Couch inhabitant

I have been painting--furiously, even (unlike this small furry couch-corner inhabitant). But it's all been "putting on layers" onto abstracts, so nothing to show yet. I also just started (i.e., put my first layer onto) the largest piece I've ever attempted (40" x 60"); the blank canvas stared at me and intimidated me for a month. It's better once you actually get going on it.

I changed my blog subtitle to reflect the fact that I enjoy posting pics of my "animolecules" as much as I enjoy posting my art. Well, animals are art, too.

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Heirloom twins

Why can't we all sleep the sleep of the innocent?

My neighbor-artist-friend Sam gave me these heirloom tomatoes to paint. I tried to do them justice. She was also kind enough to let me eat them when I was done.

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Giant's Causeway

A long time ago, I saw the famous basalt site on the northeast coast of Ireland called Giant's Causeway. Hence the title of this most recent abstract painting. (The Wikipedia photo doesn't give much idea of the outrageous scale of this natural rock formation, so when you look at the photo, keep in mind that the tallest of the columns is about 36 feet high.)

Feisty little CheeseMonster.

$1025.00 - Giant's Causeway (No need to Frame)

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Virtual Lynx caressing

Temporarily out of commission due to migraines and hayfever.

In the meantime, here's a little virtual Lynx caressing for you. This is from his first few baby days with us.

Small harvest / Lynx-in-a-box

This is what came out of our little vegetable garden yesterday.

...And this is what came out of a box.

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Colored sphere studies in pastel

I did one of these as a little demo for a student last night, about using color as well as value to create a 3-D form. (She was using watercolor.) It was really fun, so after my student left, I just had to do a few more! Each sheet is 9" x 12", and yes, I know they're not perfectly round. :) Working on these made me want to try some more realism in pastels; I've done very little of that.

Sometimes you feel like a nut...

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Sunflowers 2

Cut these from our yard and painted them last night. These are the mini-kind of sunflower, each bloom only perhaps five inches across. Sunflowers are so nice to paint, I'll probably do some more before their season is over.


Sold.

That sunlight is a bit bright for naptime... (I love his plump white belly here.)

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Forgotten oldie but goodie

Whoops! I'd forgotten about this one! This one was the last one I did in art school. I promise. :)

Little dude has become really naughty lately...

$265.00 - Squash and chilies (Framed)

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Miniature jam pot and spoon

Finally had a nice loose painting night yesterday. This is a little jam pot that came with our breakfast on the plane from London, and which I pocketed (how embarrassing) in order to paint sometime...

People, it's very hot outside. Make sure you keep drinking lots of water...

$115.00 - Miniature jam pot and spoon (Ready to Frame)

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I really appreciate all your support, insightful comments, and awesomely relevant quotes from famous artists (some of which I'm going to have to pin up on the walls of my studio).

I finally created something I liked last night. Also my biggest piece yet. My opinion may change again tomorrow, but today I like it. And that's something...yes?

Sold.

Lynx's favorite toy...

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