Getting Close

work in progress
14" x 11"
(watercolor on aquabord)

Everything is getting close . . . Thanksgiving . . . Christmas . . . a completed corn painting.  Ha!  I'm almost done with this one -- some more work is needed on it though.  I'll be in touch.  Thanks for coming on by and good luck on your holiday preparations!

Corn Progress

   

Hey folks!  Here's where I'm at today.  I had a lovely day painting -- I hope whatever you did today brought you joy and some laughter.  

"Holiday Sparkle"

"Holiday Sparkle"
11.25" x 8.75"
watercolor on paper

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I'm starting to get in the spirit!! This is an old ornament that used to hang on our family Christmas trees way back in the 1970's.  I just love these retro decorations.  Have a great weekend and thank you for popping by!

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Making Progress

work in progress
14" x 11"
watercolor on aquabord

Although I haven't yet posted this one, I began this painting earlier in the week.  Here's my progress thus far.  Thank you for taking a peek - have a good day!

work in progress - detail

"Winterberries"

"Winterberries"
9.5" x 7"
(watercolor on paper)
starting bid:  $100

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I had a very productive day and am happy that I finished this today (Wednesday).  I may use it as my Christmas card this year.  I'm off to bed now!  Have a lovely day.

(what this painting could look like when framed)

More Stuff

I've spent some long hours in the studio the past few days and have started a bunch of new paintings.  Now it's time to start finishing them off.  :)

Have a great day!

"Winterberries" - wip 1

"Three Amigos" - wip 1

A Lot Of Stuff Going On

I think I'm finally back into the swing of things and have plenty to keep me busy. The photo above is from my work table Sunday night.  I completed the gourd on Monday (below).  I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to do with it though.  I think I'm just going to hang onto it for a little bit.  I worked on my other paintings as well, so stay tuned.

"Gourd"
8" x 8"
watercolor on aquabord

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a good day!

Gourd

Gourd - progress shot #1

I'm working on a new still life -- a gourd painting -- 8" x 8" on aquabord.  Here are my progress shots so far.  I'm starting to feel a little bit back to normal.  Ruts are tough . . . but they always pass.

Gourd - progress shot #2

Pumpkin Pals

"Pumpkin Pals"
8" x 8"
watercolor on aquabord
starting bid:  $100

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All done and on to the next!  Thank you for popping by.

Working Things Out

"Pumpkin Pals" - wip
8" x 8"
watercolor on aquabord

I made some progress on this painting today.  I'm hoping that I can smooth out the foreground wash and make it a little darker.  I've also started a couple other paintings and took more photos today.  I hope I'm getting back into the swing of things.  Thank you for stopping by.

Pumpkins . . .

"Pumpkin Pals" - wip
8" x 8"
watercolor on aquabord

. . . or Kim Kardashian's arse?  Ugh!  I really didn't mean for this to happen.  As you all know, I've been in a rut here.  I've spent days pouring over uninspiring references, I've been half-heartedly sketching landscapes, practicing trees, studying foliage and for what?  Just colossal fails, that's what.  Not a good idea trying to learn new things when one is feeling rather low about one's skills.  So I decided to go back to which is most familiar:  the still life.  So I bought some old gourds, took all sorts of pictures and started painting.  I'm feeling rather inspired.  Unfortunately, however, the beginning of this painting looks like that horrible photo of Kim Kardashian's bum that's circulating . . . the one we're all trying to get away from!  Seriously . . . forgive me . . . I really didn't do this on purpose.  

Have a great day.

Auction

"Window Shadows"
10.25" x 5"
watercolor on paper

Click here to bid.  Starting bid:  $75

What is it about my love for windows and doors?  :)  Even though this is more of a study, I thought it could stand on its own as a real live painting!  So I've decided to auction it off over at Daily Paintworks.  Below is an example of what this painting could look like framed.  Have a great day and thank you for stopping by!

what this painting could look like framed

Window Shadows

"Window Shadows"
10.25" x 5"
watercolor on paper

I did some more sketching yesterday.  I'm letting this one set for a day just to make sure it's done.  Below are some sketches.  I'm still working things out . . . but I think I'm slowly getting back into the groove.  Have a great day!

A Little Bit Of A Rut

sketchbook scenes

I'm feeling a little bit like I'm in a creative rut here, so I've opened up my sketchbooks again to hopefully get back into it and work on some things. At the very least, it's been very relaxing.  :)

How do you handle blocks?

Little Bit O' News

"Annie's Oil Lamp"
6" x 6"
watercolor on aquabord

Click here to purchase.  Starting bid:  $80

I finally finished a couple paintings I've been working on:  "Annie's Oil Lamp" and "Sugar Pumpkin."  I'm auctioning off "Annie's Oil Lamp" on DPW and am happy to announce that "Sugar Pumpkin" is on its way to the Randy Higbee Gallery's "6 Inch Squared Show" in California along with "Bittersweet."  I hope while there, they will find their "forever homes!"  :)

Thank you for viewing my work.

"Bittersweet"
6" x 6"
watercolor on aquabord

"Sugar Pumpkin"
6" x 6"
watercolor on aquabord

(what "Annie's Oil Lamp" could look like framed)