Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Paper Dolls




I liked the idea of scissors but wanted to connect it to a subject of interest. After a lot of dark thoughts (not getting enough sleep these days) I thought of my girls and the fun we had making paper dolls.

I read Carol Marine's book, Daily Painting and tried her islands and oceans process which was a bit alien for me. I liked it, kept the yellows somewhat cleaner (need to practice this more) - so thanks Carol.


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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Beach Bike





My "Relaxation Station." I'm not one for sunbathing. Within half and hour at the beach, I'm done, bored, need to do something. However, spending a day on a bicycle by the shore is definitely my kind of day.

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Monday, November 9, 2015

Happy Feet


Originally painted for the Relaxation Station Challenge. My guilty pleasure is my pedicure and pursuant happy feet. A requirement for California living.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Bye Baby Bunting



The tiniest moments of peace where time stops just for a few seconds, we hold them dear, precious memories. I recently became a great aunt and our family has grown larger. After much debate and plenty of Googling it's been confirmed that the new baby is our kids' second cousin twice removed.


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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Which Way Is Up?



Which way is up? After painting her I realized the painting could be hung in any orientation. The buyer of the piece will have final choice in the matter.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Muse on Gold







This is a study for a larger painting. I have another larger piece with the whole figure. For the study I just wanted her head and shoulders, I liked the shape of the silhouette made by her hair and neck. Started from life, finished in the studio from the larger painting. (And yeah, the larger painting will be finished from the study.)

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Monday, November 2, 2015

Breadmaker


Painted from life. I asked the model to come however she would like to be painted. She wore her grandmother's shawl and necklace.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

First Dance


The first dance is enough to make any young lady a bit apprehensive. Although her face is hidden from view, you can tell that she's quite lovely.