ME AND MY SHADOW, 8X8, OIL

I was in the mood to paint flowers and found some pretty roses at the market. I put it in a shadowbox and threw strong light on it to create the shadow. The vase is special to me as it was a gift from a dear friend. I thought a rose and heart would be appropriate for this time of the year.

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RED PEPPER, 5X7, OIL,SOLD

My market had the most beautiful, perfect red bell peppers this week. I picked out a fat yummy (I know it is sweet because it was a great snack) one and ran home to paint. I have great light streaming into my house during the winter months, that really nice strong cool sunlight, so this time of the year, I paint still life. This one was a struggle in the beginning but I really enjoyed the last half. Some days my paint just doesn't seem to have the right consistency . Does anyone else have that problem?

Today I have one painting at 1/2 price for 24 hours on my Etsy site. Read the shop announcement to find the painting.

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PEAR DUO, 6X8, OIL,SOLD

This is the last public appearance made by my buddy the pear with a leaf. You might remember him from a week or so ago. Here he is shown, lounging on my glass table, bathed in cool winter light, casting shadows with his friend.

It was kind of interesting to paint this pear three times. The interest for me came in the different colors I saw each time and how it dictated my painting techniques. For me, that is what keeps me interested in painting. I guess I am not at the point where I can visualize how my completed painting will look. Often it is very surprising to me.

STALKING EGRET,6x8, OIL, SOLD

I think waterbirds are so interesting to watch. Here in Florida we have such a large variety of them. I would not attempt to name them all, but I'm pretty sure this is an egret, maybe even a Snowy Egret. I think they are one of the prettier birds around and when they have their plumes up they are almost as showy as a peacock.
I enjoyed painting this little piece, especially layering on the thick creamy paint on his back. Almost as good as eating ice cream!
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CELEBRATION, 6X8, OIL SOLD

I took this to our Monday morning paint group several months ago, and my efforts that morning were in vain. A DREADED WIPER!! Today, I was looking for something interesting to paint and came across this photo, so I decided to give it a second try. I must say I enjoyed the effort. It always bothers me when I give up on something, so I felt good about the outcome today. Did I mention that the paint is so thick in some spots that it probably won't dry in my lifetime.

MY BUDDY, 6X8, OIL, SOLD

This guy is always hanging around the docks where we keep our boat. Although I didn't paint it in, I can tell it is the same pelican because he has been tagged and wears a metal band on his left leg. I think it is written somewhere that if you are an artist and reside in the state of Florida, that you MUST paint at least one pelican. This is my first one, I wanted to fulfill my requirements before the pelican police caught up with me.

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ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

The fall landscape in the east was just stunning this year. This is a view of West Virginia taken from the highway.

Today is Thursday, so don't forget to check out my Etsy site for my 24 hour sale. I put one painting on sale this morning at 1/2 price for 24 hours. Read the shop announcement to find the painting.

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