Still life

20x24 oil on stretched canvas

I have not posted for several days because I have been painting from dawn til after dinner each day. I have a special friend that is an artist and every so often we get together, shut ourselves in the studio and paint, paint, paint. We have worked all week from set ups for still lifes and landscapes from photos we took on our trips. We do critiques for each other and draw inspiration from works each other are doing. Its a great time with a lot of laughter mixed in. I hope you enjoy the next few posts, because I certainly had fun doing them!!!

My Friend at Work

11x14 oil on canvas

This little oil sketch was something I painted today to give to my friend. We often paint together. I had finished my painting that day and was walking around snapping shots of the scenery in case I wanted to do another painting when I got home. The sun was hot, the wind was whipping our canvases around, and the day was a wonderful one! Good memories!

Painting of a rose

20x24 oil on stretched canvas

Roses in Glass

I am sure I have told you that I am busy working on florals for my upcoming show. I started this one on Thursday and felt it was done with todays work. The rose fascinates me. I believe they have moods just like we do!!! They are a challenge for me to paint and try to capture that elusive beauty each blossom has. After the more involved look at the anatomy of the rose in some of my other paintings I felt the need to try for a free style that just caught the light on the roses.

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Demonstration Painting

oil on stretched canvas 16x20

In my afternoon class, I did about an hour demo today in which we discussed using a photo and then really exaggerating the color to add some emotion, how to simplify the design, and still use the reference photos we took to use as a guide. I took this photo in Vermont this summer and will finish up the demo painting and post it again.

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Summer Hydrangea Painting

20x24 Hydrangea

Oil on stretched Canvas

I taught this painting at a demo class today. It was originally painted last year. It was even fun to do again today. The figs are one of my favorite things to paint.

Columbia River Gorge Painting

12x16 Oil on stretched canvas

Columbia River Gorge

While I had my photos out I couldn't resist painting this view of the gorge. A very famous place and a breathtaking view.

Painting of the Oregon Coast

24x36 oil on stretched canvas

This was my painting for last Thursday. I demonstrated it for my group at Hideaway Lake. They did a great job on their paintings. My husband and I took a road trip all down the Oregon Coast, Hwy 101. Oh My, What a beautiful state. If I didn't live in Texas, I would want to live there!!