Upright Pears

Upright Pears, Acrylic, 8 x 10

Here's another acrylic painting!

One Pear Down

One Pear Down, Acrylic, 8"x 10"

I love the texture on this one!

Four Pears

Four Pears, acrylic, 8 x 10"

I started painting with acrylics again! This started with an underpainting and then I added the image on top. It's much better in real life - you get to see all the colors coming thru. I matted and placed in my bin at the MAA Wheaton Gallery. So I started a few more and will show those next time.

Hello There!

Hello There, Oil, $75

This was an up close and personal shot. So cute I had to paint him.

In the field

In the Field, Oil, 6" x 6", Sold

I love this guy!

Lilies

Lilies, Acrylic, 20 x 16"

These are asiatic lilies. They have a wonderful smell and last farely long. A new day brings an open bud. But watch out for those stamens. It will stain everything including your fingers and fabric. I usually pull them off before that happens. I like the light and shadow in this painting.

Pink Tulips

Tulips, Oil, 9 x 12"

More flowers! After a few days tulips in a vase tend to sag and droop. I like that, makes them less formal. As you're painting them they can change too. The bud gradually opens and before you know it your still life has completely taken on a new look. I guess I can't call it a still life!

Carnations

White Carnies, Oil, 6 x 6", sold

I love flowers! I try to have a fresh bouquet in our kitchen all the time. It brightens my day and helps when I need something to paint. Carnations last a long time. I usually start with a large bouquet in a large vase and as they die off I cut the stems and place in smaller containers. Centuries ago flowers had meanings and were picked to convey a message. White carnations mean remembrance. check out the meaning of flowers, www.aboutflowers.com/flower-a-plant-information-and-photos/meanings-of-flowers.html.

Utensils 2

Brushes, Oil, 6 x 6", Sold

Here's another one-DPW challenge. There are certain brushes that I use all the time. They feel comfortable and make the paint go on smoothly. These are not them because I was using my favorites.

Utensils

Utensils, Oil, 6 x 6", $75

This small work is a Daily Paint Works challenge. We were to paint what you paint with. A fun exercise.

Sprinkles

Sprinkles, Oil, 6 x 6, $75

Donuts!! Love the smell in Krispy Kreme. I'm tempted every time I drive by and see their neon sign lit up announcing a fresh batch. I love painting desserts cuz I get to eat it after I'm done.

Stacked too

Stacked Too, oil, 6" x 6", $75

Stacked

Stacked, Oil, 6" x 6", $75

This is another Daily Paint Works challenge-to paint anything stacked. It was definitely a challenge to paint an all white object. I'm practicing more all white paintings. So you'll see more posts.

More bottles

6" x 6", Oil, $75

Another bottle still life!

All Lined Up

All Lined Up, Oil, 6" x6", $75

This is one of the 6" square paintings for Artomatic. Glass is challenging to paint! But still fun.

Artomatic Frederick

Here is a pic of my wall at Artomatic Frederick. This show will open September 28 thru November 6. Located at 115 East Church St in historic downtown Frederick, MD. It is a 5 week event designed to showcase local talent and increase awareness and support of the arts. The former FCPS central office building will be transformed into an unjuried venue featuring visual arts, performing arts, theater, music, film, dance and poetry. Hours are Wednesday thru Sunday. Check the calendar at http://www.artomaticfrederick.org/.

Carryout

Chinese Food

6" x 6"

$75

We had carry out chinese food last week and I couldn't throw out the containers. A perfect shape and it's recyclable too.

Light It Up!

Light it Up!

Oil

6 x 6"

Another challenge from Daily Paint Works. Metal is definitely a challenge. Mixing the right color and trying to make it look like a shining surface. Whew!

Trompe L'oeil Box

I was given a 8" plain wooden box to paint for the Artists' Gallery 10th Annual Box Show & Silent Auction. So this is the finished product. I made a lid so it would be functional and I could create the open box effect for the trompe l'oeil. I chose the air, water, earth, and fire elements theme and picked inanimate objects. The closing reception is March 26, 5-8 PM. So if you are near Frederick, Maryland, stop by and see a great show!

The Guardian

The Guardian

Oil

5 x 5"

$75

I took reference photos of hens and this wonderful rooster at the Inn at Little Washington. The chicken coop is like no other. Very charming, with a victorian style. The fence surround was just as unique.

DPW Single Rose and 10 minute challenge

This is a Daily Paintworks Challenge. The challenge was to paint a 3 x 3 section in 10 minutes and paint four of anything. So I chose an onion. It's a great exercise to help paint faster and looser.

Single Rose

Oil

6 x 4"

$75

This is another Daily Paintworks Challenge. I loved painting this. The photo was perfect with its light and shadow making it much easier to paint.

Off the tree

Off the Tree

Oil

6 x 6"

Sold
Another apple!!!

Is that me?

Is That Me?

Oil

6 x 6"

$75

I'm into painting reflective surfaces now. Challenging to say the least. I try to look at it in an abstract way so I don't get too overwhelmed when I start. I started painting glass this way and now I love to paint glass.

Outside Trio

Outside Trio

Oil

6 x 6"

I just love painting apples! Have I said that before? yes, yes, yes. I especially like the blue-green paper basket, a great complement.

A Book a Day

A Book a Day

Oil

6" x 6"

$75

Not sure why I love painting apples but I do. It's a good thing too because they're always in the frig and I can set up a still life quickly.

Knock-out Roses

Knock-out Roses

12" x 12"

Oil

$200

Everyone should have knock-out roses in their garden or in front of their houses. They are so easy to take care of or not take care of. They continually bloom and last all summer to early fall.

I had fun with this painting. I seemed to knock it right out. (Ha-Ha) I got the values right and I love the glass jar. This and 9 other paintings are hanging at the Barnes & Noble Cafe in Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg, MD till mid-February.