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Saturday, March 26, 2016

Blooming Cherry - SOLD

Blooming Cherry
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD

The trees are in bloom everywhere, and it's stunning. Along some streets, there are whole rows of cherrys and probably crabapples? I'm not sure what the white ones are. Apricot? Peach? At any rate, they are gorgeous. I'll do a few more before they're gone.

Misty Waterfall Revised - SOLD

Misty Waterfall, Revised
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
SOLD.

I revised yesterday's painting a little, deepened the blue, toned down the little bush, added another misty tree in the background. I wish you could see it in person, it's really quite lovely.

Friday, March 25, 2016

Misty Waterfall - SOLD

Misty Waterfall
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
SOLD.

In spite of the rocks (I don't like doing them, simply because I'm not good at rocks, mine always look like bread loaves.) this one was nice to paint, and I think I might try it again sometime. My pine trees are getting better too, I think.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Sake Bottle with Lemon - SOLD

Sake Bottle with Lemon
Oil on Linen Panel, 7" x 5"
SOLD.

Oh, I'm excited that I was able to mix just the right color for the little sake bottle, which is a sort of ceramic tannish-greenish-orangeish. I know, tricky color! The background line is actually straight, but the photo is a bit off. Sorry.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Stream Under the Bridge - SOLD

Stream Under the Bridge
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
SOLD.

Another painting done from a paint along, only much changed, as the demo piece was in watercolor.
I'm pretty happy with this one.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Magnolia Sprig with Saki Bottle

Magnolia Sprig with Saki Bottle
Oil on Linen Panel, 7" x 5"
Available at $20 plus $10 shipping.

These sweet magnolia blossoms actually grow upwards, but for a vase, this little guy needed to go down. Even though it's been chilly the last few days, the colors are magnificent right now. Ah, Early Spring!
I'll cut another sprig tomorrow, I think, and go again.