Day #12

                                          5 x 7 oil on linen canvas panel

Fun in the sunshine, experiencing the grit of the sand and coolness of the ocean....

Day #11

                                      6 x 6 oil on linen canvas    

This cutie pie is soaking up the sunshine on the dock at the lake.  There are alot of textures in this painting:  the water, the dock, and his fur with fun shaggy ears.

Day # 10

           
                                                 5 x 5  oil on board  


I took the weekend off from my painting challenge.  I went to Atlanta to visit my children and grandchildren.  My boss (me!) allows for some slackin' to have fun family time.  I did get seven sketches done in preparation for this coming week.  Now...time to get back in the saddle.

This colorful apple was just for fun.  I used a pallette knife on the apple and create a textured surface on the foreground by cross hatching with my brush .   Oil paints  lend themselves to so many different techniques due to their creamy consistency and slower drying time.

Available for purchase:   Please email me at bkc681@charter.net to order.

Day #7

                                12 x 12 oil on natural linen canvas, gallery wrapped

These beautiful blue satin shoes were worn by a bride on her wedding day. Fancy shoes for a very special occasion!   I was drawn to their reflection in the mirrored floor tile.

If you are interested in purchasing, please email me at bkc681@charter.net.

Day #6

                                                                   5 x 7 oil on board  

I utilized a technique called pointillism to achieve the shimmer in the water on this painting.  It is a neo-impressionist principle in which small dots of pure color are juxtaposed side by side to achieve the desired colors.  The viewer's eye then does the blending.

Day #5

                                                               5 x 5 oil on board

I guess that no art challenge would be complete without painting a chicken!  This biddy resides in Miss Cindy's coop in Oxford, Mississippi.  Just down the lane...my grandchildren love to walk down for visits to her farm.

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Day #4

10 x 10  oil on canvas

Gigi's has the best cupcakes!  Wedding cake is my favorite flavor.

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Day #3

                                                5 x 7 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

This little fishing boat was bobbing in the harbor on the morning we visited the Isle of Capri.  I liked the shape of the hull on this old wooden boat.

It is available for purchase:  Please email me at bkc681@charter.net to order.

Day #2

                                                     5 x 7   oil on canvas panel   Sold

Ball jars never go out of style.  They have offered service and fascination for generations.  Though mainly for canning and preserving, we Southerners love to drink our sweet tea from them in the summertime.  I enjoyed painting the contrast of the green glass and earthy tin top.

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Day #1

5 x 7 oil on gallery wrapped canvas

 On my recent trip to Italy I was fortunate to see some wonderful vintage boats in the harbors and in the artwork of masters.  This is #1 of (hopefully)  30 works I will start painting this month.

 I am excited to be on this journey with artists from around the world.. I am a little late getting started, but as Leslie says there are no rules as long as we are painting!  If you are interested in purchasing any of the posts from this challenge, they will each be $95, plus $10 shipping.  Please  email your request to me at bkc681@charter.net.

 I will be painting daily along with hundreds of talented artists.  You may check out Leslie Saeta's website, if you'd like to know more about this challenge: http://30paintingsin30days.weebly.com/

As a rule, I am a deliberate painter.  I paint in layers letting the canvas dry in between sessions.  For this challenge, I will need to finish the painting in one sitting.  So I will be forced to paint more intuitively, having less time for details.  I also want to try some new techniques such as pointillism and painting with a palette knife.

My husband photographs and helps name my paintings.  However, I have never asked him to name 30 paintings before!    Please help us name these small works by entering your suggestions in the comment box below.

First Home

I enjoyed painting some commissions at Christmas time this year.  A  young friend commissioned this piece to give to her husband.  They have fond memories of happy times in their first home in Auburn.

I have been thinking about doing a painting a day for some time now.  The idea is to paint small on 5 x 7 panels, targeting specific skills upon which the artist wants to improve.  I have decided to accept Leslie Saeta's 30 in 30 challenge for the month of January.  I will be painting and posting, offering some of these pieces for sale.  Others I may use as inspiration for larger pieces.  I hope you will follow my journey.  Perhaps you can help me name them!

Thank you for your interest shown in my work by following my blog.  I appreciate your friendship and encouragement more than you know. I wish you happiness and health in the new year!

Vintage Year

This classic still life offers variety in textures, light and shadow, and color with its compliments of orange and blue.  I liked the reflection of light through the glass bottle onto the linen cloth.

It is available at Vignettes on Magnolia in Auburn.  Please join us for a wine and cheese reception honoring their artists on Friday, December 5 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

San Gimignano

I was drawn to the beautiful stonework in the header and arch above this Italian window garden in San Gimignano, Italy.  It is a beautiful walled hill town in the province of Siena in Tuscany.  It is famous for its medieval architecture.

This is one of my paintings in the Small Works Show at Stonehenge Gallery in Montgomery.  The exhibit opens on December 4 with a wine and cheese reception from 5:30 to 8:30.  It features paintings from the gallery artists just in time for Christmas gifting.  Please visit the gallery and see our work.

Ella Gaines

This was a commissioned piece for a friend.  She has a beautiful granddaughter!

AUMC Founders Chapel

 

Auburn United Methodist Church has been a special part of my life:  a sacred place to worship and celebrate life's blessings.  This painting is available at The Flower Store in Auburn.