A New Path

"Enlightened"

30x15  Oil on Canvas

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Charting a new path in my painting approach and having a great time.  Someone posted a comment on Facebook about this piece.  "Kickin in the doors!!! Sha-zay-am!!!  My feeling exactly!

Having Fun

"Griffith Observatory"

12x24  Oil on Canvas

$1100

 

Paint is flying in my studio lately.  I've been quietly pursuing a new approach to my work & ready to share a new piece.  So happy with the direction and anxious to see what is in store as I explore. 

On the Easel

"Top of the Ridge"

20x30 Oil on Canvas

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It's scary how easily I lost the desire to paint when life threw a big curve my way. I've been struggling to get back into painting. Usually painting is my solace but not recently. I couldn't seem to manage to put a paintbrush in hand or even play with color. However, sometime last week I took control and started painting again. I feel something new emerging. Thanks for support and patience while I wrestle the painting demons.

TMI

Once again life has pulled me away from painting.  But today, I'm happy to share that a wonderful artist, Carrie Waller, posted an interview with me today on her blog.  She is a fabulous watercolorist, so check out her work and she what tidbits she enticed me to share.  It was fun.   Thanks, Carrie.  Happy Easter!

Well, that was different

"Stand Tall, Study"

9x12  Oil on Linen/Board

$250

As I started the demo in class this morning, my brush swept across the support & well, I thought that was different.   I'm so used to knowing how my brush & paint will react on my support that I was shocked when the brushstroke didn't look or feel the same.  Awhile back I ordered a couple of sample boards with not my regular canvas attached.  This one had the Belgian Linen (lovely) but single primed.  I love painting on linen but this one just didn't hold my brushwork like my other support.  I like this painting but it  has a very different feel about it.  Live & learn.   Stepping out of your comfort zone is good, I just now know that single primed Belgian Linen probably won't live in my toolbox.  It's so important to be as knowledgeable about your "tools" as your skills. 

A Challenge

"San Francisco Street"

8x6  Oil on board

$125

This was a "challenge" painting by a wonderful artist, Terry Miura.  I love painting cityscapes but do struggle with sometimes trying to simplify all that happens on a busy city street.  This challenge I also roped my friend, Julie Hill, into doing with me at 4 o'clock yesterday. Lucky her, she lives on the west coast & had a few more of hours of light.  Happy painting!

Carefree Days

"Carefree Days"

6x6  Oil on canvas/board

At auction on DPW, click here to bid.

Last summer I did a series of my friend, Julie Hill's daughter as play.  See the paintings here, here & here.  Painting children can be fun and I've done more than my fair share of "sweet" kids paintings.  While exploring this subject, I wanted to focus much more of the joy of the kids "at play" and keep the "sappiness" to a minimum.  For me, the color palette will dictate whether I'm successful.   Any thoughts?