Blog Archives - Art by Marnie Bourque

Art by Marnie Bourque

Day 28-Canterbury Home

9/28/2016

This is a home I pass on the way to visit my cousin. I just love the details and style of this older home. So of course I had to add an old truck waiting patiently to take you for a ride. This will be available in my etsy shoppe, once it dries. Almost done with challenge!

Day 27-Swing on me

9/27/2016

This was a scene on Porter Pond Road last fall. There is something welcoming about swings.....like they are just waiting to take you away. To a time when you were young with no responsibilities besides learning your ABC's or what was for lunch. I liked the beautiful tree in full fall bloom with the swing waiting for you. Hope you like it too! I painted a larger one last year, so you are not seeing things, I did another, for those that are very observant. I am in the home stretch for the challenge, thank goodness! For every painting you see, there are also many that you don't see. So these challenges are lots of fun, but also lots of work. That's why I appreciate those that "like" my posts and love getting comments. Thanks to those that take the time out to do it! Its very appreciated! Once this is dry, it will be available at ARTicles Gallery, in Danielson, Ct.

Day 25- Harper's

9/25/2016

Harper's Mill- A picturesque scene from one of my favorite places to visit....The heron was actually there, he posed for me! Anyone know where this is? This is available in my Etsy shoppe.

Day 24-Winter Wellies

9/24/2016

Ok- Please don't get mad at me for this one! I just wanted to do a series of these boots, not trying to push winter or the holidays on you. I am not a fan of holiday stuff this soon either! This one is drying, will get the ribbon treatment and then will be available in my etsy shoppe.

Day 2o- Waiting to be worn II

9/20/2016

This is another version of the beautiful dress I painted a few painting challenges ago. I love the purples in this one. Who can resist a beautiful dress with a dreamy chiffon overlay? Not me...... This one is available in my etsy shoppe. Please click on link below to see purchasing info.

Day 19-Pony Laundry Day

9/19/2016

This is a local horse rescue, the Hay Burr Inn, in Plainfield, Ct. They posted this pic one day, and I just loved it. Who can resist a country painting with laundry? Then add in some adorable ponies, and you have a painting! This rescue helps lots of horses in need. Saving horses from neglect or at auctions and on there way to slaughter, this little rescue helps as much as they can. This painting will be donated to help this rescue. If you would like to learn more please visit their facebook page by clicking on the button below.

Hay Burr Inn Facebook page

Day 17-Lump

9/17/2016

Lump- This was a kitty that loved life and baby food. She was very mischievous, a typical kitten and very loved by her rescuer, and the followers of the facebook page. This is another worthy rescue I found on facebook. This woman takes animal cases in that are very difficult and heart wrenching to read about. She shows each animal so much love, and compassion that if there are angels on earth, she is one. Lump did not live a long life, but she lived a very loved one. If you are a cat lover and want to donate to a rescue that helps TONS of kitties, some in terrible shape and some just needing a chance, than look no further. This painting is not for sale, as It will be sent to the rescue to remember one of her favorite residents.
To read more about this rescue and info to donate please click on button below.

to learn more about afkcat please click here

Day 15-Tori

9/15/2016

Tori- This is my daughters girlfriend Tori and her horse Jubilee, in their first horse show together. She did wonderful, we were so proud of her. When I took this pic of them competing, I knew it would make a great painting! You never know what will inspire art……

Day 11- All about that Chrome

9/11/2016

All about that Chrome……I was at a cookout this summer and passed this sparkling bike in the driveway. I had been wanting to try a painting with chrome, and here it is. Boy was it harder than I thought! It took me a while, but I am happy to say that I stuck with it and am very pleased with how it came out. To purchase please visit my etsy shoppe through link below.

Day 9-Max and Mom

9/8/2016

Here are two of the many donkeys at Little ears miniature Donkey rescue in Maryland. If you have not liked their facebook page you are missing out! The work this rescue does is wonderful, and to see the happy little donkeys running around the sanctuary happily is priceless. This is “Maxwell” a surprise baby at the rescue. His mom was saved at an auction, very sickly, and after being nursed back to health, they discovered she was pregnant. Maxwell had a rough start when his mom would not let him rest, as since she was so abused she was always in fight or flight mode. The rescuers actually took turns sleeping in the stall to keep her from waking the baby, as he was exhausted. Thankfully this story has a happy ending, in fact they are being adopted together. If you are looking for a great place to support, this sanctuary is it! This painting was sent there for an auction at the end of this month, to support this wonderful sanctuary. Please consider helping them also, they do wonderful work.
To see these cutie pies enjoying life, please click on button below:

Little long ears donkey rescue