IN THOUGHT

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This was painted from a photograph I took from the television.  I like it because the viewer can wonder what this young man is thinking. 

THEN ......... I found this cute photo and it just made me laugh!  So perfect!

Have a fantastic weekend with laughter and don't think TOO much!

COLORFUL LADY

11x14 Oil on Canvas

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RADISHES

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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I thought it was time to paint a different subject and decided that a still life would be fun.  Because we are in the process of moving, my studio is partially packed so setting up a still life would be difficult so I looked for a photo to use.  I found one at the Wet Canvas site.  I'm not taking all my studio equipment to our apartment as it is very small.  I'm sure that when we are moved in to our house, setting up a still life will be especially fun. In the meantime, photographs will be a great source.

And from Saveur.com

Radish Sandwiches

MAKES 2 OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp. unsalted cultured butter, like Plugra
¼ tsp. sea salt
2 slices baguette, cut on the bias
2 large radishes, sliced into ⅛" rounds
Fresh ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, blend together butter and salt using a small spatula until butter is soft and airy. Spread baguette slices with butter, arrange radish slices on top, and finish with a grind or two of pepper.

MADAGASCAR BOY

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This little boy is from Madagascar, an island in the Indian Ocean.  He was fun to paint with those sweet, round cheeks and long eye lashes.  

Reference photo:  Steve Evans

FACE No. 93

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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These mug shots continue to be a great learning tool.  It's always a challenge, but I do enjoy working on each one.  

FACE No. 92

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I am still exploring color and she was fun to paint using unexpected color and keeping the values correct.  The reference for this portrait is a mug shot from the public police records found on the internet.    

SHEEP

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This sheep was fun to paint.  For reference I used a photograph from Wet Canvas and added some unexpected colors to add a bit of whimsy.

HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!!!