Day 30! Jack London Marina

8x10

acrylic on cradled panel

I finished this painting up for the Valley Art Gallery show. It will be running until November 7th.

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Day 29: Lily

6x6

acrylic on cradled panel

Lily is a commission that was completed this month. I have never met her but I just know she is a sweetie!

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Day 28: Marina Cat

12x16

acrylic on cradled panel

$500

This is another one that received the finishing touches this month. The reference comes from my photographer/artist friend Juanita Witkop! This is Zero who now resides in New Mexico.  Zero has been all over cruising on the sailing ship the Artic Tern. I am sure that being land locked has been an adjustment.

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Day 27: G Dock

12x16

acrylic on cradled panel

$500

I finished this painting in September. It is a part of the Valley Art Gallery which had the opening reception today.

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Day 26: Mustang Beach

12x16

Another painting that is in the Valley Art Gallery. The reference comes from the pmp-art.com site.

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Day 25: Quiet Wake

12x16

acrylic on cradled panel

You can find this painting at the Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek, CA. It's a view from the back of our Nirvana.

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Day 24: Bert and Benji

10x10

acrylic on cradled wood panel

No, I did not paint this in a day. Its a commission that I finished up though and now its safe to post!

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Day 23: Ostrich

3x3

acrylic on canvas

I had to paint him! What else can I say? Oh, maybe that he comes from the pmp-art.com site.

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Day 22: Decorative Hawk

2.5x3.5

acrylic on canvas

I think it's interesting how mother nature can produce her own sense of design. The branches framed the hawk so well. This is a reference from my cousin Theresa who should have her own website or blog.

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Day 21: Hawk

3x3

acrylic on canvas

This was fun to do with the shapes from the branches. This is another reference from Theresa  :-)

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Day 20: Bird on Branch

2.5x3.5

acrylic on canvas

Today was a day I was glad I invested in some teeny tiny brushes. To protect myself from eye strain, I tried not to make it too detailed. This image comes from my cousin Theresa. She takes awesome nature pics!

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Day 19: Little Bird

3x3

acrylic on canvas

This is a 3 value painting that was fun and fast! I like that I can do these in a little over an hour. The image is from a free reference photo site...I can't remember which one!

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( I am #59 today)

Day 18: Blackbirds

3x3

acrylic on canvas

 

As I go along in these mini paintings, I am hoping that at the end of this, my eye will see the values and shapes more accurately. I want to be a better painter!

 

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Day 17: Sierra

3x3

acrylic on canvas

This reference came from my niece Aimee.

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Day 16: The French Bulldog and the Toy

3x3

acrylic on canvas

The reference came from the pmp-art.com site. I love dogs and I love their little personalities!

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Day 15: Black and White Neo

3x3

acrylic on canvas

This is my cousin's dog Neo. Hopefully you can tell he is a happy dog. I did my best on capturing his smile :-).

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Day 14: French Bulldog

3x3

acrylic on canvas

It's as if this guy is in a line up and they are instructing him to turn to the right. The reference comes from pmp-art.com.

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Day 13: Bulldog

2.5x3.5

Thanks to my friend Birgit who always shares her photos with me :)

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Day 12: Ballerina Feet 2

2.5x3.5

Just finished this! I'll be moving onto another subject matter for tomorrow.

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Day 11: Ballerina Feet 1

2.5x3.5

I almost had this one done in time to say I completed it on the 11th but then I had to go into work :).  I did start it on the 11th though!

Day 10: Ballerina 3

3x3

acrylic on canvas

I think figures are challenging, especially on the foreshortened arms. I haven't decided if the head is too big. This is all about learning and having fun anyway..

Day 9: Ballerina 2

2.5x3.5

acrylic on canvas

My big challenge in life is how to keep dog hair out of my paint! Can you tell?

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Day 8: Ballerina study

2.5x3.5

As you can see, I have moved into figures.

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Day 7: Show Horse Value Study

2.5x3.5

acrylic on mini canvas

I continue to have fun but I will be moving onto another subject for tomorrow.

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I am #9 today.

Day 6; A Horse in Pasture study II

2.5x3.5

acrylic on canvas

I am liking these little canvases.  I am not sure what I am doing with them yet but I  was thinking of turning them into hanging ornaments and getting them ready for a holiday show at one of the galleries...hmmm.

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Day 5; Horse in Pasture study.

2.5x3.5

acrylic on canvas

Its day 5 and I started this, this morning and also worked on a commission. Its the holiday weekend and lots of excitement here at the marina! No parking and got to see a boat whack into another one...oh the pain of it all! Maybe my horse series has something to do with land envy! Don't get me wrong, I do love it here!

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I am #256

Day 4; Horse Head Study

2.5x3.5

acrylic on canvas

These little canvases have been working out great in terms of getting something done quickly!

Happy Friday!

I am #138 on today's posting of the "30 in 30"

Day 3 for September 2015 "30 in 30"

2.5x3.5

acrylic on canvas

I bought these little tiny canvases sometime ago and rediscovered them this morning. I thought this might be a good exercise in getting something done in an hour and it was! My niece Aimee is a great photographer and I owe her for this reference image.

"Small Horse Study"

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Pale Rose; A Close Up Study

6x6

acrylic on panel
sold
 

I am in the "30 in 30" challenge this month, hosted by Leslie Saeta. This painting has kept me busy for a couple of days. I count it for day 1 and 2. The title could easily be changed to "Pale Rose; A Close Up Struggle!"

Thanks for checking in! I'll be painting everyday but probably won't post everyday. We'll see how many paintings I can complete in September while I get ready for a show and work on commissions :-).