Varla Bishop

October 16, 2022 Varla Bishop Acrylic, Dogs and Cats, portrait

Love of Dog

People love their pets especially dog owners. I never grew up with dogs. We had cats, but once my 5 year old daughter became allergic we didn’t have them either. I like pets and I could see myself getting a furry friend in the future but for now I enjoy the pets of others.

This guy you can tell has a lot of personality. I was asked to paint him as a gift for her husband. So who doesn’t love a wet nose?

October 12, 2022October 14, 2022 Varla Bishop portrait, Watercolor Paintings

Love Everlasting

There is something so special about young people falling in love. They have so many hopes and dreams for the life that is in front of them. They think that they are ready for this next step but there are so many surprises in store for them.

It’s the surprises of life that builds our character. That sounds like something wise someone important must have said. I don’t know who that could have been. I do love painting people who are at the beginning of there love journey. The love in their eyes are always so captivating. It makes me think of my magical moment.

My love and I have been married 35 years. I still feel like the luckiest woman in the world to have found such a wonderful man. His kiss still makes my toes curl. 😘. I know I’m one of the lucky ones. Wishing this couple so much happiness.

August 17, 2022 Varla Bishop Acrylic, baby animals, Farm Animals, Fun and easy, life

From Old to New

I have paintings that are ok. I’ve painted them but they don’t wow me. My question to myself is: “would you buy this?” If my answer isn’t yes, I have to figure out what to salvage. Can I improve the painting or do I toss it?

I have a lot of art under my bed. Art I keep for no real reason. No one sees this art but me. A collection of art that reflects my artistic progress and failures.

So this is my most recent re-work. I like my second efforts better. I love color and this has a lot of color. Which do you like???