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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Two Onions - SOLD

Two Onions
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 10"
SOLD at $30.00, includes shipping

A quick sketch of onions, with a minimum of blending to try to keep the painting fresh. I like the way it looks, with the brushstrokes showing.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Iris (NA) and Waterfall (Revised)

Two paintings today, one a revised piece from last week, and one my first iris oil of the season.

Spring Skirted Iris
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
Revised, See June 10, 2012.


Spring Waterfall Revised
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
Available at $60 plus $10 shipping.

For the waterfall, I simplified the rocks, deepened the water, and changed the trees, I think it's much better now. Thanks for looking.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Vertical Hydrangeas - SOLD

Vertical Hydrangeas
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $50 plus $7 shipping.

This one was posted back  in February, claimed but never purchased, so I am offering it again.  For my hydrangea fans.

Cliffside Stream in Fall - SOLD

Cliffside Stream in Fall
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $45.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

I revised this one from the other day's posting, figuring it had some good bones to work with. I darkened the water, took out some rocks, and clarified the green tree. I've also dropped the price. Thanks for looking!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Lake Sunset - Revised on 4/20

Lake Sunset
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
Available at $60 plus $7 shipping.

A landscape today, just as a change of pace from all the florals lately.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Red Grapes - SOLD

Red Grapes
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 8"
SOLD at $23 plus $7 shipping.

I like all the various colors in a bunch of red grapes, fun to paint.

Pears, Unblended - SOLD

Pears, Unblended
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 10"
SOLD at $30 plus $7 shipping.

I always admire paintings that have brushwork showing, the loose and sketchy ones.
So today I'm trying for that "look" with no blending.

Monday, April 09, 2012

Cliffside Stream - NA

Cliffside Water
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
Revised on April 12, 2012.

Still working on understanding rocks and painting them. I like these rocks better, and I think this one has a nice mood to it.

Sunday, April 08, 2012

Easter Tulips One and Two - SOLD

Easter Tulips on Grey
Acruylic on Canvas Panel, 9" x 12"
SOLD at $30, includes shipping.

Easter Tulips on Lavender
Acrylics on Canvas Panel, 9" x 12"
SOLD at $30, includes shipping.

I hope that each and every one of you who celebrates Easter is having a joyous day. If you have family traditions, I hope that you are also enjoying them. Happy Easter!
These are in preparation for my Wednesday class, where we are doing tulips.