Tuesday, September 29, 2015

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.

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!

Monday, September 28, 2015

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.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

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.

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Day 26: Mustang Beach



12x16

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

To see the "30 in 30". click here.

Friday, September 25, 2015

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.

To see the "30 in 30", click here.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

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.
To see the "30 in 30", click here. 


Monday, September 21, 2015

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.

To see the "30 in30", click here.

Day 21: Hawk

3x3
acrylic on canvas

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

Sunday, September 20, 2015

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!

To see the "30 in 30"click here.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

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!

To see the "30 in 30" challenge, click here.
( I am #59 today)

Thursday, September 17, 2015

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!

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

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!

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 :-).

Monday, September 14, 2015

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.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Day 12: Ballerina Feet 2

2.5x3.5

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

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!

Thursday, September 10, 2015

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..

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

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?

"30 in 30"

Sunday, September 6, 2015

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.

Click here to see the other entries for the "30 in 30" challenge. I am #138 today.

Saturday, September 5, 2015

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!

To see the challenge click here. 
I am #256

Friday, September 4, 2015

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"

Thursday, September 3, 2015

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.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

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 :-).