karin fecteau

Stone

2011-12-07T15:12:00.003-06:00

15" x 20" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • E. St. Clair, Georgia

Cream and Sugar

2011-08-13T11:36:00.003-05:00

3' x 5' • oil on canvas
collection of the artist

Cody

2011-01-24T15:30:00.003-06:00

7" x 9" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • private collection

Red Hibiscus

2010-09-03T10:53:00.004-05:00

3" x 5" • watercolor on archival paper
Sold • Shelly DeButts, Baltimore, MD

Knock Out® Roses

2010-08-26T09:56:00.003-05:00

7" x 9" • watercolor on archival paper
$65 • painted from the first blooms off the Knock Out® Rose Bush my parents gave me for my yard

Green Family

2010-07-30T09:18:00.004-05:00

14" x 9" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Lee and Delaine Green • Birmingham, AL

Trinity

2010-07-26T13:47:00.003-05:00

15" x 20" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • TD and Helen Todd • Birmingham, AL

ROSS

2010-06-04T12:12:00.003-05:00

2' x 2' • oil on canvas
sold • Jill Stilwell • Mt. Brook, AL

Chanel Box * 3

2010-05-28T10:13:00.003-05:00

8" x 8" • charcoal and pencil on Chanel box
$65

Chanel Box * Green Shoes

2010-05-21T11:54:00.004-05:00

8" x 8" • charcoal and acrylic on Chanel Box
$65

Girl with Red Bag

2010-03-12T08:07:00.002-06:00

10" x 10" • watercolor on archival paper
sold

Chanel Box * Little Black Dress

2010-02-12T10:57:00.006-06:00

8" x 8" * pencil and charcoal on Chanel box
$65

White Rose

2010-02-05T08:55:00.007-06:00

4 feet x 3 feet • oil on canvas
sold • Helen Todd • Birmingham, AL

Encore Performance • Starbucks

2010-01-22T08:56:00.003-06:00

Was cleaning my painting studio this week (in procrastination of current oil painting) and came across a few prints of this painting so having a starving artist sale on the prints, while they last!
$10 each • Matte is 8" x 10" with art in opening about 4" x 6"...all prints signed and numbered. Email me if you want one.

White Roses in Mint Julep Cup

2010-01-15T08:32:00.005-06:00

12" x 18" • oil on canvas board
for sale • $225

Brian and Shena

2010-01-15T08:31:00.001-06:00

20" x 20" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Shena Harris Cothran, Palm Harbor, Florida

Yellow Butterfly

2009-12-04T05:33:00.003-06:00

8" x 8" • watercolor and acrylic on archival paper
sold • Hugh Shaw • Birmingham, AL
Every day Hugh's sister-in-law goes to visit his brother's grave and every day a perfect, bright yellow butterfly follows her from the gate to her destination. This painting is a gift for her. It was an honor to paint today's painting.

Kelly's Horse

2009-10-08T22:14:00.001-05:00

24" x 30" • oil on canvas • sold • Kelly Arrington, Birmingham AL

Sunflowers

2009-09-25T08:34:00.006-05:00

6" x 9" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • private collection

White Peacock

2009-08-28T11:47:00.005-05:00

18" x 24" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • CeCe Brown, Birmingham, AL

Three Sunflowers

2009-08-21T11:37:00.001-05:00

13" x 16" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Charles Buchanan, Birmingham, AL

Escape to Florida Sweepstakes logo

2009-08-07T14:53:00.003-05:00

logo design for sweepstakes * hope everyone gets to have some summer fun this weekend!

Gage House

2009-07-24T16:43:00.004-05:00

23" x 15" • watercolor and graphite on archival paper
sold • Rosanna Gage, Vicksburg, MS

Mcgivern

2009-04-24T08:37:00.006-05:00

13" x 8 1/2" • watercolor & graphite on archival paper
sold • Aimee and Wil Puckett, Homewood, AL

Derby Illustrations

2009-04-17T11:01:00.003-05:00

watercolor on archival paper
Spot illustrations done for an upcoming event at the Kentucky Derby that Southern Accents magazine is hosting

Purple Iris

2009-04-10T08:04:00.006-05:00

24" x 18" • watercolor on archival paper
$325

Thomas Eggison

2009-04-10T07:55:00.008-05:00

Created for annual department egg contest.
Thanks to Bo at Homewood Hobby who helped me make Thomas light up and to Jon and Mary Wilson who were on the consulting committee.

