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.

Little Winter Scene - SOLD

Little Winter Scene
Oil on Canvas Panel, 10" x 8"
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I know I need to do more work on the still life, where I find the composition and arranging of the still objects a real challenge. Landscapes still feel so much more comfortable for me; colors, strokes, and composition so much easier. Isn't this a sweet little one?

Winter Blues - SOLD

Winter Blues
Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14"
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Snow, reflections, and a lot of blue.

Footbridge in Snow - SOLD

Footbridge in Snow
Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14"
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This is the same painting, but I took all the snow fall out, just let it be an impression of a white world.
No more polka dots.

Footbridge in the Snow - NA

Footbridge in the Snow
Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14"
Not Available, revised on 1/2/2015.
This one is experimental, from a photo reference that I really like. I think it looks good from a distance. Maybe not so much close up.

A Scattered Few - SOLD

A Scattered Few
Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14"
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I've been out of commission for an entire week. A strength-zapping flu bug that's been going around, which started out like a bad cold and then went into chills and fever. I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day under the covers, sleeping as much as I could, too weak to do much else. Today was the first day that I felt I wanted to paint again, and something very simple at that.

I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas, those of you who celebrate the Lord's birth.
And I wish each and every one a healthy, flu-free; prosperous and happy 2015. Thank you so much for all your support and friendship over the year(s).

Pines and Shadows - SOLD

Pines and Shadows
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
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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 Quiet - SOLD

Winter Quiet
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
SOLD
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I like this one, the colors, and the serenity. Good way to enjoy the snow without the cold.

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?

Snowy Woods

Snowy Woods
Oil on Canvas Panel, 9" x 12"
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Today the sun came out, and made lovely shadows all thru the woods.
Lots of melting and dripping, since it went up into the forties.

Snow Day - SOLD

Snow Day
Oil on Canvas Panel, 12" x 9"
SOLD at $20 plus $8 shipping.

And the snow did come, crippling the entire region into a snow day.
Here's what I saw out my slider today, white above and white below:

It is the male cardinal's job to come and let me know that the bird feeder needs filling, and as soon as the snow stopped, he was chirping from the handle of the lawn mower. (Yes, I filled it.)
Stay warm, everyone, and I hope your power stays on.

Footbridge in Snow - SOLD

Footbridge in Snow

Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"

SOLD.

I used a reference photo from Wet Canvas, and I already see things I want to change. So you'll be seeing this one again, in the near future, since I like the photo very well. 

Moss Pond in Snow - SOLD

Moss Pond in Snow
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 16"
SOLD
From another reference photo I shot in Barre, Massachusetts. Moss Pond was just down the road from my daughter's home, a good spot to walk to.

Pines and Snow Shadows - SOLD

Pines and Snow Shadows
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 16"
SOLD at $60 plus $7 shipping.


I love the reference photo for this one. It's a pretty place in Barre, Massachusetts, where you can amble through the woods. I've called it Cooper's Canyon, but I don't think that's exactly right. (memory isn't serving.) Anyway, I took the photo on a beautiful, cold winter's day, and have always liked painting this spot.