May 16, 2012

Allium and Roses 20x16 oil

I painted this scene in my backyard in the early morning.  It was very pleasant, except for the squirrel who kept scolding me for being in his space.

May 15, 2012

Pitcher on Bench 20x24 oil

Don Sahli Color and Temperature class.  This was a fun challenge.  First, Don set up the still life with just the pitcher and bowl on the bench, and we sketched the scene.  Then he added the fruit and the cloth.

May 8, 2012

Purple Teapot 20x24 oil

Don Sahli Color and Temperature class.  This still life was set up outside in the rose garden.  The roses were blooming very early this year, and it was a beautiful spring day.  I was drawn to the color of the teapot, in relation to the other colors.

April 17, 2012

Green Still Life 20x24 oil

Don Sahli Color and Temperature class.  The still life was set up in the window, with cool light coming in.

May 10, 2012

Mitchell Creek Canyon 11x14 oil

PAAC Paint Out. I was most interested in the light and shadow patterns on the rocks, so that was my focal point.  I left out some of the pine trees to simplify the composition.

April 30, 2012

Lilacs and Bunny 20x16 oil

The snowball bush has started blooming, and the latest lilacs are still at their peak.  I couldn't resist doing one more lilac painting this spring.

April 25, 2012

Lilacs in Copper Pot 16x20 oil

I brought some lilacs inside from my garden to paint in the studio.  I liked how the light from the window illuminated the lilacs, and the reflection in the copper.