Marilyn M King Studio

Thank you for Following this Blog.

2011-11-04T19:39:00.000-07:00

When I originally established this art blog is was to serve as a web site rather than a journal of my daily painting practices. I first developed another blog "Small Oil Paintings" to show the same work, but to also share some of my techniques and thoughts about the pieces that I post. I've decided to close this blog and continue posting on "Small Oil Paintings". If you follow this blog maybe you'd like to check into the other one to receive future posts and art pieces. I've appreciated all the encouraging comments you viewers have left here and hope to see you on the other site.

Sunflowers With Peaches - SOLD

2011-07-10T14:21:00.000-07:00

"Sunflowers and Peaches"
10"x 8" Oil on linen panel.
sold

Fresh Cut Roses Still Life

2011-02-04T19:56:00.001-08:00

"Roses From the Heart"

5 5/8" x 7 3/4" Oil on linen.
$125. + $8 s+h

These roses are some my husband grows and he proudly brought me this lovely bunch back in the summer. How appropriate to paint them in February when love is in the air!

Happy Valentine to you all!!!!

Apple Pie

2010-12-09T19:36:00.000-08:00

"Favorite Pie"

5x7 oil on board
$100. + $8 s&h

Pomegranate and Silver Goblet - SOLD

2010-11-21T18:49:00.001-08:00

"Pomegranate and Silver Goblet"

5"x 7" Oil on board.

Cow Creamer and Camelias

2010-11-19T20:49:00.000-08:00

"Cow Creamer and Camellias"

5"x 7" Oil on Gessoboard

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Pomegranate and Delft Vase - SOLD

2010-11-14T19:48:00.000-08:00

"Pomegranate and Delft Vase"

7 5/8" x 5 5/8" Oil on linen panel.
sold

Blue Teapot and Pink Roses- SOLD

2010-11-04T20:03:00.000-07:00

"Blue Teapot and Pink Roses"

"5 5/8 x 7 5/8" Oil on linen.
sold
$150. + $8. s&h

Punch Cup, Lemon and Delft Vase- SOLD

2010-11-02T19:43:00.000-07:00

"Punch Cup, Lemon and Delft Vase"

5"x 7" Oil on Gessobord.

$100. + $8 s&h sold

Pears, Cherries and Chrome Punch Cup

2010-11-02T19:31:00.000-07:00

"Pears, Cherries and Chrome Punch Cup"

5 5/8" x 7 3/4" Oil on linen.

$125 + $8 s&h

Three Pears on a Table - SOLD

2010-10-23T08:39:00.001-07:00

"Three Pears on a Table"

5 3/4" x 7 3/8" Oil on linen mounted on board.

$150. + $8. s&h - sold

Tiger Lily - SOLD

2010-10-17T18:05:00.000-07:00

"Tiger Lily"

7.75"x 5.75" Oil on linen panel.

sold

Georgia Cotton - SOLD

2010-10-11T17:20:00.001-07:00

"Georgia Cotton"

5.75"x 7.75" Oil on linen panel.
$100. + $8. s&h. - sold

This cotton was retrieved from the side of the road near Fritzgerald, Georgia on a recent trip.
To make the painting a bit more colorful I staged it with my "stressed" green tin. Yep, it was a new tin that I banged up, painted and stressed by sanding off some of the paint. The exposed metal rusted after setting it out in the flower bed for a month. I'm more proud of this tin than most of my paintings. The cotton was honored to be put on stage with the treasured tin.

Arkansas Red and White Corn - SOLD

2010-09-26T16:48:00.000-07:00

"Arkansas Red and White"

5.5" x 7.5" Oil on linen panel.
sold

A high school friend ( Dan Alexander) now living in South Georgia grows this rare Arkansas corn as a hobby. Some ears are red and some white and he grinds it at a local mill to make his own corn meal and grits. I hear that these grits are the best one's ever tasted and I can't wait to get my shipment in the mail soon.

Still Life with Acorns and Bean Pot -SOLD

2010-09-25T20:25:00.000-07:00

"Acorns and Bean Pot"

5.75"x 7.75" Oil on linen panel.
sold

Many things have kept me from painting lately but a recent trip to the North Georgia mountains was the one thing that was worth it. My husband and I stayed in a cabin in Blairsville, Ga. and had the most relaxing and rejuvenating time that we've had in many years. I didn't take my paints but my camera was very busy. I don't often paint landscapes but I have some wonderful photos from our explorations that begged to be painted. Fall was in the air, it being 10 degrees cooler than here in Atlanta. Oh I so want fall to be here in full force! I'm looking forward to the wonderful color we have here in Atlanta with our many trees.

