I Spy Something Red

I Spy Something Red
6" x 8"
oil on canvas board

I was scrounging around my aunt's kitchen yesterday looking for something to paint. I had planned on painting in her garden again, but it was hot outside and I was much more inclined to work in the air conditioning. I really like the way this one turned out. I had my doubts in mid-process, but it all seemed to come together the same way clouds and reflections on water usually do. I am intrigued. Painting glass is fun!

Next week is going to be a little different. I get to go to a plein air workshop with Calvin Liang. I am so excited!

A Lamplit Memory

A Lamplit Memory
6" x 8"
oil on canvas board
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This was a study of reflected light and colors. Once I really started looking, I was amazed to see colors in places I wouldn't have imagined. I love this little painting.

It says warm, cozy, safe, and peaceful to me... and the picture in the painting is one of my son reclining on my arm shortly after he was born. I just may have to do this one larger.

Just Peachy

Just Peachy

7.5"x 11.5" oil on canvas

This was another fun one!

The peaches were a lot easier to paint than the plate, which still has some issues...
I have been working on putting the paint down and leaving it alone, rather than dab, dab, dabbing until everything turns into mud. I managed to get some of those bold brush strokes on the fruit. It felt really good.

Day 3- Three's company

Hothouse Tomatoes
4"x6" oil on canvas

I had fun painting these tomatoes. I love the crinkly crackly stem sticking out there. The sticker on the tomato is a favorite as well.

This painting was challenging in many ways- mostly its size. It was difficult to get all those colors into such a small space. I am happy with the outcome though. Somehow, seeing it in a photo makes it seem more polished.

Funny how doing something you love can provide so much peace. I am blissing out- I got to paint again today!

Day 1- Beginning Again

Mater Plate
5"x6" oil on canvas

Well here it is - my first painting in almost two years. My arm, wrist and fingers creaked as they tried to maneuver over the canvas in ways that were once so familiar. The final result is better than I thought it would be after such a long break. I spent the rest of the day in bliss because I actually got to paint!

The lip of the plate is my favorite part. It really seems to show its weight.