Lemon, Lime 3x3 oil on Arches Huile, c.2015
Gone.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
30 in 30 days, #15, Lemon and Lime
Made especially for these frames, I still have one to finish. They are only 3" square but have created a bit of interest. It was suggested to do a pineapple for the third, or a blood orange or grapefruit. I was thinking grapes.
30 in 30, #16. Garlic
Oh my, Sunday evening and I hadn't started this day's painting. The garlic was on my mental list so I brought it up to the studio, the height and width are the same so I chose a square canvas. It was late so I played a bit and enjoyed my time with Mr. Garlic. Afterwards on Facebook I discovered the previous day was an official 'garlic day'. And yes, this bulb was partially eaten. Click email me if interested, only $40
Saturday Was Garlic Day. 4x4 oil on canvas board
Saturday Was Garlic Day. 4x4 oil on canvas board
30 in 30, # 13 Tomatoes and mushrooms
Go not to the object; let the object come to you," (Henry David Thoreau) 30 paintings and I am waiting for the next dozen to come to me. Toys, food and Plein air landscapes have dominated my choices so far.
These juicy tomatoes seemed plain red in the kitchen but looking carefully in the studio I found a variety of reds and oranges that were a pleasure to mix. My oldest tubes of reds don't get used much because I have only ever painted one fire truck, this time I found that the soft and buttery quality of the paints had not changed with age.
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'Paint Faster, It's Lunchtime' 5x7 oil on canvas board, c. 2015
These juicy tomatoes seemed plain red in the kitchen but looking carefully in the studio I found a variety of reds and oranges that were a pleasure to mix. My oldest tubes of reds don't get used much because I have only ever painted one fire truck, this time I found that the soft and buttery quality of the paints had not changed with age.
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'Paint Faster, It's Lunchtime' 5x7 oil on canvas board, c. 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015
30 In 30 Days, #12 Hyde Park, NF
The 'Niagara Painters' are a wonderful group of dedicated Niagara painters of all levels and media, formed online with www.Meetup.com. I have joined them on many Thursday paint events and always enjoyed their company. Last year the Duck Island paintout was abbreviated by serious rain even though dedicated painters showed up and kept working when the rain began. I went home.
The first event this year coincided with the release of 2,000 brown trout into Hyde Park lake and it seemed there were about that many people fishing, too. Fisherman are like plein air artists, get out there, spend time in nature and if it's a good catch or not, it is still a great day.
I feel like I had a good catch on my easel. With mid day light and composition established, the colors of the ground and the trees were nearly finished when I had to leave for a short appointment. Well, I wanted a bigger and better fish, so I returned an hour later to finish the branching and shrubs. After a long day I completed this painting, and walking across the bridge the wind picked up, the temperature dropped and by the time I reached the car it was raining. It's all good! Click here to email me for information
Duck Island Day 9x12 oil
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
30 Paintings in 30 Days, #11 Sandwich
Yes, there is a story here but all names will be omitted to prevent any blame. I came home mid- afternoon to this sandwich, uneaten, on the counter. "What!" I exclaimed, "She didn't eat any lunch?"
"No" was the answer, "She doesn't want mayonnaise so I made another one with butter. But I thought she asked for it." It looked delicious with lots of lettuce. But very stale.
Fortunately the sandwich was an acceptable and willing model. $65 unframed, $75 with frame
She said "Hold the mayo", 5x7 oil on birch board, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
30 Paintings in 30 Days, #10
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Nothing To Cry Over, 5x7 oil on canvas panel, 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
30 Paintings in 30 Days, #9
Sunshine, breezes, bees and flowers, it seems like the big chill has left western New York. All the crocus came out at once and all the bees gathered in the front yard to celebrate. Setting my chair a bit away from their honey convention I relished Spring, short sleeves and warm breeze.
One third finished with my 30 in 30 adventure and I notice hand twinges from holding the brush. My surgeon said 6 months and I'd be as good as new so I suppose it is the effect of working small with thin handled brushes. I'll know soon enough as I convinced myself that it is about rebuilding muscles that were misused for so long.
This is just a happy painting, from a beautiful day. Click Here to email me or use the Paypal button.
Crocus Happy Dance, 4"x5", oil on HDF board, 2015
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