SOLD BUNCH OF CARROTS
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
No, these didn't come out of my Dad's garden. He usually grows carrots, but not this year. I bought these today. I went to the produce department of the grocery store to find a subject and these carrots called my name.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
FOUR TOMATOES
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
Yes, these delicious tomatoes came from my Dad's garden. They are such a pretty color and I love painting them. This is a palette knife painting.
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
Yes, these delicious tomatoes came from my Dad's garden. They are such a pretty color and I love painting them. This is a palette knife painting.
Labels:
oil painting,
palette knife painting,
still life,
tomatoes,
vegetables
Thursday, June 26, 2008
TOUCHING THE WATER
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
I did this from a picture I took at the hospital. It was pretty and listening to the splash of water from the fountain was very refreshing. This little girl walked by and just couldn't help but put her hand in the water.
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
I did this from a picture I took at the hospital. It was pretty and listening to the splash of water from the fountain was very refreshing. This little girl walked by and just couldn't help but put her hand in the water.
Labels:
child,
fountain,
landscape,
oil painting,
water
Wednesday, 6/25/08
HORSES GRAZING
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
I painted this from a picture I took on the way home from my parents' house. Yes, I stopped the car to take pictures of these horses.
HORSES GRAZING
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
I painted this from a picture I took on the way home from my parents' house. Yes, I stopped the car to take pictures of these horses.
Labels:
animal,
horses,
landscape,
palette knife painting
Tuesday, 6/24/08
WORKING CROSSWORDS
watercolor on paper, 7"x9"
This is my mother in the hospital waiting and keeping her mind busy working crossword puzzles. She was there for an outpatient procedure, so I spent the day with her and painted this from life right there in the hospital.
WORKING CROSSWORDS
watercolor on paper, 7"x9"
This is my mother in the hospital waiting and keeping her mind busy working crossword puzzles. She was there for an outpatient procedure, so I spent the day with her and painted this from life right there in the hospital.
Labels:
hospital,
painting from life,
watercolor painting,
woman
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
6/22/08 APPLE AND COFFEE POT
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
Actually, I painted this one before I left, but didn't photograph it. It's a palette knife painting of a coffee pot my Dad gave me. I'm not sure how old it is, but it isn't new. I really enjoyed painting the somewhat shiny coffee pot. It's fun painting reflections.
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
Actually, I painted this one before I left, but didn't photograph it. It's a palette knife painting of a coffee pot my Dad gave me. I'm not sure how old it is, but it isn't new. I really enjoyed painting the somewhat shiny coffee pot. It's fun painting reflections.
Labels:
apples,
fruit,
light,
palette knife painting,
reflections,
still life
Saturday, June 21, 2008
JENNY IN RED
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
I painted this with a combination of brush and palette knife. I started with a brush drawing, then put in the basic values with a brush. Then, I painted most of the face with the brush. I then decided to finish it with the palette knife. I went over most of what I did with the brush with the palette knife and added the background. I painted from a picture I took of Jenny when she was here at Christmas. I may do a little touching up of this and take another photo. Jenny has a beautiful delicate face and I didn't quite capture that.
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
I painted this with a combination of brush and palette knife. I started with a brush drawing, then put in the basic values with a brush. Then, I painted most of the face with the brush. I then decided to finish it with the palette knife. I went over most of what I did with the brush with the palette knife and added the background. I painted from a picture I took of Jenny when she was here at Christmas. I may do a little touching up of this and take another photo. Jenny has a beautiful delicate face and I didn't quite capture that.
Here's a new photo. Although this isn't perfect, I like it better.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
APPLES ON SILVER
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
This was an experiment. I love the looseness of palette knife paintings, but I like the "feel" of a bristle brush. So, I used a #6 bristle flat brush as if it were a palette knife. I had to keep thinking to myself, "This a palette knife. Use thick paint." I'm not entirely pleased with the result, but I do like it. Maybe I'll do another brush/palette knife painting tomorrow and maybe it will turn out better. It was fun to do, anyway.
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
This was an experiment. I love the looseness of palette knife paintings, but I like the "feel" of a bristle brush. So, I used a #6 bristle flat brush as if it were a palette knife. I had to keep thinking to myself, "This a palette knife. Use thick paint." I'm not entirely pleased with the result, but I do like it. Maybe I'll do another brush/palette knife painting tomorrow and maybe it will turn out better. It was fun to do, anyway.
Labels:
apples,
fruit,
oil painting,
painterly,
still life
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
BIG TOMATO IN BOWL
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
This is the biggest of all the tomatoes I brought home from my Dad's garden. I bought the handmade pottery bowl in a flea market last weekend. Yes, I used a palette knife here.
