Thursday, April 21, 2016

A Look Back April Clouds at Dusk Original Oil Paintings


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"Clouds at Dusk"
April 2015
oil 6x6

What a different Spring I am having this year!  Back in December my husband and I decided it was time to update our kitchen.  Update, not remodel mind you.  To me, this means affordable changes, especially when you do the labor yourself.  We are talking painting walls, and cupboards.  New counter tops, lighting and new hardware for the cupboards all of course while 5 people are still using the kitchen.  Did I mention painting cupboards?  This is not an easy task, not for the faint of heart.  Perseverance is one of my strong points and these are the second set of cupboards that I have painted in the last 2 decades of my life.  I am very happy with the results but I have to say the last three months have done me in and we still have more work to do. The one thing that I couldn't squeeze into my day was painting in the studio and I miss it so much.  

I had high aspirations at the turn of the new year.  Clocking numerous, fulfilling hours in the studio.   I look forward to finding my way back to the easel over the next few weeks.     So today I took a moment to look back to my time in the studio last Spring of 2015 for inspiration and to hopefully refresh my perseverance :)  

Monday, February 22, 2016

Winter Moon Rising Impressionism Original Oil Painting Landscape



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"Winter Moon Rising"
oil on panel 
6x6"

My young son was amazed that we could actually see the moon rising so quickly above the dry winter fields.  I explained to him that it's warm glow was actually that color because of the beautiful setting sun shining on the moon.   He was so enthralled by the experience.   A special moment added to the joy of painting this experience. 






Saturday, February 20, 2016

Friday, February 19, 2016

Fields in February Contemporary Impressionism Original Daily Oil Paintings


"Fields in February"
oil on panel 
6x6"

Yes, you may feel like you are seeing double.  I painting this same scene about a week ago.  I loved it so much I painted it again but when the sun rose higher in the sky just minutes later.  This beautiful scene was on my way to church.  The sunrise brought the snow in the fields aglow.  I painted this with one big brush and just a few strokes of a smaller brush for the trees and grasses.




Monday, February 8, 2016

Winter Oil Sketch Original Impressionism Painting


"Early"
Winter oil sketch 
oil on panel 
6x6"

Daily exercise in painting.  The morning was cold and quiet.   The ice fog made the atmosphere "kiss" the horizon.




Friday, February 5, 2016

Feels Like Spring Original Landscape Oil Painting



"Feels Like Spring"
oil on panel 
6x6"

Feels good to be painting again after my sinus surgery.  I am not back 100% but happy to be on the road to recovery.  Sometimes we live with a condition so long we don't realize how crummy of a condition we are in.  I will be happy to be breathing better.  Who knows, I may have a bit more energy too!

Enjoy the Super Bowl this weekend!  This Indiana girl is rooting for Peyton :)



Thursday, February 4, 2016

Cow Painting Impressionism Farm Life


"Chatting with the Girls"
6x6"
oil on panel 

These cows looked like they were deep in conversation.   I enjoyed staying loose with this one. Studying the light and shadows on their beautiful hides and the shapes of the cows so close together.




Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Impressionism Contemporary Art Original Oil Painting Landscape


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"Truth"
Oil on panel 
6x6"  

I focused on the light, shapes and the feel of the cold frosty day in the low light.  The fleeting spark of light as the sun slips beyond the horizon gave great contrast to the cool blues and lavenders.

Nice to hear that the groundhog did not see his shadow today and that Spring may be sooner than later.  Have a great night!