.

My paintings hanging at Bianca's

Two of four paintings of mine that are hanging at Bianca's in Greensboro.

Thanks everyone who came out for Art in the Arboretum today! I really appreciate all of the support and am thankful for all of you who told me you have been following me online! Thanks so much. Got so busy that I didn't take many photos - sorry this is not very zoomed in!

New Painting by Hilary Clement, artist

Fleetwood Church 30 X 40 acrylic.

Hi all! Please come out and see me for Art in the Arboretum next Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Over 40 artists will line the paved walkways with paintings, sculpture, glass, woodworking, jewelry, photography, etc. There will also be live music, kids art activities, and even art activities for your canine family members! Admission is FREE!

Red Vineyard painting by artist Hilary Clement.

Vineyard Red Series II. Acrylic on canvas 12x12

Original Painting of Vineyard by Hilary Clement

Vineyard Red Series I acrylic on canvas 16x20

Acrylic Painting by Hilary Clement, Greensboro NC Artist

Time is Fleeting II acrylic 11x14

Acrylic Painting by Hilary Clement, Greensboro NC Artist

More of the same, anyone?

Places I Have Been In Dreams 11x14 acrylic

To The End acrylic 11x14

Acrylic Painting by Hilary Clement, Greensboro NC Artist

A Dream Not Remembered. acrylic 11x14

Acrylic Painting by Hilary Clement, Greensboro NC Artist

No Traveler Returns. acrylic 16x20

Acrylic Painting by Hilary Clement, Greensboro NC Artist

Time is Fleeting. acrylic 16x20

Misty Vineyard. acrylic 11x14

Moon on the field. Acrylic 11x14

Moon over the Barn, acrylic

So I am currently reading some classic art books on recommendation as part of my quest for improvement. I started with Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, and realized after I bought it that I had done several of these execrcises in my Middle School Art Class - I had a great middle school art teacher named Mr. Scott. Anyway, the first exercise is to draw a self portrait to be put away until after all of the exercises are complete. Another self-portrait is then done, hopefully with a tremendous amount of improvement. Here is mine - notice the slack-jawed look of concentration while looking in the mirror. I think on the final one I will smile the whole time even if it hurts. This took about 30 minutes and is a humbling exercise.

Here are a couple of other sketches I have done in the past weeks.

Another 30 minute excercise. 11x14 acrylic

This 11x14 acrylic painting was done as an exercise to help me improve. The timer was set for 30 minutes, so I had to paint as fast as possible. Really enjoyable.

I have some of my art work hanging in a local restaurant. Bianca's Italian Eatery in Greensboro. www.biancasrestaurant.com Pictures to follow. I really should be asleep right now.

30x40 acrylic. just finished. I should be asleep right now, but I really enjoyed painting with these colors.

24x48 acrylic finished over the weekend

Tried to go a little more impressionist with this painting. 30x40 acrylic on canvas.

Poppies in Field with barn 06042011. acrylic on canvas 24x48.

24 24x36 acrylic on canvas "Poppies 06022011"

18x18 acrylic on canvas

Almost Done!!

Please come out and see me at Greensboro Beautiful's Parisian Promenade. I will have some of my work displayed and will also be doing some live painting. There will also be other artists there as well, a sidewalk cafe, live music, kids' activities, french cooking, family games, gardening tips, and a poodle parade. It is Sunday June 5th from 1 to 5pm (free admission) at Greensboro's Bicentennial Garden. That's me and my husband Andrew on the right, so you will recognize me and I hate to not have a picture when I post.

Second stage of this oil portrait.

These geraniums found a new home! I know they will be happy in Paula's bright and cheerful kitchen.

Here Mousey Mousey. All done! Oil on canvas 18x24

One of two new projects. Stage 1 - oil on canvas 18X24

Almost done.

Meow. Stage 2 complete. Next will be adding more detail.

Just got back from a short weekend in WV. Got to give my dad his birthday portrait and visit with family and friends. Top left is an old pizza pan I painted for my Step mom and Dad to hang above the door to their home. Below is just a really cool stump we came across on a walk. Now, I need to get back to painting...


Oh, and my website (not to be confused with the blog) is finally up, although it needs some additions and adjustments. www.hilarypaints.com

First stages of a new cat portrait in oil - under-painting and the eyes. Going to try to post as it progresses. background next, then detail on the cat.

Spent the day yesterday at the Sweet Tea Classic, which is a cool tournament for dogs (and their owners). Met some great people and fell in love with some really beautiful dogs. This tournament was put on by the Fur Fun Flyball Club, and you can check it out at http://www.furfunflyball.com/ or still catch it live today at Fairchild Community Center in Burlington, NC. If you have a dog what a fun thing to do! I have some friends in this club so I had the opportunity to design the logo using their ideas. fun stuff!

woof woof. Oil 24X36.

An acrylic painting for a sweet woman that I did when I first started to seriously paint.