Demo Landscape - SOLD

Demo Landscape
Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $45 plus shipping.

Soemtimes it's a good thing to just go on autopilot when you paint. I did the majority of this one this morning at a demo (the fall kick off at the WCCC), without really thinking too much about it. I was listening to presentations and then answering questions and chatting. I do like how it turned out, especially the water.

In Love with Landscape Colors - SOLD

In Love with Landscape Colors
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $40.00 plus shipping.

Don't you love the colors in landscapes? Surprisingly, there's not that much green in this one, but doesn't it work?

Monday's Apples - SOLD

Monday's Apples
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 10"
SOLD at $25.00 plus $7.00 shipping in the US

When you don't have anything else to paint, there are always apples.
Hope your week's start is good.

Yellow and Purple Irises - SOLD

Yellow and Purple Irises
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 24" x 24"
SOLD at $150, includes shipping in the US

Hope you are all having a meaningful 9/11 anniversary.

Deck View Study - SOLD

Deck View Study
Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $45.00 plus shipping.

The view out our back doesn't grow tiresome, lots of woods, tall trees and dapples. I've thought often about doing a large painting in late afternoon or early morning, when the shadows are so nice. I love all the variety of greens. Today I thought I'd try a smaller study, see how it went. Looks like it could work in a larger version.

Lemons, Mug, Bowl - SOLD

Lemons, Mug, Bowl
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 10" x 10"
SOLD at $30.00 plus $7.00 shipping in the US.

This was an old one that seemed austere, so I have revised it a little.
This was what it looked like before.

Highly textured, but the colors were a little odd, and the white dishes seemed too stark. I like it better now.

Abstracted Creek, Palette Knife Painting - SOLD

Abstracted Creek, Palette Knife Painting
Oil on Stretched Linen, 10" x 10"
SOLD at $40.00 plus shipping.

Lots of texture in this one. Done in an abstract manner with a palette knife.

Summery Dreams - SOLD

Summery Dreams
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $45.00 plus shipping.

My collectors have wonderfully sharp judegments on paintings. I always know by the sales whether a painting is good or not. Well, acceptable or not. This one was originally posted a couple of weeks ago as "Summer Dreams" but it was too simple, the colors were a bit "off" and it didn't sell. It was not as interesting as this revised version. Much better now.

Rainy Day Blues - SOLD

Rainy Day Blues
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $35.00 plus shipping.

An excuse to paint, but I'm lazy today. The rain makes me just want to curl up with a novel. So this is an easy, lazy painting, lots of blending on an imaginary flower.

Got Gold? - SOLD

Got Gold?
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 14" x 18"
SOLD at $75.00 plus shipping.

Yes, you're right, I'm jumping the gun a little bit. I guess I'm just eager for the fall colors. Isn't this one fun?

Forgotten Summer Blues - SOLD

Forgotten Summer Blues
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $40.00 plus shipping.

I was doing so many hydrangeas there for awhile, that this one got overlooked. Once I sat down and figured out who was getting what, I realized that this one was forgotten. So it's up for grabs.

Fall Apples - SOLD

Fall Apples
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $60.00 plus shipping.

A touch, just a touch, of fall in the air, and these pretty apples in the grocery store.

Fall Riverside - SOLD

Fall Riverside
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 14" x 18"
SOLD at $75.00 plus shipping.

My first fall painting for this year. Didn't it turn out nicely?

Shallots with Garlic - SOLD

Shallots with Garlic
Oil on Canvas Panel, 6" x 8"
SOLD at $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping in the US

I really like the sound of the word "shallots." It sounds kitchen exotic and cuisiney, doesn't it? Fried onions for a hamburger just doesn't have the ring of "sauteed shallots."

Path Through a Field - SOLD

Path Through a Field
Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $35.00 plus shipping.

A classic subject matter over a sunset sky.

Summer Serene - SOLD

Summer Serene

Oil on Stretched Canvas, 30" x 24"

SOLD.

Detail Below.

This one is BIG, for me anyway. It was an almost three day painting, done by request.
Lots of paint, and I took my time. It's based on other smaller versions of this same piece.

Two at Twenty Five

Subtle Iris
Watercolor on Arches paper, 12" x 16"
SOLD at $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping in the US

Blue Pitcher
Oil on Canvas Panel, 6" x 8"
Available

Unless you're using a hair dryer with watercolor, it involves a lot of waiting time. I decided to do an oil between waiting times on the iris watercolor. I was trying for subtle in both cases. I'm pretty pleased with the little blue pitcher.

Study in Neutrals - SOLD

Study in Neutrals
Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 12" x 16" x 1.5"
SOLD at $100, includes shipping.

Sometimes I think I use too much color, so I tried with this one to keep my colors subdued and soft, nothing too bright. I like how it turned out.

Summer Daydreams - NA

Summer Daydreams
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
Revised, Reposted 9/07/2011.

Another imaginary place, with sunshine and cool water.

Lavender Pansies - SOLD

Lavender Pansies
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 5" x 7"
SOLD at $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping in the US.

Thankful today that the storm only skimmed us here in the DC area, no power out, no damages. Thinking of those who suffered losses from Irene.