Unopened Another gift but the best gift of all is still my little Teddies. 8x8 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to pay via Pay Pal.
Next Time Next time I will do better. Next time I wont put off stuff for tomorrow that I can do today. Next time I will tell someone that I love them before it is too late. Next Time. 8x8 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to pay via Pay Pal.
What's Inside Don't you just love getting gifts. The anticipation of what's inside is sometimes better than the gift within. I love the feeling of the smooth crispness of the paper and then seeing the beautiful bow. That alone makes me thankful for whatever is inside. 10x8 oil on canvas panel For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to purchase via Pay Pal.
Giving Love Away I am still in my quest of doing the perfect study which will become a larger painting. And daily I trudge along paintingmy little heart out. Today once again I paint this Teddy Bear which my mom gave me for Christmas a couple of years ago. I only have a few of them and treasure each one. As I think about this little bear I think about my mom. She will be 89 this year. I still call her each day and I can't help but think about all those times she showed me love in so many ways. Like all of the times she did without so I could have what I wanted not what I needed. It is a wonderful thing when you give love away and years later it brings a smile when someone thinks of it. 8x8 oil on canvas panel For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to purchase via Pay Pal.
Expecting A Hug I found this little dog at the wet canvas reference gallery. Thanks to Danitangel For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to purchase via Pay Pal. Submitted to Leslie Saetas 30 in 30 days challenge
A Slice Of Orange How very nice. Oranges or any fruit for that matter are so sweet to paint. It is a challenge to capture that translucent look. Maybe I didn't do so hot with it but I like it anyway. 5x7, oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery. Just follow the link to pay via Pay Pal.
The Present I painted this as practice for a large painting I am doing to go over my fireplace. Nope this is not it....I will be painting a 30x40 and it will have a gift in it in some way. I added the jar for the challenge at DPW. I am pretty satisfied with it but you will be seeing more with gifts. 10"x8" Oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to pay via Pay Pal.
Turn-Up One vegetable that I do have a hankering for is turnips. They are sweet,strong and just plain good. I love turnip greens and turnip tops. They are a bit peculiar though. You really should try them sometime. 5x7 oil on canvas panel For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to pay via PayPal.
A Passion For Fruit 5x7 oil on canvas panel. Thanks to Dewi at wet canvas for the reference photo. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to purchase via Pay Pal.
V-8 The Beginning Carrots...Rich in Beta Carotene I think... Good for your eyes or something.... Carrots are ok cooked but raw....I just can't do it. 7x5 oil on canvas panel
A Day Filled With Sunshine Painted for a challenge at DPW For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to purchase via Pay Pal. Today is 1/25/13 I retouched this painting. When I looked at it something just bothered me. I had painted all the flowers forward (I know better). So I repainted and flipped some of them and added some background petals I also reworked the ellipse in the water. Better I think.
Some Red I Said I am so used to painting blue or gray backgrounds till this was quite different for me. Oil on 7x5 canvas panel For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to purchase via Pay Pal.
Scattered Grapes I always thought that painting grapes was quite a challenge but painting these just gave me a feeling of contentment kinda like visiting an old friend. Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to purchase via Pay Pal.
Miss Prissy Pants This little canine has one problem. She does not know that she is a dog. She sits and begs for food but finds it an annoyance because you should just know what she wants without her having to ask. She is one little miss prissy pants if you know what I mean. 8x8 on canvas panel For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to pay via Pay Pal. Photo reference from wet canvas CRYROLFE
Sweet With Seeds Watermelon is the sweetest...So sweet in fact that I like it with just a pinch of salt. 5x7 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery. Just follow the link to pay via Pay Pal.
A Treat To Eat I like smearing on those reds and the playful interaction of color which makes the cherry glow. 7x5 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to purchase via PayPal.
