Fishies!

 

Two Sweet Seahorses 12x16" - OIL

Clowing Around 6x8" - OIL

Follow the Leader 8x12" - OIL

Hello. I've been busy painting fishies! So cute and so much fun. I love using oil paint to show off the colourful fish and the dark/light contrasts in the ocean. An awesome challenge! Questions? ... just ask - nora904@yahoo.com

PINK ARRAY

 

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I've been painting with watercolour a lot lately however, this morning, it was time to get back to oil. I love painting two vases of flowers side by side, since they 'play' off each other. And, I added a nice strong side light. Super fun.

BREWED ICED TEA

 

$100 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/4" cradled panel.

The first thing I did, before painting this, was brew some hot tea. And, due to the steamy looking night in this piece, I decided that was a good title. #heehee

OIL - original 6x6" oil painting on 1/4" cradled panel. Sides painted. 

Toronto - curbside pickup - Canadian $ - Bloor/Spadina area

OCEAN SKY

 

$100 

6x6" original oil painting on 1/4"cradled panel. Artist quality supplies. Lightly varnished.

Ahhh, the sky! I saw green in those clouds... so I went with it. ; )

Toronto - curbside pickup/Canadian $/ BloorSpadina area

CRISPY CRUNCH

 

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OIL - 8x8" original oil painting on 3/4"deep panel, with sides painted. There is already a wire for hanging on the back of this piece. It's ready to hang!

Ya' gotta' love a crisp apple! Or two... or seven. Painting a high angle viewpoint is always cool. Thanks to Sarah Sedwick for the awesome photo reference. They're great to have when I'm painting early in the morning and I don't have any fruit in the house. ; )

SPRINGTIME CONFETTI

 

$140 

8x8" original oil painting on 1"deep gallery size canvas. 

Ya' can't go wrong with flowers. They are always a colourful joy. And they suit every room of the house! 

Painting has a wire backing on it and is ready to hang.

Here's how it looks on the wall... and a close up. Thanks for looking. : )

GOOD MORNING

 

OIL - $100

6x6" original oil painting on 3/4" deep cradled panel.

This morning bunch got the window seat!

After being so inspired by my last flower painting, I decided to get into the daily painting process again. So, off to the flower shop for this pretty bunch, all of whom say "good morning" to you. ; )

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SASSY BUNCH

 

OIL - $100 

8x8" original oil painting on 3/4" cradled panel with sides painted.

Happy New Year! This lovely "sassy bunch" are ready to charge into 2023. I painted along with the very talented Amy Brgner for this one. Then, I added a window so they could have a view of the sky. ; )

Sunnybrook Hospital Hall Show

 

If you're in Toronto and you happen to be near or going to the Sunnybrook Hospital, check out all the art hanging in the D wing! There are over 8 of us, from Central Connection, with 6 paintings each brightening the walls. If you want to take one home with you, pay at the gift shop. It's also online here - https://giftshop.sunnybrook.ca/collections/fine-art-sales

Sunnybrook Hospital - 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto. 

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very proud that they chose my painting for the poster!

Art Show and Sale!

Hello! Long time no post. 😆

I'm in a group art show here in Toronto, at the lovely historical St.Barnabas Church. If you're around on the Friday August 5th from 6-9pm or the Saturday August 6th from 11-6, come by and say Hi! I'll be there both times. And I'll have all new works. So, if you were kind enough to see me at the last show, come by this one too and see more. Over 15 Artists!

I've been doing a lot of outdoor painting this summer. I promised myself I'd get back at so... a few of those will be at the show too.

Cheers and hope to see you in-person soooooon!

Oil Portrait Fun!

Oil Portraits on 5x7" panels that were painted during my Zoom Portrait Sessions. It's just been great! Usually there are about 23 of us artists meeting every week and posing for each other on Zoom. The poses are about 20 minutes each. I prep my panels with gesso and a green wash, then I mix a few colours before the session starts. 

The first one, I was suddenly motivate to block in the whole room as loose as I could, and kept the portrait small. Somethin' different...

december flowers

 

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$100 - 6x8" original oil painting with sides painted to match.

These cheerful violets with their bright yellow centres are certainly lightening the snowy mood today. Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you can't find some cheer for inside. ; )

Daisy Cascade

 

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8x10" original oil painting on 3/4" panel.

Well, I may have over bought at the flower shop. Hee hee. So, I grabbed two little cups and filled 'em up. I made sure the cups, (well I guess one is a vase) were different. I love the dark one. It's such an interesting shape - one of my faves. 

Sides are painted grey. 

Latest Portraits!

(see the cat?!)

These are the latest oil sketches I've done... all on Zoom with my awesome Portrait Pals. : ) I call them sketches because the poses are short and the panels are about 7x9". Sometimes I touch them up but often, I leave them alone. They are what they are! : )

Abby and her whiskers

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Abby the Mouse has the cutest whiskers ever! Not to mention her adorable pink nose. Finger puppets are so fun and, it turns out, a blast to paint. I'm using bright contrasting colours for my backgrounds for this series. My hand studies continue with my little puppet collection helping me out. Sides painted.

Halloween Fun!

 

Another great Zoom Portrait Sessions. WooHoo! I think the whole group of artists, who pose for each other for 20 minutes, are all getting really good. This weekly practise is really paying off. Everyone has improved!! And today, being Halloween, the costumes made things super fun. Happy Halloween Y'all!!

Blossom Bear

 

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$100 - 6x6" original oil painting on cradled panel. 3/4"sides. 

Meet Blossom Bear! She's been helping me out with my hand studies lately. Hee hee. She's added a nice touch to my little oil painting project. Over the years I've collected lots of finger puppets... and there will be more cutie-patooties to come!

catch you breath

 

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

A little snack and a deep breath of fresh air. Ahh... summertime. It's time to sit down with a cup of tea and a crisp apple. And enjoy a painting of the same. ; ) Heehee.

I used a photo from the generous Sarah Sedwick again (thanks Sarah!) and I changed it again too. This time I added an extra apple slice instead of the creamer. The apples are one big happy family.

Granny Serrano

 

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8x10" original oil painting

I looooved painting this one. The green apples (Granny) and peppers (Serrano) make up the nutty title... I couldn't help myself. This overhead flat lay composition is very interesting and new for me. I plan to do more still lifes from this perspective. WooHoo! Cheers to Sarah Sedwick for the photo!

Regal Profile

 

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$150 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8"board

Painting this model's portrait was a very zen experience for me. It was early on a Sunday morning and as I painted, I listened to a fellow artist with not only a British accent, but also a buttery voice. It was just wonderful. I kinda zoned out while I relied on all of my past painting experience to get it right. Very happy with this one (and it's pair posted next!)