Red Tulips

Finally back in the studio-phew.  An artist, whose work I respect a lot, commented on my work.  She suggested that I do larger work and that is something I have wanted to do for awhile.  So I am going to be doing that more but also still attempting to do the smaller daily paintings.  This piece is actually a study of some tulips that will be in a table scape that I started today.

The artist's name is Mary Porter and you can see her work on her web site.

Strawberry Trio #2

This is a second version of this morning's still life set-up but this time I went larger as I hoped to be more expressive with my brush work, etc.  I think I succeeded but still want to be even more expressive.  There's always tomorrow and the next painting.

Here's the first version.  It is 3 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches painted on a black canvas panel.  It's not for sale as I'm using it for an experimental project of mine.

Thanks for looking.

Betsey's Gift

Pansies and lantanas on 7x5 linen on hardboard.

A Few Flowers and Cherries

Green Bowl with Sunflowers

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Life intervened but I'm back in the studio still working on pushing my efforts to be more expressive.

Variety

Again, more sunflowers painted from a photograph I took of some that I grew years ago.

Hydrangea #1

I decided that I'd best practice painting hydrangeas as my bush is covered in blooms.  This is a 7x5 on canvas hardboard.  It has been varnished for further enhancement and protection.

Tulips against Yellow

I am working on having my paintings more abstract with looser brush strokes.  It is all part of how I have wanted to develop and change.  I've not painted with acrylic for many years and am having to learn which techniques work best for me. I'm finding it hard to shift gears so if anyone has suggestions, I'd appreciate your sharing.

This painting has been varnished, matted and is ready for framing in an 10 x 8 inch frame.