Monday, September 29, 2014

Day 29 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

This is definitely art imitating life and the reverse. As I was photographing this painting outside the crows started caaaawing. How appropriate of them!

"The Crows In My Life"
6x8", acrylic on canvas panel, $40

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Day 17 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Genetically Modified Pears"
9x12, Acrylic on Canvas, $60
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Day 16 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Crow on Rocks"
8x8 on 2"Cradled Canvas, $60
No Frame Necessary
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Monday, September 15, 2014

Day 15 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Seagull of Magic Island"
6x6, canvas panel, Acrylic, $50
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Thank you!

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Day 14 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"2 Green Pears"
6x6, Acrylic on Canvas Panel, $50
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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Day 13, 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Bird With Blue"
3x5", Canvas Panel, $25 
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Friday, September 12, 2014

Day 12 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Golden Pears"
6x6, Acrylic on Canvas Panel, $50 plus Shipping
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Monday, September 8, 2014

Day 8 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Sweet Duck"
Acrylic on Canvas Board, 6x6, $50

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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Day 7 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"And Then I Said..."
Acrylic, Canvas, 6 x 12", $60

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Day 4 - September 30 Paintings in 30 Days


"A Flying Goose"
6 x 6", Acrylic on Cradled Gesso Board, $50
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Day 3 - September 30 Paintings in 30 Days




A Pear?

3x5", Acrylic on Gesso board, $25
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Day 2 - September 30 Paintings in 30 Days



A Pear
6"x6", Acrylic on Gesso Board, $45



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Monday, September 1, 2014

Day 1 - September 30 Paintings in 30 Days


4 Pears
8"x8", Acrylic on Canvas Panel, $50.


Today is Day 1! Yippee of the September 30 Paintings in 30 Days hosted by the lovely and efficient Leslie Saeta, click on her name and check out the incredible paintings (800+ painters are participating).



Saturday, July 26, 2014

September 2014 30 Paintings in 30 Days

I'm joining the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge again. It excites me as last time it was a good experience. Not only did I complete 16 out of 30 paintings in the month of January (while in the heavy throws of grief), I sold 7 paintings. I never expected that outcome. I thought, after the Challenge ended, that I'd be able to continue to paint daily but I've been pretty much unable to paint at all. The story of my journey of grief since 8/24/13 is a long one. I could never explain it here in a concise way. It's a story. It's a journey. It's intense.

I move onward now towards painting daily with this challenge as a motivator. I'll be asking my #1 angel for help, along with all of my protective angels and guides. All of my paintings may not be pretty or conform to my usual self-imposed standards. I don't mind if they don't. I want to learn and grow and express myself and move paint around as an expression of my inner experience. Whatever that means, however that manifests on the canvas is ok. I am open. I will show up to the easel. I will mix my paints, I will get through the ugly stages of my paintings, I will finish my paintings. I give my critical left brain a one way ticket.

Here is the link. I highly recommend joining in. There are a lot of benefits that are offered and unfold during the process. Oh, it's free.

September 2014 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge with Leslie Saeta

peace.love.laughs

A Painting is Born

Suzy's Poppies
18x24
Acrylic on Canvas
not for sale


My daughter asked for 'some paintings' for her apartment and I was able to squeak one out! It wasn't easy. The grief is affecting my ability to paint. The trick is to paint long enough so that it hooks me. I then can't walk away, my right brain in engaged and the left brain/ego/mean voice in my head takes a walk. This painting does show how rusty I am. That will remedy itself. Onward. Peace

Sunday, February 9, 2014

My Grandchicks!

"Suzy's Chicks"
Watercolor on Arches W/C Paper, 11x14
Not for Sale

This is a watercolor that I painted for my daughter Suzy as a gift when she graduated from Veterinary School in May 2013. Yes, they were her chicks and unfortunately were brutally attacked by a random murderer in the wild of Ft. Collins, CO. Oh well, the circle of life I guess. They were great little creatures although I only saw them for a week when they were still little chickadees.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Back to the Easel

"Ya, I'm Talkin' to You!"
Acrylic, 6x8, 3/4" Cradled Gessoboard 
Sold

Wow, I produced a painting, albeit a quirky thing, this week! I like this fellow (it just speaks male to me, I don't know...) and I continue my obsession with crows. I can't help it, they are so interesting and the black on black issue is a bit of a painting challenge that I enjoy. As always, critiques and comments welcomed!

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Day 30 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Pear Study 2"
Oil on Linen Panel, 5x7, $25

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Day 30 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta is over! I'm very happy with my experience. It was really fun and motivating. I will do it again. I will also be painting hopefully daily and posting my paintings on the Daily Paintworks site. My first goal is 100 painting ASAP.

