"JANE'S CORNER"

Fellow painter Jane and I laugh about this corner as being magic.  Anything looks good here. I've just barely done it justice.  10 x 7 1/2 inches oil on 1/4 inch masonite panel. 

"SINGLE ROSE"

I painted this from a studio set up alla prima (wet into wet paint) It was a balancing act.  Roses always get you with all their charm so I had not to make too much of the enticing flower in order for the painting to be balanced.  8 x8 oil on canvas panel.

"LIME & SILK FLOWERS"

I painted this alla prima wet into wet paint.  It's north light with sky light....my favorite lighting.  8 x 10 inches oil on canvas panel. 

"APPLES & ROSES"

"APPLES & ROSES" is from a studio setup using various props I have available to me.  I had to slap my hand numerous time in order not to fall prey to over- rendering of the enticing detail in the white roses.  It is 8 x 8 inches on oil primed canvas panel.  To learn more or to bid CLICK HERE
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"PINK ROSES & GREEN DUCK"

Back to my green duck....This little guy appears over and over in my paintings.  I'd like to get some shore birds and other decoys because I seem to like painting them.

"LILY & PINK CUP"

"Lily & Pink Cup" measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on oil primed linen panel.  With the pressure of my show behind me painting this little still life was a joy.  I felt so free.  I placed these sweet  lilies in a vase and kept adding stuff till it felt right.  "Society of Six" is a favorite book so I added it and placed an antique cup and saucer on top and then finally a peach completed the picture. To learn more or to bid on eBay CLICK HERE SOLD

"WHITE ROSE, BLUE POT"

This is a night time still life.  The rose had been in the vase a few days and beginning to sag in an appealing way.  I set it up against a mirror and dark middle toned drape.  I added the blue pot and bud for more interest and to make the background feel right.  Their reflection shows in the mirror.  To learn more or to bid on eBay CLICK HERE

"MIDNIGHT SPECIAL FLORAL"

This painting is acrylic on mylar 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches.  I'm always amazed at the translucency of this medium on this support.  Sometimes the values are tricky because acrylic dries darker but I was pleased with how the reflection on silver vase turned out.

APRICOT ROSES & BLUE STRIPES

This was painted this past week in Mendocino from a table top set up.  The watercolor image measures 9 x 6 inches and with the mat 14 x 11 which is a convenient standard size frame opening.  It is currently up for bid on eBay. To learn more or bid CLICK HERE SOLD

NIGHT TIME YELLOW IRISES

"NIGHT TIME YELLOW IRISES" is a little set up I did in my studio last night.  I used a strong directional spot light pointed upward from a slightly lower than eye level....then painted it looking somewhat down on the scene.  There was, of course ambient room light from daylight florescent tubes.  The shapes of the Iris were intriguing  and beautiful as was the shadow on the white cloth. It is oil on canvas panel 8 x 6 inches. To see on eBay CLICK HERE SOLD

"ALL THINGS WHITE"

The challenge here was 'white objects on white cloth' and was completed over three days.  I deliberately took my time so as not to get lost in all the subtle value transitions and to keep it fresh.  It is 12 x 12 " oil on stretched canvas.  To bid on eBay CLICK HERE

"ROSES ON PINK CLOTH"

"Roses on Pink Cloth" is oil on 8 x 8 inch canvas panel.  I painted it from a studio set up alla prima.  The slight difference in shape of the roses and the reflective surface of the silver pot were plenty enough reason for me to paint it.  1/29/11 re-listed on eBay..to bid CLICK HERE SOLD

"FLORAL IN PAL-BELL VASE

This vase was a lucky find for me at a thrift store. ( frequent haunt of mine) The lovely shape and color attracted me instantly. I have a collection of artificial flowers and vases to get me through the winter. 8 x 6 inches oil on canvas panel. For more information or to bid on eBay PRESS HERE SOLD