# 373: Overpass

12" x 12" oil on canvas

# 372: Warrior Road

12" x 12" oil on canvas

#371: Here and There

12" x 12" oil on stretch canvas

# 370: pollside

12" x 12" oil on canvas

# 369: abstract

12"x 12" oil on canvas

I decided to start posting some of my abstracts. looking at my blog, one can tell that my heart just isn't in the still lives anymore. I am trying to work into my still lives what I am learning from doing these abstract pieces, but I tend to fall into old painting habits and they end up quite dull.

I would love some feed back on this and some title suggestions.

# 368: It Has a Heart

6" x 6" oil on canvas

The artichoke is an ugly flower. But it has a big tasty heart!

367: Trio

6" x 6" oil on canvas

# 366 Country Lemons

6" x 6" oil on canvas

wow, I haven't posted for so long! I have been painting almost everyday, but not small still lives. I have been working on larger works and I am still having trouble getting it all to pull together. I have also been working on an abstract series. Still, I really must get back to doing the little works or I will have to change the name of my blog.

# 365 Grannies and Galas

6" x 6" oil on canvas

I finally got around to doing a still life this week.  I have been mainly working on some abstracts....which has been getting better but it is still a nice break to paint a little still life.

# 364: Jam and Tea

9" x 12" oil on stretched canvas

# 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.