Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
#126: A Tart Conversation
I am not sure about this composition. The focal point was supposed to be centered in the middle of the group, but I think that the attention ends up at the lower right. I really laid on the paint this time in order to keep the yellows pure.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
# 123: Plumstruck
6" x 6" oil on canvas
I decided to work with some complementary colors this time. I am liking some of the lines in this painting. The plums however eluded me.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
# 122: lemon Fresh
5" x 7" oil on canvas
I didn't realize until I uploaded this image how close the palette was to my previous painting. i guess that they could work as a pair.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
#119: Fair Feathered Friend
6" x 6" oil on canvas
Fair is the word. i do not like this, but it has been so long since I last posted, I decided to let it show anyways.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
#117: Bounty
7" x 5" oil on canvas
Some more orchids from my friends garden. I think these are my best flowers to date. They are loser then before and yet better defined.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
115: Orchid Burst
A friend cut me a couple of beautiful orchids from her garden. The colors were very subtle and so I found it a bit difficult to get the form. It took a lot of squinting.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
# 114: Chaperone
6" x 6" oil on canvas
I started this painting last week and was about halfway done when I realized that I was just too sick to continue and by the time I got back to it had completely dried. I started by wiping the whole thing with medium. It was quite a different feel working this way and I managed to keep more of the under-glaze showing through. I would like to achieve this look more often when working alla prima.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
# 113: A Lesson
I painted this a few days before coming down with a nasty cold. I had every intention of painting everyday this week but I just can't focus on a painting when I am sick. Posting this today I can see that I was just not altogether there when I painted this and I remember my interest puttering out in the end.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
# 112: Birds of a Feather
6" x 6" oil of canvas
Another white on study and Pinocchio having an identity crisis.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
111: Garden Jewels
My second attempt at the same subject. I like this better in terms of contrast and composition and the palette was a lot of fun. I don't know if I will manage a painting today or tomorrow....it being Christmas and all, but maybe I will able to squeeze a simple one in. I was thinking of a forlorn Pinocchio.
Friday, December 23, 2011
# 110: Tomato Treasure
These lovely tomatoes have been waiting in my refrigerator for week, waiting to be painted. I had forgotten about them. but i needed a break form toys and so they finally had their day and had kept surprisingly well. I feel that this painting is a near hit and as long as the tomatoes will allow another sitting I will attempt a similar arrangement again.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
# 108: Little Engine
The little Pinocchio has a lot of character for such a simple toy. I am summoned to jury duty. Hopefully I wills till have time to paint later on today.
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