Gooseberries and Glass

6"x6" oil on board

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There is a green theme going on in this painting..could be because it is one of my favorite colors!

I have been wanting to paint this vase since I bought it...perfect opportunity!

Pomegranate

6"x6" oil on board
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Another small one in between my ongoing series of Estuary paintings! l Love this time of the year when fresh fruit is in season.

Asian Eggplants

6"x6" oil on board
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Not much painting done last week due to having my family here on holiday. I did manage to get this one finished just in the nick of time!!

I liked the different shapes of these eggplants from the Farmers market and love painting this color!

Two"s Company

6"x6" oil on board

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Trying to fit a couple of daily paintings in between other work so bought some chillies to get started!!

Stormy Day

8"x6" oil on board

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I am still busy with my Estuary series but like to take a break now and again! This beach is not far from where I live and provided some good crashing waves for photos to paint from!

Morning Sunbathe

6"x8" oil on board

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Found this little wild rabbit sunbathing during one of my morning walks around the estuary looking for areas to paint. I managed to sneak up and get a photo before he ran away!

Geraniums

6"x6" oil on board

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Needed a change from my Estuary series...these were in my studio!

Estuary Series

Well it's been a while since I have posted here. I have been busy working on a series of the place I go on my morning walks ...these are some of the finished ones.  I have spent a lot of time following birds around taking photos and searching out areas to paint. I really like that part of the process because often what I have in mind to paint is not what ends up on the canvas! 

Hydrangea

10"x8" oil on gessoboard
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It seems I had forgotten to post this one I did a few weeks ago. I have been so busy getting a new art studio built. I picked this hydrangea from my garden and went straight in and painted it! I love anything white to paint especially flowers and birds...finding all the colours is a treat! 

Now that I'm settled in my studio I feel the need to do some more study on colour and application of paint...I have become stuck!

Summer Fruits

6"x6" Oil on board

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At last I have finished another painting! This is the first time I have seen a lemonade apple and it was not easy to paint!

Some days are harder than others to get going. I lack inspiration. I feel a failure for not painting.  I am bored with the subject, I can't be bothered, it seems too hard...the list goes on!! Well I have a found a couple of simple daily habits to train my brain to associate it with work mode. It is simple...my painting apron goes on first, then I turn on music or a podcast. That means 'work time'! So far it has been working very well, my brain is taking notice!

Marsh on the Mud

6'x8" oil on board

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Late afternoon sun always brings lovely light and color over the salt marsh... even the mud looks good with the spots of sunlight when the tide is out!! It is one of my favorite places.

It's been a few weeks since my last blogpost...the reason is my new art studio that my husband is building for me and I might add he is doing a fantastic job! I should be in and organised in a couple of weeks and no more disruption. I can't wait!

Beach Boys

6"x8" oil on board

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Love watching seagulls on the beach, they are real characters...just like a couple of boys on the beach! I have a couple of slightly larger landscapes blocked in ready to go next...I need a change from my small paintings!

Port and Partners

6"x6" Oil on board

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This  Port pipe was gifted to me from my cousin when I left Australia. Port is a favorite drink of mine so paired with cheese and cherries it makes a great subject to paint! Not that easy and a bit time consuming but a good challenge!