2017 Showcase

2017 Showcase

"Early Morning"

By: Mary C. Aikens, Artist

     It was either in 1992 or 1993 when I remembered seeing this scenery when George (my husband) and I were traveling in the eastern part of Tennessee.  We were immensely enjoying our vacation and were ready to travel back to Mobile, Alabama where we were then lived during that time.  Both George and I loved (and still love) traveling to the mountainous areas and towns.  Plus, we also loved (and still love) looking at log cabins and hopefully dream of living in one  located by the lake within several years soon.

Title: "Early Morning"

Artist: Mary C. Aikens

Size: 7" W X 5" H X 2" D

Media: Oil Paint Sticks on Canvas

Price: $35.00 USD

S/H: $10.00 USD

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Thank you and blessings,

Mary C. Aikens



     "Harnessed"

         By: Mary C. Aikens, Artist

     Try to imagine of what it feels like to see or maybe be a man (or woman) wearing an orthodontic headgear while he (or she) is posing by that special pet horse while wearing an equine harness at the same time. Well either way, it does take much courage and quirkiness for that person who is wearing the orthodontic headgear in public - especially for posing before going out on a horse-riding venture with friends for that day.  I also put the horse's surprised facial expression to see his owner who is also wearing a harness.  For some time I wanted to see or paint a picture of somebody with a mouthful of orthodontic braces who is wearing a headgear and posing by his or her horse wearing an equine harness.  Voila!  I can now say that I see this particular scenery even though I have painted it myself.  

     Since my preteen years, I admit about my fascination about seeing people who are very brave enough to wear that orthodontic headgear due to their need of having their teeth corrected.  Although, I never went through all of the experiences of wearing a mouth full of braces - leave alone a headgear, I wore retainers which were known as "Orthodontic Appliances" in the past.  However, if I were like that young lady who wore that orthodontic headgear in this painting,  it would not be unusual if I did that same thing while standing by a horse wearing a harness.

Title: "Harnessed"

Artist: Mary C. Aikens

Media: Mixed-Media (W. Acrylic) on pine board

Size: 10" W X 5 1/2" H X 1/4" T

Price: $48.00 (USD)

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"Double Dipper"

"Double Dipper"

By: Mary C. Aikens, Artist

     Whenever I see a "Double Dipper" type of ice cream cone, I usually think about two things when I want to order one of these types of cones.  On "one occasion" is that I would want to eat ice cream so badly that I want to consume various flavors, and the "other occasion" is for me to share it with my husband while enjoying ourselves during our "out on the town" event.  In this painting, I decided to choose the "other occasion" because I want to show about how it is fun to share a special occasion of eating ice cream together as a treat - especially when it comes with using a "double dipper" cone.  Oh by the way and before I forget, those two flavors are "Deeply Chocolate" and "Vanilla With Almond Crunch".

Title: "Double Dipper"

Artist: Mary C. Aikens

Medium: Oil Paint Sticks On Cedar Panel

Size: 4" W X 6" H

Price: $24.00 USD

S/H: $10.00 USD (Insurance & Delivery Confirmation - Included)

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"Open field Near Dawn Circle"

By Mary C. Aikens, Artist

     This is an overlooked place that has been seemingly tucked away in the Hidden Valley Community in the northeastern part of Charlotte, North Carolina.  For some odd reason why I call this painting as "Open Field Near Dawn Circle is because that there is an overgrown driveway that leads to that particular field past the old oak tree up to an old house. However, I never had the bravery to enter onto that property believing that I will be paying for the consequences in one form or the other.

Title:  "Open Field Near Dawn Circle"

Artist: Mary C. Aikens

Size: 14" W X 11" H X 1" T

Medium: Acrylic on Stretched Canvas

Price: $81.00 (USD)

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"A Piece Of Heaven"

"A Piece Of Heaven"

By: Mary C. Aikens, Artist

         It was at least ten years ago when I painted this painting based on my memory of this particular
scenery that my husband and I saw on our way to a church where he used to play the piano.  This place is taken near Bessemer City located in the western part of Gaston County, North Carolina. This scenery is on the left hand side of Edgewood Road where is almost a mile past the Exit #13 entrance ramp.  Seeing those country scenes give me a sentimental feeling of those "Olden Days of Yore"..

Title: "A Piece Of Heaven"

Artist: Mary C. Aikens

Media: Oil On Stretched Canvas

Size: 14" W X 11" H X 1" T

Price: $75.00 (U. S. D.)

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