Day 6 – 30 In 30
Whew! I was able to get some looseness back again today. Thank goodness! I am happy with this for many reasons. But I do wish I had achieved more variations of shapes with the oranges. I did go back...
View ArticleDay 7 – 30 In 30 And A Giveaway
When I saw the splashes develop on this, a song came to mind. And that is where my title came from. Joy and Pain, Like Sunshine and rain, It is by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. ( You know… they did “It...
View ArticleDay 19 And a Giveaway
I painted this a few days ago. Part of my “get ahead” plan that so far isn’t working. But I will try to get ahead tomorrow. I am house sitting at the end of the month, and I thought I still had a...
View ArticleDay 21 – 30 Paintings In 30 Days
Couldn’t get the colors right on this scan. The background is a Grayish blue. And there is not as much white as it seems here. The color is soft, but it covers completely. The red in the center, is...
View ArticleSunflower Surplus
One of my pre-challenge prep pieces. Still loving these warm colors. Especially on this chilly, drab day. Enjoying the weather while I can, we will be back in the 90’s soon enough. Already missing the...
View ArticleSunny Bouquet
I am having too much fun with these simple little flowers. And by that I mean, I am having fun keeping it simple while I paint these flowers. I completed another bouquet today that I will share with...
View ArticleSunny Warmth
I am really happy with how this turned out. Again, the colors on the vase itself are not showing well. There is some contouring, and the shadows are deeper. While working on this, I thought I may have...
View ArticleSeptember’s 30 in 30 Starts Soon
Leslie Saeta’s 30 paintings in 30 days challenge is back. There are still a few days to sign up if you’re interested. I love taking part in these. This will be my fifth challenge. Each one has been a...
View ArticleSketches and Sunflowers
This was painted for the September challenge. One of my “extras”. Adding a bit of sun to my chilly day, and hopefully to your day as well. Still working on several acrylic pieces. And researching ideas...
View ArticleDay 19 Of 30 In 30
Repeating the same mistake I made yesterday. Values are too close together. But I like it. There is actually a bit more warmth in the foreground, couldn’t get the scan quite right. Happy painting,...
View ArticleDay 20
One is too light. The other is too dark. The flowers in both, look stale and day old. Hoping tomorrow will be more successful. Fixable maybe. Add color to one. Take away from the other. Wipe out the...
View ArticleDay 21 Of 30 In 30
I have worked in a square format for most of this month. I need to have some postcards ready for LYA by March, so this one is postcard sized. I don’t know if I mentioned it before, but you can take...
View ArticleJanuary Painting Challenge In Review
The challenge is officially over. I am ready for a break, but I am committed to continuing the daily habit. Be it sketch, or paint, or digital design. Wish me luck! Out of my 30 pieces for this...
View ArticleLittle Pip
I wanted to call this done, but I think it still needs some work. All the branches seem to be on the same plane. The original photo is very dark, and I “saw” multiple trees, and maybe some vines...
View ArticleOne More Try
I added a grey wash over the branches that did not have it in the first version. On screen, the pen marks are not showing up as well as they do in person. We had rain most of the morning. Soft and...
View ArticleL.Y.A. Postcard #4
Yikes, #4 already! Only two more too go. So thankful that I have more side swaps to look forward to as well. This magical card came to me from Alexandria, VA. Which is just outside Washington, D.C.....
View ArticleBecause I Had To
A few days ago…. It was late. I was tired. I had the urge to put brush to paper, and color. Spent the day on ‘tech stuff”, repairs on my site. Inspired by a stitched work of art. Pear. Bright colors....
View ArticleHeader Help, Bookmarks, A Postcard And A doodle
This lovely postcard arrived, from Siobhan Wolf. She tells me this is how a typical Ohio Spring looks. Brrrr! We have swapped in years past, and I find the connection as joyful as she does. Thanks so...
View ArticleSun Splatters
I started this piece months ago. When I started to add pen to shape the petals, I totally goofed. I did not start with a sketch, I just splattered paint, and then added the pen to highlight some of...
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