Waterfall Revised

Waterfall Revised
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
Available at $75 plus $10 shipping

This was the original, revised to the above. Much better, I think, less emphasis on the rocks, more moodiness to it.

Does anyone know how to revert to the "old" blogger? It's gone automatically to a new version, which isn't really working very well for me. All sorts of little things I can't do anymore.

Blush Iris - SOLD

Blush Iris
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 14" x 18"
Avalable at $100, includes shipping.

I took my time with this one, since I've been doing swishy and sketchy pieces lately, and it felt like time to slow down and do a more careful painting today. I think it works well in the canvas format here. And I really like the colors working together.

Orange Wedges on Turquoise - SOLD

Orange Wedges on Turquoise
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 10"
Available at $20 plus $5 shipping.

I did this one originally in January, with the wedges on a plate (which was kind of wonky, not really correct visually.) But since I liked the oranges, I decided just to redo it today, and pop it up again. (While I'm working on a larger piece.)

Pot of Pansies - SOLD

Pot of Pansies
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 9" x 12"
Available at $40 plus $7 shipping.

I have spent part of my day drooling over some truly talented artists, Kathy Anderson, Kathy Anderson Studios, who does some splendid and lovely florals, (and I tried to make these pansies a little like what she does), and David Shevlino , who was a judge for this past months RayMar art entries. He does gorgeous and loose work, and I watched every one of his DVD clips, wishing I could get some of his DVDs. Anyway, two amazing artists to check out.

Wild Dogwood - SOLD

Wild Dogwood
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 10" x 20"
SOLD at $80 plus $7 shipping.

An impression of my woods in the backyard, where a precious little white dogwood has volunteered. I'm glad I painted it when I did, as we've had rain the past couple of days, which has caused most of the petals to fall. I think I might try this in acrylics, to catch more of the sense of layers. But I'm pretty happy with this one.

Emerging Iris - SOLD

Emerging Iris
Oil on Stretched (Black Gessoed) Canvas, 12" x 12"
Available at $40.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

A loose and sketchy iris on black gessoed canvas. Because the black extends all the way around to the sides, top and bottom, this one could be hung without a frame.

Subtle Sunset - SOLD

Subtle Sunset
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $45.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

I revised this one a little, made the clouds less dark, let the trees grow, and dropped the price. I think it's better now.

Plein Aire Red Maple - SOLD

Plein Aire, Red Maple
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $40 plus $7 shipping.

Although I'm always drawn to plein aire painting, I also always get a frantic feeling when I'm working outdoors. Same thing happened today, but maybe it's matter of practice. It feels rushed, no matter what I do to slow down.
Behind the neighbors' is a lovely red maple, and with a blue tinged pine tree behind it, and the sunlight hitting it just so, it's gorgeous. I didn't really capture it, but this one has a flavor of it's own anyway. Thanks for looking!

Stone Bridge - SOLD

Stone Bridge
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
Available at $80.00 plus $10.00 shipping.

A landscape today. A pretty stone bridge over a stream.

Assorted Florals: Oils, Watercolor - SOLD

Florals today, a watercolor and two oils.
The sunflowers are revised and reduced for quick sale, the watercolor was a request that didn't meet the mark, also reduced.

Purple Iris Grouping
Watercolor on Twin Rocker Paper, 22" x 22"
SOLD at $125.00, includes shipping.

Sunflowers on Brown
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $30.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

Pansy Sketch
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $25.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

Thanks for looking!

Two Onions - SOLD

Two Onions
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 10"
SOLD at $30.00, includes shipping

A quick sketch of onions, with a minimum of blending to try to keep the painting fresh. I like the way it looks, with the brushstrokes showing.

Iris (NA) and Waterfall (Revised)

Two paintings today, one a revised piece from last week, and one my first iris oil of the season.

Spring Skirted Iris
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
Revised, See June 10, 2012.

Spring Waterfall Revised
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
Available at $60 plus $10 shipping.

For the waterfall, I simplified the rocks, deepened the water, and changed the trees, I think it's much better now. Thanks for looking.

Vertical Hydrangeas - SOLD

Vertical Hydrangeas
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $50 plus $7 shipping.

This one was posted back  in February, claimed but never purchased, so I am offering it again.  For my hydrangea fans.

Cliffside Stream in Fall - SOLD

Cliffside Stream in Fall
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $45.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

I revised this one from the other day's posting, figuring it had some good bones to work with. I darkened the water, took out some rocks, and clarified the green tree. I've also dropped the price. Thanks for looking!

Lake Sunset - Revised on 4/20

Lake Sunset
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
Available at $60 plus $7 shipping.

A landscape today, just as a change of pace from all the florals lately.

Red Grapes - SOLD

Red Grapes
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 8"
SOLD at $23 plus $7 shipping.

I like all the various colors in a bunch of red grapes, fun to paint.

Pears, Unblended - SOLD

Pears, Unblended
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 10"
SOLD at $30 plus $7 shipping.

I always admire paintings that have brushwork showing, the loose and sketchy ones.
So today I'm trying for that "look" with no blending.

Cliffside Stream - NA

Cliffside Water
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
Revised on April 12, 2012.

Still working on understanding rocks and painting them. I like these rocks better, and I think this one has a nice mood to it.

Easter Tulips One and Two - SOLD

Easter Tulips on Grey
Acruylic on Canvas Panel, 9" x 12"
SOLD at $30, includes shipping.

Easter Tulips on Lavender
Acrylics on Canvas Panel, 9" x 12"
SOLD at $30, includes shipping.

I hope that each and every one of you who celebrates Easter is having a joyous day. If you have family traditions, I hope that you are also enjoying them. Happy Easter!
These are in preparation for my Wednesday class, where we are doing tulips.

Tulip Face - SOLD

Tulip Face
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $60 plus $7 shipping.

Something a little different, with the odd viewpoint. I like it.