Original Oil Painting Lamzy Divey

Lamzy Divey

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8" x 10"

Painted on Ampersand Gessobord.

I named this painting after an old song: Mairzy-doats and Dozy-doats.

This song probably goes back to my mother's youth. It goes like this:

Mairzy-doats and dozy-doats and liddle lamzy divey

A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you?

This is all I remember but it kept going through my head when I was painting this little lamb.

Just a silly, little nursery rhyme that makes no sense. 

Now try to get it out of your head. 

Original Oil Painting Seriously Cowtemplating

Seriously Cowtemplating

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12' X 12'

Painted on Ampersand Gessobord. 

Original Oil Painting Pumpkin Iris

Pumpkin Iris

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9" x 12"

Painted on an Ampersand Gessobord.

Original Oil Painting Copper Kettle

Copper Kettle with Friends

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12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord.

I found this copper kettle at the local antique shop. I am starting to become a pack rat when it comes to still life objects. I hate dusting so they stay in the basement on shelves until I need them. I wonder what other artists do with all the still life objects. Do they eventually end up at Goodwill or in a rummage sale? Maybe I should look into antique shops that rent objects. Well for now this copper kettle was painted once and will probably be painted again. Thanks for viewing my Copper Kettle painting! 

Original Oil Painting Spring Blue Bird of Happiness

Spring Blue Bird of Happiness

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10" x 10"

Painted on gessobord.

Here is my blue bird of happiness figurine again. This time I painted it with some spring blossoms from the tree outside my window. I never get tried of painting this little figurine. Happy Spring Everyone!!

Original Oil Painting Daffodil Choir

Daffodil Choir

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9" x 12"

Painted on gessobord.

It has been a gloomy few days here in Wisconsin. I decided I needed to paint something light and bright so I went through my photos. I found a daffodil photo I took a week ago on a sunny day and I love the way the flowers captured the sunlight and how their white petals reflected all the color around them. It was not easy to capture the sunlight. It took a lot of premix colors but I am happy with the results. The time and effort was well worth it. I posted the photo I used below.  The green spikes in the photo were so dark and stiff that I used other photos to suggest them.

 Rain, rain go away and let the sun come through!!!

These photos were taken at Evergreen Manor in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Evergreen Manor is a rehab/ retirement home.  

Original Oil Painting Spring's Trumpets

Spring's Trumpets

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10" x 10"

Painted on gessobord. 

Original Oil Painting Country Wake-Up Call

Country Wake-Up Call

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8" x 10"

Painted on gessobord.

Original Oil Painting White Roses and Daisies

White Roses and Daisies

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10" x 10"

Painted on gessobord.

My goal was to capture the strong sunlight hitting the bouquet. When the sunsets it casts such a strong light into the house, making my little bouquet so dramatic. I loved the look and knew it was not going to last long enough for me to paint it. This is a case where painting from photos helps but I did note the shadow colors, my impressions and what caught my eye in the first place. I use photos as a tool but my real life observations are my best tools.

Original Oil Painting Cyclamen Blue Bird of Happiness

Cyclamen with Blue Bird of Happiness

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12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord.

I bought myself a cyclamen plant for Christmas. I thought it would be fun to paint. I found it a bit of a challenge with its' flame like petals going everywhere but the festive Christmas red and green is just what I was in the mood for this holiday.
 Happy Holidays everyone!

  

Original Oil Painting Rainbow Lily

Rainbow Lily

10" x 10"

Painted on gessobord.

This is the third painting in my series of large flowers on small boards. I used one of my own lily photos. These lovely white oriental lilies are usually my last lilies to bloom. They do have a purple tint to the edges and the white reflects a lot of color. I really pushed the tints in this painting and need to leave it for today. If I feel it is too strong I will probably glaze white over some of the tints in the center when it drys a bit.

I looked at it today and I declare it finished! If you like, please visit my gallery. I place it on auction today.

Original Oil Painting Radishes and Onion

Radishes and Onion

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12" x 12"

This is an oil painting I made using one of my still life set-ups. I love all the skinny thin radish tails swarming around. They do not bother the onion at all. Thanks for viewing! 

Original Oil Painting Ruffled Iris

Ruffled Iris

 

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12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord. 

 

 

Original Oil Painting Lily Impression

Lily Impression

10" x 10"

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Here is a more impressionistic painting of a lily. I tried to capture the sunlight and still make interesting brush stokes. Working on soft, crisp and blurry edges is a goal for this year. I hope you like my more painterly technique of painting.

Original Oil Painting White Daisies and Peaches

White Daisies and Peaches

12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord.

Here is another attempt painting on a rougher gessobord. 

Original Oil Painting Cosmos Wild Flowers

Cosmos Wild Flowers

9" x 12"

Painted on ampersand gessobord.

  I really like how the cherries have circle around to see the wild flowers. This is a very playful painting with dramatic lighting. The sparkle in the glass also has a very playful quality. Thanks for viewing my painting. 

 

Which parts do you like? Comments are always appreciated.

Original Oil Painting Untitled Still Life

Romantic Flowers

12" x 12"

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Here is my final touches added to my still life painting. I added a glow behind the left pot to connect it to the oranges and I also added a small leaf behind the rose so the single left did not look out of place. I got rid of some dirty colors and worked on the modelling of the left vase. Now I am happy with it. I hope you can tell the difference in the one below which was 90 % done. I am also happy that it photographed well. 

Original Oil Painting White Daisies with Fruit

White Daisies with Fruit

16" x 20"

Painted on stretch canvas.

Finally had time to deal with the tapestry. I brighten the table top in front of the focal point and tamed down the tapestry in the shadows. I also brighten the flowers more by restating the highlights and changed the shadow color on the center white daisy. Now the center flower sings. Please note: if you saw this post before I have updated the photo. The first photo was wash out or over expose photo? So I put a light coat of medium over it and took another try photographing it.

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!