A Missing Whitman For Sale

"A Missing Whitman"
12" x 12"
(watercolor on cradled aquabord)

Click here to purchase:  $450

After a tiny bit of tweaking on Tuesday I'm satisfied that "A Missing Whitman" is done. It's painted on 7/8" cradled aquabord with a red edge (as shown below).  It's been treated with a UV Protective gloss finish and is ready to hang.

the red edge

Thanks so much for visiting.

Need A Special Valentine?

"Paper Heart No. 1"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on paper)

Click here to bid.  Starting bid:  $60

Do you need a special Valentine for your special Valentine?  This little painting is perfect.  Actually it's a lovely little painting to cheer up anyone or any space (if I do say so myself).  It's painted on paper and comes matted in a white mat that measures 10" x 10."  I've reduced the price from $75 to a starting bid of $60 and I will even wrap it in my new Valentine gift wrap for the winning bidder!  :)

The image below is how this painting could look when framed.  I think it's adorable.

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Thanks for popping by!

Anticipation . . . Sometimes You Just Need To Wait

"A Contemporary Classic"
12" x 12"
(watercolor on cradled aquabord)
starting bid:  $300

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So I've been waiting and waiting with this painting, not sure what to do next.  I started working on it again last week . . . layering and layering more color until it just started to feel right.  I scanned it in the computer a few times, tweaked some things, played with the background a bit and I'm finally ready to call this one done!

Have a lovely day!

A Dear Friend

"A Dear Friend"
6" x 6"
watercolor on cradled aquabord
starting bid:  $75

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This is a little painting I did as a demonstration for a few of my art students last night.  I just love the look of sepia paintings.  

The painting is on cradled aquabord as shown below and is ready to hang.  

cradled board with black edge

Thank you for viewing my work.  Have a great start to your weekend . . . TGIF!

Updating

"Cape Cod Roses"
Framed UV Protected Giclee
outer dimensions:  11" x 7"
$65

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I spent a lot of time over the past few days working on my website and updating my online presence at storenvy and DPW.  I am now offering framed prints of my work.  The best part is that they are UV protected giclees, archivally mounted so that they needn't be placed under glass and look like the original paintings on aquabord (like "Cape Cod Roses" above -- this is a photo of the actual framed giclee). The prints are very lightweight and easy to ship, and a fraction of what the originals sell for.  I only have two to offer right now, but am planning to get a few more together.  I'm hoping I can do some serious marketing for these this winter.

I also put up a couple new card images and giclee images for sale and I have a new shipment of 2017 calendars due in this week.

The new 2017 wall calendars are on their way!
$20

Order your 2017 wall calendar here!

I struggle with keeping up on my marketing and am always vowing to do better.  And when I'm pressed for time, I usually choose to paint instead of market.  Perhaps someday I'll strike a workable balance.  There's always hope, eh?   :)

Have a great week!

No, This Isn't Garlic

"White Pumpkin"
8" x 8"
(watercolor on cradled aquabord)
starting bid:  $70

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At first I wasn't sure if I should actually name this painting "Not Garlic" but I decided not to.  :)  It's actually a small white pumpkin and I wanted to experiment with whites.  Not to mention I needed another square gourd painting for the month of October on my 2017 calendar.  

Today is the first day of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge that Leslie Saeta hosts.  I know that I won't be able to paint 30 paintings, but I've challenged myself to begin a series of 9 paintings:  three 6" x 6" -- three 8" x 8" -- and three 12" x 12" paintings.  I've been inspired by a commission I just completed, so stay tuned in to see my progress.  I don't know if I'll be able to complete the 9 paintings in one month, but I intend to try.  I'm excited.

Thanks for checking in   . . . have a lovely day!

But It's Still Summer!

"Winter Sunlight"
8" x 10"
(watercolor on aquabord)
starting bid:  $100

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Why Winter?  Well, because I'm working on my annual calendar and Christmas cards so I can have them printed in time for my Open House in October.  I didn't have a very good image for December, so I adapted a reference photo I had taken a few years ago of this lovely, little porch in Spring . . . made a few changes and voila!  

(what this painting could look like when framed)

While this is going to be the image for December 2017, I think it looks more like February or even March . . . with a rather faded wreath that has yet to have been taken down.  That's pretty how I roll. I won't tell you how long my decorations are usually up for!  :)

Have a great day!  I'll be back with a few more finished commissions soon.

