Linda's Witness in Art: 2016

Painted from life. I liked the simplicity of this piece

after setting it up.

My geraniums are still alive but not looking that

great. I was able to paint this geranium

about a month ago.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

"Aloha Purple Sky in a Basket"

oil, 8x8"

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I love the name of these flowers, the scientific name is Calibrachoa.

I bought these beautiful flowers at the nursery, set them in my basket

and painted them from life. Just loved how the flowers

fell into place without any fuss.

"Aloha Purple Sky in a Basket"

oil, 8x8"

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I love the name of these flowers, the scientific name is Calibrachoa.

I bought these beautiful flowers at the nursery, set them in my basket

and painted them from life. Just loved how the flowers

fell into place without any fuss.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

"Geraniums Standing"

oil, 8x10"

My geraniums are still standing, come the first frost

and I will have to say goodbye to them until next year.

I taught a workshop using these geraniums, my students

were so eager to learn and we had so much fun doing so.

Every painting is always a new learning process. I tell

my students that I can teach you technique but I can

never teach you creativity, that belongs to you.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

"Ripen Pears"

oil, 8x10"

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I received a wonderful gift basket with a lot of good stuff in it. I didn't realize for quite awhile that there were pears hiding underneath, when I finally found them they were really ripe. Each had wonderful markings and colors, I had to paint them. They are Royal Riviera Pears from Harry & David out of Oregon. They have a wonderful and interesting story.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

"Vinca in White"

oil, 6x6
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The full name for these flowers are Vinca rosea Periwinkle.

I usually put them in pots on my deck and sometimes I mix them

with other flowers in pots to make a bouquet of color.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

"Cluster of Geraniums"

oil, 8x10"
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These geraniums were in my yard and the sun was

shinning bright that day casting this wonderful shadow.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

"Three Red Geraniums"

oil, 8x10"

I set this arrangement up and painted from life. These are cutting I

took from my potted geraniums that were in my yard. Soon they

will be gone at the first frost, here in WA state they don't make

it through the cold weather. Sad to see them go.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

"Finishing Touches/Violets"

oil, 6x6"
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Set this still life up and painted from life, the paint

brush was an after thought.

I liked the idea of not finishing it and adding the

the brush and paint tube.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

"The Blue Hydragea"

"The Blue Hydrangea"

oil, 8x8

When visiting my brother and his wife in May, there in their beautiful

backyard I spotted this beautiful blue hydrangea. The sun

was casting this deep green shadow and the blue of this

flower was so vibrant.

I took a photo of it and painted it in my studio when we got home. I also have blue

hydrangeas in my yard and after looking at my hydrangeas and

then my painting, I realized the flower wasn't blue enough and

made it bluer. They are very blue.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

"Mums, Daisies, Dianthus"

"Mums, Daises, Dianthus"

oil, 8x10
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

"Geraniums in the Cottage"

oil, 8x8
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Red geraniums have been one of my all time favorites to paint. This piece was in my
thoughts and had to paint it. Sometimes remembering what I have seen before.

What started the old window scene, we were staying at a cottage in Carmel,
the window in the kitchen was looking out at the beautiful landscape
with a window box full of red geraniums in front of the window. I have been
painting them ever since.

"Geraniums in White"

oil, 8x10
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I am always asked about my geranium paintings, so I thought I

would do some more of them.

When doing a painting I am always changing the composition

until it feels right. Maybe a flower shouldn't be there or

moved. Every painting is always a challenge from the

beginning to the end but that's what makes it so much fun.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

"Cosmos on Sill"

Cosmos on Sill

oil, 8x10"
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Cosmos bipinnatus are one of the most common annuals here in

the US. There are around 20 species of these beautiful

and colorful flowers.

I usually like to mix lobelia in with other flowers as I did here.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

"Coneflower"

Coneflower

oil, 5x5"
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The Echinacea atrorubens also know as the Coneflower are native to

North America, they bloom in the summer and are very hardy perrinials. They

are in the daisy family and attract

butterfly's. What a nice addition to a garden!

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

"Hydrangeas and Lobelias"

Hydrangeas and Lobelias

oil, 8x10"

Most hydrangeas are white but also come in blue, pink, red and purple

depending on the acidity in the soil. If the soil is neutral they become

more pale in color, pink and purple. If the soil is acidic they turn blue.

They originated from Asia, North and South America.

There are 100 species of the hydrangea shrub.

Flowers truly gain my interest, there are so many of them and are

so beautiful. I guess that's why I paint them.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

"Geranium Cuttings"

Oil, 8x10"
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I set these red geranium cuttings in olive jars in my studio,

the buds were starting to open, so I couldn't waste

time in painting them.
Love the reds against the green compliments.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

"Tools to Create"

8"x10", oil
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I love painting brushes that I use to paint with. So many

thoughts, energy and confusion come through each stroke

of the brush. The desire is there, the choice, the happy times the

frustration times are all there while glaring at my

progression as the the brush hits the canvas.

Is it Ok? Or am I really asking, am I OK?

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

"Industrial"

oil, 8"x10"
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

White Violets/Teacup

"White Violets/Teacup

oil, 8x8
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I set these violets up in my studio and painted

them from life.

This is one of the teacups that my sister in law was so gracious

to give to me. Love the color.

Monday, April 4, 2016

Crisp White Peonies

"Crisp White Peonies"

oil, 8x10
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Painting flowers brings a joy in my life. They are so

beautiful and so many to choose from. Before picking any out,

I examine them carefully to see which one strikes me the most.

It's hard because there are so many choices.

God brings so much beauty in our lives and it's all

around us.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Sink in the Cottage

"Sink in the Cottage"

oil, 8x10"
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This old vintage sink must have many memories.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

The Lemon

"The Lemon"

oil, 8x10

Set this still life up and painted it from life. My son made this beautiful

bowl in his pottery class. He did so well with pottery but

never pursued it, he was more into sports. I was drawn to the

lemon casting a striking reflection on the table and on the bowl.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

"Cow in the Meadow"

oil, 8x8

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On a trip to California we stopped off at Duncan Mills. There

were cows grazing in the meadow, got a few photos shots of

them. They don't seem to be shy at having their pictures

taken. This one here seemed to love it.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Teacup and Comfort

"Teacup and Comfort"

oil, 8x10

I set this still life up and painted it from life. My sister-in-law gave me

this beautiful teacup along with many more that I plan on painting.

I used the plant to add direction with the leaves to encircle the teacup

leading to the book. The teacups shadow also keeps it in the circle. The plant

and book seem to be comforting the teacup just like those

that love you.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

"Vintage Iron"

Vintage Iron

oil, 8x10"

My brother gave me this Sunbeam iron that was from the 50's.

He is a collector of antiques and vintage stuff, which I am

also fond of. I am sure it still works, haven't tried it yet,

just caught my attention to paint it. I love the shiny metal, black

handle and old cord.

Yesterday is gone but memories still exist.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

"Pink Pansies"

Pink Pansies

oil, 8x10"