Friday, October 29, 2010

Ornaments by Candlelight

 5 x 5"
oil on panel
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I feel like I've been really fortunate lately - inspirational finds at the thrift store, lots of ideas for paintings to come...maybe it's just Friday evening, but things are looking up! Giving back by starting this little glow-worm at $1 on ebay.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Gentle Glow

8 x 8"
oil on panel
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This is painting #350, and it's got a Halloween vibe, don't you agree? I've got a gorgeous black frame for this one - not unlike the one pictured above (but even nicer)! See the Etsy listing for details.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Studio View

 16 x 20"
oil on canvas
$600 (framed)
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This is definitely the largest painting I've finished (and been happy with) in a while. Jesse commented that it was an awesome painting, but he couldn't really imagine anyone wanting to hang an image of the junk in my studio on a wall in their home. Oh well, I was drawn to this random scene, I really wanted to paint it, I enjoyed doing it, and every time I look at it I know I'll remember that happiness. So, I guess it already has its perfect owner.  Not that I wouldn't part with it if anyone was ever to prove my husband wrong!

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Wild Christmas

11 x 14"
oil on canvas
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Yeah, I lucked out at the thrift store BIG TIME this week. I was pleasantly surprised to see Christmas stuff out for sale this soon, and I wish you all could have heard my squeal of delight when I saw these yellow ornaments.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Crescent Moon Ornament

6 x 6"
oil on panel
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(Save 35% on holiday cards through the end of October with coupon code: 35CARDZZSALE)

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Silver, Red, and Purple Ornaments

 6 x 6"
oil on panel
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http://www.etsy.com/listing/65333633/silver-red-and-purple-ornaments-framed
My plan is to do a whole series of these 6 x 6" paintings of ornaments seen from above, while working on some larger pieces simultaneously. Also planning to score some hot-pink ornaments pretty soon, so stay tuned!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Gold and Green Ornaments

 6 x 6"
oil on panel
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All this week, I've had a 'day' painting and a 'night' painting going at once - two separate pallettes and two different setups. Can you tell which this is? Hint: look at the shape of the highlights on the ornaments!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Silent Night

 6 x 8"
oil on linen
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I want to show you the painting my friend Gabriella made me for my birthday. She is a very talented painter, and she just got back from a month in upstate New York at an artist's residency. To see her gorgeous new work, click here!
10 x 16" oil on canvas

Monday, October 11, 2010

The Ingres Print

 6 x 8"
oil on Raymar canvas panel
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A friend recently visited the Frick Collection in NYC, and brought me back this print by Ingres. Wonder why intricate blue drapery reminded her of me....?

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Daytime Studio

 8 x 8"
oil on canvas
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This is a daytime scene, but it's not natural light. Here in Oregon, we didn't get much of that today.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Nighttime Studio

 8 x 10"
oil on panel
$85
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I didn't stay up too late painting this last night, because I couldn't wait to get into bed and finish reading The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. (Hint: you can get it for free at this link with the coupon code GOODREAD - it takes $1 off any order!)

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Return of the Birthday Flowers

"Birthday Flowers no. 2"
8 x 10"
oil on linen
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 Here I am with of some of my paintings at Imagine Gallery during First Friday Art Walk this weekend. It was a lot of fun!