5-24 my impression of tulips

 "MY IMPRESSION OF TULIPS"

10X10" oil

Tonight I wanted to push the paint around.

No sketching, just go!

It looks sort of whimsical and I really tried my best 

not to make the painting looked fully formed and representational.

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What do you think?

summer bouquet

"SUMMER BOUQUET"

3.5x3.5"

gouache on mdf board

$65

I am seeing spring explode right outside my window.

Summer can't be far behind.

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pastoral

Still Lifes Rock

"PASTORAL"

9x12"

oil

My first still life of thee year.

I really had fun with this one!

Something about that turquoise vase contrasting

 the orange-yellow of the lilly.

Gonna keep it short.

More to come in a day or two.

Have a good weekend!

P.S. For some reason, my comments are not coming through.
Feel free to email me at dshadowtail@aol.com until
I get it fixed. Thanks!

#122 "OVERFLOW"

"OVERFLOW"

8x8"

oil on cradled board

$150

Mmm, I'm kind of in love with this painting.

I love poppies anyway and even the initial block in was fun.

My favorite parts of this painting are the textured 

brushstrokes between the flowers.

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8 - "BY THE WINDOW"

"BY THE WINDOW

10x8"

oil on panel

$100

A soft still life of a full vase of flowers 

sitting by an open window with a view to the outside.

Whew, that was a long sentence!

This was just so much fun to paint.

Lots of color notes everywhere.

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4 "SOFT"

"SOFT"

6x6" 

oil on panel

I wish you could see this painting in person and see the texture.

It's so buttery and thick.

Every so often I have to paint a still life, usually a bouquet of flowers.

It's in my DNA, these flowers.

I think it's harder to paint with a knife because you can never be done - 

you just keep buttering paint over paint!

The ARCHITECTURE SHOW at Sumner and Dene was great last night.

I sold several paintings and saw some friends I hadn't seen for a while.

The show runs for a month, so if you have time, go down and check it out.
 

"SPLENDID V"

"SPLENDID V"

6x6"

oil on hardboard framed

$185

 This is one of my favorite floral scenes.

The yellow/orange flowers against the contrast of the purple - 

and all of the little notes of color thoroughout,

just makes me happy.

I am thinking about putting some of my oils up on auction

 while I am working on acrylics, so stay tuned!

"BRIGHT BEAUTIES"

6x6"

oil on hardboard

available at Farm and Table Restaurant

  

I am really in the mood to paint flowers.

I think it's because I want spring to be here NOW.

Then I think about the folks up north who are experiencing so much cold, snow, and ice

and I am happy that I live in New Mexico. I hope winter ends early for everyone....

This is a crazy still life - a pretty bunch of wildflowers in a blue vase.

I wanted to just let go and let the brush direct me.

Now, I think I'm ready for a landscape.

On another note, I am going to lunch with Tom's daughter today.

We haven't really had a chance to talk since her dad passed away and 

guess where we're going? One of Tom's favorite Mexican food restaurants.

They have the best cheese enchiladas, fried potatoes, and sopaipillas.

I will take pictures so you can drool from afar!

On another note, I am gearing up for the Retro Challenge:

organizing, ordering supplies, designing the postcard, setting up show details, etc.

More on that soon.

Have a great winter day!

FLOWER PLAY

FLOWER PLAY

6X6"

oil on hardboard
SOLD

I so loved painting these flowers!

I've been working on commissions, which I love too, 

because they challenge me in a totally different way. 

But, they're also harder because 
I'm painting to a collector's special wishes.

I just had to let loose.

I should finish my two commissions over the weekend and 
I will be painting my daily paintings regularly now.

Life is good!