Saturday, April 9, 2011

In Memory of "Si"

This is a commission for a friend who had to put her beloved dog to sleep this week.  She and her family have lost a dear friend.  I was so nervous about doing the precious dog justice.  I hope that I did.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Rabbit Food

Guess I am in the mood for Easter.  I have had an Easter Bunny nutcracker for a long time and got it out and came up with this unusual still life.  I think it turned out fun!  Not sure about the background, so fellow artists, let me know if you have a better idea.  Happy Easter and Spring friends!

Monday, April 4, 2011

Oranges - A Vibrant Still Life

This may be one of my all time favorites.  It just painted itself!  Love the vibrant colors.  It is now at my Etsy but is just off the easel so will take a while to dry.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Bessie & Bertha, an oil painting!


This is one of my favorites.  Notice the shrimp colored background sneaking through.  Love that!
This is for sale at my ETSY
6 x 8 inch oil painting on canvas

DPW Challenge

Carol Marine and her husband David have developed the Daily Paintworks Challenge.  This is a great place to browse and buy original artworks by very established professional artists and up and coming artists alike.  The latest challenge was a photo Carol took from a trip to Germany.  The previous challenge is also still in play and the benefits of that auction are all designated as aid to Japan.  Here is my challenge entry.  Follow this LINK to see the beautiful works.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Small Works on my Easel

I thought I would show you what a messy artist I am.  I am working on several small paintings in the 6 x 6 and 6 x 8 inch range today.  As you can see, the easel is a mess as am I!  But, the mess makes me really happy.  LOL!!!

Friday, April 1, 2011

Odd Man Out

This is an original oil 6 x 8 inch still life.  For sale when dry at my Etsy shop.  Enjoyed the simplicity of this painting and the beautiful corals against the blue.  My rescue dog, Archie, was a big help as he was sleeping under my feet the whole time I was painting...except for the million times I got up to let him out and in to chase a few birds and squirrels.