48. Study in Charcoal

"Study in Charcoal"

7.5 x 11.25 Inches

Charcoal on Sennelier Cardstock

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The photo reference for this charcoal drawing is from Pinterest. I love working on drawings with a high contrast in values and I also love to draw drapery so this was definitely on my list! I've been having a lot of fun searching Pinterest for photo references, it's a great resource. The drawing is created with Nitram Charcoal and a General's White Charcoal Pencil on Sennelier Cardstock.

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47. The Eyes Have It

"The Eyes Have It"

A fun little sketch I did while trying out my new Tombow Pencils.

The only negative thing I've read about Tombow Pencils is that they run

on the dark side. I tend to agree with that, however I think their smoothness,

quality and consistent density make them an excellent pencil to work with. Love them!

46. Planes Of A Pear

"Planes of A Pear"

8x6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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This is the second of the two paintings I did while procrastinating

on starting that commission. It was fun to just play with color

but now it's time to get to work on the commissioned piece!

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45. Color On The Rocks

Color On The Rocks

7x5 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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I've got a commission to work on so I decided to procrastinate 

by having some fun with color and brushwork!

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44. My Neighbors Bounty V

"My Neighbors Bounty V"

5x7 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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More lemons from my neighbors bountiful tree,
this time against a dark background.

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43. Garden Beauty IV

"Garden Beauty IV"

8x10 Inches

Oil On Gesso Board

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The last in a set of three Calla Lily paintings that were commissioned. These were all painted from photos of Calla Lilies in my backyard. Calla Lilies are one of my favorite flowers and I can't wait to see what beauties pop up in my yard this year!

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42. My Neighbors Bounty IV

"My Neighbors Bounty IV"

8x10 Inches

Oil On Gesso Board

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More lemons from my neighbors fruitful tree. Sadly, my neighbors will be moving
and their home is for sale. I hope the new owners love this tree as much as I do!

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41. Fig Tree Beauty

"Fig Tree Beauty"

8x10 Inches

Oil On Gesso Board

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Just finished this commission for a lovely couple. They provided me with several clippings from their fig tree. I love painting fruit still attached to branches and I love it even more when it has leaves too! I'm hoping to get more clippings from them next season for additional paintings because I don't think I would ever tire of painting figs!

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40. Garden Beauty III

"Garden Beauty III"

8x10 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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Another beautiful calla lily from my garden, I'm on a bit of a calla lily kick right now!

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39. Valley Sunset

"Valley Sunset"

8 x 10 Inches

Oil on Canvas Board

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This is the sky I saw as I was taking an early evening walk by my parents home. I loved the cloud formations and the beautiful radiant colors. This was a nice change from my usual subject matter.

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38. Garden Beauty II

"Garden Beauty II"

10 x 8 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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Calla Lilies are one of my favorite subjects to paint and I have plenty of reference photos from my own garden. I'm looking forward to painting more of these beauties.

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37. Vintage Market Find

"Vintage Market Find"

8 x 10 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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This one was really fun and smooth sailing until I got to the closure hardware. It's been sitting on my easel for months because I procrastinated, I just didn't want to start the metal part of it! I felt like the clasp would actually be fun but I was sure the rest of it would be hard work. I finally forced myself to complete it and wow, did I struggle with it! The clasps really gave me a hard time and I almost threw the piece out because I just couldn't get the clasp to work! Eventually it came together and I was encouraged enough to complete it and post it. Sometimes it works that way, the part I think it going to be "fun" almost does me in! As cute as this little "toy" purse is, which I found at a local vintage shop, I'm so glad it's off my easel and that it escaped the "round" file!

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36. From My Garden

"From My Garden"

8 x 8 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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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!

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35. Yoshi's Ducky Debut

"Yoshi's Ducky Debut"

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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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!

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34. Front Yard Camellia

"Front Yard Camellia"

5 x 7 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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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!

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33. Morning Sunshine

"Morning Sunshine"

5 x 7 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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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.

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32. From Papa's Tree

"From Papa's Tree"

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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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!

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31. "Dig It"

"Dig It"

6 x 6 Inches 

Oil on Gesso Board

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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.

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30. Courtesy of "Papá"

Courtesy of "Papá"

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

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My mom had mentioned to me that at one of the schools where my niece played soccer, 

there were some nice persimmons in someone's backyard that hung over the school fence. 

They weren't quite ripe yet but she said the next time they went back, her and my dad would cut 

some for me for my stillife paintings. A few weeks later they provided some beautiful persimmons 

on branches with plenty of leaves. Apparently other folks had noticed them too and my mom told 

me my dad had to jump to get these because there were no longer any low hanging fruit, thus 

the title "Courtesy of Papá (Papá is Spanish for "Dad".) I loved the colors in these persimmons, beautiful oranges with a hint of red! Thanks Papá!

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29. Fresno State Pomegranate

"Fresno State Pomegranate"

6 x 6 Inches

Oil on Gesso Board

This pomegranate is from the Fresno State orchards. My mom was the one who noticed the orchards. She suggested that we ask at the Fresno State store, where all their great produce, wine and other products are sold, if we could pick a few. I explained to the store assistant manager that I was an artist, worked from life and would love to have some pomegranates with branches and leaves attached. He kindly referred me to the super nice folks at the Fresno State Agricultural Operations Department and within a couple of days I had some beautiful pomegranates with branches and leaves! A big thank you to the folks at Fresno State! 

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