Rosco

This is Rosco...a much loved pug. He cracks me up! He belongs to a friend who commissioned his portrait as a Christmas gift...but some technology/blue tooth glitch put an end to the surprise. It's ok. Rosco's dad was glad to have it early.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Weebles Wobble

A new painting from an older series of reference photos I couldn't get enough of.

Here's some great painting music.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", $100 + $10 domestic shipping

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Inside Out

As I mentioned the other day, I"m not yet used to painting in front of large crowds (like the ones at last weekend's artisan fairs), so I chose to paint a comfortable subject done from a series of familiar reference photos.  I'm pleased with the brushwork and am happy to say I actually enjoyed people stopping to watch. Interestingly, kids were most intrigued...came right up close and asked a lot of great questions. Here's some of the music I'm painting to lately. 

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"
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Beyond

Another sky...which I'll be doing more of. A bit abstract, wouldn't you say?

Here's some music I can't get enough of.

Oil on panel, 6" 6"

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Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

Here is an opportunity to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy and to own an original piece of art. Bidding starts at $50 for this painting, The Space Between, and all proceeds will be donated to The American Red Cross. You may place your bid here. I will ship for free to the winning bidder. Only 4 days left to bid.

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Peace by Peace

This one's a gift. It's a little more intimate than the others, 5" x 5". And here's some cool music my son introduced me to...great for painting...and bouncing!

Oil on panel, 5" x 5"

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As It Should Be

More stones painted while I was at the artisan fair. I don't usually paint in front of large crowds of people, so stuck with a familiar and comfortable subject.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", $100 + $10 domestic shipping

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All is Well

I was happy to be able to do some painting at last weekend's art fair. It generated some interest and was nice to be able to get some work done while I was...working. :o) This is one of the stone paintings I did. I really like the gentle colors of it.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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With a Twist

I enjoy the challenge of capturing the glow of translucent objects...especially oranges.  I'm loving this music right now.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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The Sky's the Limit

Had a busy, full and successful weekend at my first art fair.  It was so organized, professionally run and I was among some amazing artisans. I'm pooped! And another one coming up this weekend. 

I've been wanting to paint clouds for a while now...and The Daily Paintworks Challenge recently gave me the perfect excuse. This was my challenge entry. Here's the current painting music I'm listening to. 

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Looking Down

I love painting stones. I really like the color of these with the mossy greens, warm rusty oranges and gray-blues. Here's some bluesy painting music.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6

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Mooning

I was at beautiful Schoodic Point last weekend and stopped at a small beach on the way home. I was intrigued by this sky. 

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Great Grapes!

This one is all about the light. It was really fun trying to capture how the light hit each grape in a different way. And some of the music that had me moving...

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Warm Wools

I really enjoy painting yarn. So much color! The brush strokes sort of naturally lend themselves to the strands of yarn. Here's some shakin' music! 

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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A Little Behind

This is an older painting that I rediscovered today. I reworked the background and like it better. 

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", $100 + shipping

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I also photographed some steps along the way so you can see the process of yesterday's painting, but forgot to post it then. So here it is below. And here's yesterday's painting.  

 

 

 

 

 

Sun Kissed

This is the view from one of my bedroom windows. I'm pleased with this one. I like the colors and the way the late afternoon sun glances off the tree trunks. Here's some of the sweeet  easy music I listened to while painting.

Oil painting, 6" x 6"

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In Her Glory

It's been apple season here in Maine for a while now. I always pick at our local orchard and spend lots of time savoring the smells, sights and sounds...and photographing. Though I spent lots of time trying to get it correct, the color of this one is much better in person.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", $100 + $10 domestic shipping

Waiting on Winter

I really like the interesting shape of these twisted skeins of yarn some companies make. And I like surrounding myself with all kinds, textures and colors of yarn even better. Here's some of the music I painted to today. I like it...uh-huh, uh-huh. :o)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", $100 + shipping

 
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Cool Wools

More wool, as promised. But in a different form...off the sheep!  Painting yarn forces you to really squint and be choosey about your strokes. Believe it or not there are relatively few individual strands here. Here's some great music by the BEST BAND EVER.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6

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Come Closer

Here's the last of the goats...until the next one! I'll  miss them, but I've had my fill for a while. On to other things! Here's some great goat painting music. 

