Original Oil Painting Classic Peonies

Classic Peonies

16" x  20"

Painted on stretch linen

This is my last painting assignment for Elizabeth Robbins' online course. The assignment was silver, peony and "S" composition. Elizabeth is an excellent teacher. I encourage anyone who likes to paint flowers to look her up. She won't be hard to find. Her paintings are well known. 

My goal was to concentrate on a softer looking flower approach and to leave background items less detailed. I love her paintings and was so excited to hear that she has a six month online course. I will send this to her and hope I do not have to make major changes. Wish me luck.   

Original Oil Painting Tapestry Still Life

Tapestry Still Life

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12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord.

The only thing I can think to tell people is: "This was hard!"

I took a simple still life of a pear, red grapes and pitcher and complicated it by adding a tapestry. 

Am I nuts or was it worth it? 

I have taken several online courses. Currently I am taking Richard Robinson's still live lessons. I downloaded four lessons. This still life is from one of his photos. I posted it below. I have been very fortunate to find some good dvd/ online classes. Dan Edmundson was totally worth every penny and now I feel the same way about Richard Robinson's instruction videos. Thanks Dan and Richard for all the helpful tools! If you are an artist taking online courses and would like to recommend one please leave a comment. I am always looking and learning. 

Original Oil Painting Copper Bowl with Fruit

Copper Bowl with Fruit

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10" x 10"

Painted on gesso panel.

This is the small copper bowl that came with the copper cup I painted below. This one had a lot more shine to it which made it easier to paint. To my surprise the other items were more of a challenge.

Original Oil Painting Big Green Apple

Big Green Apple

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10" x 10"

Painted on gesso panel.