Tuesday, July 28, 2015

16. Fire Engine Red


Fire Engine Red
9 x 12 Inches
Oil on Gesso Board

 The other day I read this quote on the internet, "The hardest thing about writing 
a novel is finishing it." That's exactly how I felt about this painting! I almost 
gave up on this painting half way through, and then again about two thirds of 
the way through. When I feel the urge to give up on a painting I tell myself 
"Just finish it and then you can decide if it's a keeper or not." I'm glad I made myself 
finish this one! I haven't worn these red patent leather loafers in a while. I think 
I'll break these out again in the fall and winter. It's fun to wear bright colors on gray days. 

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Sunday, July 5, 2015

15. Peach Radiance


"Peach Radiance"
6 x 6 Inches
Oil on Gesso Board

I admit it, I selected a box of peaches from Costco based on how good I thought 
the colors were for a painting. Lucky for me these peaches are delicious
and my family and I are having no problem consuming a whole box of them!

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

14. Petite Iron




"Petite Iron"
8 x 8 Inches
Oil on Gesso Board

I purchased this petite little iron at one of the many antique shops in Old Town Clovis. 
While small, it presented a pretty big challenge when it came to rendering the subtle hints of color 
in all the grays. I placed the iron on a piece of glass to get these reflections. The glass had just 
a hint of green in it which created some interesting colors in the reflections. Overall I'm pleased with the outcome. I plan on revisiting subject matter similar to this, but for now my next piece will have LOTS of color and probably some simple organic shapes!

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