Attentive

6x6 

acrylic
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Today is Day 15 in the "30 in 30" Challenge. I have worked on this for the past 2 mornings and just now called it quits.

I saw the Hockney show at the DeYoung and the Anders Zorn at the Legion of Honor yesterday. Both shows were impressive but I have to say Hockney is energizing. He has never stopped exploring and creating art. He has done some incredible iPad paintings. I don't have the time but if I could I would go back and study his work more. It is interesting to see the art journeys of others. I have a long way to go but I am enjoying the process myself :)

Black Cat Profile

6x6

acrylic

Awww...today is Monday. Enough said. This is my submission for Day 13 in the "30 in 30" challenge. I am so grateful for people stopping by and viewing my work and of course leaving such nice comments. There are wonderful artists out there. Hope you will check them out!

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Class

12x12

acrylic on linen 

Here is another painting that I had around and wasn't sure I would ever finish. That critique class I take with Tim Horn really helps. Tim always has good suggestions and so do the other students. The feedback gave me some thoughts on what to do to complete this puppy. So thanks to everyone there! By the way, this is Tim teaching at the Moore ranch in Marin. My friend Sylvie is in the foreground with her back to us. (First Place 2014 Tracy Art League Expressions Show and SOLD)

Surfer

8x8

acrylic

I am not keeping up with the "30 in 30" challenge very well but I am painting everyday. I have a few more in the works but here is today's submission. Thanks to my friend Diane who is so supportive and furnishes me photo references from Hawaii. Mahalo Nui Loa Diane! And keep them coming :)

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Emmitt

6x6

acrylic

This is the latest winner at Dog Bone Alley. Every once in awhile I donate a gift certificate for a pet portrait. They have been very supportive of my art! Thank you Elizabeth!

Today is day 7 of the "30 in 30" challenge. This however is my 6th entry. I am painting everyday though!

Copying Peggi Kroll Roberts for Tim Horn

6x8

acrylic

I am currently in a monthly critique group lead by Tim Horn. This Tuesday, I turn in my assignment for review. We were to pick a painting that we wanted to paint like. I have taken from Peggi for awhile now but before I ever met her, I fell in love with "Figure with Beach Hat" Oil on Canvas, 18x24. I asked Peggi if she minded that I not only painted one of her paintings but if she cared if I posted...she is such a generous spirit. So thanks Peggi! This is my amateurish attempt at trying to paint like you!

The Bee

4x4

acrylic

In October, Brenda Ferguson posted  "The Busy Bee" challenge on dailypaintworks.com. So 3 months later I finally created the time to paint for it! And it is Day 4 of the "30 in 30" challenge created by Leslie Saeta.
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