This is a small study working in oils. I haven't used oils in a long time and was curious. I love the way that oils flow off of the brush, like butta....and the way that they blend. I tend to make a big mess with oils which would subside with practice. I should just let it go sense I tend to be OCD with painting and I want to be loose and painterly. Brush mileage ....Onward....Thanks!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Day 29 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

 "2 Pairs 4 Pears"
Acrylic, Gesso Board, 4x4
Sold

Day 29 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta. One more day, it's been a fun and transformational little journey. Leslie's Blogtalk Radio Show Artist's Helping Artists tomorrow (or download/listen from the website) is about the experience that the painters have had during this paint-out .... should be interesting .... her show always is. Visit her site for more information. Thanks!

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Day 26 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Beets"
Acrylic, Linen on Panel, 5x7, $25
Sold

Day 26 - of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days. I lost a few days here but I'm ok with that. I do what I can. I had a session with a Medium and was pretty wiped out emotionally and mentally for a few days. I spoke to my parents and, of course, Mark. It's pretty amazing. That's an understatement, now really....It won't be my last session that's for sure. I was joking with Mark last night about how I hunted him down and found him....I hope he's as happy about it as I am! Still miss him immeasurably but at least I had contact with him, experienced his crazy sense of humor, had some questions answered and feelings affirmed. I love you Mark.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Day 23 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

one, two and three
acrylic on gessoboard, 5x7, $25
Sold

Day 23 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days - I'm enjoying this painting challenge, it's getting me to the easel which is 9/10th of the challenge for me. I had a dream last night that I was painting and I heard the door and I looked up and Mark was there. It was as clear as life....lucid dream maybe? I don't know but I cried tears of happiness for 1/2 hour. I hadn't felt happy since he left. It felt so good to see him. I love that man....Enjoy my painting. Hop over to Leslie Saeta's blog to see all of the wonderful entries! Thank you!

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Day 21 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Electric Crow"
Acrylic, 2" cradled Gesso Panel, 6x6
(no frame needed)
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Day  21 - 30  Paintings in 30 Days - Hello Day 21! Here is yet another ...... crow! I just love them ... plus I have so many reference photos that I am so tempted by them. I can do landscapes plein air in the spring, right? Right now in '50 Shades of Gray CT will the sun ever stay for more than 1 day? For now, especially during the Polar Vortex, I will sit in the dining room, listen to audiobooks and paint crows! Thank you to those who leave comments....I gobble them up! Peace.




Monday, January 20, 2014

Day 20 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Robin's Eggs"
Acrylic on Gesso Board, 5x7, $25

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Day 20 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days. Well, today is day 20 of Leslie Saeta's Challenge, I really encourage you to click the link on her name and look at the wonderful daily paintings that everyone is submitting. Sticking to the bird theme, here are some Robin's eggs. Thanks for viewing and feel free to comment or critique...Thanks

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Day 18 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days


"Ruling the Roost"
Acrylic, 4x4, 2" Cradled Gessoboard
Not for sale


Day 18 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days
I'm still actively involved in Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days and really enjoying it! I am optimistic that I will continue painting small daily paintings and posting them on the Daily Paintworks site.

"Ruling the Roost" is painted on a natural wood 2" Cradled Gessoboard so no frame is needed!


As always, your comments and critiques are most welcome!

Friday, January 17, 2014

Day 17 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days


"Call Me Irrefragable"
Acrylic, Gesso Panel, 6x6
Sold

Day 17 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta
My curiosity for crows continues. This time I employed a bit of the "impasto" technique which is a fancy word that simply means that I applied the paint very thickly leaving ridges to add texture and give the impression of lifted feathers. I hope you like it. As always, comments and critiques are warmly invited. Thanks.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Day 16 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days


"I said CAAAW!"
acrylic, gesso panel, 5x7, $25

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Day 16! (wow, I think I must have missed a few ...) of 30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta. No problem....I am happy to be here and I'm good with that. Here's another crow. I just love them. They really fascinate me. I mean, geez, they can use tools and throw nuts in front of car wheels to crack them. And.....drum roll....they have more than 20 types of caws. I'm impressed. Thanks for viewing and please leave a comment or critique. I love them!

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Day 12 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days


"Rasta Sheep"
Acrylic on Gessoboard, 6x6
SOLD
Day 12 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days - Check out all of the wonderful daily paintings at Leslie Saeta's blog, Slice of Life. Thanks and go on, leave a comment! 

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Day 11 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Blue"
Acrylic, Gesso Board, 6x6

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Day 11 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta of the Artists Helping Artist Show on Blogtalk Radio. This one I rushed through. Maybe I'm losing interest in birds. Perhaps I need another subject for week 2. Thanks for leaving a comment or critique, I alway appreciate it!

Day 10 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Yellow"
Acrylic, 6x6, Gessoboard, $25

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Day 10 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days Done! whew...some days are easier than others.....leave a comment, critiques welcomed! Thanks for looking! Take good care.