White Poppy - Still on the Easel

2009-04-03T09:40:00.003-05:00

5 feet x 3 feet • oil on canvas
$1000

Trout

2009-03-13T13:26:00.006-05:00

10" x 5.5" each • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Teresa Lux, Homewood, AL

Downtown Austin

2009-02-05T20:34:00.005-06:00

10" x 5.5" • pen, paper & computer
illustration recently done for invite to a party

Nate

2008-12-24T21:42:00.006-06:00

15" x 20" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Erin Street (Nate's mom), Hoover, AL

Ducati

2008-12-24T21:28:00.002-06:00

12" x 9" • watercolor on archival paper • Commission for client giving this painting to her dad. This motorcycle looks like the bike he had when he was 15.

Prickett Properties

2008-12-24T21:15:00.003-06:00

12" x 12" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Cannon and Kristin Prickett, Birmingham, AL

Taz

2008-12-24T21:08:00.003-06:00

8" x 10" • watercolor on archival paper • Sweet Taz is the best dog ever but unfortunately is now sick with cancer. Taz's owner doesn't know her sister is giving her this as a surprise for Christmas.

Stitt House

2008-12-24T20:54:00.005-06:00

10" x 15" • watercolor on archival paper • Recent commission done for the Stitt sisters as a gift for their mom & dad who recently sold this house that they lived in for 30+ years. They all loved this house.

The Boss - Bruce Springsteen

2008-11-07T08:05:00.006-06:00

4' x 4' • oil on canvas
sold • Kristen Bailey, Birmingham, AL

En Plein Air

2008-10-24T08:05:00.005-05:00

5" x 6.5" • pencil on paper • If you've ever wondered if it would be fun to sit outside and draw and paint, the answer is yes. I took my first student out painting this past Sunday and we had great fun. This is a sketch I did while she was using my paints.

The Boss - Rich Smyth

2008-10-17T09:43:00.006-05:00

15" x 20" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Southern Living magazine

Two Pomegranantes

2008-10-10T07:27:00.005-05:00

7" x 7" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Mary Beth Burner, Homewood, AL

Smith Fall Table

2008-10-03T14:25:00.005-05:00

12" x 18" • watercolor on archival paper • Here's another illustration for the Belk/Southern Living project. I really enjoyed painting the silverware.

Smoky Chicken Chili

2008-09-26T14:20:00.003-05:00

8" x 10" • watercolor on archival paper • another of many illustrations for Belk that I've been working on the past 2 weeks

Peace for Craig

2008-09-19T09:39:00.006-05:00

8 1/2" x 13" • watercolor on archival paper • working this week on illustrations for Belk and Southern Living

Bay Area House

2008-08-22T13:42:00.005-05:00

20" x 15" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Dwayne Smith, Daphne, AL

Nancy

2008-07-25T10:22:00.006-05:00

5" x 15" • watercolor on archival paper • Yay! It's time for Belk and Southern Living again and here is my work in progress of this year's illustration.

Coleson

2008-07-11T08:18:00.006-05:00

15" x 20" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Trey Murphy, Alabaster, AL

Carter

2008-07-11T08:17:00.004-05:00

15" x 20" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Trey Murphy, Alabaster, AL

work in progress • White Poppy

2008-06-13T08:29:00.006-05:00

5 feet x 3 feet • oil on canvas

Bay Area Custom Homes Final

2008-05-30T08:32:00.005-05:00

Thanks to everyone who sent me their helpful ideas, comments and feedback. You are a great focus group! These builders use a good number or renewable resources and so green for their main logo color ended up being the top choice. We also revisited fonts and so you can see where it ended up.

