Online hackers, what a vile way to make a living ~

As luck would have it my Tina Steele Lindsey (dot) com website was hacked again.  Headings and links from my website are being redirected to pharmaceutical websites.  It is disturbing others make their living by hacking websites, it is a dark level to operate in. 

I built my website on a WordPress platform years ago, and this was the third time to be hacked, so enough of WordPress for me.  Until I decide on which platform I want to build a new site upon I will be posting here and Instagram.  Just know I do not sell pharmaceuticals.

On a positive note, bless the beasts and the children for their unconditional love!  

These little oil paintings were a joy to do, and I hope you enjoy them.

Stay in the light, be well, be happy.

Butterfly Kisses

Little oil studies-

“Is the spring coming?" he said. "What is it like?"...
"It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine...”
― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

Three oil studies completed in early March in the floorboard of my auto; please excuse the one visually elongated from the camera's vantage point in response to the painting's propped up and angled position.  These studies are all dramatically different in style, I enjoyed the challenge of all three.  The two small ones are available through Markay Gallery 

Painting by Tina Steele Lindsey with permissions Sandie Dougnac

In this painting my only goal was to center of the thoughtful expression of a child.
 Oil on canvas, with permission from photographer Sandie Dougnac. 

 Eli - oil study in progress

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Pics from the studio...

Some photos are grainy, fuzzy but I thought it might be fun to post images taken in the studio.  The last image shows a seating area with a painting my father did - I keep there for inspiration. Please feel free to contact me regarding a my work, or his.  Have a wonderful day, and great week ahead.

Of all the paths a man could strike into, there is, at any given moment a best path... a thing, which, here and now, it were of all things wisest for him to do... to find this path, and walk in it, is the one thing needful for him. ~ Thomas Carlyle
In the studio... playing in the oils... my hope life is treating you and yours well.
Don't forget:  visit my website...

Please visit my website .... 

tinasteelelindsey.com

I began to have an idea of my life, not as the slow shaping of achievement to fit my preconceived purposes, but as the gradual discovery and growth of a purpose which I did not know. ~ Johanna Field

 tinasteelelindsey.com is now my official website, I hope you will visit it when you get a chance.  I am posting a couple images here, the abstract is sold, and the lower is a nude oil painting I may hang onto for awhile.  Spring is upon us, looking forward to warmer days, hearts and spirits!

Acrylic Abstract - SOLD

Sauna
Keeping for myself for a while :-)

Remember the Moments

We do not remember the days, we remember the moments. ~ Cesare Pavese.

Commissioned oil portrait by Tina Steele Lindsey





A Helpful Tip

One thing I always find helpful before a final sitting, and working the last passes on a painting, is to upload a photo and circle specific areas I wish to iron out.  Because I juggle 400 things a day and have 800 interruptions, and wear three pair of glasses, each seeing the painting a whole new way, this helps much in the same way as holding a painting up to a mirror - little time is wasted searching for problem areas during a final sitting.  I will post a pic of the completed painting later. This morning found us at least ten degrees cooler than we've been use to; my thoughts keep straying to the flooding in Colorado.  My hope the situation there stabilizes soon! Thank you for your emails and for checking in.  My best to you and yours.

A Still Life plus Pics of Lunch with Daughter

  

 

Our youngest daughter and I lunched yesterday at Teacups & Cupcakes in historic downtown Hiram, GA.  This is the walkway in front of a few stores. 

 

 

Daughter checking out the menu, we ordered chicken salad and it was excellent.

 

 

Cupcake display, too cute...

 

 

... but not as cute as this little cupcake!   What is not to love here? 

 

Had to take this pic on the way out, it was quite more festive than my photos let on...
- Hiram Ga is north of I-20 - just west of Atlanta.
Teacups & Cupcakes


Now about the still life painting...

 
It has been literally ten years since I've done a still life painting. For those who enjoy more traditional work this 6"x8" oil painting on canvas board was kept loose in an attempt to keep the salad greens from appearing visually flat. I have some process pics for any artists interested in seeing, drop me an email. I enjoyed this little quick piece.  Now, dont' forget my GIVEAWAY!



Working on a Smaller Scale - loose and fun

 

 

Okay, lest anyone gasp and say, "Oh my," the nature of this little piece is totally about freedom and fun, not about photo realism.  I am not one to stick to doing one thing, I have to go with whatever mood I am in unless I am doing a specific piece for a client.  I  was spoiled today working on this small piece compared to those large abstracts.

(and yes, I know her lips are white, on purpose - lol)

Keeping everyone in thought on the eastern seaboard. 

8"x6" oil on canvas board

Thanks for your visit! ~ TSL

Today

 

 

The obvious is that which is never seen until someone expresses it simply. -

Kahlil Gibran

Tina Steele Lindsey - Happiness - A Painting in Oil

Happiness

Portrait in Oil

 

Lucy

Lucy (2006) pet of art gallery owner - Charlotte, NC
20x16 Oil on Canvas