36. From My Garden

"From My Garden"

8 x 8 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

SOLD

Calla Lillies are one of my favorite flowers. I just love how structural and 

dramatic they can be. I don't usually work from photographs but I knew I wouldn't 

have time to paint this beautiful flower from my garden so I photographed it. 

I took several photos of it outdoors in the beautiful golden light right before sunset. 

Using my iPad to view the photo worked out beautifully, I loved how I could 

enlarge the part of the photo I was working on. This may be a good solution 

for painting flowers from my garden!

To view all of my available paintings click here

For prints of my work click here

35. Yoshi's Ducky Debut

"Yoshi's Ducky Debut"

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AUCTION

Yoshi's is this great vintage thrift shop here in town. I always find the greatest 

things here for my paintings and lately I've been buying up toys from their ever 

changing collection. When I saw this little guy I just couldn't resist him, so much 

character in this little ducky, and he still squeaks! He was pretty dirty from lots of use 

but he cleaned up real well with some Palmolive dish soap and a little bit of scrubbing. 

I have a feeling this little guy will be making more appearances in my paintings!

To view all of my available paintings click here

For prints of my work click here

34. Front Yard Camellia

"Front Yard Camellia"

5 x 7 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AUCTION

The Camellias in my front yard are blooming, a welcome

punch of color during these gray, rainy days! I was inspired

to pull out my big brushes and try my best to be "loose" with 

this painting. Another motivating factor was the fact that once 

the flowers are cut and in my studio, they just don't last very long! 

I had fun with the process and will try it again!

To view all of my available paintings click here

For prints of my work click here

33. Morning Sunshine

"Morning Sunshine"

5 x 7 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AUCTION

Here's the orange from the previous painting sliced up

and with the light coming from behind. I love the 

glowing colors that back lighting creates.

To view all of my available paintings click here

For prints of my work click here

32. From Papa's Tree

"From Papa's Tree"

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AUCTION

The oranges from my Dad's tree have been extra delicious this year and I've been the fortunate recipient of many of these oranges. Lucky me has been enjoying lots of freshly squeezed orange juice every morning, it's one of my favorite things! I also get to select some for my paintings!

To view all of my available paintings click here

To view my larger work visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/gemalopez

For prints of my work click here

31. "Dig It"

"Dig It"

6 x 6 Inches 

Oil on Gesso Board

SOLD

I couldn't resist the title for this piece, it was just too perfect. I'm really drawn to 

wooden toys like this. I love the simple shapes and primary colors.  Of course that 

doesn't mean they're always easy to paint, especially if you throw in some reflections! 

I think I was especially drawn to it given that the last week or so has been so gray, 

rainy and overcast. It was fun to work on this bright little piece these last few days.

To view all of my available paintings click here

To view my larger work visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/gemalopez

For prints of my work click here