Tuscan Grapes

12x12 
Acrylic on

Gallery Wrap Canvas

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I thought I'd give this one another try.  I had painted grapes earlier this year, but was not pleased with how it turned out.  I decided to play around with it and I'm very pleased with how it turned out. 



Cozy Reflections

10 x 8

Oil on Canvas Panel

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This scene is from a sitting room in the home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt located in New York state.  As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to paint it.  The warmth and coziness instantly captured me.  I did, however, embellish with a few details such as the doily and book.  I have several other reference photos from our trip to the FDR estate which I think will make interesting subjects as well.

 

 

 



Study in Silver

8 x 10

Oil on Canvas Panel

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I always enjoy when artists paint reflective metals.  It has a life-like quality to me.  This is my first attempt at painting silver in a Kenn Backhaus workshop.  It definitely makes you really look at your subject matter for all of the subtleties in the reflections.  Hope you enjoy!

Poppies

8 x 6

Oil

Canvas Panel

 

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Poppies are one of my favorite flowers.  Their petals are so delicate and translucent as the light shines through them.  I painted this picture for Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days for September.  This was supposed to be yesterday's painting, but hey, better late than never!

 





Quiet Day on the Lake

 

 

8 x 10 Oil

on Canvas Panel

 

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This is one of the many lakeside views we get to enjoy everyday.   Since our lake does not allow gas powered motors, there are plenty of battery powered pontoon boats.  No pollution and no noise!  I feel it captures the peaceful serenity which is so relaxing and inviting here in Pines Lake.

 



The Lookout

8x10

Oil on Canvas Panel

 

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The was taken from a scene while on vacation in Switzerland a few years ago.  I call it The Lookout because as a last minute thought, I added in a Silky Terrier and an orange cat keeping careful watch of the activities below.

 



The Music Man

11x14 Oil

on Canvas Panel

 

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This is a painting I did for my brother, John's, 70th birthday.  He is an unbelievably talented musician and all around great guy. 

 

I used a looser, more painterly style on it.  It was taken from a small black and white photo. 

 





Peaceful Tranquility

8x10 Acrylic

on Canvas Board

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This is a re-do of a painting I did 2 years ago.  I added the roses in the foreground, along with lilies and of course, another bird.  It just gives it that 'odd' balance of using three elements. 



Spring Bouquet

14 x 11 Oil

on Canvas Board

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With Spring here and not  many blooms to show for it yet, I thought I'd get a jump start and paint some flowers in a glass jar.  

Pink Hydrangea

 8 x 10 Oil

on Canvas Panel

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Daisies and Grapes

8 x 10

Oil on Canvas Panel

 

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I've been out of town lately and had no opportunity to paint even though I had my new EASyL and paints with me.  But now that I'm back for a while in my comfy studio, I thought I would jump back in and see what happens.  With no ideas in mind and absolutely no set up for inspiration, I started with a limited palette of Indian Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Alizaron Crimson, Diox Purple,White and just a touch of Shiva Ice Blue.  Turned on some music (I must dance whilst I paint!),  put brush to canvas and followed my muse.  I'm happy with the outcome.  Hope you are, too.

 

 

Apples to Oranges

 

8x10
Oil on Board

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This is a quick study of fruit using the last of the paint on my palette for the night.  I especially like the shadow on the orange against the apple.  I'm happy with it!

 



 

Puppy Love

 

5 x 7

Oil on Canvas Panel

 

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I love dogs so very much!  They give unconditional love and ask nothing in return.  They know your every emotion, whether you are happy or sad or just need to give a belly rub!