O.BEAUTIFUL (series)

O.Beautiful .... this series continues....and after many years of painting I honestly truly really love using red!...the creative process is full of surprises.....lovely....16X20 acrylic on linen gallery wrap ...$285 ....gigihackford@yahoo.com

LISTEN TO THE PEACE

Holiday Greetings and thanks to all the viewers ...with appreciation and gratitude for your support....

O.BEAUTIFUL (series)

Using my well worn flag as a model...this series is deeply satisfying...the fabric, color, design,composition,light and shadow ...playing with visual interest....all come into play... 6x12 acrylic on linen gallery wrap...$150...contact gigihackford@yahoo.com

O,Beautiful....

Travelling over the holidays refreshes the awareness of just how beautiful this country is on so many levels..........6 x 18 acrylic on linen gallery wrap....$125.....gigihackford@yahoo.com

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS...

                                                                Count your blessings...

BLESSINGS...

                                        This holiday is a reminder to count our blessings...
                                 and thanks to all of you for giving your time to view to art...

OCTOPUS !

This Octopus is a commission for a beach condo. I must say, it was fun to paint...the tentacles are textured...and the sea creature has a luminescence that shifts with the changing light...36 x 48 acrylic on linen gallery wrap...for more commission info contact ...gigihackford@yahoo.com

SECRET RECIPE

This secret recipe led to another secret... I won't tell ... if it's that good... ummm

6 x 18 acrylic on linen gallery wrap.... gigihackford@yahoo.com 

THINK AHEAD

I reworked this painting...and put the tag that reads ...." Think Ahead "... maybe it's easier to think ahead if you think like a hat....16 x 20 acrylic on linen gallery wrapped......... gigihackford@yahoo.com 

You Can Leave The Mountains...But The Mountains Can't Leave You...

This is a series....( 1 of 3 so far ) actually...10 x 50...and so far am unable to capture all with my limited camera skills....I'll keep trying.... acrylic on linen gallery wrap....

You Crack Me Up...

I'm painting a series of these miniatures ...3x4 acrylic on linen... there's something soothing about the focus that occurs while putting one's attention on a small endeavor... however, as with any size work the problems and choices are still part of the painting experience...( these make lovely gifts ) ... contact me at gigihackford@yahoo.com

CONTEMPLATION

We can only imagine what occurs in the mind of our fine feathered friend ... as viewer, it is your story...the painting stirs the visual imagination... quietly contemplating...6 x 12 acrylic on linen gallery wrap gigihackford@yahoo.com

Quacks Welcome

It's been awhile since I've painted a pineapple and while painting this I gazed beyond the pineapple...and suddenly visualized a duck !.... so I went with it...and it was fun...I almost named the piece ..." Why the duck ?" but instead decided...that pineapples symbolize welcome...and ducks...well, you get it ! 12 x 24 acrylic on linen gallery wrap....contact gigihackford@yahoo.com $ 250...

PUPPY LOVE

Puppies pull your heart strings... this pet portrait is looking for a good home... quiet, well-behaved, house broken, loves all ages unconditionally...6 x 12 acrylic on linen gallery wrap...

In The Shade

Resting in the shade is a relief for the donkey as he doesn't have much of a tail to swish the flies away. Perhaps the children's game,Pin The Tail On The Donkey, came from children's wish to have a long tail for this endearing hard working creature . 11 x 14 acrylic on art panel board...contact gigihackford@yahoo.com

Portrait of Phoebe

The owners of Phoebe wanted a close-up portrait.... her watchful eye through all that hair represents her ever present curiosity....this was a challenge and finally a joy to paint 10 x 10 acrylic.... for your pet portrait please contact gigihackford@yahoo.com

Portrait of Lilley

I just posted this portrait on The Daily Painters of Alabama.blogspot.com...Portrait of Lilley is a commission and very special as she could be a clone of my beloved  LeeLa who was with me for 16 years.She was born in Sri Lanka and had a unique and beautiful spirit. This was painted with quiet joy. 10 x 10 acrylic. Contact me for your pet portrait ...gigihackford@yahoo.com or call the gallery at 251-990-8763.

Poems and Paint II

This 1904 beauty is another workaholic.... it's ribbon is still intact... I use this as display for my book Trains of Thought with Loco-motives and other little myths.... children are fascinated ... works without electricity or batteries....!  It's endearing qualities led me to paint its portrait... the first one sold ..so this is the second portrait.... 12 x 12 acrylic on linen gallery wrap.... $ 200 includes shipping....

Workaholic

Always willing to help...no job too small or large... no batteries,electric or instructions necessary... strong, sturdy, reliable...such fine characteristics.... and never wears out ! 6 x 18 acrylic on linen gallery wrap...$125

...Sunflower secrets...

The Sunflower holds secrets for sustaining visual popularity... is it the sheer physical beauty of this powerful plant....combined with health benefits from the seeds and oil .... or is the secret in it's natural ability to devotedly follow the sun.... we ponder as we gaze at this magnificent flower ... here I have attempted to capture the energy and life affirming properties of this mighty gentle gift of nature....acrylic on linen 16 x 20

...ready to squeeze...

