Journey of Daily Paintings

Daily WIP

2011-09-05T17:12:00.000-05:00

I have started a new blog, featuring work in progress as it develops.
http://www.dailywip.com

Hot Peppers

2008-09-04T15:03:00.003-05:00

Hot Peppers, 6"x8" Oil on Canvas Panel

Another Way to Slice it

2008-08-23T23:13:00.007-05:00

"Another Way to Slice It" 8" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas Panel $95

Garden Walk

2008-08-08T11:52:00.006-05:00

I spent yesterday afternoon at McCrory Gardens, I like to paint there just to spend the day with flowers.

Rolling Up the Carpet 3

2008-07-23T20:46:00.001-05:00

"Rolling Up the Carpet 3 " 9" x 12 " Acrylic on Canvas Panel $95

Afternoon in the Garden

2008-06-17T12:14:00.004-05:00

"Afternoon in the Garden" 8 " x 10" Oil on Canvas Panel $95

I hadn't planned to do any Plein Air painting last Saturday, but when I saw how perfect a day it was, I couldn't help myself. Spending a sunny day with flowers is very uplifting.

1st Plein Air of the Season

2008-05-18T12:25:00.007-05:00

"Bridge Over the Palisades" 9" x 12 " Oil on Canvas Panel

Yesterday I finally was finally was able to paint Plein Air. I went to the Palisades Park near Sioux Fallls SD with our Plein Air Group. It was a beautiful day, but we had 40 mile an hour winds. The paint got tacky almost right away.

Yellow Rose

2008-05-09T10:58:00.004-05:00

"Yellow Rose " 8" x 10 " Acrylic on Canvas Panel

I have experimenting with acrylic. I am very content with this medium.

The Silver Cup

2008-05-05T13:43:00.005-05:00

"The Silver Cup " 8" x 8" Acrylic on Canvas Panel

After finishing a larger painting I wanted to experiment on a small one. I decided to see how these subjects would fair in acrylics. I was very pleased with the process and have decide to do more acrylics.

Pointe Shoes

2008-04-15T15:54:00.002-05:00

"Pointe Shoes at Rest" 9" x 12 " Oil on Canvas Panel $120

I borrowed the Pointe Shoes from the model at our Life Drawing Group. I had been wanting to do this still life. The idea came from watching my daughter grow up with dance lessons.

Spring Flowers

2008-04-11T11:28:00.005-05:00

"Begonias" 8" x 8" Acrylic on Canvas Panel

I notice that our local nursery had opened it's doors for the season, I had to go and soak up the atomosphere. I found some beautiful Begonias. I thought I would try them in Acrylic as an experiment, I probably will do an oil version just to compare. The acrylics were enyjoyable, I love oils but it's the hazards that challenge me to keep trying for a better solution, but quality or enjoyment can not be sacrficed.

Girls with Scarf

2008-04-09T11:12:00.001-05:00

"Girls with Scarf " 8.5" x 12.5" Watercolor on Paper

I am getting more adapted to watercolor, I want to use it on the go, it's more portable to take anywhere, especially on trips. I have found that choice of paper is important for vibrant color and good results over all.

Pear, Apple and Grapes

2008-04-07T17:45:00.003-05:00

"Pear, Apple and Grapes" 9" x 12" Oil on Canvas Panel

I thought I would try another similar arrangement. I am much happier with the cloth, it's more luminious. I will need to go back the apples painting and redo the cloth.

The Dancer

2008-04-02T22:22:00.004-05:00

"The dancer" 11.5" x 6" Watercolor on paper

This is a watercolor sketch I did of a ballet dancer in a pose, painted from life.

Apples, Apples, Apples!

2008-04-02T12:11:00.003-05:00

"Pink Lady Apples " 11" x 14" Oil on Canvas Panel $150

Apples are such an enticing object to paint, I need to do more. I enjoyed this setup, the pieces fell together in the composition.

Red and Yellow Rose

2008-03-26T21:54:00.003-05:00

"Pink and Yellow Rose " 6.25 "x 8.5 " Watercolor on Paper

Experimenting with watercolor, I want to aquaint myself more with watercolor to allow me to paint more on the go for trips.

Daffodils are back!

2008-03-25T14:25:00.007-05:00

"Spring Daffoldils" 9" x 12" Oil on Canvas Panel $100.

It's delightful to see Daffodils again. I have a greater interest in flowers right now, while I'm eagerly awaiting spring. It's been such a long Winter!

Easter Candy

2008-03-14T19:11:00.004-05:00

"Peeps and Malted Eggs" 5"x 7" Oil on Canvas Panel $75.

Childhood Remnants

2008-03-12T13:33:00.004-05:00

"Saddle Shoes and Ponytails" 8" x 10" Oil on Canvas Panel

These are some of my daughters old things I found recently as I was going through boxes. Ordinary items that make good subjects for a painting, and they have meaning for me.

Crop of the ponytail.

Cocktail's Idle Fingers

2008-03-10T18:54:00.002-05:00

"Cocktail's Idle Fingers" 5"x7" Oil on Canvas Panel $75

Nectarines

2008-03-05T16:48:00.003-06:00

"The Nectarine Pit " 8 "x10" Oil on Canvas Panel $75

Spring Fever

2008-03-03T17:55:00.001-06:00

"Spring Tulips " 9"x12" Oil on Canvas Panel $95

Seeing these pretty Tulips gave me a stronger case of spring fever, and my favorite color is purple. I wanted to use these tulips in a composition that showed the light underside of the tulips, and the cloth serves to frame the subject.

Tomatoes on the Vine

2008-03-01T11:18:00.001-06:00

"Tomatoes on the Vine" 8"x10" Oil on Canvas Panel

I like how you can buy tomatoes with a vine at the Super Market in winter. I thought a gold cloth underneath would be interesting and a challenge.

It's a Girl!

2008-02-29T10:07:00.003-06:00

"Dainty Rose in a Glass" 6"x8" Oil on Canvas Panel $85

No new arrivals. This rose just reminds me of the birth of a baby girl. I saw this pretty little rose on the counter at a Gift Shop. The Florist said it was a leftover from a wedding. I decided I had to paint it before it wilted away.

Frolicking peppers

2008-02-26T23:08:00.004-06:00

"Frolicking Peppers" 8"x10" Oil on Canvas Panel $95

I enjoyed putting together the organic shapes and opposing colors of the peppers.