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.

The Young Ones

9"x12" Oil on canvas

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I have been wanting to paint these two cows for a long time!! I came  across them when I was out driving in the country.... I loved the combination of the white and brown.  Cows are not easy to draw, I will

have to practice more...it took a while to get these two looking right!
It was good for me to have a change anyway!!

Shed Key

6"x6" oil on gessoboard

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It has been quite a while since I have taken part in a Daily Paintworks challenge...but this week I had the perfect subject!  Even though it's black and white it's actually painted with three colors.The old key belonged to a shed in a previous house we owned but I have no idea where the chain came from!!

White Waterlily

6"x6" oil on gessoboard

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Back to flowers again!! We have a waterlily pond in town and  I always take some photos when they are in bloom. To me they are the star of the water garden...so delicate and tranquil floating on the surface of the water among the big bright green leaves. Another of my favorite flowers!! I love the way this is in shadow.

Spoonful of Sweetness

6"x6" Oil on gessoboard

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Here is something to sweeten your day!!  Love these sweetheart jellybeans, a little bit of sugar never hurt anyone!! Initially I had these in a jar but found this white hors d'oeuvres spoon did a much better job of showing their color off...and is less boring than a jar!! I have as much fun finding props as I do painting!

Fed and Watered

6"x8" Oil on canvas board

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From birds to cows! I was intending to paint flowers until I saw this white cow when I was out driving...it was the only white one among a paddock full of brown ones! Had to paint it!!

Ruler of the Roost

8"x6" oil on gessoboard

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My first small painting this month, I can't see me getting another four finished like I had planned! I have been too busy finishing my larger ones. I have been wanting to paint this rooster for a while...I took his photo when I was at a small zoo. He had personality plus and followed me all around the place!! I loved the black and white feathers!

Daisy Love

8"x6" Oil on gessoboard

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More daisies! I really love the white ones...well... anything white really!! This set up actually started out as a full vase of daisies until I got my viewfinder out! I started cropping in and this composition really appealed to me.

My smaller paintings are still taking a back seat until I finish bigger ones for a joint exhibition in October. 

Three finished...another three to go!!

White Delight

 

6"x6"Oil on gessoboard

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I started this rose painting for the  Daily Paintworks Challenge in May, we were in the middle of moving house, so it has sat here until  I had some spare time to finish it!! The name came about because  I love white roses.... or any white flower for that matter! It feels good to get back to painting again, now all I have to do is wait for my studio to be built!!

Kalamata Olives and Rosemary

6"x6" Oil on gessoboard

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It has not been a great day for painting!!  A wiper...after spending precious time trying to get it to look good enough to post! Anyhow, I found this is one I did this one last year using my favorite white bowl, so today hasn't been a complete waste of time and tomorrow I will try again!!

Miss Daisy

6"x6" Oil on gessoboard 

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First time I have painted a white cat and I found it very difficult!!  Daisy is a beautiful cat and I wanted to make sure I did her justice. I am happy with the end result but the photo did not turn out well, it looks much better in real life...frustrating when that happens!!

Tulip Sketch

Drawing #63

Pen and watercolor

A very quick sketch!  I bought these Tulips yesterday at the supermarket, I went to buy groceries but when I saw these in this cane pot I couldn't resist buying them as well! I love white flowers!! This is a warm up for  a larger 70x40cm  one in oil!

Pink Ribbon and Lace

Drawing #51
Graphite and Gouache

I like drawing  head studies in black and white...especially the backview! When I did my drawing diploma I always enjoyed drawing texture and still do. It's good to just pick up a pencil and paper..not having to clean brushes and palette...keeping it simple!!

Coconut

6"x6" oil on board

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Finally...here is the oil version of the coconut I did as a daily drawing. I have two small shoe paintings in progress for a gallery, so have had to work on those...and  a larger flower one I want to paint  that I haven't even got to yet!  This is a different palette than I normally use... ultramarine blue, burnt sienna, yellow ochre, white and  cerulean blue. I have used it a few times and really like it!

My drawing today #13

Elephant....graphite pencil and white pastel. Love elephants!!  I wasn't sure what medium I was going to use to draw  this! I have a clay elephant ornament in my garden and that helped me to make up my mind! I was able to use it to get the effect of the rough texture of their skin. I enjoyed drawing with graphite and think I will use it more.