CFUM Festival of Arts 2013

 "Eve's Orchard" oil on canvas 30x30 2012. I am most honored that my painting has been chosen to be part of Cumming First United Methodist Church permanent collection of art. It is currently hanging in the vestibule outside the main chapel. CFUM plays an important role in supporting various youth art groups in their area. I am most pleased to be able to donate a portion of the proceeds from my sales to CFUM to help them in their quest to further the local Arts.

 My painting on the artist's and patron's reception day.

 My other painting at the Festival, "Mystical Garden" (top) oil on canvas 24x24, 2013

"Shellin' Peas" (bottom) acrylic by Jocelyn Hairston

 Some other artist's works at the Festival

 "Mountain Meadow" by Kathy Alles, oil on canvas, 20x24

Student Art- "Steampunk Owl" by Ashley Nickerson, painting, grade 11

 Student Art

Student Art-"Luxurious Fantasy" by Helen Im, drawing, grade 10

Student Art-"Longing" by Parker McBain, ink, grade 11

 Student Art-"A Pair" by Jenny Suh, paint on paper, grade 7

Student Art-"Remembering" by Kristain Fields, graphite and charcoal, grade 8

 Student Art-"Fall Harvest" by Taryn Reece, watercolor pencil, grade 4

Student Art- "The Dragon Vase" by Connor Wood, oil pastel, gesso, charcoal, grade 3

Student Art-"Rashomon Theater Poster" by Jeff Evans, computer graphic design, grade 11

Student Art- "Iguana" by Averi Lewis, digital print, grade 10

Student Art-"Silent Thing" by Delaney Hilton, scratch board, grade 9

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Charleston Harbour

After the storm

Charleston, South Carolina is one of the oldest English colonies in the New World with a rich and colorful history. Charleston has played an important role over the last 3 centuries as a vital location for the import and export of all manner of goods, including the trade of human slaves.  The harbor at Charleston is one of the finest in the world. Today, many of the fine old buildings still remain in the French quarter. Charleston is a favorite location of many Plein Air painters for the rich culture on the coast, the abundant wildlife, fantastic colors along the shoreline and tidal marshes.

We arrived in Charleston during the tail end of an ocean storm.  I really like the picture above from after the storm. It reminds me of old times and raw history and leaves me with a real emotion for life.

After the storm

River side

 Sunrise at Charleston harbor

 Morris Island Lighthouse, built 1873

 A surreal island

A wonderful sunrise made the harbor become a mystical place.

  Sunrise

Mount Pleasant marina

Mount Pleasant marina

Mount Pleasant marina

An amazing day in such a cool place!

All photos by Shijun and Charles Munns November 28-30 

Paws for Cocktails auction for Furkids 2011

Paws for Cocktails auction for Furkids and Small dog Rescue on November 10, 2011 at Park Tavern in Atlanta

 Brenda Cobb and me with her purchase of UFO Dog, my original oil on canvas donation to Furkids

 The was great music at the fund raiser party

 There were 100's of people attending the event

 Many fine local artists contributed to this fund raiser

 Van Gogh Starry Night Cat

 Add more love to your life

 Puss and Boots

 Doggy jewelry designed by local craft artist

 Doggy and Kitty adoption

 Animal lovers sweater

 Cute doggie bed

 Hand made dog pottery we brought home for our pooches

 Anthropomorphizing

A family and friends

A couple having fun

The photos were taken by Shijun and Charles Munns

Spring in Callaway 2011

 Pictures taken at Callaway Gardens, Georgia in March 2011

Can you see the bunny? It is the year of the rabbit in the traditional Chinese calendar