CRISPY CRUNCH

 

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OIL - 8x8" original oil painting on 3/4"deep panel, with sides painted. There is already a wire for hanging on the back of this piece. It's ready to hang!

Ya' gotta' love a crisp apple! Or two... or seven. Painting a high angle viewpoint is always cool. Thanks to Sarah Sedwick for the awesome photo reference. They're great to have when I'm painting early in the morning and I don't have any fruit in the house. ; )

Pear Pals

 

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$80 - 5x7" original watercolour painting with 8x10"acid-free mat.

Side by side, these pear pals are full of splashes of colour! I drew them with a charcoal pencil, which darkens as it gets wet, then I added as much pink, red, purple and green as I could!

Dragon Fruit!

 

I saw this dragon fruit in the grocery store and I thought... 'I could never paint that thing'! and then I thought... 'could I'? So, I took on the challenge and here are the results. 

I love the 12x6" format. And I also love the 6x12" format. ; )

Painting the little seeds was like painting snowflakes, little radom dabs of paint.

They are $120 each or the set for $225. I think they look great together. Click here - Daily Paintworks for purchase info. 

Here are some process pics. Enjoy and Thanks for looking. 

nearby

  

$70 - 6x6" original oil painting with 1" painted sides.

Painting groups don't have to stop painting together just because of a virus. Artists friends everywhere are sharing photo references online and painting from home 'together'! A wonderful group I paint with began doing this. Each week we'll all paint from the same photos, then share our paintings via social media. It's nice to know fellow artists are nearby. 

lost and found

$100 - 8x10"watercolour painting

I've been doing a lot of drawing lately however, I'm a bit worried about tightening up as a result. So, I enjoy this still life for it's loose-goosey quality. : )

all together now

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$40 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat

I've never been a fan of yellow however, every once in awhile I try to embrace it and find the beauty in it. I think I'm starting to like it a bit more... It's just a difficult colour to paint with. ; )

mish mash

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

Practising flowers for my upcoming demo. : )

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gather around

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It's clementine season! They are one of the great things about this cold season, for both eating and painting.

$80 - 8x10"painting.

group photo

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I just discovered Holbein's watercolour called Peacock Blue!! Mmm. Very turquoise. It makes lovely greens when mixed with Burnt Umber.

$80 - 8x10"painting

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an understanding

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After a busy weekend show and a heavy schedule, I decided to sit down with a few sweet pears and do a simple still life.

$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"painting.

differences aside

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat

Lately I've been working with white objects, mostly flowers, for my daily paintings. The subtle values in the shadows of white are a real challenge. I like adding a strong colour, like the orange here, as a contrast.

morning stars

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I'm very happy with these backlit flowers and lemon.

80" - 8x10"painting
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visiting friends

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I have to say, after painting outside a lot lately, it was nice to paint a peaceful still life in a controlled environment.

$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

it'll be an adventure

I set up and painted this painting on the floor. There is something to be said for working on the floor... It encourages movement and a kind of freedom. 

6x22" watercolour painting. Click images to enlarge.

left half

right half

on a clear day

I'm presently preparing for an art show in May. I found some wonderful colourful frames, with an opening of 6x22" which makes the frames 8x24". 

It's been a joy, as well as a challenge (!), painting long compositions, both horizontal and vertical. I'm determined to forge ahead and fill all 9 frames!

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missed you more than you know

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Spring is coming. I feel a warmth in the wind. Yep. Any minute now.

$70 - 8"x10"painting. PayPal or email me for personal cheque.

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Close Up

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Hey friend

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Big red poppies are my favourite flower, both to look at and to paint. I figured a few lemons would make good company.

$50 - 5"x7"painting with 8"x10"mat. Ready for an 8"x10" frame.

we're here for the party

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This family of friends are ready to boogie! 

$50 - 5.5"x7.5"painting includes 8"x10"mat, ready for an 8"x10" frame.

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