Coastal Community

Taken by Sara Dean
"Coastal Community" was done several years ago (1999) when I first started painting. My first art instructor was Barbara McFarland. She held a Monday night painting class at Lyn Arts that I attended for nearly three years. We were encouraged to paint from what we liked and this particular painting was done from a photograph in a magazine of another artist's painting. I did not, at the time, keep accurate records of the artist's name, so I always have to ask forgiveness of the artist I copied as I don't want to infringe on their copyrights. Since this painting is free, it might help them to be accepting of it, I don't know. Anyway...here is My Daily Offering for today. It was painted on watercolor paper with gouache and measures 9" x 12".

Orange Juice Anyone?

Taken by Sara Dean
Here's another of my "biddy" paintings. This little painting measures 4" x 5 1/4" and was done in acrylics on watercolor paper.

Terms are listed to the right under "About Me".

Cindy

An Apple a Day

Taken by Amber Elwell

Today's offering is a "biddy" painting. It is acrylic on watercolor paper and measures 4"x 5". One of my friends and fellow artists in Canvas by Canvas is Nancy Standlee. She is in her 70's (sshhh) but you would never know it. None of us can keep up with her. She's a vibrant, genuine and interesting lady. Her artistic daily journals are wonderful. (Click HERE to see them.)

This apple was done while at the Lake House where my art group, Canvas by Canvas, takes their art retreats. Nancy was busy doing a painting of one of her eclectic, colorful and very interesting ladies. I tackled an apple. Thanks Nancy for your inspiration!!

(Terms are listed to the right. Under "About Me".

Just to let you know, on behalf of those who have recently given to "My Daily Offering", a donation was mailed to Battered Womens Foundation last week. Thank you to all who made that possible. Please keep this foundation (BWF) in your prayers. They are doing a good work of encouragement and help.

Love to all,
Cindy

Three Pears

Taken by Kelly Wesley

Happy New Year, a little late. I haven't posted to My Daily Offering since the middle of December. Our Christmas and New Year's were busy, not hectic, but enjoyable. We saw our niece and her husband before Christmas. They were down from South Dakota. Even saying the word South Dakota makes me shiver. :) My oldest son, Andy, his wife Cassandra and their son, Eli were not with us this year for Christmas. The rest of the family were here. It was a small Christmas, presents-wise, but more meaningful to us than it has been in years past. It's not the quantity of the gifts, nor yet, even the quality, but the intent with which they are given that makes the giving of them meaningful. We did our usual Christmas morning breakfast at IHOP, which is always good. New Years came and went and it was 12:15 on the 1st before we even realized the new year had rolled around. After all, it IS just another day. :)

I will be posting my paintings here in 2009 fairly regularly. I might not get one posted every day but will make a valiant effort to be consistent. I also want to take this opportunity to thank those of you who wanted my paintings and have asked for them. It means a great deal to me. More than any of you will know. Again...thank you.

Above is my offering for today. It is watercolor on paper and was painted in Margie Whittington's class several years ago. The Pears were real, not copied from any painting or photograph. This is not the easiest way for me to paint. I should paint that way more often but photographs are easier to transport when going somewhere else to paint. Terms for this painting are to the right under "About Me".

My warm wishes and prayers for a prosperious New Year are with you all.

Lovingly,

Cindy

DAISIES IN BLUE VASE

Taken by Shelli Nisly
Good afternoon to everyone,

This weekend went quickly. Friday there was no daily offering so needed to get one up for today. The last one I offered (12-10-08) was not spoken for so if you liked that painting in the last posting please let me know and I'll send it to you.

This painting of "Daisies in a Blue Vase" was done in oil on canvas board. It measures 11" x 14". If you would like this painting please let me known through responding to this blog posting or email me at gotyme4u@sbcglobal.net No money is required. See TERMS: to the right under ABOUT ME.

I also wanted to let everyone know, even those several of you have received one of these Daily Offering paintings, it doesn't mean you cannot have more than one!! I do not care how many paintings you have. If you like them, I want

you to have them. Several have contacted me and told me that they really wanted a painting but didn't have any money to donate. Donating is not a prerequisite for receiving. Asking is a prerequisite for receiving. :) I want those who like my paintings to have them. Period.

Christmas is nearing and I hope all are having a peaceful time. My son Andy, his wife, Cassandra and their son, Eli will not be able to be with us this year. The rest of our immediate family will be here.

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The might God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

May Christ, the Prince of Peace, bring you peace this Christ-mas season.

Lovingly,

Cindy

Flowers

Taken by Damon & Bradi Carney
The daily offering today is a small painting, 5 1/2" x 7". It is gouache on watercolor paper. For those not familiar with gouache, it is a watercolor medium but with a bit of chalky substance in it to make it opaque rather than transparent. This painting is done in the style of another painter but it was painted quite a few years ago and I can't even begin to remember the name of the artist. If you see this painting and you know who did it, please let me know so I can give them credit.

