Talluah

I used a magazine photo of a model for the jumping off point for this 7x5 portrait on linen on hardboard.  The end result looks nothing like the model and I even made up a name for the young blond.  I very much admire the work of California artist Joanie Springer and her work was my influence.

As with all my paintings, a final coat of satin acrylic varnish is applied to give further enhancement and protection.

The Winter Cap

Though it is still warm here, it won't be long before I'll be getting my winter caps out of storage. Thanks for looking.

Navels

I'm sorry its been so long since my last post but life intruded big time this last week.  Finally getting back in the studio today was a bit like heaven.  Thanks for looking.

Mixed Fruit #6

This went through lots of revisions until I was pleased with it.  Thanks for looking.

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.

Boston Bulldog 2

Here is the litter mate of #1.  Isn't he sweet looking!

This week, I will be painting a few gifts; hope they turn out OK.  Thanks for looking.

Boston Bulldog 1

It has been quite awhile since I have done any sort of "portrait".  I have been wanting to do portraits of my niece's two Boston Bulldogs and this is the first one.

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.

Mixed Fruit #2

It's been a great Thanksgiving; time in the studio then off to a relative's for a very fine meal.  There's so much to be grateful for.

Persimmons

Orange and Strawberries #3

Here is the same fruit but with a different set-up.  The fruit was happy to continue posing.  Thanks for looking.

Orange and Strawberries #2

Betsey's Gift

Pansies and lantanas on 7x5 linen on hardboard.

Onions and Garlic

A Poppy

A 7x5 acrylic painted on linen on hardboard panel. It has been varnished for additional protection and enhancement.

Hardy Mums

These mums were from potted ones that I planted last year.   Pots of mums are available everywhere for purchase in the fall.  I made sure they were the hardy variety and now the plants are huge and full of blooms.  Wonder what color should I choose for this fall?

Acrylic on a 7x5 inch linen on hardboard panel.  Varnished for additional enhancement and protection.

Pea Pods #1

These pea pods were part of a package of stir fry vegetables but, of course, I borrowed them first for a still life.  I just threw them on the plate and went with how they landed.  Once again, I realized that painting from a setup often leads me to tightening up.  I guess that comes from having done realism for so long. When I do a setup the next time, I will do the drawing(s) and then paint from that drawing. Anyway, I did a smaller edition of this without the setup which I will post tomorrow.

 

Acrylic on linen on hardboard, 8x8 inches, $40 plus $10 S & H, varnished for additional protection and enhancement.

 

Sunflower Quartet

The "Art Girls", at our critique on Friday night, said to make some changes and I did.  Here's the result which I like much better.

The painting has been varnished for additional enhancement and protection.

Sunflowers on the Blue Chest

I met with the "art girls" last night and they approved this experiment with my working toward abstraction.  I will post another that they agreed with me, needed to be pushed further.  Thanks for looking.

I am now able to walk on the broken foot but only with a boot but that feels wonderful.

Acrylic on linen on hardboard panel, 7x5 inches, $40 plus $10 S & H.  The painting is varnished for additional protection and enhancement.