loosey-goosey and juicy

 

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$120 - 6x6" original oil painting on 3/4"panel

Well this title just had to happen! #heehee

Cheers again to Sarah Sedwick for her photo ref. ; )

story time

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$90 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8" panel.

The lemon is telling a story to his little grape friends... obviously. ; ) There is actually a lot of transparent green in purple grapes. So, I added a green paper to the set up to match. Cheers.

the lemon chain

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$120 - 12"x6" original oil painting on panel

I love this long and thin format. I've used it many times in the past and just rediscovered, (or rather reminded myself) how much I like it #doh. The photo reference, which is square, is from the gracious and talented Sarah Sedwick. It was quite a challenge to figure out how to crop the pic, but I enjoy that part of the process. I think it's important to zoom in, cutting parts of objects off, so the still life doesn't just sit in the centre with a bunch of boring space around it. 

I also changed the original plate colour of blue, to purple, in order to balance the lovely yellow lemons.

Cheers Y'all! 

on the look out

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$90 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8" board

These lemons are working together, with an eye in each direction in case, you know, there's trouble. ; )

Here's the black and white 5 value study that we did in the awesome Sarah Sedwick Online Oil Level 2 Class on Saturday.

It was really helpful to do this! I often do a value sketch with pencil or charcoal first however, doing it in oil first really made a difference. 

Here's my set up, very similar to my iPad view during the Zoom class, so Sarah could see. There were about 18 of us and Sarah shared her screen, so she had her demo and her palette showing. It was really an excellent workshop. Very informative.

And here I am, sneaking into the photo. Cameras love to make one of my eyes wonky. #shrug

Cheers Y'all and Be Well. 

Sunday Selection

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$80 - 8x10" original watercolour painting 

Loosey-goosey was at the top of my list of things to accomplish with this colourful still life. I love the splish-splash of watercolour, something oil just doesn't offer. 

Having painted in oil for a while now, I realize how difficult making grey is with watercolour. I think it might be easier with oil. Not easy (!), but  easier. : )

Blue Citrus

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$120 - 8x10" original oil painting on 1" deep panel

I mixed hot pink and warm yellow paint together for the insides of the lemons. It encourages a kind of glow! And, I changed the pattern on the tin to little pink petals. : ) See the set up pic below. Stay well ya'll.

starburst!

$100 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1" deep panel.

I love back lighting! The pink flowers are so delicate that the light bounced right through them, while the lemon showed the light bouncing back onto it. So fun!
Sides are painted grey.

simply there

$60 - 7x5"watercolour original with 8x10"mat - buy online through DailyPaintworks

This family of three lives very happily together. They're keeping an eye out for each other. ; )

all together now

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$40 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat

I've never been a fan of yellow however, every once in awhile I try to embrace it and find the beauty in it. I think I'm starting to like it a bit more... It's just a difficult colour to paint with. ; )

group photo

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I just discovered Holbein's watercolour called Peacock Blue!! Mmm. Very turquoise. It makes lovely greens when mixed with Burnt Umber.

$80 - 8x10"painting

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tickled pink

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I had forgotten all about this copper pot in my still life cupboard. I found it and was immediately inspired by it's orange colour. So, I grabbed pink flowers and a lemon to keep an analogous colour palette... and got to work.

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

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morning stars

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I'm very happy with these backlit flowers and lemon.

80" - 8x10"painting
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visiting friends

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I have to say, after painting outside a lot lately, it was nice to paint a peaceful still life in a controlled environment.

$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

glowing idea

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I think this fresh loose painting is a great way to end a long lingering winter. Time for a holiday in the sun! Happy Easter to all and I'll see you in May.

$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"matt.

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Hey friend

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Big red poppies are my favourite flower, both to look at and to paint. I figured a few lemons would make good company.

$50 - 5"x7"painting with 8"x10"mat. Ready for an 8"x10" frame.

we're here for the party

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This family of friends are ready to boogie! 

$50 - 5.5"x7.5"painting includes 8"x10"mat, ready for an 8"x10" frame.

Close ups...

sweet and sour... and etsy!!

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I opened up an etsy shop!! You can check it out here. Yippee!

$70 - 8"x10" watercolour painting.

"Psst..."

I thought I was done my candlelight series however, while I was grocery shopping this weekend, this little bear of honey called out to me. He said, "Psst... Look how cute I am... paint me by candlelight!".

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