Sublime Melancholy

September 12, 2011

oil portrait

The above is an oil painting I did a few years back. Yes, I painted it even before the vampires on True Blood were crying blood tears. I use this image as my brand. It’s on my business card, my website, and my jewelry store. I’ve always loved this painting and it’s mood. I moved last year and when I was unpacking I couldn’t find it. I totally freaked and tore the house upside down! But lo and behold, it turned up. There are a few paintings I have done that I just won’t part with (and could never stand loosing), and this is one of them. I decided to paint it again… this time in watercolor and ink (below).

sublime melancholy

Playing with Color

September 8, 2011

silouetted face

A splash of color to brighten your mood on such a dreary day. I did this painting on a whim and the circles were a pleasant afterthought. It turned out to be a happy and bright abstract painting. I rather like it. Don’t you?

A print of this illustration is available for purchase. Just click on the button below and it will take you to my etsy shop.

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Fashion

September 6, 2011

fashion illustrationCozy in her head to toe striped outfit! I want to be her right now seeing as the temperature outside has dropped 25 degrees since yesterday. Burrr… fall is on its way.

By the way, I have started selling more affordable prints of my work. The print of this illustration is available for purchase. Just click on the button below and it will take you to my etsy shop. Cheers!

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It’s What’s for Dinner

September 3, 2011

parts of the cow

… or at least it was last night. Yum! Beef. Nothing beats a nice london broil, marinated all day long then grilled to perfection. From the top of the “Round” section. And there is enough left over for lunch too… mmm, TASTY.

Piña Colada Anyone?

August 29, 2011

coco lopez

It’s time to get down to business people! Fall is fast approaching and there is so much to do. I decided today was the day to dig in my heels. And hey, guess what? I accomplished quite a bit. So, I’m rewarding myself with a tasty Coco López Piña Colada. In my opinion, the best way to end my day!!!   Cheers friends!

If you like Piña Coladas…come with me and escape…” Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

By the way, all art on this site is done by me Tracy Hetzel. But you never know… I may feature others in the future.

At the Beach

August 28, 2011

ladies at the beach

 

While on vacation these two ‘lovely’ ladies in bikinis spent a bit too much time standing between me and my view of the ocean. They have now been immortalized in watercolor… Here’s to them.

This 7″ x 10″ illustration is available for purchase. Just click on the button below and it will take you to my etsy shop.

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Irene

August 27, 2011

hurricane irene
It was a dark and stormy night… at least I’m pretty sure it soon will be. The wind is howling outside and the rain is pouring down. Watch out folks, here comes Hurricane Irene.