Poppy Fields 2 - SOLD

Poppy Fields 2
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
SOLD at $100, includes shipping.

Isn't this a pleasant scene? It's a larger version of the smaller poppy fields from the other day, minus the telephone poles.

Jars and Sunflowers - NA

Newly Revised. I decided that this one needed another flower to cover some of that long stem look. Better, yes?

Jars and Sunflowers
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
Not Available. Revised on Oct. 2, 2012

I've had to cut my sunflowers way down, as they are fading and drooping. I think this will be the last of the series, for now anyway. Over a week, I think that's a good run.

Poppy Fields - SOLD

Poppy Fields
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $75.00, includes shipping.

Oh, this one was really fun to paint, and I'll probably try it again soon. I'd like to make some progress on clouds. These aren't bad, but...  Overall, though, I'm quite happy with this one.

Sun Skirted - SOLD

Sun Skirted
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 5" x 7"
SOLD at $20 plus $5 shipping.

This is just a bitty one, from a different viewpoint.

Sunflowers on Grey - SOLD

Sunflowers on Grey
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $65.00, includes shipping.

While my sunflowersare still perky I thought I'd do another painting of them.
I do like the grey for a background.

Rocks and Stream

Rocks and Stream
Oil on Stretched Caanvas, 11" x 14"
Available at $50 plus $10 shipping.

I don't get tired of these kinds of paintings.
Revised a little from previous posting.

White Tulips on Black - SOLD

White Tulips on Black
Oil on Stretched Canvas (Black Gessoed), 12" x 12"
SOLD at $75.00, includes shipping

I splurged on black gessoed canvas, and decided to try my white tulips on the black, quick before my models die and have to be tossed. They really are this droopy. I've painted black on the front of the canvas, but since the sides are also black gessoed, this one could be hung without a frame, and would look just fine.

White Tulips - SOLD

White Tulips
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 6" x 8"
SOLD at $20 plus $5 shipping

I'm actually busy doing a large sunflower painting (WIP photo below) but I bought white tulips that were just lovely and didn't want to completely waste them (gotta justify my flower purchases by painting them, right?) So, here's a little one for today's post.

Work in Progress
Sunflowers, 22" x 28"

Very Yellow Sunflowers - SOLD

Very Yellow Sunflowers
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD

Happy yellow sunflowers, I am getting more comfortable with these sunny faces. The feel comes back. My actual sunflower models have deep yellow petals, so that shows up as well.

Sun Face - SOLD

Sun Face
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 6" x 8"
SOLD at $20 plus $5 shipping.

I'm gearing up for a large sunflower painting, and have found some sunflowers in the grocery store, though they have yellow centers, and I like the brown better.  But I am reminding myself how to paint them before I "go" on a large piece.

Waterfall - SOLD

Waterfall
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 14" x 18"
SOLD at $60.00 plus $10.00 shipping

This is a revised version of the waterfall from last week.

I changed the background, and added more color to the rocks, changed the shapes of some of them. Deepened the color of the water, you know, this and that. I think it's a happier and richer piece now.

Boat, Birch and Cove - SOLD

Boat, Birch and Cove
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $45.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

A quiet place and a waiting little boat.

Sunflower Play - SOLD

Sunflowers 1
Acrylics on Canvas Panel, 9" x 12"
SOLD at $20 plus $7 shipping.

Sunflowers 2
Acrylics on Canvas Panel, 9" x 12"
SOLD at $20 plus $7 shipping.

Deciding on a pattern and a technique for class on Wednesday, playing with a couple of styles and background colors. Which do you like better?

Bathed with Light - SOLD

Bathed with Light
Acrylic on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $50.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

As I tell my students, the ultimate goal is not to paint subjects, but to paint "air, mood, light quality." I think this one carries it, and does have a mood. Can't you almost feel the air? Thanks for looking.

Large Hydrangea Painting - SOLD

Large Hydrangea Painting
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 30" x 40"
SOLD

This is the biggest painting I've done in some years. It barely fit on my easel. Done by request.

I am silly. My blogger woes were all due to the new format. When I was browsing today through some art blogs, someone mentioned the way to return to the old format, and voila, my laptop works with blogger again. Feels good to be back!

Pansy Set- SOLD

Pansy Set - SOLD

10" x 10" x 1.5" Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Bush in Blues - SOLD

Bush in Blues
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
SOLD at $80 plus $10 shipping

A larger painting, in anticipation and as a study for a very large painting, thinking about the placement of the blooms and leaves.

Apple Buddies - SOLD

Apple Buddies
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 6" x 8"
SOLD at $30, includes shipping.

I have canvas again! Yay! Thanks to my dear cousin, H. who found some on sale at Utrecht and scooped up 20, count 'em, 20 canvases in various shapes and sizes. I wish you all "caring family" of your own, what a difference it makes (...and he treated me to dinner at Outback, does it get any better?)

Yellow Irises Watercolor - SOLD

Yellow Irises
Watercolor on Arches paper, 12" x 16"
SOLD at $23.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

This one was done a bit differently. I let more flow and run happen, so it's a little more "arty" than most of my irises. I like the effect.

Fall Afternoon - SOLD

Fall Afternoon
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 24" x 24"
SOLD at $140.00, includes shipping.

This one is revised from the below:


which my sudents helped me adjust by giving me a critique. It's more sunny and pleasant now, I think. It was fun to have them give ME comments for a change.