Snack-time? . . . more like Nap-time!

"Snack-time"
8" x 10"
starting bid:  $50
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(what this painting could look like framed)

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Oh my stars . . . this painting has gone through so many changes I can't even count!  That background was crazy.  First it was all blue . . . then one of my students suggested it needed another color, so I added red.  Yowzers!  It was like a Fourth of July firework exploded all over the page.  So then I washed the whole thing out with lots of water -- and color oozing and dripping all over the place.  Oh, wait before that, I decided to SAND the background.  Yes . . . you read that correctly -- I used a piece of fine grit sandpaper and sanded the background to age it a bit.  (Incidentally this painting is on Fabriano cold-pressed paper so I knew it could take the abuse.)  Then I put a burnt sienna wash over it . . . then I just went for it and that's when I added all the water and mushed everything around.  I did some more burnt sienna -- added faint colors to the pattern . . . touched up the milk and cookies a tad and called it a day!  Whew!  I need a nap.  :)

No Lawsuits Please

"Got Any Milk?"
6.7" x 8"

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I threw in the word "any" in case the other phrase is trademarked - (but I would've preferred the other title better).  Anyhow,  I didn't want to take any chances -- I'm not altogether clear on the rules about that kind of stuff.  Besides, that's all I'd need . . . especially after all the fun I had pairing this delicious yet inexpensive familiar treat with the fancy plate and wallpaper.  I also like the way it looks with the "virtual" frame.  (You can check out the framed version by clicking on the link above -- don't worry you're not committing to anything - it just takes you to the auction page where you can get a closer look).   Again, I think the frame adds to the silly nature of the cookies placed in such a formal setting.  Kind of fun.

It's a bit overcast here, but still feeling summery - yippee!  Until I post again . . . have a good day!