Morning Silhouettes - SOLD

Morning Silhouettes

Oil on Stretched Canvas

11" x 14"

Sold at $50.00 plus shipping.

Another comparison painting, done from the same photo as the watercolor from a few days ago. Again, more control and forgiveness, but less transparency and magic. I do like the colors here very much, and the feel of the light just catching the clouds and trees. Thanks for looking.

Sweet Lady

Today I attempted a person. Something I have been shying away from for awhile, except in drawing. But this sweet, dear lady was kind enough to allow me a photo last summer in front of the Dutch Market in Burtonsville. I loved the hat, and the little fanny pack. She was very classy, white stockings, sandals, a nice floral skirt. So here she is, and I do want to paint her again. The face was the hardest part, and although it doesn't look exactly like her, I did get her pleasant expression. Detail of her face included. Thanks for looking. Oil on Gessoed Masonite 13.5" x 14" Available at $75.00 plus shipping.

Cabbage Two - SOLD

Cabbage Two

Oil on Canvas board

10" x 12"

Sold at $50.00 plus shipping.

Another version of the cabbage. This one on a white plate to cast a shadow.

Thanks for looking.

Cabbage - SOLD

Cabbage Oil on Canvas board 10" x 12" Sold at $50.00 plus shipping. This one was so much fun to paint, I really almost didn't want to call it done. Thanks for looking.

Sunset Lakeside - SOLD

Sunset Lakeside

10" x 12"

Oil on Canvas Board

Sold at $40.00 plus shipping.

An oil version of the same photo as I used for the watercolor a few days back. The comparison is interesting, in that each medium has it's own joy. The watercolor is fairly unpredictable, but has a transparency and vibrancy I can't get with oils (at least not yet...). The oil gives me more control and forgiveness. Don't you love that little swish of "glow" in the water here? Thanks for looking.

Keep in Touch - SOLD

Keep in Touch 8" x 10" Oil on Canvas board Sold at $40.00 plus shipping. Playing with blue shadows today, some apples on blue paper with light behind and above them. I liked the way the apples were just touching. It might also have something to do with my wish to keep in touch with folks I've gotten close to as I plan a major move. Thanks for looking.

Dried Hydrangea Two - SOLD

Dried Hydrangea Two

10" x 12"

Oil on Canvas board.

Sold.

This is the same stalk as yesterday's painting, done a little bigger and with pink paper underneath and behind it, to make a shadow. Once you shine a light on a dried hydrangea, it's amazing the colors you can see. More subtle than this, of course, but really there. This one is on hold for a day for Laurie. Thanks for looking.