Jessica Simpsons

These are dark purple, even though it is hard to tell.  I combined this with some bling, as if the wearer is getting ready for an evening out on the town.   

     Jessica Simpson has an eye for fun fashion......

Day 27

Day 27 of the 30/30 challenge

     To me, purple hyacinths are the first indication of springtime.  Although this one came from the store, it still makes me think there will be warmer days ahead, soon..... These days, any positive thoughts are Welcome.....

     The smell is delightful, too.

Hyacinth tops in swirl vase #110

 

     Finally was able to get this picture on my front porch, which earlier was so covered in a sheet of ice.  These blooms separate as they age.  There are spaces between the smaller blooms that I didn't see before.  Painted this before my son and I went to this huge Gala fundraising Event for the Injured Military Heroes of  Iraq and Afghanistan.  It was so great to be part of it. My son was in on the beginning stages of this organization, called JCS (Joshua Chamberlain Society).  This year they had over 350 people attend.  awesome.

Hyacinth tops #105

 

     Smaller version of just the tops of these beautiful, fragrant blossoms.  They were tied together, and I just left them that way.  The color was so delightful to look at on this cold St. Louis morning. 

Hyacinths in January #104

 

     I remember these being one of the first blooms of spring.  I have a variety of them that come up some time, maybe around May... How do they get these into the stores in January?   Maybe they grow them and force the plants in greenhouses.... I do not know, but I loved painting them !
     I'm just getting finished with my painting for the challenge today.... whew... just made it !

'Pinched' Painting #50

 

     I knew I had to call this one, 'Pinched' because that is what the Brits call it when you help yourself to something that isn't actually yours !   I found these pink and red blossoms on some bushes growing on the back lot of a car fix-it place close to my house.   Just so happened, (who would have thought it) I had a clipper in my car.... HA HA.... 

Another Perspective Painting #49

 

     Last time, I tried these from below eye-level, so thought I'd change things up and get them more on eye-level.  That way I could include the blue vintage ball jar. ( like the ones I used to sell in the antique booth )

Dorothy's hydrangeas Painting #48

 

    Dorothy's magnificent blossoms are still hanging in there, so I tackled them again.... fun stuff !

Close-Up Painting #47

SOLD

     Thought I'd better paint these a few more times, before they completely fade.  The color on these purples ones is so deep and dramatic !  My blue hydrangeas have mostly faded to an off white, in this heat !!

Purple hydrangeas Painting #46

SOLD

     These incredible blooms are a gift from a friend. I've never seen anything like these... for 7 years they didn't bloom, but this year,
 W O W !! thanks, Dorothy !!

Day Two Hundred Four

'Purple Plums'

6 x 6 oil on panel
80.00 + 4.00 s + h

I thought that these simple shapes would be a 'piece of cake' to paint... OH CONTRARE ! I fussed and fiddled with the color, the highlights, and the surfaces until I thought I'd go crazy... Guess I shouldn't admit it, but I was surprised at all the complexity that I wasn't expecting ! HA !-- Maybe after Carol Marine's workshop I can put an end to all the "fussing". I know she rigidly enforces a "no fussing" policy. hee hee.

Day Ninety-Seven

                                                            'Tea with lemon'

8 x 8 oil on panel

50.00 + 6.00 s + h

     I just couldn't help adding the purple paper.... sorry.   Spent the day with grandbaby girls and most of the rest of the day cleaning the studio.   Got loads of paper to recycle, and even managed to part with some keepsake treasures that I didn't think I could live without !
     Finished the painting this morning, early, after starting on it last night ! whew !