Original Oil Painting Daisies and Lilacs

Daisies and Lilacs

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12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord.

These are the first flowers of the season from my yard except the white daisies which came from the field behind my house. I was so happy to see that my lilac bush looking so good after last year. I was very close to yanking it out and I am glad I didn't. I really need to be more patient. 

Original Oil Painting Strong Blue Iris

Strong Blue Iris

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9' X 12"

Painted on gessobord.

It has been quite a challenge to paint as of late. My ninety three old father has been in and out of rehab, hospital and nursing home for the past couple of months. Dad is staying strong even thou his body is failing and the whole family is helping as best as we can. This painting of a blue Iris expresses my father's strength against the unbeatable hot background that threatens him. The green spiky leaves are all the people trying to help. There is a real battle of color in this painting as there is in my father's life now.  

Original Oil Painting Cactus Flower

Cactus Flowers

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12" x 9"

Painted on gessobord.

  

Original Oil Painting Unraveled

Unraveled

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12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord.

Original Oil Painting Intense Pink

Intense Pink

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12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord.

Are the colors too intense?? I do not think so. I hope my viewers agree. I tried to keep the strongest contrast on the focal lily on the right. To capture the intense sunlight on an intense pink was not easy but I do love a challenge.  

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 Blue and White Pitcher

Blue and White Pitcher

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12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord.

I love these blue and white vintage style pottery. I found this beauty at the Goodwill store. I can not tell you what was the most challenging part because the whole painting was challenging. The glass, orange flowers, background and pattern pitcher all have fractured color. This took several days to paint but it held my interest and I am pleased with the results.