Even in Texas we usually don't get through a year without a snow and ice storm.  I was thinking this just might be one that we would get away with because it has been a mild winter. But, no, for the past week and a half we have had snow or ice or both off and on.  This has lead to some down time at home which I have really enjoyed.  While busy taking Bob to see doctors and therapists it has been difficult to get in the studio. Due to some cancellations and rescheduling I have been able to spend some time painting these past few days.  I started updating some family portraits. I have several more to do but below are photos of some I started.  The one of Jake (my grand-son) is really funny because he loves wings and that is exactly what his plate looks like a few minutes after he gets them.  

Portrait of Jake

Painted in acrylics.

Portrait of Brittany

Painted in acrylics and Vitrail Paint.

Portrait of Angie

Painted in acrylics.

Painted in acrylics, vitrail paint, sculpted in plaster and accented in Hot Glue.  I have been experimenting in vitrail paint.  I love it for mixed media accents.  It has a glassy appearance.

Raindrops On Leaves and Limbs

White Lightning Over Blue

White Lightning Over Blue ( 36" by 36")
Part of the weather related abstract series.  Done in acrylics and crystal fabric paint.  The water has some Vitrail paint which creates a wet appearance.