Monday, July 25, 2011

Apples with Scallion

6 x 6"
oil on canvas
$75

This is the demo I did at the first session of my Maude Kerns Art Center workshop on Saturday. The workshop went great - it was a really fun afternoon, and I'm looking forward to next weekend. If you're interested in getting in on the fun, I'm sure I'll be doing lots more workshops at MKAC in the future, and info and links will be right here on the blog!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Girl with Dreadlocks

11 x 14"
oil on canvas
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Here are the front and back views of the same pose, painted in consecutive weeks:

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Pink Lily by the Window

14 x 18"
oil on canvas

I finally figured out how to put the updated share buttons on my blog today! I also joined Google+. Hit the +1 button below to see what happens.....

Friday, July 15, 2011

Over Her Shoulder

8 x 10"
oil on canvas
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Dreadlocks are really an amazing thing to paint. They are a compositional element all in themselves the way hair is usually not.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

A Bowl of Cherries

6 x 6"
oil on canvas
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These cherries came from my mom's tree. Unfortunately, I can't eat them now - they've gotten a little mushy during their modeling session.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

11 x 14"
oil on canvas
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Yeah, I stole the title. Sorry, Steig! 

While I was working on this last night, another artist in the studio said to me, "You always look so happy when you're painting!" I think he just happened to catch me on a good night. I'm terribly happy with this one!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Cherries and Wildflowers

8 x 8"
oil on canvas
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DailyPainters.com is giving away a free Sarah Sedwick original this week- all you have to do to enter is leave a comment on the blog post at DP.com - here's the LINK!

Monday, July 11, 2011

The Open Book

11 x 14"
oil on canvas
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Lots of care was taken here on the shifting shades of the walls. It's really a lot like flesh tones. 

Also, I want to let everyone know that you have a chance to win a FREE Sarah Sedwick original - all you have to do is leave a comment on the Daily Painters' blog - I believe the winner will be chosen Wednesday or Thursday!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Miranda, Reclining

6 x 8"
oil on canvas

Always free shipping on figure paintings! Also, I updated my Studio Sale on Etsy last night - several new paintings added, and new markdowns as well.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Miranda, Standing

8 x 10"
oil on canvas
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Miranda, I'm quickly figuring out, is one of the best models in town. Not only is she gorgeous, but she can hold really, really still for a long time. Seems like a no-brainer, but it's actually pretty rare for a model to hold THAT still. Sometimes you just have to scratch your nose, you know? Not Miranda.
More paintings of her here - and tomorrow!

Monday, July 4, 2011

Wildflowers on a Blue Chair

8 x 10"
oil on canvas

We went for a family hike this morning up the butte at the end of our street, and there were so many daisies everywhere. I brought home a small bouquet.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Lemon in Front

6 x 8"
oil on canvas
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It's heartbreakingly beautiful outside, so I feel obliged to tell you that I painted this last night, and have been enjoying the outdoors today! Now I feel a little less guilty for being in front of my computer right now instead of out on the deck, where I'm headed shortly.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Seated Nude, From the Side

8 x 10"
oil on canvas
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Here is my second figure sketch from Wednesday night's session. One thing I really liked about this model was the fact that she had tan arms and very pale back and legs. Summer!