Iris in the Greens - SOLD

Iris in the Greens
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $20 plus $10 shipping.
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A frilly garden princess.

Cool Stream - SOLD

Cool Stream
Oil on Canvas Panel, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $20 plus $10 shipping.
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I was very excited to find canvas panels in the 12" x 12" size.
Sometimes it pays to go to a different store.

Ahhh, Spring! - SOLD

Ahhh, Spring!
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $30 plus $10 shipping.
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You knew that I would have to do at least one blooming tree this Spring.
I'm thinking of more.

Blossoms in Oil - SOLD

Blossoms in Oil
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $25 plus $10 shipping.
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I have almost forgotten how to paint in oils. My dear friend B bought me some canvas yesterday (YAY!, thanks, B.) so I could get back to some oil painting. I painted this one as though it were gouache or watercolor, but towards the end, I was starting to remember. Now for some landscapes, yum.

Preview Hydrangeas - NA

Preview Hydrangeas
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
Not Available.

It's actually snowing outside my window this morning, not sticking to the roads, but still...snow!
But I've seen a few forsythia bushes in bloom, and warm weather and flowering trees are not far behind. HA. Let it snow.

Frilly Skirt for Spring - SOLD

Frilly Skirt for Spring
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD.


I have rejoined DPW, and this will be my first submission.
Feels good to be back!

Winter Sketch - SOLD

Winter Sketch in Oils
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $12 plus $10 shipping.
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This was done from my imagination, just slopping away and enjoying the winter colors. Really, if you can get past the cold, the colors in winter are so beautiful. This one will take a while to dry. You'll see why in the close up detail below:

The paint is laid on thick in lots of spots.

Pines and Shadows - SOLD

Pines and Shadows
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $17 plus $10 shipping.
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I have to admit that I had help with this one. My 6 year old granddaughter loves to draw and paint, so she sat on my lap (lap painting, Yay) and did the white snow for me. But only to the edges. "I can blend, TT!" So I let her do a little of that too.

Here's Kayla painting outside on the deck this past summer. (See the tongue action?)

Winter Colors Sketch - SOLD

Winter Colors Sketch
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
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An oil sketch on stretched canvas, using the lovely colors of winter.
A clear, cold day today after a lot of rain.

Winter Stream - SOLD

Winter Stream
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
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It feels as though I've forgotten how to paint, it's been awhile. I got to have my granddaughter for the weekend, and of course, no painting then, but lots of play time.

This is Kayla, after church on Sunday. Isn't she a sweetie?

To the Field - SOLD

To the Field
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $20 plus $10 shipping.
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Revised from an earlier version that didn't sell, and reduced a bit in price.

Through to the Field - NA

Through to the Field
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
Not available, revised on 11/13

These kinds of soft-warm-air days of fall are almost a memory now, but I'll stretch the season as far as I can.
Baby, it's cold outside! But not on my canvas.

November Sundown - SOLD

November Sundown
Oil and Acrylic on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
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Amazing, no yellows!
I snapped the reference photo for this one on the way home from an unsuccessful plein air outing with a class I was taking at the time. I love the orange reflections in the water. It was probably the best part of the day.
And yes, the painting did go more easily today, back in the saddle.

Fall Creek - SOLD

Fall Creek
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $25  plus $8 shipping.
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For whatever reason, I wanted to paint with some turquoise today. I thought maybe it would be too bright, but it seems to work here. Thanks for looking!

Fall Maples One - SOLD

Fall Maples One
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $35 plus $8 shipping
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Nothing says Fall to me like the changing of the maples. Such incredible colors every year.
I love to paint them.

Creek in Early Fall - SOLD

Creek in Early Fall
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $30 plus $8 shipping.
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Here is a detail (close up) of part of the painting.

I loved painting this one, with all the water streaks. Just fun.

Summer Meadow - SOLD

Summer Meadow
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
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The challenge on DPW this week is "Sky Holes," and I liked the provided photo reference, so...
A simple meadow with Queen Anne's Lace and trees beyond.

By The Devil's Backbone - SOLD

By The Devil's Backbone
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
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There is a lovely creek that runs along The Devil's Backbone, a natural rock formation just outside of Marlinton, WV. The creek is variously called Beech Creek or Knapp's Creek. Maybe it's like some streets and changes its name as it meanders. Below are a couple of photos of the Devil's Backbone, truly impressive in person. It also has an interesting history.

Old Barn - SOLD

Old Barn
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
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I wanted a landscape today, since I knew I would be spending some time drawing my landlady's dogs (for Sketchbook Skool.) (Which, by the way, I have been enjoying immensely.) So I found this reference photo on Wet Canvas, and went to town on it. I liked the soft reflective patina on the barn on the shadow side. And I definitely wanted a summer blue sky, so used Phthalo Blue.

White Azaleas - SOLD

White Azaleas
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $40 plus $8 shipping.
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I'm surprisingly happy with this one. Although I dragged my feet getting started on it, I knew it would be complicated. As it was, I didn't think I'd ever get it done today. I like how the vase was in shadow, and barely shows. Thanks for looking.