TIME IS FLEETING

A FLEETING MOMENT

I just finished this painting this morning.  It has been a while since I have spent any amount of time at my easel.  My 12 year old Labrador Retriever, Logan, required surgery last week for a knee problem, and I have been in "care" mode since then.  The inspiration for the title of this painting is a reminder that life is fleeting and we are never assured a life that is constantly under our control. It also is a reminder that we need to live life to its fullest, and this is something that I have seen played out daily with my dog.  Even though he cannot do much in terms of walking or running, he has accepted it and has adjusted his attitude to fit the situation.  So this painting is dedicated to Logan, my loyal companion of 12 years.                     ENJOY!!!

SIMPLE SHELTER

WORK TRUCK

I spotted this old work truck while scouting out places to paint during the OPAS painting competition last fall in Alexandria, OH.  The truck looked like it had seen better days and it's parking shed wasn't much better, but I love old ramshackle things so I stored the photo as a possible painting. This painting brings back memories of farm trucks and the years I spent growing up on the family farm.

This one is done on gesso board that's toned in a dark mixture of burnt sienna and ultramarine blue.

After toning it, I wiped it down and some of the stain remained as my background. I especially like the red of the truck and the little pops of color in the downspouts and brick building in the background.

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Dedication

WORKING LATE

This painting is another attempt at doing a night scene.  I usually walk my dog, Logan, in the evening before I break for dinner.  One of our favorite "walkie" spots is across the street at the elementary school.  There is a large playing field in back that works great for smell and potty purposes. Because it is winter, it usually starts getting dusky around 5pm and if I go much later, it's totally dark, so this scene is during that time of transition to darkness.  

There is a teacher at the school who is always the last in the parking lot and she drives this cute little red VW.  I've painted her car before and love that she gives me opportunities to practice various angles of her car. The painting pictured below is the first painting  I did of her bug. 

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DON'T SQUASH

PearMania

LAST ONE

My pears are slowly ripening and it looks like this is the last one in this group that I will be able to paint. They have reached their peak in ripeness and any more time under the lights will turn them to mush.

I decided to try a small still life with flowers.  These are from the local grocery and at first I thought they were daisies.  But the smell tells me they are white crysanthemums. I love how the color of the pear is reflected on to the white cup and handle. ENJOY!!

Returning Landscape

GOLDEN TREETOPS

This painting was done because of a need to "feel" the landscape again.  We are coming into the time of year when all color is mostly gone and winter sets upon us its subtle colors for several months.  This is not my favorite time of year when it comes to painting. So I looked through my photos and came upon this scene from the summer when my husband and I were out on a road trip visiting a sick friend.  

This scene was painted using local color.  My intent was to capture the reflections of the sun on the building and treetops as it was setting.  I like how the green band of the sloping hillside is intersected by the building, and just the tops of the trees are caught in the sun's last glow. Also the rows of grasses in the field draw your eye back to the building and its cast shadow. It was a lovely day and a lovely memory. ENJOY!!

ONE MORE

PEAR-TAIL

As I've said before, pears are one of my favorite fruits, especially when they are at their best, right before they get mushy.  One day can make a difference in their juicy pleasure.  I've often thought that they would make the ultimate cocktail, just the flavor of pear, with a little vodka or gin for that perfect relaxing drink.

This painting is my answer to my quest for the perfect cock-tail, dubbed the pear-tail. Hope you ENJOY!!

A LITTLE JEWEL

YOU'RE SURROUNDED!!

This is another small work, trying to get back to doing my painting a day, although with the holiday season approaching, I'm not too confident that will happen.  But I'll give it a try.

This painting is done on a toned back ground... you can see some of the purple ground showing through, which I kind of like.  Hope you like it too.  ENJOY!!