Sunflowers in the Studio of the South

2008-05-16T14:37:00.003-05:00

9" x 12" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Wendy Gutowoski, Berkley, MI

Avery Lynne

2008-05-09T07:55:00.006-05:00

15" x 20" • watercolor and pencil on archival paper
sold • Jennifer Shook, Birmingham, AL

dwhite yolkam

2008-03-20T14:59:00.003-05:00

For dept. egg decorating contest 2008

Milan Cathedral

2008-03-07T07:59:00.012-06:00

15" x 20" • watercolor on archival paper • Painted from a photo I took in Milan a few years ago. • $239

Peacock

2008-02-22T08:05:00.008-06:00

15" x 20" • watercolor on archival paper
sold • Ashley Andrews Jackson, Homewood, AL

Red Camellia

2008-02-14T08:14:00.005-06:00

8" x 10" • watercolor on archival paper • ($45)

Seaside Chapel

2008-02-11T11:33:00.001-06:00

8" x 11" • watercolor on archival paper • Commission for Kristen Bailey

Nelson

2008-01-18T10:04:00.001-06:00

8"x10" • oil on canvas board • Kate G's adorable dog • (sold)

Lilly

2007-12-19T10:50:00.001-06:00

8" x 10" • watercolor on archival paper • commission for Whitney Lee for Austin.

Some of Austin's friends found Lilly, as a puppy, on the side of the road. Someone had spray painted Lilly pink and put her in a small, cardboard box. Austin adopted Lilly. Now Lilly is a happy dog who lives with Austin who loves her.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-11-21T10:01:00.001-06:00

Orchids

2007-11-16T08:27:00.000-06:00

watercolor on canvas

Bob

2007-11-09T09:16:00.000-06:00

This is the result of playing “3 things on your desk” where you draw three things on your desk. Bob was a gift from Shelly and has kept my Exacto knife from walking off for at least 6 years. I love Bob.

Quick Sketch

2007-10-19T09:50:00.000-05:00

I hope to get back to the easle this weekend but here's a quick sketch that was done as a study for a logo.

Southern Living & Belk Bedroom

2007-09-28T10:14:00.000-05:00

Here is another illustration I did for SL and Belk.

Margie

2007-09-20T10:27:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Margie for allowing me to track her food intake last week.

Savage's

2007-09-14T09:23:00.000-05:00

The commission work continues. Yay! Here are a few spot illustrations I did for local bakery. I must also mention that these clients were quite possibly the some of the nicest people I've ever worked with.

217 Broadway

2007-09-07T07:51:00.000-05:00

9" x 9" watercolor on archival paper • commissioned work this week • contact me if you are interested in one.

Kraft cards

2007-08-31T15:49:00.000-05:00

Working on illustrations and deck of cards for Kraft. Here are some works in progress.

Sophie

2007-08-24T08:17:00.001-05:00

11" x 14" watercolor on archival paper • Commission for my dear friends Caroline and Jay.

Doggies

2007-08-20T15:25:00.001-05:00

Commission work from the vintage vault--even though it is Monday.

Southern Living & Belk Christmas

2007-08-17T08:02:00.000-05:00

11" x 14" watercolor on archival paper

Sometimes painting becomes part of my real job as is the case today. This is one of a series of eight paintings that I've created for a project with Southern Living and Belk. I think I'm most happy with the way the white candles came out. Click on image to see it bigger.

Peaches!

2007-07-06T10:23:00.000-05:00

4" x 6" watercolor on archival paper

2 Blue Flowers

2007-06-28T10:27:00.001-05:00

Going a little bigger this week...23" x 10" watercolor on archival paper.

Hawaii

2007-06-15T10:18:00.001-05:00

(sold)

Oil Painting from the Vintage Vault

2007-06-01T12:05:00.000-05:00

My brother Jon always asks for original art when gift giving time comes around. Here's an oil painting I did for him about 10 years ago.

