Cinnamon Cindy Camellia

6"x6" oil on board

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This is the flower from the bud I posted yesterday. Although the bud is quite pink the flower is a small delicate white flower with tinges of pink.

 

Lime and Chilli Peppers

 

6"x6" oil on board -click here to bid

 

My third and last mini still life for the time being. These are from my garden...it's great to have subject matter right outside my door! 

Golden Tamarillos

 

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The second mini still life! Tamarillos are in season here, I loved painting these  and the best part is  being able to eat it afterwards. Lovely fruit!!

Lemons

6"x6" oil on board - click here to bid

 It's been a while since I have painted, life has been busy again!! I can always fit a mini one in and I haven't painted still life for quite a while so I was able to use a favorite turquoise bowl with lovely fresh lemons as my subject. This is for sale on DailyPaintworks and there will be another two coming up! The image is a bit darker than in life, I had trouble finding the right light to photograph it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Roses

12"x4" Oil on board

$150

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These were the last three roses I picked this month before the middle of winter. Unusual for any blooms at this time of year! I think they deserved to have a portrait painted!!

Red Bell with Olives

6"x6" oil on board

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Last still life for a while...changing to animals and landscapes! Learning is always continuing, I like to keep improving and changing subject matter seems to help me do that.

Pomegranate

6"x6" oil on board
$100
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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
$100

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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!

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!

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! 

An Apple a Day

6"x6" oil on board

$100
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This is the last painting until next year! I thought this would be an easy one to slip in before Christmas but NO it was not!! I struggled with it. The apple was ok but I probably won't paint another composition with the spoon placed like this! Terrible trouble with getting the silver spoon to look shiny.

Perfect Pair

6"x6" oil on board
$100
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Avocado and pepper from the Farmers Market...more food I love and so delicious together!

I have gone back to painting with oils, I gave the water soluble ones a try because of not having to use solvents but I have found I can use ordinary oils without solvent. I use an odourless medium and clean brushes with sunflower oil. Super easy!!

Martini

6"x6"oil on board

$100
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 Three favorite things I like painting...limes, olives and glass! No more to be said,I enjoyed doing this one.

First Cherries

6"x6"oil on board
$100
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First cherries this season! They were delicious, as they always are. Still finding it difficult to get back into the flow of  painting, I feel like a beginner again only it seemed easier back then because I didn't know as much. Still too tight for my liking!

Snacktime

6"x6" oil on board
$100
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My snack! I was at a loss for something to paint and spent half the morning setting up different subjects. I was frustrated and about to give up ...then looked at my salami cracker snack, added a couple of olives and here it is! I had make another one to eat!!

Lemom,Lime and Mint

6"x6" oil on board

$100

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Some of my favorite flavours...all from my garden! I love using citrus fruit and herbs when I cook. I will be painting more small food works during spring as the new vegetables grow!

Lavender and Limes

8"x6" oil on board

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Lavender and limes from my garden! Springtime in this part of the world, it is so nice to have warmer weather again. I am finding my way back to painting even though it has been a slow process...still a bit out of practice. It is interesting to note how necessary it is to keep painting every day!

Freesia

6"x6" oil on board
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My first spring flower from my garden! I have a vase full of theses on the table, the perfume is beautiful. I am slowly getting back to painting but will have to practice loosening up. I have a few different subjects under way so that should help!!

White Hydrangea

6"x6" Oil on gessoboard
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Another flower from my garden! This will be the last painting I do for a few weeks...when I am settled in Australia I will start painting and posting again. I am looking forward to the different landscape and birdlife over there!!

Gardenia

6"x6" Oil on gessoboard

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This is one of only two flowers from my Gardenia bush this year, so thought I better paint it while I have the chance! It is a another favorite white flower of mine, the yellow pot was given to me by an old art friend.