LOTS of new 150 Challenge paintings!

 Good morning!

I am delighted to tell you that I have #42 all the way down to #28 

paintings posted on my 150 Challenge Show blog. 

This painting is #36 and is titled "BAILLA."

The photo above shows my Speedball hardboard panel 

that has been toned in with red and burnt sienna. 

Oil paint just seems to love this surface.

I just loosely sketched my idea and started laying down the color. 

Below is the finished piece.

I will be madly working for the next three days. 

I'm aiming to finish by Wednesday night.

I'm sad that I'm almost done but I'm so excited for the show and I can't wait to see them all hanging in one location at Weems Old Town!

I've got my final photos chosen, all except #1.

I always try to make the last one have some kind of special meaning for me 

and my mind is blank right now on what I want that to be.

Maybe a self- portrait?

To see all of the 150 paintings to far, CLICK HERE or go to www.150challenge2012.blogspot.com

If you see a painting you want to buy on opening night, call Betty 

at 505-764-0302 

or email weems@weemsgallery.com