Marina Blue

 8x8

acrylic
sold

I am hosting this week's challenge on the Daily Paintworks site. So, all you artist friends out there, come out and play! You don't have to be a member to post. You will have to register though. This is from our  marina. Everyday the water looks different but I liked how there was little texture with an almost mirror like reflection. Happy Monday! 

Focused

This is Fern. She belongs to my niece Aimee. The image actually does too. Aimee is a professional photographer and owns a pet sitting agency. You can see Aimee's photography by clicking here. 6x6 acrylic on gessobord. Sold.

White Apron

11x14

oil on cradled panel

sold

This is from my trip last year to Monterey. My friend and I were the first customers for dinner. We took liberties and went around the restaurant taking pictures. They were very nice about the whole thing. I finished this under Stanley Goldstein. I study with him every Monday night. He is a walking encyclopedia of art as well as a great artist.  I haven't posted in awhile as I have been working on some commissions that I just can't be satisfied with yet. I keep going forward, thinking eventually they will come together. Ever been there?

The 30 in 30 Collage

I just learned how you can go to PicMonkey and make a collage of your photos. Artists will be posting today their collages of the "30 in 30" challenge. Visit Leslie Saeta's blog to view all of the wonderful work out there. I am ready to rest up and get back to some commissions. Thanks again for stopping by. Here's to more painting!

Day 30! ... Parked

This is the end of the 30 day challenge. I just want to say "THANK YOU" for following me, making comments and looking. It has really meant so much. I am lucky to feel supported by you. This is from a photo I took in San Francisco while on a photo field trip in Carol Marine's workshop. I spent a half hour yesterday on this and then I finished it this morning.  6x6 acrylic on gessobord. If you would like to see the artists participating in this challenge click here.
Thank you everybody!

Day 29, Butterfly Work

I was a little panicked last night, as I had no idea what to paint for today. I ran across the photo reference for this at Wet Canvas. I had wanted to paint a bee but couldn't find an image that would work. So here is the end of my efforts for today. I got up at 5am and finished at 8:00am. Happy Sunday! There's only 1 more day left of the challenge. 4x4 acrylic on gessobord. Sold.

Day 28, The Work Horse

Last April my friend and I attended the plein air convention in Monterey. On our last day there, we went around the neighborhoods and took lots of pictures. This truck is from one of those. If you ever have the opportunity to go to the convention, I would highly recommend it. Its like being around art rock stars. There is so much info shared. It was very inspiring to me. I am going this year again. Maybe I will see you there? 6x8 acrylic on cradled panel. Sold