SBucks

2007-05-17T11:21:00.000-05:00

This doodle is an ode to Margie who was an impressive barista yesterday.

Crazzy Feet

2007-04-13T08:18:00.000-05:00

Here's a logo I did a few months ago a friend named Benji. He played on the Trinidad national soccer team back in the day. Now he does private soccer training and coaches players on how to move super fast and under control. He was a great client and let me have complete creative freedom. It was a great project from start to finish.

The Deviled Egg Wears Prada

2007-04-04T13:41:00.001-05:00

This idea came to me while on hold with E*Trade for 20 minutes. The E*Trade person apologized for the long hold time but I told her thanks and explained what I'd just come up with for my Easter egg idea. She laughed and instantly fixed my account without the usual red tape.

Doodle More

2007-03-30T12:28:00.000-05:00

Really busy this week...but always time to doodle. Here's what I ate T-Th. I hope to color it in at some point.

White Things

2007-03-23T09:14:00.000-05:00

I got the idea of looking for white things from another blog. Here's my interpretation. Happy Spring!

Peppers

2007-03-09T08:00:00.000-06:00

Peppers from the vintage vault...($30 ea)

5 Minute Daffodils

2007-03-02T08:18:00.001-06:00

When having creative block I always say "speed up the painting" so here are two paintings done quickly. Happy spring! (sold)

Camelia

2007-02-23T09:37:00.000-06:00

They say that just when you think you might be overworking a painting you should stop. Well, I loved how this flower turned out and didn't know how to finish the painting without messing it up so I decided to stop. What do you think? Add to it (and what) or leave it (it's done)?

Painting and a Question

2007-02-16T10:13:00.001-06:00

watercolor on paper 8" x 8" (sold)

Oahu

2007-01-26T16:12:00.000-06:00

8" x 8" watercolor on paper (sold)
Nothing like a good trip to the tropics to get the creative juices flowing.

Rose Garden

2006-10-27T09:15:00.001-05:00

7" x 9" watercolor on paper ($35)
This week I was back in the Gardens--the rose garden specifically. This was fun to paint as an exploration in abstraction.

Zen Reflections

2006-10-20T14:23:00.002-05:00

9" x 12" watercolor on archival paper (sold)
This week I painted on location at the Japanese Gardens. It was a gorgeous fall morning. The light was beautiful and the weather was unbelievable.

Red Bridge Postcard

2006-10-20T14:19:00.000-05:00

3" x 5" warm up painting ($10)

Gerber in Pencil

2006-10-13T10:08:00.000-05:00

8" x 10" pencil on paper ($30)
Good things that happened this week:
-Got my wireless up and running after nice person at Linksys helped me on the phone for 30 minutes
-Thought I didn't tape Project Runway but discovered last night it taped
-Found cool pencils my friend Ragne gave me and had to do a pencil drawing this week

Red Bridge

2006-10-06T09:12:00.000-05:00

9" x 12" watercolor on archival paper ($45)

Starbucks

2006-09-29T10:28:00.000-05:00

watercolor on archival paper 3" x 5" (sold)
From the private collection of Jenny Bankston

Two Lemons in the Window

2006-09-22T08:00:00.000-05:00

8" x 10" oil on canvas board ($75)

Java!

2006-09-15T08:05:00.000-05:00

8" x 10' oil on canvas board ($75)
Hanging out with the Dredog...having coffee at Columbia restaurant with flan. Woo hoo!

Jack Harris

2006-09-08T09:18:00.000-05:00

8" x 10" watercolor on paper (sold)

The Furry Lime

2006-09-01T10:28:00.000-05:00

8" x 10" oil on canvas board ($75)
Thanks to Nancy for the fabulous title this week!

Peach

2006-08-25T08:05:00.000-05:00

8" x 10" oil on canvas board ($75)
And coincidentally, Mary, the peach pie you made the other night was outstanding. Thanks for having me over!

Cherries

2006-08-24T08:05:00.000-05:00

8" x 10" oil on canvas board (sold)