Channelling Degas

 

8 x 10"

oil on canvas

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Well, December totally got away from me, and I'm sure many of you can relate! I had a great year - 111 daily paintings, and 28 figure paintings by my (certainly inaccurate) estimation. Thanks for your support and friendship, and best wishes to all for a productive, creative 2012!

Pomegranate by Candlelight

 

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

natural maple frame

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Here's another painting that just came home from a show, made last year around this time. I've been having a lovely family visit this week, with no time in the studio, but I just wanted to check in and say hi to all of you.

Orange Bowl with Pear

 

6 x 6"

oil on canvas

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Here's another gem from my growing pottery collection. I've been intimidated to paint these lovely glazes in the past, but, like almost everything else I've ever been intimidated to paint, it was unexpectedly fun.

Winter Bounty

 

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

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This setup was so gorgeous to me the other day that I had to have another go at it. I'm finding this bowl by Ted Ernst, which I picked up at Clayfest this fall, really inspiring - the color and texture.

In case you haven't peeked into my Etsy shop in a while, I'm offering 10% off all orders through the end of the year, and throwing in a free holiday art card! The coupon code is HOLIDAY2011.

Cross-Legged Nude

 

14 x 18"

oil on canvas

$300

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One of my favorite figure painters is unquestionably Alice Neel. Her influence on me can be seen here in the treatment of the legs. Of course, I only noticed this after I finished the painting, brought it home, and stuck it up on the wall to look at. It wasn't something I was consciously trying to do at the time.

Winter Fruit Bowl

 

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

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My kitchen counters feel very empty - and unwholesome. All the fruit in the house is upstairs in my studio!

Cut Pomegranate no. 2

 

6 x 6"

oil on canvas

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Here is no. 1 - three years ago! Wow, time flies.

Iris Still Life, Redux

 

11 x 14"

oil on canvas

Framed in natural maple

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This painting is coming back from a show tomorrow morning - it was done nearly two years ago, and remains one of my favorites of all time.

Persimmon Apple Christmas

 

6 x 6"

oil on panel

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I have another still life painting workshop coming up in February at Maude Kerns Art Center, here in Eugene. The class is 4 sessions, Monday mornings. Details here!