Times Gone By is perfect for how long this took me to finish.

Times Gone By

Some people paint like the wind and some take their time. However you do it, it really doesn't matter as long as you do what you love. This painting not only holds a lot of memories but lots of layers of oil paint. 

20" x 16" x 1" Duck Canvas

When it comes to a passion or a talent just do it. I have been a fine artist since 1988 and although you don't see alot on the web site this year - I have been busy with private orders for gifts for others and items that are purchased as fast as they are done. 

My hopes and prayers are to paint more for the web site as of now. I make my living painting, quilting and sewing. Painting is the on the top. I hope you will stay tuned and also if you are putting something off that you love to do and are scared or whatever..... Just do it... you will be so happy you did. Heres to me painting again full time. I am in love with life. Pick up your brushes and get some paints and join me....  

Paintings from Art Studio

Its been a while since paint blogging

How long has it been. I told you its a crazy life from an artist. Many people tell me wow you must have such a peaceful life being an artist, especially painting. I always wondered why they say that. My life is beyond crazy and wild. Being an artist is quiet time for myself, but it takes time to paint. First I must get thru the crazy days and times of the day. In the last 2 weeks, my sons still in therapy so I help with the kids - its summertime you know. My daughter in love was baking a cake for a special summer cookout we were going to have until I get a call " Mom come quick, shes dropped a butcher knife on her foot and it wont stop bleeding - I am beside myself telling my son what to do and call 911 - as I run out the door and I am also on phone calling 911. I get there a mile from my house before the ambulance or firemen and yep cut the foot wide open. So the summer begins, I take the kids, my son goes to hospital and we update you to now.... surgery was Tuesday to repair the cut tendon and the artery and now its keep the foot up and healing time.  

I told you that my life is nothing but busy and full of events. I am however getting to swim some which helps the days. Grandkids are having fun. I have tried to finish this painting on the old classic car but it still waits. I hope to get that done in the morning. 

I have orders coming in for bird paintings, santa paintings and more. I am excited to paint and paint on anything just to paint. It feels good to do what I love to do. This is a quick update tonight. I want to scope on Periscope live broadcasting and not sure how many would tune in. If you would be interested please drop me a line and let me know. You can always email me at francesshurleyartist@gmail.com   I would love to hear from you. If you have a request for something you would like me to paint, or sew or quilt let me know. I love helping others and if you would like me to do a Q&A on painting let me know that as well. Ok its my time to watch some of my friends on scope. Stay tuned more pics coming soon. I am caught up finally. Until later - Frances

Saturday and finishing an oil painting

Its Saturday and quiet here as everyone is off doing what you do on saturdays. I am finishing an art piece in oils on a 16 x 20 canvas. I do love old vintage cars and barns. Nothing like a stroll thru the country to see things when you were a kid, or maybe you have never had the chance to stroll thru the country to experience an old barn, climb a big tree or walk down to the lake and sit a spell. Take the moment and go - you will find the best times and the most quiet times. Get away for the day away from all the noise and busy work. Be back soon, not much time and time waits for no one. Have a great day.