"Mums, Daises, Dianthus"
oil, 8x10
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
"Geraniums in the Cottage"
"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.
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"
"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"
"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.
Love the reds against the green compliments.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
"Tools to Create"
"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
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"
"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.
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