Hydrangea

10"x8" oil on gessoboard
$150

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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!

Mini Pumpkins Portrait

6"x6" oil on gessoboard

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I  painted these mini pumpkins a couple of months ago and they have sat in my studio since! They still looked in good shape so here is another painting...different light! Two more to go for my calendar...then who knows what will be next!!!

New Studio

No small painting today...time for blocking in larger ones.
A couple of years ago I took  part in a Blog Carnival where all involved showed photos of their studios. Since then I have shifted house and have another studio, so I thought I'd share a few photos...it's not as big as my last one but it has all that I need to paint and it's lovely and sunny!!

This is the main area I work in  with my easel and new taboret  that I love!!! A daylight lamp for when the light isn't so good on a dull day and my computer  moniter for enlarging photos when I use them to work from.

Over the other side  I have my bookshelf full of art books.... and canvases ready to paint.

At the back, is a  storage cupboard for more canvases and still life objects, my small paintings shelf and a couch for when my art friends come over!!

Last but not least my mixing area with my glass palette. It's all pretty simple...the way I like things!!!

Busy Practising

Because I have limited space and time until my studio is built, I haven't been painting as much and all I have done are small ones....so I  thought now might be a good time to step out of my comfort zone and try some figurative work! I've always loved it but never pursued it.There is a certain amount of unease in doing this but I guess it has to be good for me in the long run! I have been learning from Peggi Kroll Roberts video 'Translations from a Photo'. I think it will keep me going for quite a while, it is so interesting and lots of learning to be done!!

Blogiversary...Giveaway!

Early Evening Sky

Today it is two years since my first blog entry and I have enjoyed every minute of it! I have made so many friends and been inspired by all the wonderful art I see by following their blogs!! It has also made me  commit to regular painting and  helped me develop the skills to grow. To celebrate and say a BIG thank you to everyone I am giving this 6x8in painting  away! This is a view from my studio window one spring evening...and in three days time it's the end of winter here!!

If you would like a chance to win this painting.. you can either leave a comment here or if you follow me on facebook share this post...simple! You can enter by Saturday  at midnight and I will announce the winner on Monday September 2nd. Good Luck!   

Studio Daisies

6"x6" oil on board

$85 + s/h
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Some more daisies from my garden...with one of my miniature yellow roses! I love to always have some flowers on my studio desk...brightens up the day especially in the winter!

Key to my Happy Place

Day Twenty-Nine-30 Paintings in 30 Days

6"x6" Oil on board

$90 +  s/h
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I thought I would do a fun painting today as it's the second to last day of the challenge! I didn't really want to paint  aluminum again, but that's what the door is made of!  This is the key to my studio... I call it my happy place!!  I've had it for years and can't remember where I got it from.... but I like the smiley face!

Thursday's Sunset

6x8 Oil on board

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Our sunset on Thursday night this week! This is the view across to the Estuary  from my studio window, we have some beautiful sunsets!! I find them difficult to paint because they almost look artificial, so it's good practice for me. I couldn't let this pass without having a go!