Orange Red Rose

Orange Red Rose

Acrylic on Paper, 7" x 7"

Complimentary colors can really make a painting dramatic!  I love the way this one came together. I used watercolor paper, put a varnish medium on it, applied an under-painting, then started to draw the rose leaving some of the under-painting showing. That's why there is so much texture.

All Boxed In

 

All Boxed In

24" x 24", Oil

Another large painting.  I enjoy setting up compositions and then painting it from a bird's eye view.  especially like the light and shadows on this one.  What do you think? 

 

Looking Down

Looking Down
30" x 30", Oil
I've been painting bigger pieces but still painting fruits!  These gala apples are big and dramatic.  this piece will go into the Kensington Labor Day show - the three day show at the downtown armory or town hall in Kensington, MD.    

MAA paint the town

Apple, Pear, Lemon

"Apple, Pear, Lemon", Oil, 8 x 10

 

I love to paint fruits!! I especially like the contrast of background to foreground in this one.

Reflected Pears

 

Acrylic, 14 x 11

 

Another acrylic on paper.  Simple design but dramatic.  I especially like the placement of the pears.

Three Apples

Three Apples, Acrylic, 12 x 9"

I'm back to painting acrylics on watercolor paper and of course fruits!  It's hard to see in this picture but there's a lot of texture and color coming through.  Love these colors!

Solids & Stripes

Solids & Stripes, 8" wooden box

This is my painted box for The Artists' Gallery Annual Box Show, 4 East Church St, Frederick, MD
More than 75 boxes are available thru a silent auction. Opening reception is March 3, 5-9 PM and the closing reception is March 31, 5-8 PM. www.the-artists-gallery.org

Still More Marbles

Marbles III, oil, 6" x 6"

Last one of series.

More Marbles

Marbles II, Oil, 6" x 6"

Here's another one!

Marbles

                                                             Marbles I, Oil, 6" x 6"
Happy New Year!!  Can't believe it's 2012!!  This is the first of three marble paintings.  So fun to paint.  Love those reflections.

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.