Day 3, Rose #3

I am having fun posting and having friends and family asking about the challenge. The "30 in 30 Challenge" has been one way to create excitement and interest about what I am doing. Thank you to all who have "liked" and commented on my postings! And thanks to those who just look! By the way, Rose #1 sold to my friend...Rose! This is an acrylic 4x4 on wood panel. SOLD

Day 2, Rose #2

This is #2 for the 30 day challenge but it also #2 of 3 of my little rose series. I think painting roses teaches me subtlety. Petals transition going from light to shadow but don't lose color. I am learning and having fun in the process! This is a 4x4 acrylic on wood panel. Click here if you are interested in bidding on it at the Daily Paintworks auction site.  Happy Labor Day!

Day 1; Rose #1

This is the first painting of the "30 in 30 Challenge". It is a 4x4 on wood panel. I am trying to do 3 painttngs that have a theme. Obviously this first set of three will be roses. So for the next 2 days, that's right, you will see roses. Thanks for looking! SOLD

My Little Gallery and the 30 in 30 Challenge

This is a picture of my office wall at my day job. As you can see there are multiple artists and different subject matter but the uniformity comes in with each having the same 6x6 dimensions and that I have placed them (or tried to) with the same space between each. My plan is to continue to add to my collection. Who knows maybe one day it will cover my whole wall!

Here are some observations about my little collection; at least once a day someone stops by and will look at my wall. Even if the person has studied it before they will have a new favorite or haven't noticed a piece and will make a comment. My wall has started many conversations without me saying anything. People enjoy taking a break and looking at the wall. I have been able to relay a little info on the artists, where they live and how they sell their paintings.

Speaking of which...there is a "30 paintings in 30 days challenge" starting September 1. It has been created and hosted by artist Leslie Saeta. I will be participating. Yes, I am crazy but I do have a strategy. Paint small, real small. My paintings will be 4x4s. I plan on selling them through the dailypaintworks.com site starting at $30.00. You should see something new each day in September from me  :)

If you were interested in knowing how I mounted my paintings...here is the system. I used a level tool and 3M mounting strips. I envisioned the whole collection in the shape of a rectangle and tried to center it on my wall. I also tried to keep the same space between each piece.  Maybe you will start collecting small works and creating your own little gallery. There will be over 200 artists participating in the upcoming 30 in 30 Challenge.

Have a good 3 day weekend!

Striped Umbrella

My painting friend Carla was kind enough to share the photo reference for this scene. I can't wait to see what her version looks like. Maybe she will have it done by the time I see her next Tuesday, when we are meeting up to paint.  6x6 acrylic on gessobord. SOLD

The Observer

This is for the Daily Paintworks Raven Challenge. I completed this painting on Sunday. It was used as a break from a larger more complicated painting I am working on. Very fun shapes and colors. 6x6 acrylic on gessobord. SOLD

Kimba

Kimba is a sweet girl. She is a gift for her dog mom. 6x6 acrylic on cradled wood panel.