Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Studio Sale

6 x 6"
oil on panel
Available in my Etsy shop
$35 - free shipping

4 x 4"
oil on panel
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4 x 4"
oil on panel
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5 x 7"
oil on panel
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5 x 7"
oil on canvas on panel
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6 x 8"
oil on canvas on panel
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5 x 7"
oil on canvas on panel
$35 - free shipping!
Available in my Etsy shop

5 x 7"
oil on canvas on panel
$35 - free shipping
Available in my Etsy shop

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Rainy Day Sunflowers

8 x 8"
oil on canvas
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I moved my easel into the middle of the room and painted yesterday's still life from a different angle. It's a much darker day than yesterday, and that also gave the scene a new feel.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Lily Bouquet with Scissors

11 x 14"
oil on canvas
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Halfway through painting this, I heard my cat freaking out in the hallway. I went to investigate and found him playing with a snake! Granted, it was no Boa Constrictor, but still - it was on the second floor of my house! Right now it's trapped underneath a garbage can waiting for Jesse to get home and deal with it. Snake disposal is NOT in my job description...

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Friday, June 26, 2009

Pink Lily with Orange

6 x 8"
oil on canvas
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I had a great time this morning meeting a fellow Eugene painter, Gabriella Soraci, who emailed me after discovering my work on Etsy. I really like Etsy, I have to say. I don't sell much there, but it's great in so many other ways!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Pink Lilies

11 x 14"
oil on canvas
$100
Available in my Etsy Store
Lilies are the most difficult flower to paint - at least that I've encountered so far. I think it's because the value differences are so slight - it's hard to show what the petals are doing without getting way too fussy with the detail. With red roses, for example, you get some really luscious darks - these lilies just don't have that. They're pretty, though!

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Foxgloves

6 x 8"
oil on canvas
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A big thanks to Lana, one of my excellent local collectors, for donating the vase and the flowers! It's always fun to have new objects to paint.

One more thing: Zazzle.com is offering free shipping through the end of June. I just ordered some of my note cards from them, and they are beautiful. Plus, they arrived about two days after I placed the order! I think I paid 10 or 12 bucks for shipping, so this offer is a real money-saver. Just use the code JUNESHIPFREE at checkout.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

OYG

6 x 8"
oil on canvas
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OYG = Orange, Yellow, Green. Click here to see the other Spectrum series paintings.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Orchid Stem with Oranges

8 x 8"
oil on canvas
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The composition of this painting really captures the tranquility I felt while painting it.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Orchid Stem

8 x 8"
oil on canvas
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I toned this canvas with a wash of pthalo green before beginning...it had very strange effects. It sort of deadened every color I put down - even the greens didn't go on quite like I expected them to. I'm not unhappy with the painting, but I'm still not sure I'll try starting with pthalo green again.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Calla Lilies in Pink

8 x 10"
oil on canvas
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I will probably not be posting for a week or so. We are about to receive an influx of relatives - all coming to town for my baby shower, and to see us one more time before we become parents. Ten weeks to go!

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Tea and Fruit

6 x 8"
oil on canvas
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I hope you are all enjoying your Memorial Day Weekend, and having great weather. We are getting ready for a much-anticipated influx of houseguests next week, and Jesse is finishing a long list of outdoor projects. I'm helping as much as I can...which isn't much when it comes to shoveling dirt!

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Friday, May 22, 2009

Upright Roses

8 x 10"
oil on canvas
$70
Available in my Etsy store

Fine art prints are 70% off on Zazzle.com this weekend - it's a great opportunity to get some really affordable art. Stop by my Zazzle store and see what's available - oh, and don't forget to use the code MEMORIALSALE during checkout!

Monday, May 18, 2009

Roses in Gold

8 x 8"
oil on canvas
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I worked quickly on this one to try and capture the changing light pattern. I toned the canvas with a wash of Alizarin Crimson before beginning, and I like the way it peeks through in small patches, giving the whole painting a rosy glow. You can see the same effect on yesterday's painting.