Peonies in Pewter

Peonies in Pewter - framed watercolor on aquabord - 12" x 12"

 

$400 - Click here to buy.

This painting has been on display at the Palmer Public Library in Palmer, MA.  My show will be coming down soon and so I've put this for sale up on Daily Paintworks. 

I'm still working on my coke bottles and hoping to finish them tomorrow.  Have a great night!

Irons In The Fire

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

I have lots of irons in the fire lately.  Don't worry, I haven't given up on the piggy though - still need to finish a couple more whiskers. 

I spent some time with my dad yesterday morning of course and then later in the afternoon attended The Salem Cross Inn's Drover's Roast, where I painted the little painting above. It's just about done although I may tweak a shadow or two to create a little more drama.  

Below is the peony painting I began at the end of last week. I'm excited to paint the background.  It's going to be very dark. I got a little advice from the amazing Ali Cavanaugh who was kind enough to share with me how she tackles dark backgrounds on aquabord. Basically it just comes down to layers. Doesn't everything?  :)  So here's my first one.

Thank you for stopping by.

Almost Done . . . Another One

"This Little Piggy"  - wip
12" x 12"
(watercolor on cradled aquabord)

Almost done with my piggy painting. In the meantime I couldn't resist photographing and painting some of my peonies. I've never had the courage to try painting them before this year. They are a favorite subject though, for my friend, Jo Mackenzie.

work in progress
watercolor on aquabord

Have a lovely day!