THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST: January 2013

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Next Time

Next time I will do better. Next time I wont put off stuff for tomorrow that I can do today. Next time I will tell someone that I love them before it is too late. Next Time.

8x8 oil on canvas panel.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

What's Inside

Don't you just love getting gifts. The anticipation of what's inside is sometimes better than the

gift within. I love the feeling of the smooth crispness of the paper and then seeing the beautiful bow. That alone makes me thankful for whatever is inside.

10x8 oil on canvas panel

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Giving Love Away

I am still in my quest of doing the perfect study which will become a larger painting. And

daily I trudge along paintingmy little heart out. Today once again I paint this Teddy Bear which my

mom gave me for Christmas a couple of years ago. I only have a few of them and treasure each one.

As I think about this little bear I think about my mom. She will be 89 this year. I still call her each day and I can't help but think about all those times she showed me love in so many ways. Like all of the times she did without so I could have what I wanted not what I needed. It is a wonderful thing when you give love away and years later it brings a smile when someone thinks of it.

8x8 oil on canvas panel

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Monday, January 28, 2013

Expecting A Hug

I found this little dog at the wet canvas reference gallery.

Thanks to Danitangel

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Submitted to Leslie Saetas

30 in 30 days challenge

Sunday, January 27, 2013

A Slice Of Orange

How very nice. Oranges or any fruit for that matter are so sweet to paint.

It is a challenge to capture that translucent look. Maybe I didn't do so hot with it

but I like it anyway. 5x7, oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery.

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Saturday, January 26, 2013

The Present

I painted this as practice for a large painting I am doing to go over my fireplace.

Nope this is not it....I will be painting a 30x40 and it will have a gift in it in some way. I added

the jar for the challenge at DPW. I am pretty satisfied with it but you will be seeing more with gifts.

10"x8" Oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to pay via Pay Pal.

Turn-Up

One vegetable that I do have a hankering for is turnips. They are sweet,strong and just

plain good. I love turnip greens and turnip tops. They are a bit peculiar though.

You really should try them sometime.

5x7 oil on canvas panel

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Friday, January 25, 2013

A Passion For Fruit

5x7 oil on canvas panel. Thanks to Dewi at wet canvas for the reference photo.

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V-8 The Beginning

Carrots...Rich in Beta Carotene I think... Good for your eyes or something....

Carrots are ok cooked but raw....I just can't do it.

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Thursday, January 24, 2013

A Day Filled With Sunshine

Painted for a challenge at DPW

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Today is 1/25/13 I retouched this painting. When I looked at it something just bothered me.

I had painted all the flowers forward (I know better). So I repainted and flipped some of them and added some background petals I also reworked the ellipse in the water. Better I think.

Scattered Grapes

I always thought that painting grapes was quite a challenge but

painting these just gave me a feeling of contentment kinda like visiting an old friend.

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Some Red I Said

I am so used to painting blue or gray backgrounds till this was quite different for me.

Oil on 7x5 canvas panel

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Miss Prissy Pants

Miss Prissy Pants

This little canine has one problem. She does not know that she is a dog.

She sits and begs for food but finds it an annoyance because you should just know what

she wants without her having to ask. She is one little miss prissy pants if you know what I mean.

8x8 on canvas panel

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Photo reference from wet canvas CRYROLFE

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sweet With Seeds

Watermelon is the sweetest...So sweet in fact that I like it with just a pinch of salt.

5x7 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery. Just follow the link

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Another Tasty Treat

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Monday, January 21, 2013

A Treat To Eat

I like smearing on those reds and the playful interaction of color which

makes the cherry glow. 7x5 oil on canvas panel.

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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Eaten With A Fork

7x5 oil on canvas panel.

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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Not Without Ketchup

I just can't tell you enough how much I am enjoying painting these days. It is just

like something happened overnight and I am painting just like I have dreamed of painting all these

years. I am loving the painterly strokes and finally producing something I am proud of and not in a haughty way. I feel blessed to be able to do something that is so much fun and to be pretty pleased with the results. I was looking back to the very first paintings I posted on this blog. Boy and I amazed. Thanks to all of my followers who have stood by me through these last few years and to all my new followers who have just found my art. I hope that in the coming days and years you will find something that makes you smile.

SOLD 5/2013

Friday, January 18, 2013

Not Without Salt

Not Without Salt

I painted this and there was just something about it that was not quite right. I studied and studied it and even photographed it but when my daughter walked in she said did you mean for those edges on the broken eggs to be smooth? I had painted them perfectly round. Of course I straightway changed the edges......Mush better I think. 7x5 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW Gallery just follow the link to purchase via Pay Pal.

A Grape Or Two

This painting did not photograph as well as I would have liked. I did mix the

greys in the background but the blue strokes you see are not prominent at all.

5x7 oil on canvas panel.

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Painted for the 30 in 30 Challenge by Leslie Saeta

Red Velvet

My favorite cake...I mean cupcake.

I will share this with you...For Christmas I made a red velvet cake. I was so

excited and proud of myself. Yep I made it from scratch. It turned out horrible.

I threw the whole thing away. I am going to make another soon...Will let you know how that turns

out. 7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Iced

A few more strawberries, a little yellow cupcake and loads of icing...What

could be better. 7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Painted for the 30 in 30 Challenge by Leslie Saeta

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Stems Intact

Painted for the 30 in 30 Challenge

Two purple eggplants sitting on the kitchen table waiting

to be lunch. Their exterior is firm and smooth, their colors to die for. They are

dressed for the occasion with Stems Intact.

7x5 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery.

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Blowing In The Wind

Painted for a challenge at Daily Paintworks Gallery

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Raspberry Dreams

30 in 30 Challenge

I have not said enough about Leslie Saeta the artist who is

sponsering the challenge. Her art is outstanding and she gives so much of

herself in helping other artist. Thanks Leslie.

Yet another in the saga of everyday is a party.

7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Yellow On Top

A little lemon....who can resist?

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Painted for the 30in 30 Challenge

Crazy Hearts

Soon it will be that day....the day to express love. Happy Valentines day

a little early. 7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

How Do I Get Up There

I have always heard that the grass is greener on the other side. I never believed it but now that

I sit here on this table I know if I could just get on top of that cupcake life would be better. I am nothing alone...I need a friend. Now the question is How Do I Get Up There?

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Painted for the 30 in 30 Challenge

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Two For You

Isn't Cherries just the cutest little things?

7x5 oil on canvas panel

Hope your day is extra cherrie.

Painted for the 30 in 30 Challenge

Friday, January 11, 2013

My Man's Favorite

Just kidding just thought it would be a nice name for such a dramatic cupcake.

Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

For the 30 in 30 days Challenge

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Eggs In There

Submitted to the 30 in 30 Day Challenge

Another challenge at www.paintanddrawtogether.blogspot.com

Just couldn't help myself.

I know I should paint tighter but I am having so much fun. Repeating once again

my joy with this kind of painting. It is really like I am smiling the whole time I am at the easel.

I have always heard that every artist has a certain style and after painting for several years I

wonder if I have finally found mine. I know that I have thought that before but never have I enjoyed painting so much. I literaly can't wait to get to the easel each day. Having more peace than ever I dreamed.

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