SPRING FLOWERS

8x8 Oil on Gessobord

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I had a blast painting these flowers!  I don't know what kind of flowers they are.  The tag said "stock."  Their fragrance filled my studio, which was amazing.  Don't you love having fresh flowers in the house?  It is such a treat!

I continue to work on three larger pieces and they are coming along.  I have to say that there still is a struggle, but it is lessening with each day and I am now looking forward to each challenge that comes my way.  I'm learning so much.  Happy, happy, happy!!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK-END!

DAY SIX

SKULL No. 2

8x8 Oil on Panel

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Another view of my new BFF.   She and I make a good combo.  I enjoy painting her and she is always available when I need her.  Plus, she brings in videos of her relatives which we watch during breaks.  I just can't ask for anything more!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK-END!!

ROOFTOP

8x8 Oil on Panel

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The simple geometric shapes attracted me as I looked out of my hotel room in Savannah.  I knew at some point I would paint it.  I simplified even more by omitting details.  Fun to explore!

FACE NO. 89

8x8 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This young woman was arrested in March of 1928.  I found it interesting that most of the mugshots of this era included three photos, a profile, a straight on, and a full body portrait.  Some of the people in these mugshots had some interesting clothing and poses.  Some of the clothing were very dapper, especially with the men.  To view other painted vintage mugshots take a look at Kathleen Coy's blog.

GREEN APPLE STILL LIFE

8x8 Oil on Panel

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How did December arrive so quickly?  Our tree is up and decorated and more decorations will be added this evening.  Some presents have been bought and are ready to be wrapped.  Still more to be purchased, cookies to be baked, cards to send.  Christmas is almost here!!  Busy and exciting!

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ABANDONED

8x8 oil on cradled panel

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From Cape Cod back home to Fort Worth.  Beautiful mornings call for plein air paintings.  Unfortunately, I had a limited amount of time so I grabbed my camera and took some reference photos.  I came across this interesting old house that looked as though it had been abandoned for quite some time.  

A man builds a house in England with the expectation of living in it and leaving it to his children; we shed our houses in America as easily as a snail does his shell. 
Harriet Beecher Stowe

FACE No. 82

8x8 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord
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I returned yesterday from a 10 day vacation in Massachusetts and Maine.  No paints were brought, but I took LOTS of photographs and I am looking forward to going through them.  The northeast is such a beautiful part of our country!   We were fortunate to see the works of some of the artists I have been introduced to through the internet ..... Paige Railsback, Nancy Colella, Michael Rooney, Stanley Bielen, just to mention a few.  What a treat!  Pure eye candy!!

This mug shot was painted prior to our trip.  His closed eyes and broken nose attracted me.  He looks as though he has been the loser in many fights.