The bean pot was a find while antique/ flea market shopping in the mountains. It is a Heinz 57 bean pot produced in the 70's to make individual servings of baked beans. It is so cute and has the most wonderful deep reddish brown glaze. Such little things bring joy.

Green Pears Still Life

2010-09-11T14:36:00.001-07:00

"Two and a Half Pears"

5.75"x 7.75" Oil on linen mounted on board.
$100. + $8. s&h

More backyard pears as long as they last.... Well actually I took a lot of photos, so they will last a long time I hope.

Tabasco Sauce - SOLD

2010-09-07T21:10:00.001-07:00

"Tabasco Sauce"

7"x 5" oil on linen panel
$80. + $8 s&h sold

Aside from making this bottle look round and paint all that type on the label, I wanted to experiment a little with the background. Half in light and half in dark creates a graphic play on the colors. Don't you just love the color of this sauce and that green label around the top all makes for a striking subject.

Strawberries and English Tea Towel

2010-09-04T10:54:00.000-07:00

"Strawberries and English Tea Towel"

5.75"x 7.75" Oil on linen panel.
$100. + $8 s&h

As I go back to my familiar fruit and vegetable still lifes I continue to work toward my desired balance between realism and impressionism. I think in this painting I am close to that balance in some areas, so I'm happy.

Cut Tomatoes No.2 - SOLD

2010-08-30T18:35:00.000-07:00

"Tomatoes and Knife"

5"x 7" Oil on mounted linen.
sold

Cut Tomatoes

2010-08-30T18:33:00.000-07:00

"Summer Staples"

6"x 6" Oil on board. $99. + $8. s&h

The tomatoes, even from the grocery, have been so flavorful this year. Kenn and I have them sliced for almost every meal. I have to buy them as soon as we are out just like any staple in our pantry.

Last summer I did a series of tomato paintings and found that I love painting them. I prefer rendering a whole tomato in a very tight way in order to represent that beautiful smooth skin, then when painting the sliced ones I can have fun with swirling the paint around.

Peaches, Pears and Pakistani Pitcher - SOLD

2010-08-26T18:48:00.001-07:00

"Peaches, Pears and Pakistani Pitcher"

5"x 7" Oil on board. Unframed $99. + $8. s&h

A bit much for 5x7? I was ambitious, but I do think it will make a nice little framed painting. More of the backyard pears and a thrift store pitcher inspired this work. The pattern on the pitcher was worth the time I think.

sold

Cut Pear and Peach

2010-08-24T20:02:00.000-07:00

"Cut Pear and Peach"

5"x 7" Oil on board. $80. + $8 s&h

Backyard pears are abundant and I have taken multiple photos of multiple set ups. This is the first fruit still life I've done in a while in my more realistic style and I have to say that I enjoyed being back in my comfort zone. I'm dedicating this painting to Dave - you know who you are : )

Three Apples Still Life

2010-08-22T20:03:00.000-07:00

"Granny and the Girls"

5"x 7" Oil on linen panel.

My exercise today was to work with a high key painting and to tone down the contrasts in value.
I was working from a photo so the values where naturally stronger and the shadows were darker than real life. The overall effect of narrowing the value range gives the apples a softer and almost atmospheric appearance. My favorite is the "girl" on the right. It looks like she is squeezing up to big sister.
$80. + $8. s&h

Roses and Hydrangeas - SOLD

2010-08-22T08:45:00.000-07:00

"Roses and Hydrangeas"

7"x 5" Oil on board.

It was a day for more practice on roses. I pulled this photo out of my floral file and just painted today without thinking much about it. The glass and water come easy to me but those roses still kick me in the ___.
$80. + $8 s&h

sold

Cherries, Plum, and Yellow Pitcher

2010-08-18T20:24:00.001-07:00

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7"x 8" Oil on linen panel
$100. + $10 s&h

The thrift store yellow pitcher inspired color ! I had a bit of fun pushing the color and using a palette knife on the background. It was all about the joy of paint on this one.

The photos of this and my last painting are picking up pink in my white areas. When I try to remove the "red" with photoshop I haven't been successful. Please understand that the camera is not able to give a perfect reproduction. The original is always a pleasant surprise.