Terms are always the same. I'm trying to figure out where I can post the "terms" so I don't have to retype them each and every day. Wonder if it would work to put them in theplace of my profile to the right? I'll have to try that. Anyway...the painting is free to you if you want it. No obligation to pay, it's yours. Should you, however, (and it's not expected) feel led to contribute to "The Daily Offering" fund, the bulk of the money collected from now until Christmas will be given to the Battered Women's Foundation of Fort Worth. Click here for more information. This foundation is helping abused women and families get on their feet and heal from their abuse. A worthy cause.

God bless you all during this time that we remember Christ's birth. Remember, God can do mighty things from a humble stable.

Cindy

"Blooming Cactus" 12-05-08

Taken by Linda Manley Yates

Good morning everyone.

Today's offering is by Barbara Hackney. Thank you Barbara for wanting to be a part of "My Daily Offering". She is another member of my art group, Canvas by Canvas. If you haven't checked out our website you might find it interesting and fun. Click here.

"Blooming Cactus" is watercolor on paper and measures 8 1/2" x 11". Framing is not included with this painting.

TERMS: Are listed to the side under "About Me".

I appreciate all of you.

Cindy

Red Radishes 12-04-08

Taken by Dawn Allerheiligen
The offering for today is not one of my paintings. The artist is Elizabeth Mitchell Taylor. (Betty) She's a member of my art group, Canvas by Canvas. She wanted to be a part of "My Daily Offering" and I'm glad for her to be here. "Red Radishes" is an acrylic on canvas and measures 8"x 8". I remember her painting this on one of our CBC lake house retreats.

The terms for this painting are the same as with mine. It's free to anyone that might want it, no obligations or expectations. If you feel led to donate a wee bit of money :) that would be wonderful. All monies from now until Christmas will be donated to the Battered Women's Foundation of Fort Worth. This foundation supports women and families of abuse. Their needs at Christmas are increased, which is understandable, but their needs during the year are just as great. Brenda Jackson is the director and you can find out about this foundation by clicking here.

I appreciate your support of this blog and would ask each of you to please forward this blog to as many people on your email list as you think would be interested. Oh...and don't forget to input your email address into the designated spot at the top of this blog. Pretty please and thank you.

Cindy

European Street Scene

Taken by Barbara O'Toole

Today's offering was a class project done in Maureen Brouilette's class several years ago. It is watercolor on paper and measures 11" x 15". I'm sure you all tire of me saying this but....the cost to you for this painting, is nothing. It's free. No obligations, no pressure. If however, you do feel led to give a bit of money, your donation will be used to help needy families or individuals during not only this Christmas season but all year long.

I wanted to say here...that...some of my paintings are copies of other artists paintings. When I know the name of the artist I will give them credit but sometimes in class we worked from print outs and I can't remember the name of the artist. I apologize to any artist for using their work and would appreciate you letting me know your name. I will gladly give the proper credit to you here on this blog. Thanks.

For those you who have received one of my paintings and have contributed financially, I just wanted to let you know that Jeremy, the man with Lyme's disease, is able to go to Chicago to see a specialist for help with his disease. All this because you felt led to give. Thank you 100 times over for your generosity of spirit and kindness towards this man. I know he and his family are grateful. Let's just pray that he gets the help he needs and that God's hand will be with this physician in Chicago and Jeremy's health is restored.

God bless you all.

Cindy

Monday 12-1-08

Taken by Kathi Magninie Clark

Good morning,

Above is my daily offering for this cold Monday. It is acrylic on mat board and measures 8" x 10". My terms are always the same. This painting is FREE to the first one that wants it and responds to me via email. I hesitate to write this next statement, as I've said it too often I fear, but if you feel led to pay a bit of money, all proceeds will go to needy families, wherever they are and whenever they are brought to my attention. Should you wish further explanation as to where the money goes, just ask me.

Have a wonderful Monday. See you tomorrow.

Cindy

Sunday Afternoon

Good afternoon all,

During the first week of "My Daily Offering" I stated that my intent was to eventually post "My Daily Offering" to this blog instead of sending them out by email. The target date was the first part of 2009. That date has been moved up and I will be posting, exclusively, on this blog starting in the next couple of weeks, but definitely by December 14. Emails will continue to go out to all with simply the blog address included. After the 14th of December I will not send reminder emails out.

Thank you to all who have been supportive and encouraging. I appreciate each and every one of you. It's been fun to be able to mail paintings to those who wanted them. There has been one person who was angry at receiving my emails and I do not in any way wish to offend, irritate or intrude. That is why "My Daily Offering" will be exclusively on this blog. There is a link at the top of this blog where you can input your email address. When you sign up for updates they will come via Feedblitz. You can also email me with your request to either be included or not.

My offerings have been lean this week due to Thanksgiving and Ben's surgery but by the first part of this week I should be back on schedule. For those of you that are interested, Ben is healing very well and should be back in school on Tuesday. He'll be on crutches for a while.

Here's hoping that you all have a great Sunday and rest of the week.

Lovingly,
Cindy