Ho Ho Ho

(Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas, 30 x 24)

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Getting into the holiday spirit.

This jolly ol' Santa Claus just blew off my brush!

It is a large painting that I plan on putting above my fireplace for Christmas. 

Here is a close up of his face.

I hope all your dreams come true this year.

Peace and goodwill to everyone,

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Stacked Cuties

(oil on panel 8 x 8)

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Okay this little trick took toothpicks, but they are stacked!

Again, I worked on a canvas that was painted with patina copper.

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Have a Wonderful & Peaceful Thanksgiving.

Acrobatic Cuties

(oil on panel, 8 x 8)

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Hup, hup, hup!  The cuties are stacked up; ready to cheer!

Ok, so I play with my food.

This was painted on a panel painted with that fabulous copper paint that you can oxidize & then seal.

It makes for an interesting background.  

See some of my earlier paintings last January for more of this background style.

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Cuties

(oil on convex canvas 8 x 10)

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I love this time of year when Clementines come into the market.

These tart/sweet citrus fruits are so tasty.

I must say: they are also fun to paint.

This "convex canvas" needs no framing and is hung flat to the wall.

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Happy cutie season!

Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin #1

(oil on canvas, 8x10)

Pumpkin #2

(oil on canvas 10x8)

 

Pumpkin #3

(oil on canvas 12x12)

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Pumpkins are so much fun to paint.  

These have a lot of texture & bright colors that make me happy.

Happy Fall Everyone!

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Golden Buddha

(acrylic & oil on convexo canvas, 20 x 16) 

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I've been working on some larger projects lately.

But, this Buddha was done very quickly on a black acrylic primed canvas.

I would say I was meditating...but don't we all do that when we paint?

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Foiled Yet Again

(Oil on Canvas Board, 6x6)

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I'm still working with this theme of foiled objects in a still life.

I find the foil to be so challenging & fun to paint.

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Foiled Again

(Oil On Board, 6x6)

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Framed $110

This is the second in my inspired series of foiled objects.

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Foil Wrapped Vase

(Oil on Linen Board, 6x6)

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A "shout out" with deep respect to David Cheifetz ;

I painted this foil wrapped vase and apples inspired by his work.

Check out his web site.

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Big Red @ Rest

(Oil on Canvas Board, 6x6)

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I really like this big red bell pepper.

Not only is it fun to paint but it is also quite tasty in my salad.

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Big Red

(oil on board, 6x6)

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 I really enjoy these quick small paintings.  I take more risks with them and 

seem to learn more skills from doing smaller works.

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Indian Pear Cactus

(oil on 24 inch round canvas)

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This is Indian Pear Cactus; a cousin to prickly pear cactus.

The fruit is typically eaten minus the thick outer skin; after chilling for a few hours.

They have a taste similar to jury; extra sweet watermelon.

This is a round canvas with the painting done to the edges.

It hangs flat on the wall and needs no framing.

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Feeding Frenzy

(oil on 20 inch round canvas)

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This is the third koi painting in this series.

The smaller canvas brings the koi in closer to one another.

I like the way their bodies over lap one another.

If you've ever had the pleasure to feed koi; you've seen this behavior.

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Dancing Koi

(oil on 24 inch round convex canvas)

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These round canvases are just so much fun.

I like the effect of the koi swimming into and out of the painting.

Meditative.

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Mermaid 2

(oil on 8inch round canvas)

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Here is a smaller version of a mermaid on a round canvas.

Again, this canvas can be turned...

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Mermaid

(oil on 12 inch round convexo canvas)

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Continuing on a smaller scale with the round convex canvases.

Still aquatic in theme, but fantasy based from my imagination.

The fun of these round canvases is that you may turn them to suit your preference.

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Koi

(oil on 24inch round canvas)

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I've been experimenting with these round canvases.

Their shape inspires me towards aquatic themes.

These koi fish are from my imagination.

I like these canvases & plan to do more experimenting.

Stay Tuned!

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Heinz

(oil on panel, 6x6)

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It is always so interesting for me to post paintings.  

This helps me to see my work in a more detached version.

So naturally, I see things that I may change in future paintings.

This is how the practice of "Daily Paintworks" helps me grow as an artist.

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Pedicure #3

(oil on gallery wrapped canvas, 24x18)

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This is the third of my paintings of the hard 

working women employed in nail salons giving pedicures.

Again, from a picture taken with my iPhone.

 I have given the portraits to the subjects of the paintings.

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Pedicure Too

(oil on gallery wrapped canvas, 25x18)

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This is the second in this series.  

There was a man to the right of me getting a pedicure. 

This is from the picture I took with my iPhone.

Pedicures feel great but are also a healthy way to care for your feet & circulation.

So, go out and get a pedicure!

