I'm The Guest Curator this week for EBSQ Art Of The Day!

Growing up whenever we had family gatherings at our grandparents house we got fruit when we left. It was such a treat for me and at the time I had no idea it was good for us. I just thought they had searched high and low to give us something special. They would say to each of "now this is just for you! you don't have to share it with your parents!" We would all giggle and try to hide it. Those were the days.

So whenever I see paintings of fruit it reminds me of those days......thanks for the memories.

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Red Flowers with Pink Vase

Red Flowers with Pink Vase (c)2010 Betty Refour

Another painting for the New Year. You can find it for sale in my Etsy shop where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support blood cancer initiatives.

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Bloom

Bloom - (c)Betty Refour - 2010

One of my resolutions for the new year is to paint more. In order to help me with that resolution I joined a daily painting group here in Oklahoma. This is my first painting of the new year. I'm not sure that I will be able to keep up the pace of painting daily but I'm sure going to try.

You can find this painting for sale in my Etsy shop with a portion of the proceeds being donated to support blood cancer initiatives.

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One Last Present To Share

Tangled (c) 2009 - Betty Refour

Whenever I've given a gift of art I usually do pieces 8 x 10 or smaller but this year I decided to do a large painting for someone. This was done using acrylics on 36 x 24 wrapped canvas. I hope they like it.

Happy Holidays everybody! Thanks for stopping by.

More Gifts Yet Again!

I was trying to think of another idea we could do for stocking stuffers and found these gold frames for aceos' at Dollar Tree. We framed some for our local recipients and I think it makes them look really nice. Rose did these drawings too.

I also bought die cut cards for aceos' at Hobby Lobby. I did these drawings and some of my friends will get these instead of a traditional type of holiday card. We are almost done with everything, thank goodness.

Don't forget to tell me about the gifts you made.

Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Reflections

Reflections - (c) 2009 Betty Refour - Acrylics on an 8 x 10 Canvas Panel

This is my newest work. Enjoy!

Her Dreams Were Of Colors

Her Dreams Were Of Colors (c)Betty Refour Acrylics on Canvas Panel 2009

This painting is about an artist who constantly thought about color so much so that her dreams were of colors. You can find it for sale in my etsy shop.

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Look, Someone's Smoking

Look, Someone's Smoking - (c)Rose Refour - Mixed Media - 2009

I'm not sure how the obsession started but Rose has been obsessed with smoking since she was a little girl. Our maternal grandfather was a smoker and whenever we visited our grandparents she would grab his lit cigarette from the ashtray, run with it and try to take a puff. Although she is mostly nonverbal, whenever she sees someone smoking she will point and say "Look, Someone's Smoking". I don't allow smoking in our house but it sure hasn't slowed her obsession. This was done using acrylics, colored pencil, ink and paper on a canvas panel.

You can find this painting for sale in my Etsy shop. Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Mad Monday Sale

No Compromise (c)Betty Refour - Acrylic on Canvas Panel

It's Mad Monday again where all original art in my Etsy shop is shipped Free Worldwide. Take a look at the Etsy Twitter Blog to find other members who are having sales this month too.

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Art For The Day

Breeze (c)2009 - Betty Refour

Contemporary abstract done using acrylics on a 5 x 7 canvas panel. You can find it for sale on eBay.

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Paths - (C)Betty Refour 2009 Acrylics on 5 x 7 Canvas Panel

Another new painting. Available for sale in my Etsy shop.

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Visit My eBay Store....

where most items are on SALE 20 - 50% off. Free Shipping on some items too. http://stores.ebay.com/Art-By-Betty-Refour


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Art For The Day

The Gathering - 8 x 8 Canvas Panel (c)Betty Refour

This is another painting that I did with a portion of the proceeds being donated to support Breast Cancer initiatives. You can find it in my Etsy shop.

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Art For The Day

Untitled 8 x 10 Acrylic on Canvas (c)Betty Refour

Here is another painting where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Breast Cancer Awareness. You can find it in my eBay store.

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Art For The Day

Here is another painting that Rose did. It too was done on 3 x 4 inch canvas using acrylics.

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Art For The Day

Untitled - 4 x 5 Acrylic on Canvas - (c)Betty Refour 2008

This is another painting I did that is for sale with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Komen Foundation. You can find it in my eBay store.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Art Of The Day

Untitled 8 x 10 Acrylic on Canvas (c)2008 Betty Refour

This is one of several paintings that will be on sale during the month of October with a portion of the proceeds being donated to support Breast Cancer initiatives. It is available in my eBay store.

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Art For The Day

Untitled Abstract by Betty Refour (c)2008

This is an original abstract painting done on 8 x 10 wrapped canvas. The sides are painted red and it's wired and ready to hang. Signed and dated on the back. It's available for sale in my Etsy shop.

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Autism Awareness Item Of The Day

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Art For The Day

(c)Betty Refour - 2008 - Controversy - Original Painting

Original painting done on 5 x 5 inch wrapped canvas. Available for sale in my Etsy shop.

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