Original Oil Painting Copper Roses and Persimmons

Copper Roses and Persimmons

16" x  20"

Painted on Ampersand Gessobord

Original Oil Painting Hand over Hand

Hand Over Hand

12"  x  12"

Painted on Ampersand Gessobord.

I painted this cross over composition in my studio. I like how the composition has the objects cross over each over. It reminds me of how we use to choose who is up to bat first by placing your hands on the bat 's neck and the last one to get their hand over the other person's hand wins. Is it the onion or the scallion? I will let you decide. 

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!

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Original Oil Painting Bee Balm Hummer

Bee Balm Hummer

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12" x 12"

Painted on Ampersand Gessobord.

Since I only saw two hummingbirds this summer it took me awhile to get motivated to paint one. The bee balm flowers are from an old photo I took of my brother's bee balm flowers. His flowers always look so nice. 

I used a reference photo from Kathy Patterson. Thanks Kathy for a great reference photo. I never can get clear photos of those little guys. Here is Kathy's photo below.

Original Oil Painting Fall Collection

Fall Collection

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10" x 10"

Painted on gessobord.

Here is a painting of things I collected on a nice autumn day. I threw in the bright red and green apples and orange paper to add geometric shapes to contrast the beautiful organic shape leaves and pine cone. 

The red apple is the star of the show. It just glistens compared to the other objections. I guess I went a little crazy polishing that red apple. 

Original Oil Painting Relax Honey Dew

Relax Honey Dew

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12" x 12" 

Painted on gessobord.

I painted this from a still life in the studio. I like the blue green honey dew with the red strawberries such a nice compliment. I kept the rest more neutral in color to show off the compliments more. It has a calmness to it that I don't fully understand why but I like it. I thought about adding some seeds and leaves to the table but my gut said no. I would loose the stillness and calmness that I liked about the still life.   

Original Oil Painting Willow Bird

Willow Bird

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8" x 10"

Painted on gessobord.

This is a fun little painting I just finished using a photo from Ineke Roos of a Blue Titmouse. I posted her photo below. If you have been following my work, you probably noticed that I bounce between different subject matters. I do this to keep myself fresh and on my toes. It is a bit of a challenge switching back and forth but when I think about it I am really just painting shapes, values, compositions, etc. The main difference is the lighting. Landscapes have a huge atmosphere vs a still life. 

Original Oil Painting Pom Pom Pansy

Pom Pom Peony

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10" x 10"

Painted on gessobord.

Painting with lots of fractured color can be a challenging but I can't seem to ignore what I see. Yes I do exaggerate color a bit to express the feeling I get looking at the flower. The first thing I noticed was the bright yellow green in the peony. It seem to show up everywhere I looked. The white petals in the center seem so reflective of the environment that surrounds them, I love how they frame the golden, furry ball in the center. The gold center seems to glow through the petals, how captivating.

 When I saw this photo that is what caught my attention and that is what I tried to express in my painting.
 The photo was from Gladys Ning.

Original Oil Painting Silver Grapes

Silver Grapes

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9" x 12"

Original Oil Painting Colleen's Tea Pot

Colleen's Tea Pot

12" x 12"
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Original Oil Painting Snowball Glass Ornament

Snowball Glass Ornament

12" x 12"

Painted on gesso panel.

Original Oil Painting Christmas Ornament in Lucky Dish

Christmas Ornament in Lucky Dish

12" x 12"

Painted on gesso panel.

Painting is posted on Daily Paint Works' auction.

This is a glass ornament my mother gave me. I made several still life shots with my camera before choosing this composition to paint. I like the way the objects reflect off the white tissue paper. Everything seems to sparkle!

Original Oil Painting Three Green Apples Checked

Three Green Apples Checked

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10" x 10"

Painted on gesso panel. 

This is kind of a Christmas painting but the subject matter makes it year round. It is also a painting you could hang any directions. I almost posted it upside down. This would be a good challenge to viewers. Let them see it one way than turn it a half turn and the next time they view it will they notice? I hope you enjoy viewing my little painting of these green apples rolling around the checkered cloth. I love the way the cloth folds around the apples and the apples reflect the pattern and each other. Everything compliments each other.

Original Oil Painting Copper Challenge

Copper Challenge

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10" x 10"

Painted on gesso panel.

I painted this for DPW weekly challenge which was to paint something copper.  I was lucky enough to have a brother who had a small copper cup that my dad used to put nail files and toe nail clippers in. It was very old and kind of dull. To make it sparkle a little more I added the Christmas bulbs and bow and enhance the color reflections I saw in the cup. Copper was quite a challenge. I will have to try to fine more copper items to paint that are a bit more reflective.

Original Oil Painting Hot Pink Geranium

Hot Pink Geranium

10" x 10"

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This is my porch geranium this year. I took many photos for references plus I brought the plant in when I painted this. I like have both to paint from, more options the better. 

 I always remember my Aunt Lucille potting red geraniums and placing them on her front steps. I grew up across the street and they are forever etch into my memory. The blossoms of geraniums always stand out against their wonderful, large green leaves.

Original Oil Painting Amy's Hibiscus

Pink Hibiscus

10" x 10"

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Original Oil Painting I Love Strawberries

I Love Strawberries

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12" x 12"

Painted on gesso panel.

Original Oil Painting One Giant Peach Lily

One Giant Peach Lily

12" x 12"

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This is the frame the owner chose.

Original Oil Painting Angel Fish

Angel Fish

12" x 12"

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This painting won the cover of Paint My Photo for the fall of 2014!

Original Oil Painting Melons, Cherries and Grapes

Melons, Cherries and Grapes

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12"x 12"

Painted on gesso board.

Original Oil Painting Sliced Tomato in Lucky Dish

Sliced Tomato in Lucky Dish

12" x 12"

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