Floral Bouquet Original Daily Oil Painting Impressionism

"Charming"

oil on panel 

6x6"

My husband and son stopped at the store for tortillas while I made chicken fajitas.   My son came home with a big smile and handed me this sweet bouquet.   I said, what are these for?  He said because you're awesome!   I am one lucky girl!

I put the flowers in a mason jar on the back porch.  The morning sun was shining through them and I knew I had to paint them.

Spring Chicken Baby Chicks Original Oil Paintings Farm Life

"Spring Chick"

Oil on panel 

6x6"

Do you feel like a Spring Chicken?  Most days I don't ;) but watching these youngsters at my feet sure makes me smile.  The dappled sun in the early morning was rejuvenating.

For some reason this scene makes my think of a children's storybook.

What's Up Buttercup? Cow Painting Contemporary Impressionism

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"What's Up Buttercup?"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Painting cows is never boring.  The best part,  besides their sweet disposition, is how the sun shines on their beautiful hides.

Cows Contemporary Impressionism Daily Oil Painting

"Whimsy"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Because I find cows whimsical!  Thay are so curious.  I kept this as simplified as possible.  A fun little piece.

Storm Clouds Original Oil Painting Impressionism Landscapes

"Passing Storm"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Another in my series of Spring's stormy skies.  

Contemporary Impressionism Spring Storm Clouds Landscape Oil Painting

"Spring Storm Clouds"

oil on panel 

6x6"

No shortage of dramatic skies this spring.  A feast for the eyes for sure.  Here the clouds broke in time for the sunset.  I try to paint these scenes quickly without second guessing and over working the piece in order to keep it fresh and dramatic. 

Spring Landscape Original Oil Painting Impressionism

"Rainy Fields"

oil on panel  6x6"

I snapped pictures of this scene out my car window in early April.  Spring came in like a lamb.  So warm and sunny.  I could not wait to paint that sky.  I love how the puddles in the foreground reflectes the setting sun in the dark field.

Farm Landscape Spring Sky Original Oil Painting Contemporary Impressionism

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"On a Farm"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Big Spring skies 

Countryside Cruise Summer Spring Landscape Original Oil Painting

"Countryside Cruise"

2015

Oil on panel 

6x6"

A perfect day for a drive in the country. 

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 :)