Ready to squeeze.... ah, the lemon zest ...cleansing aspect of the juice.... all good...and interestingly enough as I'm painting these lemons....I am wearing a yellow linen shirt...and it seems as if every other person who comes into the gallery is wearing yellow.... I guess...on the spectrum ( red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo,violet...) that's where we are right now.... I'm transitioning into a limey lemon next...( acrylic on linen 6 x 12 ...)

...with a twist...

Ah, who hasn't had a thirst for homemade lemonade on hot day....and yes, that clear drink in the fancy glass ...with a twist... actually a summer memory with lemons was when a girlfriend and I wanted to be more blonde and had been told that lemons would bleach our hair....so we squeezed the juice into our hair and rubbed it in....well....we didn't strain the pulp...and spent forever (it seemed) getting the pulp and pits out! ...after alot of giggles and fussing...our hair was really shiny and we thought blonder...
acrylic on linen 6 x 12

No Troubles With Bubbles

No troubles with bubbles....the very short life of such a beautiful creation gives such pleasure and awe...then poof it's gone....no time for troubles with bubbles...message from bubbles....in the moment...the sheer beauty of the being in the moment....like a bubble....( 16 X20 acrylic on linen )

Mobile Bay Mermaid

Between Blinks....Mobile Bay Mermaid

16 x 20 acrylic on linen

Favorite Hat

The favorite hat...well worn ...with each occasion character adds to the charm and function of one's favorite hat...16x20 acrylic on linen...and here I left the linen as environment... as wearing linen is the perfect companion for the hat.... rain or shine....good times.....

Near Home

Near Home is acrylic on linen 6x12....continuing with my fascination with the symbolic egg...this painting also evokes the empty nest... the fragile balance of life and safe place.... how we go on....where we land... a moment in time ... and nearby...within the imagination.... a bird sings....or was it the wind ....

Chasing Butterflies

Chasing Butterflies... also entitled Playing Outside With A Friend.... is a reminder to Play...and the importance of outdoor play in our lives.... I first painted this image for the Fairhope Intermediate School ...from the request of Ricky Trione and Vicky Nix Cook to paint a 48x48 piece for the school... and decided this is an important message.... as we learn while playing.... the response was so positive that I painted a second piece and this is it....36 x 48.... acrylic on canvas.... Play ( at any and every age ) is one of the keys to health and happiness... as is the creative process....enjoy the art!

Once Upon A Time

Once upon a time ...there were eleven eggs... the rest of the story is up to you and your visual imagination...there is no need for more words....that's part of the beauty of ART....each picture tells its own wordless story....literature without words! As an avid reader, this wordless literature becomes an important part of the library.....imagination is nutured.... a mere 3 x 18 "...acrylic on linen...

Happy Birthday

Since eggs are a recurring theme for me , this image evolved .... the egg on the branch ( a delicate balance...life is change ) into the egg delicately balanced , cracked , and the emerging figure....then the title just fell into place.... 6x12" acrylic on linen.... a birthday surprise....

Mermaid Memory Series

Mermaid reclining .... crescent moonglow...silvery textured tail ...what wet wishes wondering while waves wash ... dreams swimming.... fascinating fantasies.... these feminine sea creatures allow us to image and pretend.... the art transports ... acrylic on linen...Sold

Mermaid Memory Series

Mysterious mermaid ... gently rocking... wet with wonder...waiting....textured tail with silvers glistening...acrylic on linen....Sold.... ( and I am fascinated as those who choose the mermaid art invariably look uncannily close to the mermaid in the painting....)

Mermaid Memory Series

Mermaids come in waves....this one has a lovely textured flourescent tale...we can only imagine her fluid thoughts and drifting dreams..... 24x36...acrylic on linen.... Sold

Gourmet Vegetarian

This lil darlin' speaks with her eyes .... not sharing this gourmet edible....don't you just love spring ? The new warmth prompted this painting.... palette knife ...acrylic on linen with alot of texture....10x10....

Mister Meow

There is a cat named Mister Meow ... who speaks so very well
And even though he talks so fine...he simply cannot spell.

"Who are you, sir ?... And what is you name ?"
" Mister, mister, mister...who ? "   " Meow". He will exclaim.

When I ask him to tell me the only word he knows...
He answers  "Meow" ...then he licks his nose.

One day as I was listening as he cleaned his fur...
I happened to hear another word... " Purr...purrr...purrr."

There is a cat named Mister Meow who speaks so very well...
Don't you agree two words are quite enough for a cat who cannot spell ?

( The Painted Word series.... acrylic on linen)

No Stress

This friend can teach you how to relax and enjoy the pure bliss of being able to shut out the noise and distractions of the everyday. A constant reminder of loyalty, friendship, truth, giving, and patience ... the dog symbolizes admirable characteristics ... the palette is quiet as is the image and the message.... (acrylic on linen)

This is a commissioned piece ...the image requested was a challenge... and after much contemplation and trusting the muse... horse and rider...into the wind... grounded together...the moment... contemplating the distance.... the journey...connected... 36 x 48 acrylic on linen...  meeting the challenge as the pieces came together... I enjoyed the ride.... the piece goes to Dallas...