Throwback Thursday - "Parlor Afternoon"

"Parlor Afternoon"
19" x 11" (image size)
(watercolor on paper)
$700

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I still really like this painting but it is need of a forever home.  It was completed in February of 2014 and is from a photograph I took at my friend's house.  It was a peaceful afternoon with beautiful sunlight that filled the room.  The rich tones of the wood floor and chair were fun to paint.  And I'm always happy to render the folds in fabric.

If you are interested in purchasing this painting -- it comes matted in a slight off-white mat - about 2 inches wide, and finished with a lovely wooden frame like the image shown.  This painting is on paper so it is matted and framed under glass.  A payment plan is available for this painting, just contact me for the terms.

Have a great night!

It's Thursday . . . Time For Another "Throwback"

"Plum with Grapes"
8" x 8"
(watercolor on aquabord)
$165

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Technically this is a "Throwback Thursday" painting, but as I was writing this post I discovered that I had never posted it on my Daily Paintworks site.  Who knew?

This painting began as a demonstration painting for a talk I gave at a local art group back in the Fall of 2015.  I was very pleased with the way it turned out.  I like to say it's a contemporary take on two very traditional still life objects.

Thank you for viewing my work.

Happy Fourth of July!!

"July Geraniums"
15" x 18"
(watercolor on aquabord)
$550

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Wishing all my American friends a wonderful Fourth of July!  Happy Independence Day!

Throwback Thursday

"Grape Study"
10.5" x 7.5"
watercolor on paper - matted and framed
$200

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I'm turning back the clock and featuring a painting I did a couple years ago.  I've always really liked this painting and think it would look great in someone's kitchen.  It's a crisp study on paper, of grapes matted in white with a contemporary blonde, wooden frame.  I've just always loved the look of it . . . clean and bright.  I wish you could see it in person.  Actually, you can, if you're in Barre, MA -- it's hanging at the Woods Memorial Library in the center of town until the end of June.  :)

Here's a closer look:

Thanks for visiting and have a great day!

Pristine

"Pristine" - 6x6 - watercolor on aquabord

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Starting bid: $100

This a a painting from a quick trip to Cape Cod last year. Thank you for viewing my work. Have a great weekend.

"Paper Heart No. 2"

"Paper Heart No. 2" - 6" x 6" - watercolor on paper

Starting Bid:  $60 - Click here to bid.

Another paper heart hanging by some curling ribbon.  Happy Valentine's Day!  This painting comes matted to 10" x 10" in a white mat.  The framed images below, show you what this painting could look like with a frame . . . either with a dark wood or white.  Have a great day!

"Paper Heart No. 1"

"Paper Heart No. 1" - 6" x 6" - watercolor on paper

Starting bid:  $60 - Click here to bid.

Last week I painted a series of 3 hanging paper hearts.  This is the first.  It comes matted in white to 10" x 10" . . . below is what this painting could look like when framed: 

 

. . . or on the lighter side . . . 

Hope you all are feeling the love this Valentine's Day.

Thank you for popping by.

Value #6

"Value #6'
8" x 8"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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Still painting this sepia-toned series.  This one however, is on aquabord.  I'm enjoying experimenting a little.  Have a great day!

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Christmas?!

"Nantucket Christmas"
9.25" x 5.5"
(watercolor on paper)

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What am I thinking?!  I can't say I'm looking forward to winter, but I am looking forward, preparing for my 2015 Christmas cards.  So this is my first design for this year.  My Thursday morning ladies inspired me . . . the "beachy" window was their idea.  I'm so lucky to have such creative students!  

I haven't yet come up with the inside sentiment, but if you'd like more information about getting a jump on the holidays and ordering cards, please email me kkoz517@charter.net.  

2015 Christmas card - before folding
5.5" x 4.25"

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Number Five!

"Value #5"
8" x 8"
(watercolor on paper)

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It's been a little hectic around here with some family projects and appointments, but all is well.  I just haven't found time to finish paintings and post.  But I'm still painting.  It brings me such joy and peace to put my brush to paper.  

Wishing you a great day full of joy and peace.  Thank you for stopping by.

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Raspberry With Blueberries

"Raspberry with Blueberries"
5" x 5"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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I'm still here ... mainly working on my commission but I did manage to do this little painting in between.  Hope you all are enjoying your summer.  Thanks for stopping by.

(what this painting could look like when framed)

A Study In Neutrals

"A Study In Neutrals"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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Next up . . . "This Little Piggy" . . . it's all done, so stay tuned!  :)

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Nantucket Window

"Nantucket Window"
8.75" x 5.5"
watercolor on paper

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`Tis the season for beautiful blue hydrangea and Cape Cod!!  This is a little painting I did of a window from a home on Nantucket.  Thank you for viewing my work and have a great day!

(what this painting could look like when framed)