Dahlias in a Jar

 

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

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Here are the wedding Dahlias again. I got some new canvases from a fellow Etsy shop, Artist Brand Canvas. Their canvases are made by hand, in the USA, and the price and quality are good. Nick put together a completely custom order for me, and was super-easy to communicate with. I will be a repeat customer for sure!

Wedding Flowers

8 x 10"

oil on canvas panel
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One of the centerpieces from a beautiful woodland wedding we attended over the weekend. Dahlias are pretty complex, structure-wise, but if I stay far enough away from them (and squint), I think we will continue to get along fine. The colors are so great, I was fantasizing about painting them all through the party!

Peaches and Plum on Plaid

 

6 x 6"

oil on panel

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Last night was the artwalk, and I was downtown hanging out in "Artist's Alley," a new (and very cool) idea to generate buzz around the monthly event. I had some paintings and cards for sale, and I was painting away on this little piece at my table while people browsed my wares. It was lots of fun - thanks to everyone who came down to say Hi!

A Labor of Love - and Giveaway winner!

 

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"Plums and Black-Eyed-Susans"

oil on canvas

11x14"

$200 (Framed)

I recently got a load of framed paintings back from a show, and I've been working hard to update my Etsy shop with (what I hope are) lovely photographs. When I think of how much time and energy I've put into my Etsy shop, it blows me away that it's not even really concrete - it's totally virtual! Yet every day when I visit, I feel something like the satisfaction of dusting off the shelves in a real bricks-and-mortar store. With a lot less commuting!

I'm pleased to announce the winner of my August painting giveaway, chosen from the complete list of my email subscribers using Random.org: Princessleighhm@emailprovider.com (address modified by me to anonymize), please step forward and claim your prize! Thanks to everyone that entered, and stay tuned because I will be doing this again SOON!

Rebecca and Her Shadow - Nude Figure Painting - and Blog Giveaway!

 

11 x 14"

oil on canvas

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Summer Tomatoes

 

11 x 14"

oil on canvas

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It's the time of year when it *almost* becomes a chore to eat all the produce our gardens turn out!

Figure Painting / Nude: "Miranda in August" original oil on canvas

 

14 x 18"

oil on canvas

$400

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Below is a detail of the face - click on the photo to see it BIGGER!

 

Sunflowers and Watermelon

 

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

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Ahh, the essence of Summer! There are way more colors in this painting than I usually use, but I think the greens keep it all tied together. 

If you haven't yet, please sign up for my email list - you'll automatically be entered to win the painting shown at right: 100% free! I'm looking forward to giving this baby away in about two weeks!

Sunflowers and Stripes

 

11 x 14"

oil on canvas

$200

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One of my students forgot these lovely striped tea towels at our last workshop session. So, Connie - if you're reading this: I'm going to leave them at Maude Kerns for you to retrieve - but first, I'm going to paint them! (Thanks!)

Pink Flowers and Green Plums

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

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Green Plums

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

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People grow such an amazing variety of things around here. You would never find these little green plums in a grocery store, but my neighbor has a beautiful tree full of them in her yard! She generously gave me a bowlful, and besides being unique and a really lovely greeney-yellow, they are delicious.

Pepper Party

 

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

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Anyone else planning to attend some weddings this fall? Wondering what to give? I have some really nicely framed paintings available in my Etsy shop - and I'm always happy to ship directly to a gift recipient, and include one of my own art cards with a special message!

Little Peppers

 

6 x 6"

oil on canvas

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These little peppers are so cheerful! They really are more fun to paint than eat - the regular sized peppers are much tastier, to me. Don't forget to enter my August painting giveaway by entering your email at right - and if you know someone who likes free stuff, forward this posting to them - they'll love you forever if they win!!!

Baby's Birthday Flowers

 

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

$100

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These flowers came from a bouquet I was given for my daughter's 2nd birthday last week. I think it's really a beautiful sentiment to remember a mom on her child's birthday, especially in these early years when all the work we've done is still foremost in our minds! Thanks for being so thoughtful (you know who you are!)

Creamy Rose - and a Blog Giveaway!

 

8 x 10" 

oil on canvas

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Sorry for my long absence! A number of nice things have happened around here lately: my best friend had a baby, my daughter turned two, my sister came to visit - plus I got into a couple of shows (great news, but these things tend to lead to time spent framing and shipping artwork...) - long story short, I'm having a great summer!

  

"Pink Lilies and Jade"

6x6"

oil on canvas

I'm going to be giving away the above little gem at the end of August, and all you have to do to be eligible to win is to subscribe to this here blog. Already an email subscriber? Then you're already entered! Want to subscribe? Just enter your email in the box in the right sidebar. I have fewer than 100 people on my mailing list right now, so the odds are good!

Sophie on Blue

 

16 x 20"

oil on canvas

$300

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Apples with Scallion

 

6 x 6"

oil on canvas

$75

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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!

Peach and Pink Lily on the Windowsill

   

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

$100

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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:

Pink Lily by the Window

14 x 18"

oil on canvas

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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.....

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

Miranda, Reclining

 

6 x 8"

oil on canvas

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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.

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!

Wildflowers on a Blue Chair

 

8 x 10"

oil on canvas

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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.

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.