Dash Dash Dot Dash Dot

Here's the second in this particular stone series. 

This one began with the Cadmium Red toned panel. I used a similar technique for this painting...but with a twist. I painted a loose base of warm green around the stones.

 

Next I spattered the various diluted colors to get the sandy texture.

 

Here's a detail of the textured background using both warm and cool colors.

Next I painted the stones...

 

...and their shadows.

The stripes came next and the painting was finished...except for that twist I mentioned earlier...

 

While the paint was still wet, I carefully sprinkled a light and sporadic dusting of gold metallic powder pigment into the background.

 

It doesn't show so well in the photo or the scan at the top of this post, but it shines in the light. That's just what I envisioned from the beginning! Yay!

Oil on panel, 5" x 5"

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Out of Line

There's one in every crowd!

I had fun experimenting with this next series of stones. I began with an under painting of three different colors, Cadmium Yellow, Cad Orange and Cad Red.

This first painting had the Cad Yellow toned panel. I began with the background in a warm gray color leaving the stones untouched.

Then I used my fan brush and several different colors of paint diluted with mineral spirits to splatter the sandy textured background.

And on to the stones themselves to finish the painting.

 

Here's a detail.

Great fun. Thoroughly enjoyed this. The next installment tomorrow...

Oil on panel, 5" x 5"
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Daisy Days

Or Daisy Daze. This is the last of the daisy series...for now. Perhaps I'll try some Black-eyed Susans.

Oil on panel, 5" x 5"

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We Three

Another in the unassuming daisy series. :o)

Oil on panel, 5" x 5", SOLD

Little Miss Sunshine

I'm loving painting these unpretentious little daisies. There are a few more to come. I know...the title's a tad corny, but it fits, doesn't it?

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Triple

I painted this one while vacationing on Cape Breton Island.

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Enamelware

Well, we're back from ten glorious days of wilderness camping at our land on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. A great time was had by all.

I did this painting before we left and am just getting around to posting.

Tonight I have the pleasure of an outdoor Melissa Etheridge concert on the waterfront in Bangor! Can't wait...this one's for you! (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'this' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

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

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Memories

I remember bringing in fists full of dandelions that my mom kindly displayed in jars like they were the most beautiful thing...and doing the same with the fists full my kids brought to me. To this day I love a field filled with dandelions and sort of hate having them mowed down in our yard/field. 

I'll leave you with this summer image since I won't be posting for a while. We will be off wilderness camping with nothing but the sand and the sea...oh, and the seals, eagles, loons, whales, rabbits, coyotes, etc...but no internet. :o)
Oh and I'll leave you with some summertime 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.)

Back before you know it...

Oil on panel, 6" x 6" SOLD 

Heart of the Matter

This painting began looking like this, below.

I usually finish the paintings in one session and move on, but I kept coming back to the background of this one. I tried to ignore it, really I did (ha!) but alas, it wouldn't let me. I didn't quite know why I didn't like it or what to do, but after staring at it day after day, I just took the plunge and went with the magenta background. I think it's livelier... you?

Oil on panel, 6" x6", $100 (with free display easel) + shipping

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Farm Fresh

These are goose eggs probably from my enamored friend of a recent painting. I like the challenge of painting eggs...and it still is...a challenge.  This was the musical inspiration. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'This' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

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

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Double

I kind of like the simplicity of these last two. Given both titles...it must be baseball season! 

Here's the musical inspiration. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'Here's' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)
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Single

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"
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Head First

This is one of the paintings I did while away at camp. I was a bit out of my element in terms of the studio, so decided to go with a familiar subject.

Here's my temporary studio set up at the lake...nice.

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Zen

This is the BIGGEST, sweetest dog you'd ever want to meet. His name is Zen. I think that says it all.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", SOLD

Vacation

Away at camp for a few days with feeble internet connection and no scanner, camera cords, graphics program, etc...BUT, I've got my paints with me! So will have something to show on my return...if all goes as planned and I don't get TOO relaxed (lazy.) See you soon...the loons are calling!
Brenda

Overturned

My new favorite vegetable to paint. Just love these little guys.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", SOLD

Rocky

This is our dog's best bud, Rocky. He's a sweet gentle Golden with the sea in his soul. Here he's snoozing contentedly on the beach at Cape Breton. This painting was a gift for my friend's recent birthday.

Oil on panel, 6"x 6", NFS

The Turner

Another painting in the One Hundred Hands series. This is my friend Peter, from Canada. He turns the most beautiful bowls! He ended up with this painting and I ended up with a gorgeous, one of a kind, curly maple bowl. 

To read more about my One hundred Hands project and to see all the paintings so far , please click here.
To see more of Peter's work, click here.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", SOLD

Unfolding

Another flower from the many in my mom's garden. This was today's musical inspiration. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'this' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Inverted

I was happy to see last week's Daily Paintwork's Challenge from Cathleen Rehfeld. I've been itching to paint these bowls again...so flipped them over this time.

This was the music that got me going. And if you'd seen me trying to stack these up, you'd know how appropriate this musical selection is!  (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'this' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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Remembrance

This one was a commission. In fact, it took off so fast from my house, I forgot to scan it before framing and wiring it. I did manage to shoot a quick photo...which is nice to actually see it in the gold frame. 

Oil on panel, 6" x 6", SOLD

The Risk to Bloom

I'm really enjoying all the blossoms of spring...and many more to come. I've always liked the quote by Anais Nin, "And the day came when the risk to remain in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to bloom."...thus the title. This was today's musical inspiration. Appropriate, don't you think? (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'this' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)

Oil on panel, 6" x 6" SOLD

Playmates

Here's the other half of yesterday's pair. 

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Boy Toy

I spent a beautiful day at the beach a couple of weeks ago. This little guy was intent on what he was doing. I love how kids can find anything and turn it into the most amusing toy. I don't know this boy, but his mom kindly gave me permission to snap a few photos. I'll post another painting of him with his sister tomorrow.

Oil on panel, 6" x 6

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Sweet Scent of Spring

I just love all the scents of spring! From lilacs to apple blossoms and now wild roses and Valerian. It's intoxicating!

Hope you enjoy today's musical inspiration. (To continue looking at the art while you listen, right click on the colored word 'musical' and go to Open Link in New Tab.)
Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

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In the Pink

A little classic rock to paint to... (Right click on the colored words 'classic rock' and go to Open Link in New Tab to continue looking at the art while you listen.)
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Loosey Goosey

A few years ago I visited my friend, Lin, who kept geese at the time. We were sitting on the grass enjoying watching the geese and I was happily snapping photos. Well, one of them took a 'liking' to me. It began by pecking at my shiny wedding ring. At first I was flattered but this soon progressed to the goose planting itself firmly in my lap and proceeding to get very friendly! This was a BIG goose! Luckily I was rescued by the family dog.
You know...sometimes you just like a red sky.

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

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