"Summer Ripples" - SOLD

2010-08-17T19:29:00.000-07:00

"Summer Ripples"

7"x 5" Oil on linen panel.

Today's painting was inspired by a photo taken by WetCanvas member "valleysk" named "Water Ripples". I removed one girl and rearranged the ripples around this figure. With the day being overcast and the colors muted, I was able to experiment with a new color scheme.
$80. + $8 s&h - sold

Girl in Sand - SOLD

2010-08-15T16:48:00.001-07:00

"Porcelain Doll"

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7"x 5" Oil on linen panel.

sold

Birthday Party

2010-08-14T18:07:00.000-07:00

"Birthday Cake"

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7"x 5" Oil on linen panel
$80.+$8s&h

Boy at the Beach

2010-08-04T10:36:00.001-07:00

"The Sand Bucket"

7.5"x 5.5" Oil on linen.

Available for $85. + s&h: email me at marilynmking@yahoo.com

Windy Day on the Beach

2010-08-04T10:31:00.001-07:00

"The Red Towel"

7.5" x 4.5" oil on canvas

Available for $85. + s&h: email me at marilynmkingKK@yahoo.com

Sunflowers in a Vase - SOLD

2010-07-16T14:42:00.000-07:00

"Sunny Sunflowers"

6"x 6" Oil on board.

sold

Blue Hydrangeas - SOLD

2010-06-29T19:16:00.001-07:00

"Hydrangea Corner"

7"x 5" Oil on linen panel.

sold

Chick Egg Timer and Eggs - SOLD

2010-06-29T19:11:00.001-07:00

"Your Time is Up"
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8"x 8" Oil on Ampersand gessoboard.

sold

Pet Portrait

2010-06-21T14:39:00.001-07:00

"Handsome Boy Shad-O"

6"x 6" Oil on board.

nfs

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The Shell Seeker- SOLD

2010-06-18T19:26:00.003-07:00

"The Shell Seeker"

7"x 5" Oil on linen panel.

sold

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Cup of Tea and Clementine

2010-06-15T22:00:00.001-07:00

"Cup of Tea and Clementine"

6"x 6" Oil on board.

Available for $75 + $8 s&h
View ebay listing here.

Plate of Strawberries - SOLD

2010-06-14T21:55:00.000-07:00

"Berry Sweet"

5"x 7" Oil on board.

sold

Tea Cup and Pink Roses

2010-06-14T06:01:00.001-07:00

"Pretty In Pink"

8"x 6" Oil on linen.

Available for $100 + $8 s&h
To purchase email me at marilynmking@yahoo.com.

Peaches With Leaves -SOLD

2010-06-13T07:53:00.001-07:00

"Peach Fuzz"

6"x 8" Oil on board

sold

Three Hot Peppers - SOLD

2010-06-12T16:06:00.001-07:00

"Three Hot Ones"

5"x 7" Oil on board.

Available for $75+ $8 s&h
sold

Peaches and Silver Cup - SOLD

2010-06-11T21:08:00.001-07:00

"Peaches and Silver Cup"

5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.

$75 + $8 sh&h
sold

Magnolia Blossom - SOLD

2010-06-01T17:50:00.001-07:00

"Southern Icon"

5"x 7" Oil on oil primed linen panel.

sold

Seagulls at Surfside Beach, S.C.- SOLD

2010-06-01T16:40:00.001-07:00

"Surfside Chat"

5"x 7" Oil on oil primed linen panel.

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sold

Sakura - Japanese Flowering Cherry

2010-05-14T13:46:00.000-07:00

"Sukura" ("Japanese Flowering Cherry")

8"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.
$120.00 + s&h. Click for ebay link.

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Pauline Chapel in Colorado Springs- SOLD

2010-03-28T12:13:00.001-07:00

"Pauline Chapel"

10"x 8" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

Wild Daffodills - SOLD

2010-03-28T11:55:00.001-07:00

"Wild Daffodils"

7"x 5" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

Cabbage and Onions Still Life - SOLD

2010-03-09T20:52:00.001-08:00

"Cabbage and Onions"

8"x 10" Oil on board
sold

RCA Victor Dog "Nipper" - SOLD

2010-02-18T16:48:00.001-08:00

"Nipper"

7"x 5" Oil on board.

sold

If you'd like to read the interesting history of "Nipper" go the my blog,
Small Oil Paintings.

