Saturday, June 29, 2013

Red Window

I am always looking for the small quiet areas to paint. This was a beautiful arrangement of potted flowers that begged me to paint it. (6x6)



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Friday, June 28, 2013

Lily Number Three

I can't stop painting these lilies. I have certainly gotten my money's worth from this bunch.I just love the shapes and different shades of "white".(8x8) on panel


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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Open Window

I am drawn to windows and doors when choosing something to paint.This caught my interest because of the contrast of the straight lines with the curvy plants and flowers.


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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Closer

The lilies have survived another day. What is so surprising about painting white subjects--there are so many colors in the whites. Definitely a brain exercise to paint them (8x8)



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Sunday, June 23, 2013

White Lilies

I bought these white lilies today to use at a birthday celebration. I had been a little weary of painting this morning, but as soon as I saw this arrangement in an old blue jar that had belonged to my father- I had to paint the beautiful flowers!



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Friday, June 21, 2013

Sunflower and Lily

I have painted a similar painting of this subject before but am always drawn to it again.i love the assertive sunflower!



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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea are beautiful. The color is so bright that they seem almost artificial.i like them contrasted with sedate architecture.(12x12)


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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Sunday Brunch

I loved the outdoor cafes in Europe. In the summer people sit over coffee or a meal for hours. No one tries to hurry customers or "turn tables"


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Friday, June 14, 2013

Mason Jar Blooms

I have several glass vases but I always seem to gravitate to the clear or blue mason jars to paint.No matter what flowers are put in them; they always complement the picture.



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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Tuscan Corner

This is another small slice of life in Tuscany. It seems that around every corner is a small pocket of beauty.



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Friday, June 7, 2013

Today's Blooms

I started this painting with a totally different idea in my head. It turned out not like Ihad planned but this time I liked the result!


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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Napa Vineyard View

I loved the countryside in the Napa Valley. I must have taken fifty photos the day we visited.Of course I took artistic license to make the view more abstract



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Monday, June 3, 2013

Red tulips

Tulips are a favorite of mine.Looking into the tulip is a more interesting point of view
to paint.


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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Basket full of Flowers

Although this is about the flowers, I really like the basket-- it was fun to paint.



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