The Flower Jungle x 2

 

This is what I did today for the Daily Paint Works Challenge. The exercise called for using the same reference but painting 2 different compositions on 2 different sizes. The top one is a 6x6 and the bottom 4x4. Another fun one to do. I used photos taken from the time I asked Sylvie, my good art friend, to pose for me.

Tropical Yard

As I mentioned in the previous post, I went to Hawaii to help out as an orchid sales person. When I was allowed breaks, I walked around the neighborhood and took pics. Really, my Dad was very good to me and I would work my okole off for either of my folks.This is from one of those walks. Lava rock is very commonly used for retaining walls. Torch ginger looks so vibrant and I was excited by the shadow shapes. SOLD

Twins

Has it really been 2 weeks since my last post? Time is getting away from me. I go to Hawaii in a week to help my Dad with the Manoa orchid show. This is my latest 6x8 I will have for sale. It's an acrylic on cradled wood panel. SOLD

Charlie

Charlie is my latest completion. He is a 5x5 acrylic on canvas. He was ordered as a gift. I always hope that people getting these little paintings, or any of my paintings for that matter, like them. There is nothing as vulnerable as being an artist. The subjective world can be cruel and complimentary. Next week, I will be participating in an artist panel discussion at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy, CA. I have never done something like this before. I hate public speaking, I am scared but I think I need to learn how to talk about my art and art in general. Wish me luck!

Commissions

I completed 2 commissions over the weekend and I was still able to get in a figure class and see my husband's family on Easter. Both of these 5x5 acrylics are done for people who have recently lost them. I am hoping it will bring the owners a smile.

Green Orchid

At the end of January I visited my folks and took a bunch of pictures of my Dad's orchids. He is passionate about orchids as I am to painting. They are all over the house, the back fence is covered with them. The perimeter of the house is also surrounded by orchid screen houses. I love them and I love that my Dad so enjoys them. This 6x6 acrylic painting will hopefully be part of a collection that I can sell at the Manoa Orchid Show, May 5th-6th. I plan on helping out with my parent's booth. If you are vacationing in Hawaii and like orchids, you might want to check out the show at the Noelani Elementary School in Manoa on Oahu.

Charlie

Just finished Charlie this weekend. I have had an increase in pet portrait requests lately and I am definitely not complaining! Charlie is a 5x5 acrylic on canvas.