A Gray Day  --  Day 17 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days
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A Gray Day

Pastel   5x7

It really does look like a cold, gray day here, but that red scarf and hat band really brightens things up a bit. I don't think I could stand out in the snow like he's doing.  I like to play in it a while, but the warm fire keeps beckoning me to come inside (on the rare times we do get snow).  As much as I do love snow, I like it in small amounts and short periods of time.  My snow hat is off to our northern neighbors who live with it all winter long.

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Day 21 - 30 Day Challenge

Pink Water Lily

Oil  6x6

 

A water lily needs a lily pad--right?  So I veered a little from the total dark background and painted in the lily pad--just seemed appropriate.  Water lilies are so beautiful and come in so many vibrant colors.  I have quite a few more photos of these beauties to ponder for future paintings. 

 

Day 21--guess that means we're on the last leg of the 30 Day Journey.  Hope to see you tomorrow!  Thanks for all your encouragement!  

Day 20 - 30 Day Challenge

Red Iris

Oil  6x6

 

All flowers are beautiful, but when asked what my very favorite is, my first thought goes to the iris.  Or, as my granddaughter says, maybe this is just my "new favorite".  It is difficult to choose just one--we've been blessed with so many beautiful flowers to savor and enjoy. 

 



Only 10 days to go in the Challenge--how did that happen?  Time flies when we're having fun--and we have had fun.  Thank you for sharing this 20 days with me.  Tune in tomorrow.

Day 19 - 30 in 30 Challenge

Sunflower II

Oil  6x6

 

Sunflowers are always a fun and popular subject to paint.  Lots of yellows and oranges to work with and set off by the dark center. 

 

It's Day 19 of the 30 Day Challenge and I've heard from several of you "challenged" people and seems everyone's having fun with it and hanging in there.  It has certainly been a good thing for me--kept me focused and on my toes. 

 

Thanks to all of you for visiting each day!  It is a pleasure to have you join me. 

Day 9 - 30 Day Challenge

Pink Rose

Oil  6x6

 

A pink rose for your Monday morning.  We off on running on Week 2 of the Challenge.  I like all the curves and ruffles in this rose.  Trying to get depth in a pastel flower is a challenge, but the answer to that dilemma is practice,  practice. 

 

Last week I attended a 2 day workshop with Barbara Janeicke, a very accomplished pastel artist.  However, the workshop was a "composition boot camp".  We worked strictly on simplifying the landscape and getting values correctly.  It was very good and something I need to work on.  With nothing major on my calendar (yet), it should be a little easier to work in the paintings this week. 

 

Thank you all for cheering me on!  I love it!