The Bridge of Sighs, Venice - SOLD

2009-12-09T20:21:00.001-08:00

"The Bridge of Sighs"

6"x 8" Oil on gessoed board.

Sold

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Yellow Roses - SOLD

2009-12-01T17:50:00.001-08:00

"November Roses"

6"x 8" Oil on a stretched canvas.

sold

Asparagus Spears- SOLD

2009-11-27T19:06:00.000-08:00

"Thanksgiving Asparagus"

5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

Red and Green Pear - SOLD

2009-11-27T18:58:00.000-08:00

"Pear on a Dovetailed Box"

7"x 5" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

Peeled Orange - SOLD

2009-11-25T17:58:00.001-08:00

"Peeled Orange"

6"x 6" Oil on gessoed board.
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sold

Camellia Sasanqua -SOLD

2009-11-23T15:43:00.000-08:00

"Camellia Sasanqua"

5"x 7" Oil on gessoed hardboard.

sold

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Green Bowl of Cherries - SOLD

2009-11-19T17:47:00.001-08:00

"The Ayes Have It"

6.5"x 6" Oil on gessoed board.

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sold

Persimmon and Leaf

2009-11-16T18:54:00.001-08:00

"Persimmon and Leaf"

6"x 9" Oil on stretched canvas.

Available for $85. with the BuyNow button below.

Be sure to check out my Holiday sale on ebay!

Orange Still Life - SOLD

2009-11-14T19:18:00.001-08:00

"Backlit Oranges"

6"x 6" Oil on mounted canvas.

sold

Pomegranate and Blue Tin -SOLD

2009-10-11T20:29:00.000-07:00

"Pomegranate and Blue Tin"

5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.

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sold

Red and Green Tomatoes - SOLD

2009-10-10T17:32:00.001-07:00

"Red and Green Tomatoes"

5"x 7" Oil on board.

sold

Details.

Raspberry Jelly 2- SOLD

2009-09-14T16:28:00.001-07:00

"Raspberry Jelly 2"

8"x 6" x 3/8" Oil on gessoed panel.

Sold

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Three Cupcakes - Sale Price

2009-09-01T18:56:00.000-07:00

"Three Cupcakes"

6"x 9" Oil on stretched canvas.

You may purchase this directly from the artist for $70. Please email me at marilynmking@yahoo.com. Now on sale for $56,

Sunflowers and Delft Cup - SOLD

2009-08-29T14:26:00.001-07:00

"Morning Cup"

8"x 8" Oil on gessoed board.

s0ld

Peaches and Butter - SOLD

2009-08-18T16:23:00.000-07:00

"Peach Cobbler?"

6"x 8" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

San Francisco Hills - SOLD

2009-08-09T12:00:00.001-07:00

"Joy Ride"

8"x 6" on canvas panel.
sold

Tomato and a Half - SOLD

2009-08-04T18:46:00.000-07:00

"Big Boy Slice"

7"x 5" Oil on gessoed board.
sold

Cherries on a French cloth

2009-07-17T12:38:00.001-07:00

"Bing Cherries"

5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.

Available for $85.
Email me at: marilynmking@yahoo.com

Peach, Crock and Cherries - SOLD

2009-07-04T11:42:00.001-07:00

"Hide and Seek"

5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

Veggies - ON SALE

2009-06-18T16:59:00.001-07:00

"Veggies"

6"x 9" Oil on stretched canvas.
Available for $ 100. SALE PRICE $60. Click here to view the ebay listing.

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Apples in Tarnished Silver - ON SALE

2009-05-24T16:10:00.000-07:00

"Apples in Tarnished Silver"

5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.

Available for $100. sale price $70. Click here to view the ebay listing.

Grandpa Elliot - New Orleans Street Musician - SOLD

2009-05-22T15:50:00.000-07:00

6.5"x 11" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

Shanghai - The Yuyuan Garden - SOLD

2009-05-11T14:10:00.000-07:00

"Shady Day in Shanghai"

5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

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"A Companion of Diana"

2009-04-26T10:20:00.000-07:00

"A Companion of Diana"

14 1/2" x 8 1/4" Oil on canvas.

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This painting was painted from a photo of a marble sculpture of a nymph and her dog titled "A Companion of Diana".