Not Without Ketchup I just can't tell you enough how much I am enjoying painting these days. It is just like something happened overnight and I am painting just like I have dreamed of painting all these years. I am loving the painterly strokes and finally producing something I am proud of and not in a haughty way. I feel blessed to be able to do something that is so much fun and to be pretty pleased with the results. I was looking back to the very first paintings I posted on this blog. Boy and I amazed. Thanks to all of my followers who have stood by me through these last few years and to all my new followers who have just found my art. I hope that in the coming days and years you will find something that makes you smile. SOLD 5/2013
Not Without Salt I painted this and there was just something about it that was not quite right. I studied and studied it and even photographed it but when my daughter walked in she said did you mean for those edges on the broken eggs to be smooth? I had painted them perfectly round. Of course I straightway changed the edges......Mush better I think. 7x5 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW Gallery just follow the link to purchase via Pay Pal.
A Grape Or Two This painting did not photograph as well as I would have liked. I did mix the greys in the background but the blue strokes you see are not prominent at all. 5x7 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the ling to purchase via Pay Pal. Painted for the 30 in 30 Challenge by Leslie Saeta
Red Velvet My favorite cake...I mean cupcake. I will share this with you...For Christmas I made a red velvet cake. I was so excited and proud of myself. Yep I made it from scratch. It turned out horrible. I threw the whole thing away. I am going to make another soon...Will let you know how that turns out. 7x5 oil on canvas panel.
Iced A few more strawberries, a little yellow cupcake and loads of icing...What could be better. 7x5 oil on canvas panel. Painted for the 30 in 30 Challenge by Leslie Saeta
Stems Intact Painted for the 30 in 30 Challenge Two purple eggplants sitting on the kitchen table waiting to be lunch. Their exterior is firm and smooth, their colors to die for. They are dressed for the occasion with Stems Intact. 7x5 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery. Just follow the link to purchase via PayPal.
Raspberry Dreams 30 in 30 Challenge I have not sai d enough about Leslie Saeta the artist who is sponsering th e challenge. Her art is outstanding and she gives so much of herself in helping other artist. Thanks Leslie. Yet another in the saga of everyday is a party. 7x5 oil on canvas panel.
How Do I Get Up There I have always heard that the grass is greener on the other side. I never believed it but now that I sit here on this table I know if I could just get on top of that cupcake life would be better. I am nothing alone...I need a friend. Now the question is How Do I Get Up There? 7x5 oil on canvas panel. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to purchase via PayPal. Painted for the 30 in 30 Challenge
My Man's Favorite Just kidding just thought it would be a nice name for such a dramatic cupcake. Oil on 7x5 canvas panel. For the 30 in 30 days Challenge For sale or auction at my DPW gallery just follow the link to purchase via PayPal.
Eggs In There Submitted to the 30 in 30 Day Challenge Another challenge at www.paintanddrawtogether.blogspot.com Just couldn't help myself. I know I should paint tighter but I am having so much fun. Repeating once again my joy with this kind of painting. It is really like I am smiling the whole time I am at the easel. I have always heard that every artist has a certain style and after painting for several years I wonder if I have finally found mine. I know that I have thought that before but never have I enjoyed painting so much. I literaly can't wait to get to the easel each day. Having more peace than ever I dreamed. For sale or auction at my DPW gallery via PayPal. Just follow link to purchase.
Lemon Berry Oil on 7x5 canvas panel. Still lovin these paintings. Isn't fun what painting is all about? I am really enjoying the feeling of no restraints. The feeling of just doing whatever I feel like. I am spoiled.
Sweet Tooth Sometimes nothing satisfies like a little cupcake. Ever since I painted the ones for my granddaughter I just want to paint more. 7x5 oil on canvas panel
Not Yo Grandma's Cupcake I am so lovin this series I think I will call it the Every day is a party series. This is vibriant and full of movement. I really like how this came out.... 7x5 oil on canvas panel
To Sweet To Bee Left Alone Lately I have been painting differently. I am sure you have noticed. I don't know why but I like the texture and spontaneity of these paintings. The thick creamy paint goes on like butter. I am really enjoying the process. I think that in life our mood shows through in our paintings. Guess my mood in this one...... 7x5 oil on canvas panel
Cherry On Top The second painting for my grandaughters room. I must say they did turn out cute and look good in her room. Another 20x16 on gallery wrapped canvas
Now Is Time Today is a new day, Thank God I am alive and here to do good in my world. I hope to affect someone's life in a good way.....Let it begin today. Happy New Year to all......... oil on canvas panel.