# 363: Melon Wedges

8" x 8" oil on canvas

#362: Mellon Bowl

8" x 8" oil on canvas

I found establishing the contrast in the orange a bit difficult and the wedge shapes were tricky, but for the most part the painting process went smoothly and I love the orange/green combination.

# 361: Red Bouquet

6" x 6" oil on canvas

# 360: Egg Delight

8" x 8" oil on canvas

Pinocchio has gotten a lot of play time lately

# 359: T-Ball

12" x 12" oil on canvas

Another abstract painting attempt. I had a lot of fun with this one and it makes me happy to look at it and so I guess that that is something.

# 358: Drift

6" x 6" oil on canvas

# 357: Flight

12" x 12" oil on canvas

I haven't posted for a while, but I am back to it. Here is a small abstract that I did a few weeks ago. Instead of starting with a photo, I began with an abstract drawing. I do need a launching off point for these abstract paintings. The blank canvas tends to be intimidating but for some reason doing the drawings...not so much. Probably because there is not color and little value to be concerned about.

# 356: Cornered Plum

5" x 7" oil on canvas

# 354: Block Party

 

18" x 24" oil on stretched canvas

This is the work I did in class today. I decided to work large and set the still life on the floor...hoping that I would be forced to be more abstract with my approach. I guess that it sort of worked in that the brush work is a little bit more expressive...but I still get too caught up with getting the drawing right (though that triangle is a bit off) and then forget about my original intention.

# 353: Tight Fit

6" x 6" oil on canvas

I have been getting into the habit of completing a couple of quick 4" value studies and a color study before starting my paintings. It helps to work out the kinks defines clear values and shapes.  The final painting ends up going a lot quicker as well and so it is well worth the 15 to 20 minutes spent on the warm up.

# 352: lady-like

11" x 14" 

I am doing some studies for a show with the theme "self-identity" I decide to focus my paintings around shoes. Shoes are a great subject for painting.

# 351: Green Apples

8" x 8" oil on canvas

I have been getting back to doing more still lifes again. My endeavors into abstract have been on hold...but I have not given up!

# 350: Pots and Pans

9" x 12" oil on canvas

# 349: Expresso

14" x 10" oil on canvas board

My little  espresso pot has moved to the prop shelf since I have stopped drinking coffee. This is a quick one hour study from my painting class.

# 348: Shiney Toaster

12" x 12" oil on canvas

This started of as a quick sketch but then I went to "finish" it and as usual it got a bit tight. The reflections were interesting in that there is a lot of lee-way when painting them and there is a balance to be maintained..reflection vs surface.

# 347: Two for Tea

8" x 8" oil on canvas

# 346: Tools of the Trade

8" x 10" oil on canvas

I have been forgetting to post at night. This is still one of studies form the speed painting session.

# 345: Lindt-orama

14" x 11" oil on canvas board

Another 1/2 hour study from my speed painting frenzy. Not as satisfying as the shoes..needed more time to really capture those shiny wrappers...I took too long on the golden bag, trying to capture that sheen.

#344: Sneakers

 

11" x 14" oil on canvas panel

We did some speed painting in my class today. The instructor only gave us 1/2 and hour to on each still life. It was a blast!

# 343: Parts of a Whole

6" x 6" oil on canvas