Study 1 - Hydrangeas

12 x 8"

Oil on Paper

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This is just a quick study I painted starting with transparent colors and later adding opaque colors which is taught by floral painter extraordinaire, Nancy Medina.  I used leftover paints still on my palette from another painting and actually painted directly on the palette!  

I think the 'unfinished' loose background adds to the painterly quality as well.  Something I discovered is that I really like the smooth surface of the paper vs the coarseness of canvas.  Guess I'll be changing my to smoother surfaces.  This was a lot of fun!  

Winter Whites

8 x 8

Oil on Canvas Panel

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Another installment for the 30 Paintings challenge.  I have quite a bit of catching up to do, but I'm happy that I haven't given up! And I've noticed that even if I'm not too pleased with the outcome of my work, I still get a sense of joy in knowing that I am one more painting closer to being where I want to be.  

Geraniums

6 x 8 

Oil on Canvas Panel

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Red and white geraniums in a clay container - so simple, yet so lovely.  

Stormy Sky

11 x 14

Oil on Canvas Panel

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This painting is only No. 4 in my quest to do Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge. Of course I should be on Day 8 with everyone else, but hey, compared to my previous two attempts with the challenge, I'm well ahead of myself!  And a double bonus, this painting is also my entry in the Daily Paintworks Challenge.  Every week a new photo is posted in order for you to interpret while honing your painting skills.  This weeks photo came courtesy of Cher Compton. I thoroughly enjoyed painting this one.  Hope you enjoy it as well.  

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On Angels Wings

8 x 6

Oil on Canvas Panel

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This is my third entry in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  After being away so long from painting, I've been struggling to make something work.  This was not what I started out to paint, but just happened to end up here.  And then it hit me...

On Angels Wings is my way to pay tribute to two of the funniest people we lost way too soon - Robin Williams and Joan Rivers.  Both had their own unique styles which seemed to be at opposite ends of the comedic spectrum but were never lost on me.  Whether silly or acerbic, I believe it came from their hearts to make us laugh.  And who can't use a good laugh these days...?