Austin Visual Arts Association Figurative Show

Tonight was the opening of theAustin Visual Arts Association Figurative Show at the Austin Art Space. Willow and Laurel came with their wonderful boyfriends, and we were snapped in front of the wall where "Officer" is hanging.

Grazing Longhorn by the Woods

I started this a long time ago, posted the lower image, and recently went back to it. The top image shows changes I made.

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The Phantom Stream

Spring in Texas creates a lot of flash floods that disappear within hours. Top one is the latest version.

Her Accessible Heart

Every smallest brush stroke changes her expression, but the heart necklace is a perfect symbol of the beautiful, loving soul within the outer beauty.

Enchanted Forest Fashion Show

This outdoor fashion a couple of years ago took place in a metropolitan forest. The young designers, besides making the clothing, also modeled their own creations.

A small portrait

This small 7 x 7 painting seemed to come together on its own, and was a pleasure to do.

Giclee prints available at

http://connie-schaertl.artistwebsites.com/

Color in Winter

I woke up from dreaming this painting this morning and dragged out my acrylics. It's not quite the image in my dream, but close enough.