I think I must be the worst "daily" blogger on the planet in spite of my New Year's resolutions. Way past time to update, and of course now I don't even know where to start. I don't imagine that anyone actually reads this anyway, so what the heck? I joined a critique group headed by well known and appreciated Marin County artist Tim Horn. www.timhornart.com. If you are not familiar with his work check him out. Wonderful painter and a great instructor as well. It's been a very helpful experience on many levels. Tim gives us homework every month and the first one that I participated in was to paint an interior scene, preferably on site. My house isn't set up for that so I did this from a photo.
Afternoon Light
8 x 6
Oil on Board
$100 UF
The shadow on the wall is a little more intense in this photo than life. At least on my screen anyway. The following assignment was to paint something translucent. I had particular fun with the shadow on the plate.
Lemony
8 x 10
Oil on Board
$200
SOLD
This was followed by two more still life's with a fruit theme. This apple was truly the biggest apple I have ever seen. Irresistible. I also wanted to see if I could paint the concave aspect of this cup, and I think that I did accomplish that. I tried to do the thirty paintings in thirty days, again, and this was part of that experience. So far I get halfway through the thirty days and something distracts. It's challenging, very helpful, and I will try again soon!
Honey Crisp
8 x 10
Oil on Board
$200
The richness of red winter pears is always inspiring. These were so perfect, and tasty too! The lemon is from our tree. Meyers. Yum.
Two Sweets and a Tart
8 x 8
Oil on Board
$150
Another event of interest is that I got married to my longtime partner last October. Something I didn't imagine happening at this point in my life. Here is the happy couple. A sweet and low key affair.
I'm tilting along with the horizon line....must be that champagne.
I don't remember when I painted this. This is from a photograph I took. The barbed wire was challenging but I'm happy with the results. Swallows are more colorful than I imagined. Love the birds. For quite awhile there were no clouds, very stark. I decided to add a few and felt it was a good addition.
Bird on a Wire
8 x 10
Oil on Board
$200
SOLD
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