$325. If you are interested in purchasing this painting email me at marilynmking@yahoo.com

Tabasco Sauce and Sardines - SOLD

2009-04-21T16:22:00.001-07:00

"Midnight Snack"

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12"x 9" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

Carousel Stallion - SOLD

2009-04-18T12:38:00.000-07:00

"Horseplay"

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6"x 6" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

Black Cadillac - SOLD

2009-04-18T12:27:00.000-07:00

"Black Caddy"

sold

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6"x 6" Oil on gessoed hardboard.

This is a 1957 Cadillac that I saw in front of our local pizza shop. The terracotta patio provided the red reflections that caught my eye and inspired the painting.

Tarzan and Mary Jane - SOLD

2009-04-04T14:51:00.000-07:00

"Tarzan and Mary Jane"

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6"x 8" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

White Camellia - SOLD

2009-03-29T13:27:00.000-07:00

"White Camellia"

6"x 8" Oil on gessoed board.

sold
marilynmking@yahoo.com

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Day at the Beach - SOLD

2009-03-22T20:57:00.001-07:00

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"Come!!"

8"x 6" Oil on canvas panel.

sold

Onions -SOLD

2009-03-19T20:20:00.001-07:00

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"Onions"

5"x 7" Oil on board.

sold

Daffodil and Blue Vase - SOLD

2009-03-14T15:56:00.000-07:00

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5" x 7" Oil on board.

sold

Sushi and Chop Sticks - SOLD

2009-03-11T16:28:00.001-07:00

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"Sushi and Chop Sticks"

5"x 7" Oil on board.
sold

Two Red Pears

2009-03-08T14:36:00.001-07:00

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"Two Red Pears"

5"x 7" Oil on board.

Available for $80. Email me if you are interested in this painting.
marilynmking@yahoo.com

Homemade Raspberry Jelly - SOLD

2009-02-21T19:20:00.001-08:00

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Detail

"Homemade Raspberry Jelly"

6"x 6" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

Mandarin Oranges - SOLD

2009-02-12T22:28:00.001-08:00

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Detail

"Mandarins and Crockery"

6"x 7" Oil on gessoed hardboard.

sold

Eggs in the kitchen - SOLD

2009-02-08T20:36:00.000-08:00

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"Three Eggs for Cake"

5"x 7" Oil on board.

sold

Camellia and Rice Bowl - SOLD

2009-02-07T19:35:00.001-08:00

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6"x 8'" Oil on stretch canvas.

sold

Oreo Cookies and Milk -SOLD

2009-02-05T21:50:00.001-08:00

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"1% and Fat Free"

5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.

sold

San Francisco Victorian

2009-02-05T21:40:00.001-08:00

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7" x 5" Oil on gessoed board.

Available for $65
email me at marilynmking@yahoo.com

The Jefferson Memorial

2009-01-17T13:10:00.001-08:00

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6"x 8" Oil on Raymar canvas panel.

Available for $65.
email me at marilynmking@yahboo.com

Ripe Berries on an English Tea Towel - SOLD

2009-01-11T20:01:00.000-08:00

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5"x 7" Oil on gessoed hardboard.

sold

Self Portrait

2009-01-10T16:27:00.001-08:00

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8"x 8" Oil on gessoed hardboard.

nfs

Christine

2009-01-04T15:58:00.001-08:00

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10"x 8" Oil on gessoed board.

nfs

Favorite Boots

2008-12-14T11:34:00.000-08:00

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8"x 8" Oil on linen panel.

Available for $65

Morning Light

2008-11-30T22:16:00.001-08:00

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10"x 8" Oil on canvas.

Available for $80.
email me at marilynmking@yahoo.com

Red Heads - SOLD

2008-11-22T19:00:00.001-08:00

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6"x 6" Oil on canvas.

SOLD

Granny Smith and Crabapples

2008-11-03T08:46:00.000-08:00

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6"x 8" Oil on linen panel.

Publish Post

$65.
email me at marilynmking@yahoo.com

"My Better Half" - SOLD

2008-10-29T18:52:00.001-07:00

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5"x 7" Oil on gessoed panel.

Sold

Wanna Dance?

2008-10-25T19:55:00.001-07:00

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5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.

Available for $65.
Email me at marilynmking@yahoo.com

Halved Peach on English Ironstone - SOLD

2008-10-17T20:21:00.001-07:00

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8"x 6" Oil on linen canvas panel.

SOLD

Granny's Round Table - SOLD

2008-10-12T22:05:00.001-07:00

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6"x 6" Oil on gessoed hardboard.

sold