#6 - Green apples

 #6 - 6x6 apple study
Another apple study. Truly this is more interesting in real life.
The photography has been a challenge. - I keep trying different lights/lighting.
I will be making that part of the process to fine tune.

#5 - French Bouquet

#5 - French Bouquet
This painting was done in 20 minutes, then I spent more time trying to put some detail into it.
My partner (wife :)).. said she knew what it was, but nobody else might.
I am at that blind stage where I like it and maybe I am not seeing it with objective eyes.
In any case.. I still like it, with the fresh, free and loose strokes ..abstract or not :)!

#3 - Lone Survivor

#3-Nov 26 2014

The Lone Survivor

Egg shells.. I thought I'd give these a try. Egg shells are so delicate and SO hard to paint. CM had done a demo and of course made it look so easy. I will tackle a new composition, but from where I started I am happy with the progress I made on these. You can at least tell what they are. The rest is just to keep working at it-  and I'll continue on that again tonight! What fun:)

#2 (of the 100 in 5 month goal)
2 Apples with a knife.
The silver of the silverware is hard to do.
I'll be working on that and continuing to try and see the value.. oh yes.. and the drawing!

#1
nov 17 2014
POST of  "Apple Study"
this study is done post workshop with Carol Marine..
It was so great and i feel inspired.

Entwined In Spirit

Entwined in Spirit
5x7 Oil on Panel


This feels like one of my successes. It is what motivates me to keep trying for one painting a day. If  I can keep it up I expect to have exciting results this time next year. Have you ever heard of what a difference a year makes!?  Also I have an affinity for  the number three. I have two amazing sisters.. and I find significance in the combination of things in threes. Since we have been young adults, I have never been more grateful for the gift of my sisters.. I love the delicate way the roots entwine moving in and out and through each other.  --So explains my title..enjoy!

The Chosen Radish
3x5 Oil on Panel

Study- Grapes with paint brush

Grapes with Paint Brush
8x8 Oil on Panel


This was a study done in a few hours. I am managing to get almost one piece done a day.