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Paintings: Where the Work Begins and the Story Takes Shape

Every finished painting begins long before the first brushstroke.

It starts with an idea that won’t sit still. A feeling. A character. A moment that asks—politely at first, then insistently—to be made real. This page is about that beginning: the art itself, the craft behind it, and the deeply human process of creating something slowly, thoughtfully, and with care.

These paintings aren’t rushed. They’re lived with. Thought through. Drawn, erased, and redrawn. They come from evenings filled with focus, patience, and a little background noise—because creativity likes company, and silence can feel too heavy.

A joyful, brightly colored cow painting with a big happy expression, painted in a whimsical, playful style.

The Ritual of Painting

On many nights, the process looks something like this.

A cart of supplies is wheeled out into the living room. The art table is set up carefully, like a small ceremony. Pencils are sharpened. Paper waits patiently. The room shifts from ordinary to intentional.

There’s drawing. There’s erasing. There’s the quiet muttering that happens when ideas are forming faster than hands can keep up. Thoughts are spoken out loud. Decisions are questioned. Conversations happen with the dog, who listens without judgment and offers encouragement simply by being there.

In the background, something familiar plays—a Hallmark movie for comfort, or a true crime series for contrast.
(“Wives with Knives” had its moment.)

This is where the paintings are born—not in a pristine studio, but in real life. In a space that holds warmth, curiosity, humor, and the beautiful mess of creation.

Learning, Growing, and Creating at MoonStone Art Studio

A meaningful part of this artistic journey has been shaped by Wednesday nights at MoonStone Art Studio in Warwick. That space has been a place of learning, encouragement, and steady growth.

The Wednesday night art group isn’t about perfection or performance. It’s about showing up. About learning something new. About being willing to try, fail, adjust, and try again. It’s a place where questions are welcome and exploration is encouraged.

The influence of that environment lives in every painting—layered, thoughtful, and quietly confident.

Paintings by Roni Turned Into E-Cards

Photography, poetry, and a dash of self-deprecating charm.

The Craft Behind the Work

These paintings are rooted in craft.

There is intention in the line work. Patience in the color choices. Thought behind every decision to add, subtract, or begin again. The process is slow on purpose—because good art listens before it speaks.

Drawing and erasing are not signs of uncertainty; they’re signs of care. Each adjustment brings the piece closer to what it wants to become.

Art Made with Generosity

Often, these paintings are created with someone else in mind.

A gift.
A surprise.
A way of saying thank you, or I see you, or I thought of you today.

There is generosity woven into the process—time given freely, care extended quietly. Making something for someone else is part of the joy, not an afterthought.

An Overview of the Paintings Collection

This page serves as an introduction to the painting work as a whole. From here, you’ll find collections that explore characters, emotions, seasons, and stories—all connected by the same hand and the same heart.

Each painting stands on its own, but together they tell a larger story about persistence, curiosity, and the quiet satisfaction of making something meaningful.

Why These Paintings Matter

Because art doesn’t have to shout to be powerful.
Because creativity often happens in ordinary rooms on ordinary nights.
Because kindness, patience, and humor can live in the same space.

These paintings are proof that craft and care still matter—and that sometimes the most meaningful work begins with a pencil, an eraser, a loyal dog, and the simple decision to begin.