Coffee and Formica

Same diner visit but a more intimate shot. I don't drink coffee. I never have and probably never will. Although I shouldn't say never...I am now a tea drinker which came as a surprise and rather late in the game. This is the coffee of my husband and I've spent many hours staring at someone else's coffee and waiting for the check.
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Ketchup Catsup

I was taken by the repetitious pattern of red leatherette and chrome stools as they curved around the counter, with that little bottle of ketchup holding court. But I had to sit a long time with my fries waiting for the lunch crowd to clear out before I could get the photo I needed. I took quite a few photos of this little jewel with plans to paint from them. The waitress was eyed me suspiciously. Click to buy.

Dairy Queen On The Right!

Arriving late to our Outer Banks house rental, I shot a quick photo as we passed the landmark DQ. I was hoping to text it to the caravan of our kids, driving an hour or so behind, as a means of hope at the end of a 12 hour drive. Also, it's a little game they've played since they were backseat passengers: "There's a Dairy Queen!" It's loud glare of fluorescence encroaching on the otherwise serene location makes its own statement. Click to buy.

Near The Pink House

We passed this little house early each morning as we left our rented pink house. The sun coming up hit that delicious yellow trim just right and my friend stopped her car so I could take pictures. Again. That's a friend. Click to buy.

Babycake with Berry

The little top layer left from a many-tiered naked Victoria Sponge cake which was baked for my first daughter's baby shower. I like the Impressionistic direction this has taken and feel I should take that even farther on the next painting. I'll get to that one sooner rather than later so I can build on what I learn from this. Click to purchase.

Sky Ambrosia

I was cleaning my studio when the room became suddenly dark. I rushed to the window to see what was happening outside. This!

I painted feverishly but it was changing constantly. I was inspired to grab that Madman Turner's yellow. I think I managed to capture the contrast between the drab houses and the show up above. It pays to look up. Click here to purchase

Peachy Green

It's been very hot and humid for quite a while and I've been staying inside with the a/c. After painting this, I realize it may just be a self portrait. Click to purchase.

Bluebird of Happiness

This was painted as a little wedding gift for two good friends who have everything and now they have each other. And this little bluebird.

June Pug

The sun is shining and it's not toooo hot. Petunia Pug is up for just about anything. Her ears and tongue are quivering with excitement. Let's go to the park! T.G.I.F!
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It's a Green Thing

Actually, it's two or more. Experimenting with variation in direction, size, energy of brushstrokes as well as those various cool to warmish greens. SOLD

The Postcard

Postcard from the road. Contemplating what to write. Click to purchase.

Round Egg In a Square Glass

The last, very fast, paint sketch I squeezed out at the very tail end of Carol's workshop while everybody was packing up. I thought it wasn't finished and that it was too raw (so to speak) but now that I see it again, I really like it! Still learning after the workshop is over. Click to purchase

Windup Escargot

The Daily Paintworks Challenge this week is to paint a toy. We have lots of toys in the attic (yes, I know) so I spent this rainy morning looking through toys and books and baby clothes and old schoolwork. I'm glad I still had time to paint.
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Unexpected Guest

His arrival is just so eggciting! Go have yourself some fun this official beginning of summer weekend. Click here to buy this guy.

Joining The Other Artists

Completed this little study of M&Ms started in Carol Marine's painting workshop earlier this month. It was good to venture out of the studio to learn more from an excellent painter and mingle with my tribe. Messy and fun! Click to purchase.

My Happy Place

The first in a series of small works based on my distilled memories of SoCal. It is also my first go at painting swimming pool water. Maybe I'd rather be swimming in it but this was so much fun! I have a commission for another and am looking forward to starting it.
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One White Anemone

Here's a small painting before I go. I'm leaving for a week in Oregon for Carol Marine's painting workshop. Her first since the 2015 hiatus and I'm ready for it. I'll fly in to Portland to meet up with my painting buddy since college and we'll drive to Eugene for the workshop to begin Monday. If anybody wants to buy this little posy while I'm gone, Paypal on the DailyPaintworks site and I'll ship as soon as I return. Who knows? I may be painting differently after next week!

French Braid

Another painting of Madalyn turned away from the viewer.

April Birthday

I keep reminding myself, no more small flower paintings. I love flowers, grow flowers and especially photograph flowers. It is such a challenge for me to bring them up a level beyond 'Just Another Pretty Flower' painting that I keep trying. For this one I focused on capturing their determined optimism, turning their faces to the sunlight out there in this still cold spring.

Pot de Creme

This diminutive and elegant but deceptively powerful pot of creamy chocolate has held my imagination and gotten me through without succumbing to lesser fare. The little crostini hiding in back is pretty perfect too. Painting the doily was a fun challenge and am also pretty proud of that spoon. This will go up on DailyPaintworks.com's Weekly Challenge: Sweets and in my gallery there tomorrow.