LC Neill - Still River Studios

Title: “Lady in Cafe I”
Dimensions: 6″x6″
Medium: Oil

Hi. I haven’t written in a bit or painted for that matter. Not that I didn’t want to, but we had a fire in our house and it has put a major damper (no pun intended) on my productivity. The good news is, no one was hurt, and in the grand scheme of things that is what’s important. We have only lost a few things and of course some time. We had to evacuate and I now have a place set up where I can paint again.

The drama of that evening is gone, and the initial shock has faded, but not the memory of the fire fighters and volunteers who showed up to put out the fire. They are the ones you know are there, but don’t really come to the forefront of your mind until you need them. Thanks to all the members of the Lake Norman, Mooresville, Mount Mourne, and Statesville fire and rescue teams that dropped whatever they were doing, left their family and friends to risk their own well being for a stranger in need. That’s amazing. Thanks.

Please send me an email if you are interested in this painting.

Title: “Handle with Care”
Dimensions: 6″x6″
Medium: Oil

I enjoyed the way these handles were crossed over each other and leaning a bit. This painting is 6″x6″, but I had such fun with all the gentle wrinkles in the paper bags that I decided to do a larger one, with a third bag. You’ll see it appearing within the next month.

I’m finding it a bit difficult to manage everything I have on my plate at the moment. There are so many things an artist has to do. It’s really a one man deal. You have to be everything - the CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, Head of Marketing/Customer Service, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, all while trying to spark those creative juices and actually produce some art. Are you out of breath? I am.

Well the holiday season is about to embark on us and things should let up a little…..not!

Thanks for looking at my work.

This painting is sold.

Title: “Ladies Enjoying Wine”
Dimensions: 6″x6″
Medium: Oil

I liked the juxtaposition of these two ladies. One turns away while the other is engaged in the moment. Both in black and white, but completely different patterns.

This painting is sold.