Front and center

Another Warmup for my workshop in the spring. I had fun with the brushwork on this flower, which takes front and center in this little 6x6.  This one sold to someone during the workshop.

Day 9

Day 9 of the 30/30 challenge

     Back to my daisy again.  My turquoise little teeny vase saves the day... Love the color and shape, and the daisy gives it the bit of organic shape for a contrast.... I like the red background against the turquoise, too.   Those daisies from Trader Joes last a LONG time... yay

Day 6

Day 6 of the 30/30 challenge.

     I did 2 versions of the daisy painting, which I posted the first one day before yesterday.  I wanted to try a different, looser approach, so I timed my painting, and stopped just before 30 minutes.  

     Here is the result of the second painting. 

     Which version do YOU prefer?

Day 4 of the 30/30 challenge

I've gotta get going on flowers again... I love painting them, but they are challenging.   

    Keep the Faith.....

background redo... painting #41

Which one do you like better?  I changed this background, cause it's always bothered me. I guess it was too intense of a color, so I toned it down, and gave it more of a neutral feel.... what do you think?

Last of the Daisies Painting #51

 

     The flowers have been incredible this year, but the heat has taken it's toll, even with constant watering.... It's just NOT the same as a nice long, gentle rain.  We haven't had rain, so these little guys are the last ones in my yard.  It's been a good run, though. 

Coneflowers Painting #44

SOLD 

I'm having such fun with the daisies and coneflowers, and they are right at my fingertips, out past the front door.... fun....

Orange Coneflowers Painting #43

 

     I planted these orange coneflowers 2 years ago, not expecting too much.  This year, they've actually come up very pretty.... Love the variation, because I have the traditional reddish ones too.

Studio Leftovers Painting #42

     While trying to get inspired to set up a new still life, yesterday, I looked down and saw this.... viola !  Leftover, who knew ?..ha ha

Single Daisy Painting #41

     The daisies are huge and prolific this year, just like the other spring blooms.   Here's a single one, all sturdy and almost 'smiling'...  ha ha


 I redid the background, so it wasn't so intense.  Which do you prefer?
this pic was originally posted in June, 2012...

Frontyard Daisies Painting #40

     The daisies are beautiful, just like all the other flowers this spring.   They grow straight and tall, and are SO sturdy.  I have two huge plants by the front walkway.  I added a few of the roses on a stem, to give a little more color.     

Gerbera Daisy Painting #24

 

     These always look so great at the nursery, then I bring them home.   Maybe I'll have to get some Miracle Grow to keep them blooming ! 

Single Gerbera - Painting #8

This is my favorite color, plus another couple I'm VERY fond of, but I love to wear this one!  I've always had several blouses and sweaters this color.   Love the daisies, too.

Gerbera Daisies #7

Do any of you remember these when we were kids?  I don't...  Maybe they were hybridized or something, but anyway, I love them...

I DO have the traditional daisies in my garden, and love those too !

Day Two Hundred Eight

'Gerbera Daisies'

6 x 6 oil on panel
75.00 + 6.00 s + h

Daisies are so perfect when you buy them, they almost look fake to me. I loved these little salmon colored ones. Challenging with all the petals, though, and I had them with a light source, which gave each petal numerous values.... ha !