Plum Line

 

 "Plum Line"

9 x 12 inches, oil on canvas

$200

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I painted this at Still Life Open Studios - a new project of mine, which is exactly what it sounds like: a drop-in studio session dedicated to my beloved subject, the not-your-momma's still life!

There was a LOT to choose from this week: melons, flowers, strawberries....but I seem to be on a plum kick lately, and I loved using a combination of Ivory black and Alizarin crimson to push those luscious purples as dark as could be.

Just a note: I've got a coupon code for FREE SHIPPING in my Etsy shop this month. It's AUGUST. Go figure!

A Garlic Braid and a BIG Discount Code.

 "Garlic Braid with Knife"

9 x 12 inches, oil on canvas

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You can guess what became of this beautiful braid of garlic during the melee of Thanksgiving dinner preparation. I'm glad I got it on canvas before it went into my mashed potatoes!

I'm in full-on show-gear-up mode, which obviously requires lots of hyphenation in addition to tedious tasks like varnishing and (*groan*) finding things. I'm always thinking of my beloved Etsy shop, though, and am offering a killer (if-I-do-say-so-myself) discount to you all, this most online-shopped of weekends.

25% off with the code BLACKFRIDAY! Use it today, use it tomorrow, and use it on Monday. Because I'm too busy to create a new coupon code just for Cyber Monday, yeah, busy finding things and then hyphenating them.

Milestones, Prizes, Birthdays, Weddings, and a Painting of Chinese Lanterns

 "Chinese Lanterns"

10 x 8 inches, oil on canvas

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It may be my birthday, but the gifts are all for you! First, a One Dollar Auction, and second, a HUGE thank you to everyone who has helped me get to 900 Likes on Facebook!

When we reach 1000, one lucky Liker will win a $100 gift certificate to my Etsy shop. To enter, all you need to do is share my Facebook event, or any of my posts about the giveaway. Thanks!

 I'm especially happy on this birthday because I put the finishing touches on not one, but two

 commissions this morning. I've also got a huge event to look forward to this weekend: my little sister is getting married! Matron of Honor, here I come!

"Persimmon and Christmas Ornaments" not my most original painting title to date, but hey.

 

6 x 8"

oil on canvas

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December is right around the corner, which sounds kind of depressing right this moment, but on the bright side, another First Friday Artwalk will soon be upon us! I'll be all over it, with a show of new paintings at Oregon Art Supply, where I will also be painting live in the store all evening. In addition, I'll have several pieces in Eugene Storefront Art Project's winter invitational at 224 E. 11th. Plus, I have my usual great stuff at Imagine Gallery, and if after all that, you still don't think I run this town, why not stop by Noli Italian Cafe for dinner? The pasta is spectacular. And I have 15 pieces on display.

Don't say I didn't give you advance notice: make plans now to come downtown next Friday evening!

"The Leopard-Print Bra" female figure painting portrait art oil painting

 

8 x 10"

oil on canvas

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I painted this last night while listening to the debate, and you're welcome for not making a #bindersfullofwomen joke about my figure painting archive.

(but if you're looking for a good one...)

"Twisting Back" female nude model figure painting portrait original fine art

 

11 x 14"

oil on canvas

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Below you can see this painting about halfway complete, along with my palette and the one (#2 round synthetic) brush I used to paint the entire piece! I'm not proud of it, but it's true.

In Etsy news, I just added Direct Checkout to my shop, which means that you can now pay with a credit card directly through Etsy, instead of having to use Paypal. Supposedly this will make things easier than ever! Of course, I'm still accepting checks, money orders, cash-stuffed envelopes, and frozen yogurt.

Frames, new markdowns, and a Secret Sale!

Here are a couple framed pieces that are currently hanging in my house. Above, "Lemon Bowl with Knife," and below "Black-Eyed Susans and Peaches"

  

Yesterday I launched yet another epic studio cleaning spree. Every time I do this, I get the urge to reduce. Plus, summertime means garage sales, and I'll admit it, there are paintings in my garage. So! New markdowns, new paintings added to the Studio Sale section of my Etsy shop, and for you, dear readers, a secret code for 20% off anything and everything. (It's STUDIOSALE - enter it on the Etsy checkout page). Pass it on! Let's keep my garage art-free.  

A peek inside the Studio Sale