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
This is the biggest of all the tomatoes I brought home from my Dad's garden. I bought the handmade pottery bowl in a flea market last weekend. Yes, I used a palette knife here.
Labels:
oil painting,
palette knife painting,
still life,
tomatoes,
vegetables
Monday, June 16, 2008
KATIE NAPPING
oil on canvas, appr 6"X6"
Yes, another palette knife painting. It's just so much fun! This is our longhaired calico cat, Katie who was taking a nap on the drawing table in my studio, so I thought I'd try to paint her from life. I knew I was taking a chance on her getting up and leaving or just changing positions, but I painted fast with the palette knife and I finished before she moved. I've always used a photo to paint animals before, but I felt adventurous this time.
oil on canvas, appr 6"X6"
Yes, another palette knife painting. It's just so much fun! This is our longhaired calico cat, Katie who was taking a nap on the drawing table in my studio, so I thought I'd try to paint her from life. I knew I was taking a chance on her getting up and leaving or just changing positions, but I painted fast with the palette knife and I finished before she moved. I've always used a photo to paint animals before, but I felt adventurous this time.
Labels:
calico,
cat,
oil painting,
painting from life,
palette knife painting
Sunday, June 15, 2008
THREE TOMATOES
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
Yes, these tomatoes are from my Dad's garden. And, they're delicious! And, yes, this is another palette knife painting. I'm having so much fun that I might just do another one!
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
Yes, these tomatoes are from my Dad's garden. And, they're delicious! And, yes, this is another palette knife painting. I'm having so much fun that I might just do another one!
Labels:
oil painting,
palette knife painting,
still life,
tomatoes,
vegetables
Saturday, June 14, 2008
HORSES AFTER THE STORM
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
This is my first daily painting done with a palette knife . I haven't painted with a palette knife in many years, but when I saw some of Tom Brown's palette knife paintings I became imspired to try it again. It was really fun. I combined 2 photos I took today on the way home from visiting my parents. One photo was of the horses and the other was of the storm clouds.
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
This is my first daily painting done with a palette knife . I haven't painted with a palette knife in many years, but when I saw some of Tom Brown's palette knife paintings I became imspired to try it again. It was really fun. I combined 2 photos I took today on the way home from visiting my parents. One photo was of the horses and the other was of the storm clouds.
Labels:
horses,
landscape,
oil painting,
palette knife painting,
storm
Friday, June 13, 2008
GRAPE SUNDAE
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
I love to paint grapes! The colors are so warm and luscious. I've painted grapes several times, so I thought I'd put them in a sundae glass this time.
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
I love to paint grapes! The colors are so warm and luscious. I've painted grapes several times, so I thought I'd put them in a sundae glass this time.
Labels:
grapes,
light,
oil painting,
still life,
sundae
Thursday, June 12, 2008
LEMON SLICES ON RED
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
I love to smell lemon! And, I was able to do that while I painted this little still life. Although it's "finished", I'm not completely satisfied with it, yet. I'll probably do a little more painting on it after I decide what it needs. It's just not quite there yet.
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
I love to smell lemon! And, I was able to do that while I painted this little still life. Although it's "finished", I'm not completely satisfied with it, yet. I'll probably do a little more painting on it after I decide what it needs. It's just not quite there yet.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
HOPE FOR TOMORROW
oil on canvas, appr 4"x6"
I painted this from a photo I took at my parents' farm in Leon County, Texas. It's a beautiful place with the house on the hill and the pond below. This is looking up the hill from near the pond. My grandparents lived here and I get a wonderful feeling when I visit.
oil on canvas, appr 4"x6"
I painted this from a photo I took at my parents' farm in Leon County, Texas. It's a beautiful place with the house on the hill and the pond below. This is looking up the hill from near the pond. My grandparents lived here and I get a wonderful feeling when I visit.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
OKRA DANCERS
oil on canvas, 6x6, 6/2/08
Yes, these okra pods are from my Dad's garden. I couldn't resist painting them before I cook them. The one on the right caught my attention because of the shape. It just looks like it's dancing.
oil on canvas, 6x6, 6/2/08
Yes, these okra pods are from my Dad's garden. I couldn't resist painting them before I cook them. The one on the right caught my attention because of the shape. It just looks like it's dancing.
Labels:
dancing,
oil painting,
okra,
still life,
vegetables
Sunday, June 1, 2008
WAITING IN THE SHADE
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
This is painted from another photo I took at the school Friday. The school has been there many years and there are some huge trees on the campus.
oil on canvas, appr 6"x6"
This is painted from another photo I took at the school Friday. The school has been there many years and there are some huge trees on the campus.
Labels:
chihuahua,
dog,
figurative,
light,
oil painting,
school
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