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Pedicures

(oil on gallery wrapped canvas, 24x18)

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I love getting a good pedicure and I appreciate how hard these women work.

I did this portrait from a picture that I took with my iPhone.

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Side View

(oil on canvas board, 6x6)

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Onions just fascinate me.  

I get on an onion roll & can't stop myself.

This seems to be yet another onion series.

Humm, onion roll.  It must be lunch time.

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La Cebolla

(oil on canvas board,6x6)

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I love the parchment quality of yellow onion skins.

This one went into a great tasting stew.

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The Three Conversations

(oil & gold foil on gallery wrapped canvas, 12x24)

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(oil & gold foil on gallery wrapped canvas, 12x24)

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I love painting ravens and crows.

These fellows seem to be in a polite discussion.

I don't think that is how they usually converse.

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Brass Pot #2

(oil on canvas, 10x8)

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Brass Pot

(oil on canvas, 10x8)

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This brass pot belongs to my friend Dicksie.

She challenged me to paint it.

Challenge Accepted!

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Pre-Lemonade

(oil on gessoed board, 10x12)

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This is the second still life of fruit in that glass bowl.

I am beginning to get the hang of the shape of the bowl.

And, I love the smell of the lemons in my studio.

These are Meyer Lemons from my friend Dicksie.

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Apple Quad

(oil on gessoed board, 10x12)

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These apples were begging to be painted.

The glass bowl, not so much.

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Reflected Fruit

(oil on gessoed board, 12x10)

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I worked on this one for a couple of days.  

The vase is one my husband gave me years ago with flowers.  

I  bring it out every time I get a big bouquet.

I just love the lines of this vase.

Onions & Garlic

(oil on canvas board, 6x6)

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Onions & garlic are the beginning to many a good meal.

Here they are the main course.

One & 2 Halves

(oil on canvas board, 6x6)

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 I really like yellow onions.  

Not just how they taste, but the colors in their paper skins. 

 And I love the surprising resurrection when you leave them too long and they begin to sprout.

Ur Surrounded

(oil on canvas board, 10x10

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The onion ninjas are at it again.

This time they've surrounded the brick.
Yellow onions are so tricky,

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Ninja Onions

(oil on canvas, 8x10)

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The onions have now ganged up on the brick!  

He's down for the count; how did they do that?

Ninja Onions.

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Ur A Brick

(oil on canvas board, 10x10)

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This little onion needed someone to lean on:  enter the brick.

He looks like he's been in a few fights but is standing tall.

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Stay strong!

Spring Fever

(oil on canvas gallery wrap, 14x18)

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I must admit to Spring Fever.  While the N.E. is still under "tons" of snow; Tucson is acting like Spring.  Wildflowers are popping up and weeds are growing like crazy. Even the little desert ground squirrels are coming out of hibernation to play and scamper across our yard.

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TJ's Daffodils

(oil on gessoed board, 12x10)

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Trader Joe's have this wonderful collection of closed daffodils at the check out.

You take them home; put them in water and voila!

Beautiful blooms, don't you think?

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Sunny

(oil on linen board, 6x6)

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These are the longest lasting flowers from the bouquet I painted last time.

Sun flowers always bring a smile to my face.

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For Me?

(oil on linen board, 6x6)

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I love having fresh flowers in the studio.  

I bought these for myself: a combination of sunflowers and mums.

I smile every time I look at them.

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Now go buy yourself a bouquet of your favorite flowers.

Fruit Phase

(oil on linen board, 6 x 6)

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I'm on a fruit phase.  I liked the way the lights bounced off these cherries & grapes.

I often take pictures of my still life arrangements.  Sometimes the painting is a wipe off & I can revisit the arrangement later.  A little distance and time can inspire the right approach to a painting.

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Plum Good (er)

(oil on gessoed board 10 x 12)

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Remember the painting I did before this one with the orange and two plums called "Plum Good"?

If not, see below.  So, what do I call the same type of still life with more plums?

More Plum Good?

Plum Gooder?

Plum Better?

Tri-Plum Good?

What title would you use?

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Plum Good

(oil on canvas board, 6x6)

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I just love the way plums look in a painting.  There are so many colors!

And the big orange is a great back drop.

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Blue Plate Special

(oil on canvas board, 10 x 10)

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The pomegranate stayed in my studio until it became dry and "lumpy". 

I hated throwing it out:  I love the colors in it's skin.  

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Impostor!

(oil on canvas, 8 x 10)

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There is an imposter among the pears; trying very hard to blend in.

Okay, the pears are plastic, but the little vase is real.

Well, I'm confused...who's the impostor?

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Tangerine Tango

(oil on canvas, 8x10) 

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Tangos are so romantic that one excited tangerine has started to undress!

But there seems to be an intruder wanting to cut in. Ole'

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