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Peachy Sheep

I've always liked this color combination...sort of teal and a rosy peach. And those are the colors I saw in this sheep...I swear! One more goat that I'll post tomorrow...then it's on to more wool...the kind in balls and skeins. Here's some great sheep painting music. Hey!

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Me and My Shadow II

It cracked me up the way the one goat is peering from behind the other...almost like a two headed goat! I'm in love with their eye lashes. This is great music for painting. I can't help but paint/dance...can you?

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Is That You?

I hope you're not tired of the goats! I've got a few more I'd like to do. They just speak to me! Well...not literally. I'm really getting to know their facial anatomy which is one of the benefits of doing a series. Enjoy this painting music.  (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Ewe Two

I just love all the color in sheep...and those big ole earrings! Here's some fun painting music. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Winter Wools

This time of year in Maine just makes me want to make soup and knit socks and mittens...not that I have time! But I enjoy painting yarn. An excuse, if one is needed, to use tons of color in a painting. This is Peace Fleece, cool name, huh? And here's some kool music to paint to. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Bette Davis Eyes

I am absolutely delighted today to be able to say I am now a member of The Daily Painters . :o) This gallery was founded in 2006 by artist, Micah Condon, and was the first juried site of daily painting artists. It is truly a thrill and an honor to be among such diverse and richly talented artists.

About today's painting...these guys are so much fun to paint!  There's a lot of color in a white goat. Here's some of the music I painted to. I think it's appropriate. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Next!

Not only are these animals fun to paint, I'm having a blast with the backgrounds!  I got out my seldom used Permanent Rose mixed with a bit of Ultramarine for this one. I was really drawn to the back lighting. I get the feeling he's waiting in line for someone to yell, "NEXT!" Here's some great painting music. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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On Tip Toes

Toes? I don't know if sheep and goats have toes but doesn't this guy look like he can just barely reach to see over the edge of the painting? Here's some fun HOT music to paint to. ;o) (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Only Half Listening

I like the background color of this one with the gold of the sheep. I used Ultramarine blue with a bit of white for it. Here's some sweet painting music. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Good Listener

Still having fun with the Common Ground Fair goats. And here's some mellow music to paint to...a change from my usual rock. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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You Don't Say?

I'm pretty sure he was eating...but it looks like he's talking, doesn't it? Here's some great new music.  (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Whisper Sweet Nothings

Goats, goats and more goats...and some sheep in line, too. The 'sweet spots' in these paintings are definitely the way the light catches their eyes and shines through their ears. I can't get enough! 

I have been painting daily...honest. They've been Christmas surprise commissions ( shhh ), so I've not been able to post them yet! Here's some of my new painting music. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Surf's Up

Many more goats to come, but I took a brief diversion to paint a couple of commissions and these Cape Breton beach stones. I like the way the coarse brush strokes of the black gessoed background show texture. Tomorrow, it's back to the sheep! Here's some fun painting music. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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I've Got Your Number

Here's another goat from the Common Ground Fair. I'm really pleased with this one. I like the composition...and the way the eye and ear turned out. Here's some fun painting music. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)
Oil on panel, 6" x 6"
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I'm All Ears

Another of the country fair goats...how fun are they? I'm really taken with their eyes...and ears! Love the way the light shines through them. I found some really cool music to paint to...with a very cool video, too. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Say What??

This begins a series of new goats I spent time with at the Common Ground Agricultural Fair this past weekend. Such characters! I swear these guys were posing for me. This 'kid' and most of the others I'll be painting over the next couple of weeks belong to Ken and Janice Spaulding at Stony Knolls Farm in Saint Albans, Maine. They share their knowledge and expertise at Goat School. Here's some great moving music. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Bad Hair Day

I think seagulls are such beautiful birds...the bright whiteness and velvety gray...one of my favorite birds probably because they live near the sea!  I liked the way the wind ruffled this one's head feathers. It's my entry into a recent Daily Paintworks challenge.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Masked

I like the way the shadow of the wooden pen falls across the sheep's face. And of course that bright orange tag in his ear.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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How to Separate Eggs

Here's the last of this particular ham and egg series. I enjoyed it! Here's some appropriate painting music. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Over Easy

Took me a while to get this to balance the way I wanted it to, but luckily no scrambled eggs! Here's some of the music I listened to while painting. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'music' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", $100 (with free display easel) + shipping

 
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