a collection of daily paintings and drawings

Monday, April 27, 2015

CAMELLIA flower oil painting


This was one of the first paintings I completed after my workshop with Anthony Waichulis at Ani Academy, thus the title. I learned a lot from him, but mostly, I learned that what I was already doing was okay. I was thinking I had to use more paint and less brushing, less layering and more texture. It is such a relief to find an artist whose technique I love and can respond to. Thanks Anthony.

Ani's Camellia
oil on linen 6 x 6"

Friday, April 24, 2015

ROYAL WELCOME tulip flower still life oil painting


Home from Virginia. Glad to be back to focus on painting and some other things. Sad to leave the lovely weather and people in Nelson County.
I started this painting in NY, and finished it in VA. 

Royal Welcome
oil on linen  8 x 10"

Friday, April 03, 2015

FULL OF GRACE (SOLD) still life floral oil painting


The workshop with Anthony Waichulis has given me a new appreciation for the power of detail. and focal points. Even though I signed this new painting, I am still mulling over some changes. I am pretty happy with it though. It is only 6x6", but took a long time to paint. 

Full Of Grace (SOLD)
oil on linen  6 x 6"

Thursday, April 02, 2015

ORBITAL LANDSCAPE oil painting


Orbital Landscape
oil  6 x 6"
 

Wednesday, April 01, 2015

IN THE WILD. Painting while watching for bears


Painting from my journey to the Adirondacks last year. I started painting in an isolated spot, and was constantly jumping at every little noise. (I have a deep rooted fear of bears.) After an hour of nervous painting, I packed up and finally finished this painting in my bear-free studio. 

High Mountain Lake 
oil on linen  8 x 10"