Thistles 3

I did remember to grab my gloves this time before picking these little buggers. It definitely made the set up easier too. I feel like I really have to indulge in these awesome weeds before they go to seed and are gone. Seriously, I used to think thistles were just a pain in the keester before I started to paint them. Really lovin' them now.

Thistles

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The next time I decide to do thistles I will remember to grab my gloves even if I DO have to hike all the way back up to the house to get them. By the time I got around to painting I had thistle pokes on both hands and I was ranting a bit. However, I did get to use my new tube of permanent violet which was way cool. A new color for me and I LOVE it! I listed this one for auction and will do more of these little thistle paintings (using gloves for setting up ). I never really appreciated thistles before I painted them.

Radiant Tomato, Grapes and Tea Kettle

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What to paint..? So I explored the fridge as usual and found an overripe tomato just hours from death. Then, turning around, I discovered the remaining grapes from my lunch the day before sitting on the counter collecting fruit flies. I stashed them both in my basket, headed for the studio and painted this little slice of drama.

Purple Somber 2

Purple Somber 2, 6x6 oil on canvas. This is Purple Somber. When I originally named it I defined somber as calm, quiet, a moment of peace. Unfortunately, Dictionary.com has something else to say about it:

som·ber

adjective

1.

gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway.

2.

dark and dull, as color, or as things in respect to color: a somber dress.

3.

gloomy, depressing, or dismal: a somber mood.

4.

extremely serious; grave: a somber expression on his face.

Still, it is what it is. You decide.

Art in the Garden

Today is the final day for Art in the Garden! Anyone looking for a unique, affordable gift might want to get out here and check it out. This event is free to the public and is tightly jurried so that no two artists are directly competing with each other. In other words, there may be two watercolorists but with very different styles. This makes for an interesting event for our public.
This is the first time I wont be participating in this event as a vendor but will be a volunteer instead. I spent yesterday getting the full scope of what it's like to be a visitor - so overwhelming - so much art!
So if you are an artist, get out here for inspiration if nothing else! If you are NOT an artist but enjoy artsty events, GET OUT HERE! :)
PS - We have FOOD! Hot Dogs, Mocha Motion and Kettle Korn. Now, what are you waiting for??

Landscape 2

Landscape 2 - 6x6 oil on canvas. I happened onto this view a couple of years back and painted it on a 16x20 canvas. This loosely painted mini is a bit brighter but I think it works on the smaller scale.

Landscape 1 ~ Flowers For Sale

Flowers For Sale - 6x6 oil on canvas. This little scene is about mile from home. I did a much larger painting of it several years back when the owner had it full of dahlias and again when she was selling eggs. This is a loose interpretation of the two as the ivy had grown substantially over the stand and she had added bird houses. Love this little scene. Think I'll head out there soon to see what she has going this year.

Pepper Line Up

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Pepper Line Up, 4x6 oil on canvas. Whew! Onto something else. I bought a HUGE bag of these little guys so before I chopped them up for my morning omelets I thought about doing their colorful little portraits.

Cherry Latte ~ Cherries 6

Cherry Latte - 4x6 oil on canvas. A little reflective set up. Most of my paintings are for sale for those interested. I'm omitting the click to bid or buy link for the next week because I have a show coming up in which I will be taking whatever I have for display and for sale there. However, if by chance, you find one you cant live without, please contact me by clicking on 'view my complete profile' in the right column then click on 'email'. I'll be happy to sell you a painting before the show! :)

Cherries 5

Cherries 5 - 4x6 oil on canvas. AKA Life is a... This painting is posted in Daily Paintworks like the others.
I've committed to a show in Silverdale, WA the last weekend of the month so I'll be preparing for that for the next week and a half. Cards to make and prints. Not to mention a few fast drying paintings!

The Line up

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This is Cherries 4 otherwise referred to as "The Line up". 4x6 oil on canvas. I also have this painting posted on my page at Daily Paintworks where if you click it you will get a zoom in view. A neat feature of this web site.

Cherries 3

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Cherries 3 - 4x6 oil on canvas. Lovin' the cherries palette. And the little guys fit nicely on a 4x6 which is a plus. I'm also lovin' the little 4x6 canvas's which is good because I ordered a bulk pack! And 'the cherry on the top' is they also squeeze nicely into standard size frames.
It's all good.

Cherries 2

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Cherries 2 - 4x6, oil on canvas. Another pile o' cherries. In order to have the cherry with the bite in it, I had to bite several to get just the right look. Hence the cherry pits to the left. :)

Cherries 1

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Cherries 6x6 oil on canvas. Okay, so now I'm into cherries (cheeries!) . Or at least, WAS into cherries. It took so long for the crimson to dry that I'm now onto something else. I really like the way these turned out though and would probably still be painting them but other fruits are calling!

Green Olives 1

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Green Olives 1, 6x12 oil on canvas. I think I posted this one before but I just listed it as an auction piece on the Daily Paintworks site so I'm re-listing with the click to bid link.

A Dozen Roses for Mom

A Dozen Roses for Mom, 16x20 oil on canvas. I did this last month for moms Mother's Day gift. I think she liked it :)

Clementines 8

Clementines 8, 4x6 Oil on Canvas. Last one, I promise, I think. I have an idea for a new series anyway, so I guess it depends on how that goes :) This was a good experience and I gave myself room to experiement in a few areas which is always fun.

Clementines 7

Clementines 7, 5x7 oil on canvas. Clementines in a sundae boat. Should have poured chocolate syrup over it and whip cream. :)

Clementines 6

Clementines 6, oil on canvas 4x6. Sweet and sour, I suppose. I'm still not tired of the little orange globes and I just received my recent canvas order! So many blank canvases! Where do I start??

Clementines 5

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Clementines 5, 6x6 oil on canvas. More clementines. I've toyed and experimented with light and shadow in the last few paintings. I guess when you paint the same thing over and over, you begin to get a feel for it.