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 ...)