Saturday, November 28, 2009

"Tuffy" and "Hildie Mae"


8"x10" oil on canvas panel

These are two commission pieces I've just finished. They were fun to paint, but did have a hard time starting. I wasn't sure of the outcome so I had to just jump in. I didn't drown after all! I might tweak them a little bit but other than that they done.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

"Twisted"

15"x30" oil on canvas - in progress

This is a much better photo than the last. I finished the starry night and even added a shooting star. I'm thinking the bottom area is missing something, maybe another branch. I thought about adding a black crow but my daughter made a face, that's what I get from talking out loud.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

"Twisted"


15"x30" oil on canvas - in progress

This has been a fun painting to paint. I'm very pleased with it's outcome so far...almost done. I was reallly scared to add those branches, but once I started the transformation was amazing to see. Yesterday I started to add the stars. Almost done.

Friday, November 13, 2009

"Twisted"


15"x30" oil on canvas - in progress

I have this painting visualized but for some reason I'm painting very slowly. I think there's a little fear I could screw it up. As you can see from the photo I have A LOT more detail to add. I'll continue to push my brush around on this.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

"Happy Faces"

9"x12" oil on canvas

I'm still working on my tree and commission piece, but
I bought some sunflowers the other day and well, decided to do a quick painting of them. I like how they turned out. I've also started another painting of wine bottles. I like to have many paintings started as I get to choose which one I want to work on and when that painting needs to dry I grab another one. And if I'm not in the mood to do any of the ones I started, well I'll start another. Of course, sometimes a painting will sit for a long time and I'll revisit it and it turns out great. Enjoy!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

"Twisted"

15"x30" oil on canvas - in progress

I recently started this painting of a cool tree I took a picture of when I lived in Northern California. I've been wanting to paint it and well finally just went for it. I always see a finished version of my paintings, so this one has been challenging me. I want to get real detailed but yet I love how it looks loose. I would love another artists' opinion...thanks!


I've also been working on another commission piece but wasn't too sure about posting it. I need to ask permission just in case...don't want to spoil a surprise! I also have started a sunflower painting; they so sunny and bright and let's not forget how long they last in a vase.